Events

The National Gallery in Budapest is hosting a temporary exhibition titled Dolce Vita. Impressions of Italy in Two Centuries of Hungarian Art. Part of the Bartók Spring International Art Weeks, this collection showcases around 150 works by 75 artists, including paintings, prints, photographs, sculptures, objects, and archaeological artefacts. The display spans from the nineteenth century Read More

The Museum of Fine Arts in Budapest is hosting a major retrospective exhibition titled Vasarely 120 to celebrate the 120th anniversary of the birth of Victor Vasarely. Recognized globally as one of the most defining figures of kinetic art and geometric abstraction, the Hungarian-born artist who found fame in Paris is honored with an unprecedentedly Read More

The energy is rising, the “Dale!” shouts are echoing, and the party of the decade is finally coming to the “Pearl of the Danube.” Armando Christian Pérez, better known globally as Pitbull, is bringing his high-octane performance style and a massive catalog of hits to the Hungarian capital. Whether you are a lifelong fan or Read More

The Hungarian Formula One Grand Prix takes place at Hungaroring outside Budapest. The winner of last year’s race (O. Piastri) will return to defend his victory, while the other Formula One drivers will come to get revenge for their defeat from last year. The F1 Grand Prix in Budapest has been arranged every year since 1986, and every Read More

Seal is returning to Europe in 2026, and Budapest is one of the stops on his summer tour. If you are planning to attend the concert, it helps to know a little about both the artist and the venue before you arrive. A bit of planning can make the evening much more relaxed, especially if 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

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

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 6th in 2026, 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

SPAR Budapest Marathon is a fantastic event for those in love with running. Not only can you run a full marathon, but there are lots of other running competitions taking place in Budapest on both Saturday and Sunday during this event. It is possible to run as a couple, you can run a set distance Read More