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Introducing Lumina Park in Budapest
Lumina Park invites you to an exciting journey back in time through Budapest’s unique history to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the city! More >>
Features
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Alter Bridge Brings Their New Album in Budapest on 28 January
Alter Bridge will be returning to Europe next year during a 31-stop tour supporting their eighth full-length, self-titled album, the Alter Bridge, out early next year. Hungarian fans will be among the first to hear the new songs on 28 January at Barba Negra.
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Fortieth F.O. System Anniversary Concert at Akvárium Klub Budapest on 13 November
Next year marks forty years since the members of F.O. System first performed their songs in front of an audience. To celebrate this special milestone, they are preparing an even bigger and more spectacular concert than ever before on November 13, 2026, at Akvárium Klub, where the band’s entire repertoire will be performed, along with additional surprises for the audience.
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Lorna Shore, Budapest Aréna, 29 January
Lorna Shore just wrapped a successful European festival run: after the American band tore through the stages at Hellfest, Rock am Ring, and Rock im Park, they've now announced a European headliner tour.
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Architects Ready for Their First Arena Show in Budapest on 27 January
Architects return to Budapest with their new album, three years after their thrilling concert in Budapest Park. The gig will be the band's biggest ever in Hungary, this time at Budapest Arena, where they will be performing their latest album The Sky, The Earth & All Between, and will be supported by Landmvrks and The President.
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Papa Roach to Rock Budapest Park on 9 June
Although the band has produced numerous hits over their 25-year career, one thing is certain: whenever we hear the name Papa Roach, the opening line of Last Resort echoes in our heads almost reflexively.
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Metallica Live in Budapest Aréna on 11 & 13 June
The band will continue their record-breaking M72 world tour, which will run for a fourth year in 2026, with 16 shows in Europe and the UK. Budapest is one of the four cities where we can hear the band on two nights, with two different setlists and different support bands, on June 11 and 13.
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Interviews
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Norbert Pásztor, Chef, Tigre Basilica Budapest
Since childhood, Norbert knew the kitchen was his world. There was no Plan B, only recipes ingredients, and that instinctive desire to one day create his own flavor profile.
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Movies
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Optic World Exclusive Winter Special Offers
Significant discounts on frames and lenses are available until February 28 at Optic World Exclusive stores in Hungary. You can choose between discounted lenses, with premium brands like Hoya and Essilor, or frames to suit you.
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Enjoy ‘Mondays Originals’ for a Special Price at ETELE Cinema Budapest, 5 January
On Mondays the team at ETELE Cinema arranges the movie schedule to allow as many films as possible to be shown in the original language - or with subtitles - and on top of that there's a special price to further enhance your movie experience.
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Enjoy ‘Mondays Originals’ for a Special Price at ETELE Cinema Budapest, 29 December
On Mondays the team at ETELE Cinema arranges the movie schedule to allow as many films as possible to be shown in the original language - or with subtitles - and on top of that there's a special price to further enhance your movie experience.
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