National Opera: Puccini's Tosca

In three acts, three parts, in Italian, with Hungarian, English, and Italian supertitles The dilemmas, emotions, and shocking plot twists make the piece eternally interesting.

13 October - State Opera House Budapest

Expat Theatre: 'HELLUVAGUY'

A musical one-man 'poetic, comic and emotional' performance by August Strindberg. The show premiered in November 1992 and has so far played almost 300 times, both in Swedish and English.

14 October - RS9 Theatre Budapest

Contemporary Music: UH Fest

Featuring Coby Sey, Kee Avil, S+, Nikolaienko, this international meets local line-up promises experimental sounds and 'dreamlike compositions imbued with dancefloor energy'.

15 October - Trafó Budapest

Family Dance House: 'Seven Kingdoms'

This 'Music of Hungarian Regions' series is part of the Sunday programme of the 'Palace of Delights', where children can take their first dance steps and get to know the traditions of the country's regions.

16 October - Palace of Arts Budapest

Hard Hitting: Talamba Demonstration

What do two pebbles found on the side of the road and the most modern sound card have in common? Apparently the answer is, 'The music that is encoded in them' - go to find out more.

17 October - Festival Theatre Budapest

Modern Dance: Raza Hammadi's 'Paprika'

The mixing of cultures and free spirits are the elements in his works that contribute to creating 'new aesthetic forms and a better understanding of peoples and their imaginations'.

18 October - National Dance Theatre Budapest

Jazzy Wednesday: Open Jam

Each Wednesday, a different trio of talented young musicians take charge of the good vibes here, and they welcome the audience to take part in the action. This time Kollmann Gábor Quartet will lead the jam.

19 October - Budapest Jazz Club