• Watch: RAYE @ Sziget Festival in Budapest, 12 August

    Watch: RAYE @ Sziget Festival in Budapest, 12 August

    • 5 Jul 2024 6:02 AM

    Four times BRIT nominated, RAYE is one of the most streamed artists in the world with over 3 billion streams of her music. In the UK she has a double-platinum, five platinum, four gold and four silver singles to her name, plus multiple international accreditations.

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  • Folkpark, Budapest Park, 15 August

    Folkpark, Budapest Park, 15 August

    • 4 Jul 2024 11:03 AM

    This special one-day festival is of interest to expats who are interested in celebrating the vibrant traditions of Hungary. Also known as the Táncházfesztivál (lit. ‘dance house', a folk dance event aimed to revive Hungarian folk music and dance traditions), this lively event promises a full day of cultural immersion.

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  • Bass Paradise Festival, Törökbálint, 11 - 13 July

    Bass Paradise Festival, Törökbálint, 11 - 13 July

    • 4 Jul 2024 10:27 AM

    Get ready for three days of earth-shaking bass at Bass Paradise! This electrifying festival goes beyond your typical electronic music event, putting the spotlight firmly on pounding basslines and driving drum beats. It's a full-on sonic assault, perfect for those who crave a truly immersive experience.

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  • Duna-Part Festival, Ráckeve, 4 - 6 July

    Duna-Part Festival, Ráckeve, 4 - 6 July

    • 4 Jul 2024 10:02 AM

    Get ready to party for 3 days on the picturesque banks of the Danube in Ráckeve at Duna-part Feszt! This lively festival boasts 3 stages with a mainstream music line-up, perfect for those who enjoy popular acts.

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  • 7 Top Summer Festivals in Budapest – Ultimate Guide for 2024

    7 Top Summer Festivals in Budapest – Ultimate Guide for 2024

    • 4 Jul 2024 7:54 AM

    The hottest festivals in and around the capital have kicked-off, and "you won't want to miss out" say our friends at WeLoveBudapest! From pulsating techno vibes, to traditional Hungarian ‘dance house’, to chart-topping pop acts, here's the ultimate guide to the season's best fests.

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  • EFOTT Festival, Lake Velence, 10 - 14 July

    EFOTT Festival, Lake Velence, 10 - 14 July

    • 4 Jul 2024 6:56 AM

    The biggest student party in the country will be rocking again at Lake Velence this year to the delight of fans of retro, alternative, and R’n’B - even jazz fans can find their favourite music style featured here this year. BTW you don't have to be a student to attend!

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  • Amazing Hungarian Innovations: Local Men Behind the Ballpoint Pen

    Amazing Hungarian Innovations: Local Men Behind the Ballpoint Pen

    • 3 Jul 2024 1:17 PM

    In 1930, a Hungarian inventor named László József Bíró observed children playing with marbles in a puddle. He noticed that the marbles left a trail of water as they rolled, sparking an innovative idea: why not use a ball-shaped metal nib for writing? This observation led to the conceptualization of the now world famous ballpoint pen.

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