Events

We all look forward to the Summer Olympics this summer. It will be several weeks with fantastic competitions, lots of excitement, exciting moments, unforgettable experiences, and it all takes place in the beautiful environment of the city of Paris. Why do we even write about the Summer Olympics in Paris in our Budapest Guide? Because Read More

Want to listen to Lenny Kravitz as you come to Budapest? You might listen to all his music on Spotify, but a much better way is to be there at his concert in Budapest Sportarena on July 30 in 2024. The concert is arranged in Budapest Sportarena and will be one of many fantastic concerts Read More

Every year several hundred thousand youths come to Budapest to enjoy the Sziget Festival. The Óbudai Island is filled with famous artists giving their best so that those coming from all around the world can enjoy a great week in Budapest. In 2008 Iron Maiden was one of the hotshots, and for Sziget Festival in Read More

There are plenty of opportunities if you want to enjoy a festival with great atmosphere while in Budapest. If you are a fan of wine and champagne, then there are several festivals to choose from, but one of the nicest is the “Downtown Wine and Champagne Festival” which is arranged in the center of Budapest Read More

Budapest is a beautiful city, but it becomes even more beautiful when it is dark outside and the lights are turned on! Wouldn’t it be nice to see the city with your own eyes in the darkness while running a distance of 5, 10, or 21 kilometers? That is possible if you come to Budapest Read More

Are you in the mood for tasting more than 250 kinds of beer? Does it sound nice to eat street food from different food trucks at one of the most beautiful squares in Budapest? Welcome to the Downtown Beer Festival in Budapest! Hungary is a country known for its wine production, but it is getting Read More

Do you want to taste some wine or local sparkling wine? Does it sound tempting to visit a festival with a very large percentage of locals visiting? This is the festival to visit! There are lots of fantastic festivals arranged in Budapest every year, but many of them are packed with tourists, and too expensive Read More

The Jewish Summer Festival dates back to 1998 when it was arranged for the first time. Now it is organized at several locations in Budapest, including the Synagogue of Dohány Street, which is the third largest of all synagogues in the world. The Grand Synagogue is known for its architectural style and it has space Read More

It is time to get out and do something fun again. Are you ready to run a half marathon in Budapest? The annual event, the Wizz Air Half Marathon, will be arranged in Budapest on September 8th in 2024, and this is a fantastic chance to see Budapest while running around the beautiful capital of Read More

The International Wine Festival of Budapest is the highlight of the year for wine lovers as it is possible to taste about 5000 different kinds of wine at this annual wine festival in Budapest. It is always arranged in September and in the same area as many other popular Budapest festivals; the Buda castle area. Read More

The International Book Festival in Budapest is an annual festival that has been arranged since 1994. The first festival was arranged in the Budapest Congress Centre, but since then much has happened and the festival has evolved and moved to new locations. It is important to know that the book festival in Budapest is not Read More