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The Prodigy Set to Headline SopronFest 2026
The Prodigy is returning to Hungary after an eight-year hiatus, performing at a location steeped in local festival history. On July 4, 2026, the band will take the stage at the Lővérek in Sopron—the long-time home of the former VOLT Festival, where the group performed several legendary sold-out shows over the decades.
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Advent In Hungary – Then & Now
Advent in Hungary is the period before Christmas, the four week long preparation for the holidays, the start of the ecclesiastical year. This year it began on 1 December, and goes on until Christmas Day.
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Winter Light Exhibitions Brighten Five Hungarian Cities
Since opening in autumn, Decoled’s Story of Lights has been drawing steady crowds as Hungary’s largest winter light exhibition series. Each evening, landmark locations in Pécs, Gödöllő, Szolnok, Zalaegerszeg and Fertőd are illuminated with festive installations, turning familiar settings into atmospheric night-time walks.
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Stars of 90's & Noughties to Play at Deja Vu Festival in Hungary Next Summer
Flo Rida, Timbaland, Earth, Wind & Fire, Samantha Fox, Bonnie Tyler, and many other stars from the 90's and 2000's will perform at the Deja Vu festival, which will be held between June 10-13 at the Újszeged Beach Resort.
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Festive Light Painting & Drone Shows to Light Up Hungarian National Gallery
Special scenes related to the festive season will appear in the form of light paintings and drone shows from the third Sunday of Advent until December 21 on the facade of the Buda Castle Palace, home to the Hungarian National Gallery, and in the sky above there.
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Hungarian AI Council Established
The Hungarian Artificial Intelligence Council, a body established to monitor technological developments and regulatory practices, and make recommendations to policy makers, held its inaugural meeting in Budapest.
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Agnes Szikra, Artist & Art Instructor in Budapest
Agnes is a Budapest-born and based artist whose painting practice is complemented by several years of dedicated work as an art instructor.
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Holidays Poured into a Cocktail at The Duchess Bar in Budapest
The festive season is traditionally the time for exceptional flavors and remarkable drinks. This is when noble wines, rich sweetness and celebratory aromas take center stage. Few wine regions embody these qualities as perfectly as Tokaj.
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VIBE Budapest Celebrates Its 1st Anniversary on December 20th
VIBE Budapest, the city’s modern dining-meets-entertainment hotspot, is celebrating its 1st anniversary on December 20, marking a full year of transformation, expansion and remarkable growth. In just twelve months, the venue has become one of Budapest’s most distinctive and internationally minded places, a favourite among locals, visitors and the expat community alike.
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Festive Feasts at Corinthia Budapest
The season takes centre stage at Corinthia Budapest, where every dining experience is a celebration of flavour and artistry.
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