Events
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...
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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...
see full detailsBudapest 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...
see full detailsHungarian 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.
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see full detailsSziget 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...
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