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MusicCulture
Freddie exhibition at the House of Music Hungary
1 May 2026 → 28 Feb 2027
House of Music Hungary
House of Music Hungary hosts an exhibition celebrating Freddie Mercury from May 1, 2026.
PhotographyMusicNature
World Press Photo Exhibition 2026 comes to Budapest
25 Sep 2026 → 8 Nov 2026
Budapest
World Press Photo Exhibition 2026 in Budapest is a multimedia photography show at the Biodome (Sept 25–Nov 8) featuring 42 international winners on global conflicts, climate change, and daily life.
Shopping
Antik Placc - Antique Market at Klauzál Market Hall
26 Sep 2026 → 1 Nov 2026
Klauzál tér Market
Antik Placc at Klauzál Market Hall welcomes antique enthusiasts every Sunday with a variety of vintage items.
FoodShopping
National Restaurant Week 2026
1 Oct 2026 → 18 Oct 2026
In multiple locations
National Restaurant Week runs from 1 to 18 October, celebrating Hungary's top dining establishments.
MusicNightlife
Budapest.wav - jazz, electronic and improvisational concert series
14 Oct 2026 → 16 Oct 2026
In multiple locations
Budapest.wav features a blend of modern jazz, experimental electronics, and improvisational music from 14 to 16 October.
Music
Grill and Tequilla Festival in Tereza
15 Oct 2026 → 18 Oct 2026
Tereza
The Grill & Tequila Festival runs from 15 to 18 October at Tereza, featuring grilled flavors and tequila.
MusicHistoryWellness
André Rieu Budapest 2026
16 Oct 2026 → 17 Oct 2026
MVM Dome
André Rieu and the Johan Strauss Orchestra return to Budapest for two concerts at the MVM Dome on October 16 and 17, delivering a festive classical music experience with guests, memorable waltzes, and a celebration atmosphere.
Culture
Contemporary Jewellery Week Budapest 2026
16 Oct 2026 → 22 Oct 2026
In multiple locations
Contemporary Jewellery Week Budapest runs from 16 to 22 October, focusing on jewellery as an art form.
MusicFoodShopping
Cheese Budapest 2026
17 Oct 2026
Rákóczi téri Vásárcsarnok
Cheese Budapest takes place on 17 October at Rákóczi téri Vásárcsarnok, highlighting Hungarian cheeses and local producers.
ArchitectureEducation
Credo in Concrete: English-language building tour of CEU
18 Oct 2026
CEU
An English-language architectural tour of CEU’s Nádor Street complex, led by Alexey Zelensky, offers insights into its design.
NatureFamilyCulture
Lumina Park
20 Oct 2026 → 7 Mar 2027
Palatinus Beach
Lumina Park Budapest is a family-friendly outdoor light installation event on Palatinus, Margaret Island, inspired by Alice in Wonderland, featuring over 200 displays along a 1.5-km route from October 20, 2026 to March 7, 2027.
NightlifeCulture
Twilight the Vampire Party! Back to 2010s HALLOWEEN
22 Oct 2026
Akvárium Klub
On 22 October, Akvárium Klub hosts a Twilight-themed Halloween party, celebrating the peak vampire era of the 2010s.
NatureCultureFamily
Garden of Lights
23 Oct 2026 → 3 Jan 2027
Füvészkert
Garden of Lights Budapest is an outdoor illuminated fairy-tale exhibition at Füvészkert, transforming the botanical garden into a Beauty and the Beast themed wonderland from Oct 23, 2026 to Jan 3, 2027.
ArchitectureNature
Architecture of Freedom: Russian-language building tour of CEU
24 Oct 2026
CEU
A Russian-language architectural tour of CEU’s Nádor Street campus, led by Alexey Zelensky, explores its unique design.
CultureNatureArchitecture
Gauguin Exhibition in Budapest 2026–2027
30 Oct 2026 → 28 Feb 2027
Museum of Fine Arts, Budapest
The event is a large-scale Gauguin exhibition in Budapest, showcasing 150 works, including 80 by Paul Gauguin, with related works by his contemporaries at the Museum of Fine Arts from Oct 30, 2026 to Feb 28, 2027.
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