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https://xpatloop.com/newsletters/2025/5-june.html
 

1. First is a quick look at a wide range of exciting happenings on this June for free-time fun:

1. Now On: 'Downtown Wine & Sparkling Festival', 2. Danube Carnival, 3. Gyula Pálinka Festival,
4. Pentecost Heritage Festival in Szentendre, 5. 'Hey, June!' Series in Budapest, 6. Metallica Gig, 
7. Budapest Comic Con, 8. World Judo Championships, 9. 80’s Disco Retro Festival in Budapest,
10. Santana: Oneness Concert, 11. Budapest Business Party, 12. Jean-Michel Jarre Concert,
13. Free Benczúr Garden Cultural Evenings, 14. Wagner Days, 15. Imagine Dragons Gig.

2. As always there's essential info, trending Headlines, and new Movies & Specials to discover:

➤ BKK Pause, New Hungarikums, Xploring Pesti Vigadó, Rapid Airport Link, Refined AGOS Lunch...

3. Also below you can see a great variety of Daily Events - for more visit this handy Calendar:

➤ Community, Classical & Contemporary Events for Expats, inc. Pentecost Heritage Festival...

Here's wishing you a great weekend - for insipiration about top trips around Hungary see here.
If you need a car, Budget is giving readers 15% off daily rentals - limited offer, best to book soon!
 

Yours with best wishes,
Team XpatLoop

Photo by Krénn Imre Photography: Poppies in the city

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