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Updated: Budapest's Sziget Festival in Serious Trouble
Budapest Mayor Gergely Karácsony wrote in a Facebook post this week that the future of Sziget has become uncertain, as the festival's CEO informed him that he was forced to initiate the termination of the agreement between the capital and the long running 'Island of Freedom' festival.
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New Zenit Corso Shopping Complex in Budapest Features Hungary’s Largest Aldi Store
Budapest has welcomed Hungary’s largest Aldi, spanning 11,000 square meters, as part of the new Zenit Corso shopping and office complex in Zugló. The store features a distinctive open-top central space, geothermal heating, and is surrounded by additional shops and cafés. The complex was developed by Bayer Construct Zrt.
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DiCaprio to Produce Biopic on Hungarian Hollywood Icon Béla Lugosi
Leonardo DiCaprio’s production company, Appian Way, is developing a large-scale biopic about Béla Lugosi, the Hungarian actor who became a global icon with his 1931 portrayal of Dracula. Produced by Universal Pictures, the film will focus on Lugosi’s early years, tracing his journey from Hungary to Hollywood rather than his later life.
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Rival Budapest Marches to Mark '56 Revolution Anniversary
This year’s anniversary of the 1956 Hungarian Revolution will be marked by two rival marches on October 23, reflecting political divisions in the country. The governing Fidesz party and the opposition Tisza Party are each organizing separate processions.
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Grammy Award-Winning Pitbull Concert in Budapest Confirmed – His First Ever Show in Hungary
Grammy Award-winning Cuban-American rapper Pitbull will perform in Hungary for the first time next summer. The global superstar, also known as Mr Worldwide, is scheduled to take the stage at Budapest’s Puskás Aréna on 21 July 2026 as part of his I’m Back! European tour.
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Now On: Chinese Lantern Festival at Budapest Zoo
Looking for an atmospheric way to enjoy a winter evening in Budapest? The Animals of the World – Chinese Lantern Festival has returned to the Budapest Zoo & Botanical Garden, running until 22 February 2026.
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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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