A38 – a dynamic cultural scene in Budapest nightlife
A38 is one of many dynamic cultural concepts in Budapest, an old Ukrainian cargo ship renovated and redesigned for € 3 million. Since 2003 when it opened in the 11th district it have become one of Budapest most interesting and dynamic scenes in Budapest nightlife attracting international artists and stars like:
- Maceo Parker,
- Courtney Pine,
- Amon Tobin,
- Vienna Art Orcestra,
- DJ Krush,
- Einstürzende Neubauten,
- Laibach,
- John Cale,
- Tomasz Stanko,
- Plastic People of The Universe,
A38 is often one of the main locations in many of Budapest festivals and cultural programs and have had theatre plays, performances, exhibitions and many other cultural activities since it opening. A38 aims to:
“… become a modern, pleasant, dynamic cultural centre. Besides its international music programming it also provides home for various cultural activities such as professional meetings, film, literature, digital and even gastronomy events.”
The A38 ship is a party area with a capacity to take 600 persons and seating capacity for 250. There are two bars and one restaurant inside. During summer there is also an outdoor bar on the deck. A38 is acoustically designed and have high quality sound, light and video equipment. The music programs at A38 ranges from jazz, electronic, worldmusic to contemporary and rock bands.
The crowd is usually mixed in age and style and varies much depending on the programmes of course.
The stone carrier A38 is very easy to access by public transportation. Just take one of the trams 4 or 6 to the Petöfi bridge on the Budaside.
