Major Events in Budapest in 2022

  • 3 Jan 2022 7:33 AM
Major Events in Budapest in 2022
There are more and more festivals in Budapest, below is a list you can choose from.

Budapest Spring Festival

One of the greatest Hungarian annual cultural festival with over 200 events and a focus on classical forms of art. Early Spring.

ASTA Global River Cruise Expo

The American Society of Travel Advisors will host the inaugural river cruising expo designed specifically for travel advisors. March 16-20, 2022

Bocuse d’Or European Final

The Hungarian capital will once again host the European final of the most prestigious cooking competition in the world. This will be one of the first major international events of the renewed HUNGEXPO Budapest Congress and Exhibition Center. March 22-24, 2022.

Giro d’Italia

Budapest is planned to be the starting host for the professional cycling race on May 6-7, 2022.

Sziget Festival

The iconic music festival on the “Island of Freedom” is back for Summer 2022. Expect an over the top lineup of live music acts and art performances. August 10-15, 2022.

Budapest Autumn Festival

Annual contemporary, experimental and innovative art festival that incorporates public spaces. October 2022.

Source: Budapestinfo.hu

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