* Come for Fun + Fundraising at this annual Bonfire Night Party to support local charities like UNICEF Hungary + Celebrate XpatLoop's 24rd Birthday with Free-Flowing Fine Refreshments.

* There'll be a Virtual Bonfire + Fireworks, Live Music + Dance + Amazing Prizes to Win!
Sponsors inc Samsung, BISB + Britannica again - video below shows last year's action.

* By joining this Easygoing + Worthwhile Community Event you can Socialise + Network with Expats + Cosmopolitan Locals from Hungary’s Business + Diplomatic + Cultural Circles.

Example Guest Feedback

“As a Brit and as ambassador, I am proud that XpatLoop.com has held celebrations for Bonfire Night for over a decade. Not only have they been some of the best parties in town, but also events that have raised incredible amounts of funds for a number of worthy causes.”
- Paul Fox, British Ambassador to Hungary.

Tickets Are Now Available Online Here

* Limited number of places available, grab yours now to avoid missing out.

* Click here to reserve your ticket(s) - more details below, inc about Welcome Gift.

International Buffet Dinner

1. Modern, Mediterranean & Magyar Cuisine by AGOS Fine Dining - Kimpton BEM Budapest
2. Authentic Italian treats by Trattoria Toscana
3. Fine Lebanese cuisine fresh from the grill by ARZ Restaurant
4. Zing Street Burger & Coleslaw salad by Zing
5. Freshly Grilled Halloumi Style Cheese variations from Hajdúsajt
6. Premium Japanese Maki Varieties from Sushi Sei Restaurant
7. Lamb with rice topped with fried nuts, plus Hummus, Muhammara and Baba Ghannouj by Leila’s Authentic Lebanese Cuisine
8. Chicken Tikka Masala, Indian Vegetarian Dish: Daal Maharani - black lentils, Pilau Rice with vegetables by Indigo Restaurant
9. Authentic premium flavors of Morocco by Majorelle
10. Favourites from Thailand including Pad Thai & Thai Fried Rice with Vegetables by Im-Oon Restaurant
11. Chinese Delights by Wan Hao
12. Ceasar Salad, Spicy Chicken Salad, Tuna Salad, Chickpea Salad, Black Lentils Salad, Chicken Tortilla with Chili and Lime, and Sausage Rolls and more from Tesco

Sweet Treats

1. Special Birthday Cake and Tiramisu Selection: Classic, Pistachio, Raspberry, Strawberry-limoncello, Matcha latte, Sugar-free varieties by Cloud9 Desserts
2. Original Gundel Pancakes from Gundel Café, Patisserie & Restaurant
3.  'Guilt-Free Sweets' by Zsolnay Café in Radisson Blu Beke Hotel
4. Doughnuts filled with Apricot Jam, Peacan Nut and Maple Syrup Pastries from Tesco

Free-Flowing Drinks

1. Sparkling Welcome Drink by Bortodoor
2. Finest Prosecco by Tesco on all Gala Tables
3. Draft Craft Beer + 'Jell-O Shots' from Ruin Brew
4. Single-Malt Whisky Tasting by GoodSpirit Bar / WhiskyNet
- presented by Dez O'Connell, Bar & Spirits Consultant
5. Top bottled IPA's + draft Brew Your Mind from Beer People
6. Fruity Pálinka Tasting by Agárdi Distillery

Soft Options

1. Mulled grape juice + Grape juice by Heiszler Etyek
2. Lavender Frizzante by Tamas Winery
3. Premium Coffee from DeLonghi
4. Selection of Coca-Cola Products
5. Mineral Water by NaturAqua
6. Vitamin Water by Viwa

Fine Wine Selection

* Poured personally by the friendly wine-makers at Grand Tokaj from Tokaj,  Hilltop from Neszmély, Koch Winery from Hajós-Bajai & Villány, Liszkay Estate & Winery from Monoszló, Tamás Dúzsi Winery from Szekszárd, Tóthborbirtok from Pannonhalma, Pajzos Winery from Tokaj, Polgár Family Winery from Villány, Spiegelberg Artisan Winery from Somló, Szeremley Wine House from Badacsony.

* Each winemaker will bring several varieties for you to taste, so in total there are over 20 wines available to enjoy.

Party Snacks

* British Style M&S Snacks from Kifli.hu

* Luxury Local Pogácsa Varieties by A Házipék: Savoury Scones with Gouda Cheese, Truffle, plus Savoury Pastry Rolls with Cheese, Cabbage, Mangalica Ham, Truffle.

Entertainment Includes

* Live Pop Tunes in the Welcome Room by Fruzsi.

* Retro & Latin Dance Show by Eleven Dance Group.

* Virtual Bonfire & Fireworks display by Special Effects.
   + Bonfire Night Rhyme performance by MC 'Guy Fawkes'.

* Mega party group Just Show Band will play live music during dinner time
   + Later this globetrotting band will get guests dancing to party classics.

* You can try a 'Wine Mafia Game' offered by Bortodoor City.
    + Blind taste fine wines for a chance to win fun prizes.

* You can Play Roulette + Blackjack for fun (not money)
    + Win small gifts from Las Vegas Casino.

* Special performance of Florence & The Machine's Dog Days by Valerie Divine. 

