Events

Budapest Spring Festival
Budapest Spring Festival
What began as a city cultural event in 1981 has now spread its
wings and grown to become a nation-wide celebration of Hungarian
culture and talent, drawing thousands of appreciative classical,
opera and jazz fans from all over Europe. The Academy of Music and
Budapest Convention Centre play host to most of the classical
concerts on the programme, opening with the National Philharmonic
Orchestra and Choir rendering Wagner and Berlioz. The city resounds
with chamber music recitals and church concerts, while opera buffs
feast at the State Opera House. Other Hungarian towns and cities
where the festival concerts and events are held include Sopron,
Szombathely, Pecs and Szentendre.
Venue: Various
Date: March 2010 TBA
Website: www.festivalcity.hu

The Autumn Festival sees a variety of music
Budapest Autumn Festival
On the other side of the seasons to the Spring Festival is this
Autumnal celebration of contemporary arts. A wide selection
including music, arts, dance, theatre, photography, film and
computer-generated art take place at various venues throughout the
city. Artists include both local and international acts.
Venue: Various
Date: October 2009 TBA
Website: www.festivalcity.hu

Dancing in Budapest © Budapest Festival Center
Budapest Fair
This joyful celebration of summer, enjoyed by the people of
Budapest was first organised by the city council in 1991 to
commemorate the departure of Soviet troops from Hungary. Now it has
become defined as one of the most popular and enjoyable events on
the city calendar, incorporating a host of free attractions over
two days. These include a classical music concert, a summer
carnival, a costume contest, jazz concerts in the park and
children's entertainment For more information contact the Budapesti
Fesztiválközpont Kht on +36 (0)1 486 3300 or
info@festivalcity.hu
Venue: Felvonulási Square, Heroes’ Square, City Park
Date: Last weekend of June annually

McLaren at the Hungaroring
Hungarian F1 Grand Prix
One of the most popular meetings on the Formula 1 motor-racing
circuit is the Hungarian Grand Prix. World class race drivers pit
their wits and skills against each other on the Hungaroring track
about 12 miles (20km) from central Budapest.
Venue: Hungaroring Circuit, Mogyorod
Date: August 2009 TBA
Website: www.hungaroring.hu/html_e/open_e.htm

Sziget Festival main stage © András Éberling
Sziget Festival
The green island of Obuda in the Danube River just north of
Budapest is the venue each summer for what has become one of the
largest open-air rock and pop gatherings in Europe. Thousands
gather on the island for a weeklong music extravaganza with more
than 1,000 performances across 60 venues. The island is equipped
with basic camping facilities and numerous pubs and restaurants,
which cause it to become a 'festival city' for the duration of the
event. Literary events, classical music, theatre, dance of all
genres and art exhibitions also add spice to the happening festival
scene which has something to offer all age groups.
Venue: Obuda Island
Date: August 2009 TBA
Website: www.sziget.hu/festival_english