Budapest major festivals and cultural events

Posted on | January 7, 2008 |

Budapest is a dynamic city with something for everyone: music events, classic concerts, wine festivals, cultural exhibitions and much more. If you´re interested in Budapest as a travel destination but dont know when to go go this list with all major event and festivities might help you to decide when to visit Budapest.

Budapest Spring Festival

Last for 2 weeks in March-April, International classical music stars perform and give concerts.

World Music Day

Usually the last weekend of june. Jazz, rock, folk music events and open air concerts.

Bridge Festival

June - August. Lanchid is closed every weekend during the summer. The bridge becomes a long party area with arts & Crafts, food, drink, music and entertainment.

Sziget Festival

Prepare for 1 week of Woodstock in August! The largest music festival of Europe with many international top artists.

Hungarian F1 Grand Prix

On a weekend in August. Very popular international event with lots of tourist from all over the world.

St. Stephen’s Day

On the 20th August. Hungarys biggest celebration of the whole year with fireworks, street entertainment and the works. Great parties.

Budapest Parade

In the end of August. 100,000 line Andrássy út to watch a parade of floats, dancers and DJs and finish in Heroes Square and party into the night.

Jewish Summer Festival

A weekend of August displaying Jewish arts, performances, concerts, theatre and more.

Budapest Wine Festival

Two weeks in September. Wine producers presents their wines. Concerts, folk music and events at the Castle District and Vörösmarty tér.

Budapest Music Weeks

2 weeks September/October. The traditional opening of the classical season.

Budapest Autumn Festival

Usually in October. A great festival with perfomances, music, fine arts cinema, exhibitions and theatre.

Budapest Christmas Fair

26th November - 24th December. Started in 1999 and have become one of the biggest in Europe. Very popular international event at Vörösmarty Square. in the heart of Budapest.

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