Dress Code

* Smart Casual - Guests are invited to dress up for the occasion if they wish...

* As guests arrive there'll be a Red Carpet Photo Wall to receive a complementary printed picture courtesy of Party Booth showing how glamourous you look at the start of the event.

Event Sponsors

Platinum: Samsung

Gold: British International School Budapest

Silver: Britannica International School, Budapest

Bronze: Aston Martin Budapest, SÉYLI Boutique

Amazing Venue: Budapest Marriott Hotel

Awesome Audiovisuals: Special Effects International

* Please consider sponsoring this event - there are various packages to suit different sizes of company and budgets.

Get great PR within an exclusive setting at this popular social networking event for expats and high-level locals. Click here to arrange a discussion about which sponsorship package suits you.

Welcome Gift

* Free Membership for 1 month to Kifli.hu Premium Service

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YOU CAN NOW RESERVE YOUR TICKET(S) ONLINE VIA THIS LINK

Ticket Types

1. Gala Table Ticket: HUF 25,000 per person
Price Includes Simple Pay Booking Fee & All Related Taxes.

2. On The Spot Gala Table Tickets: HUF 35,000 per person
Limited number of places available, payable upon arrival
- Click here to enquire in advance via email.

3. VIP Philanthropist Ticket: HUF 50,000 per person
Limited number available on a VIP Gala Table by the stage.
Price Includes Simple Pay Booking Fee & All Related Taxes.

Limited number of places available at this popular event - 
it's best to reserve your ticket(s) now to avoid missing out.
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MC's + Charity Fundraising

* Henry Scullion will guide proceedings all evening with TV star Zsuzsa Demcsák.

* The dynamic duo will host a Live Auction, and announce the winners of a Silent Auction and Raffle Prize Draw. 

* Follow this link to see the range of amazing prizes. All funds raised go to support the local charities listed below.

Featured Hungarian Charities

Bátor Tábor is a member of SeriousFun Childrens’ Network Camp Association founded by Paul Newman. The ‘camp of courage’ is dedicated to provide life-changing experiences to seriously ill children & their families, & to those families who have suffered the loss of a child. 

Magyar Vöröskereszt - Hungarian Red Cross: runs programs and activities that help to protect life and health, alleviate human suffering and poverty, and uphold human dignity including disaster management, recruitment for blood donors, first aid education, refugee programs and more.

Rászoruló Fiatalok - Young People in Need Non-Profit Organisation: focuses on solutions to the emotional abuse of Hungarian children up to the age of 18, this non-profit also supports other local charities helping children in need.

UNICEF Hungary: this agency of the United Nations is responsible for providing humanitarian and developmental aid to children. It is one of the most widely known and visible social welfare entities, operating in nearly 200 countries including Hungary.

Timing Summary

6-6.30pm Registration, 6-7pm Welcome Reception, 7pm Dance Performance, 7.15pm Welcome Address, 7.30-8.30pm Buffet with Live Music, 8.30-9pm Auction, 9-10pm Live Music & Dancing, 10pm Silent Auction Results + Prize Draw, 10.30pm Drag Show followed by Farewell Live Music, Carriages at 11pm.

Event Theme

The virtual bonfire & fireworks display film at this event are in keeping with the British tradition of Bonfire Night, AKA Guy Fawkes Night, which is held annually in the UK to mark the anniversary of a plot to blow up the Houses of Parliament in London in 1605.
 

Photos & Video

Courtesy of Árpád Bakcsy, Marco Novkov, Marcus Schirrmacher & ValionMedia.com 
- see below for a vid from 2023.

Important Notes

* As photos and video will be taken at this community event, all participating guests consent to such images being taken and published by the organisers & partners for reference purposes.

* The organisers reserve the right to change the program timing and content if necessary. Guests are liable for any damage they may accidentally or otherwise cause at the event. Tickets are not transferable and refunds are not possible for this charity event.

Event Supporters

British Embassy, BBJ, Emőke Lőrinc, flowerMe, Funcode,hu, Milán Kelecsényi, Simple Pay, Prohuman, Red4.hu, RentIT, S3 Europe.

Key Details

* Age: 18+
* See here for list of Amazing Prizes
* Location: Grand Ballroom, Marriott Hotel, 1052 Budapest, Apáczai Csere János u. 4.

Feedback from Xpat Charity Party in 2023

"What an utter pleasure to participate in the 2023 edition of the annual Xpat Charity Event. The team at XpatLoop certainly know how to put together a good crowd and a good show!  

Once again this festive evening was a great networking opportunity, during which I met some interesting people from the private and public sectors alike.

Absolutely wonderful to know that the proceeds of the evening are to benefit some excellent organisations  working for the greater good, Keep up the good work, I am truly happy to be part of the XpatLoop community!”
- Désirée Bonis, Ambassador of the Netherlands to Hungary.

"Delighted to attend this Bonfire Night celebration with XpatLoop.com marking the 23-year milestone!  A fantastic event, bringing the expat community together and raising funds for a number of worthy causes.
- Matt Kirlew, Head of Policy, British Embassy Budapest.

See What Happened @ XpatLoop's Charity Event in: 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015,
 2014, 2013,  2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002