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Welcome & thanks for enjoying a moment here, along with fellow friendly Xpats in the Loop!
You're in good company with thousands of expats + top locals in this cosmopolitan community.

1. In focus is a brief Guide to the National Holiday Celebrations in Budapest for August 20th:
E.g. See the Holy Crown plus have a guided tour all Free of Charge in Hungarian Parliament.

2. Next, as always there's an essential selection of curated News, Information & Inspiration:
E.g. Highest Heat Alert / Coolest 5 Fountains Top 8 Lakes / Monkeypox Vaccine Arrives.

3. Also there are new Movies in Budapest, fresh Specials, and What's On examples:
E.g. Free: Folk Arts Fest  Opera Gala / Csárda Festival / Bass Theory Boat Concert.

Now here's hoping you like what's in it for you.
Yours with best wishes, Team XpatLoop

Guide to August 20th Celebrations: Spectacular Air Display, Concerts, Folk Arts + Cheap Drinks & Expensive Fireworks

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Calendar highlights

Csárda Festival

Delicious flavours from the Carpathian Basin served with lively folk music, equally attractive to lovers of classical traditions and novelty seekers.

18 August - Vörösmarty Square Budapest

Opera Gala: End-of-Summer Festivities

For the third time, the National Opera presents a summer spectacular concert with Fabio Sartori and more international and local stars on stage.

19 August - Hungarian State Opera House Budapest

Festival Of Folk Arts

The country's largest folk art festival will be held for the 36th time this year featuring nearly 1000 Hungarian and foreign craftspeople - guest of honor in 2022 is South Korea. Free entry.

19 - 21 August - Castle District Budapest

Special Installation: 'Promenade of Cities'

A spectacular installation of the flags of Hungary’s 348 towns and its counties as well as the 102 towns of historical Hungary. The aim the event is to introduce all of Hungary’s settlements in one place.

21 August - Parliament Building Budapest

Bass Theory Concert on a Boat

The organisers invite you to see 'experts in exciting, spinning, floating, traveling bass lines and refreshing rhythms' at this celebration of bass joy on the Danube.

23 August - A38 Ship Budapest

Jazz Concert: GIIPUJA

GIIPUJA, which stands for (translated from Croatian) Music of Istria and the Croatian Littoral in Jazz Arrangements, is modern jazz with a distinct ethno flavour.

24 August - Opus Jazz Club Budapest

Specials

Complex Orthopedics Services by Dr. Rose Private Hospital

Orthopedics is a priority area at the Leading Private Hospital in Budapest, and they await those who wish to recover from musculoskeletal problems in a high quality environment.

B+N to Clean OTP’s Huge New Office Building

OTP Bank has recently opened a new office building in Madarász Street in District XIII. The 84,000 sqm building complex – aptly named M12 – radiates the impression of power and stability. B+N Referencia Zrt. has been contracted to clean this important office building.

FirstMed Insight: Are You Taking Right Medication in Summer?

During a heatwave, it may not be just the heat that you need to think about. The combination of hot weather, increased sunlight and certain medications can make it particularly dangerous, explain the team at FirstMed Budapest.

Are You Missing UK TV In Hungary? Here's Your Solution!

This TV service for expats in Hungary provided by fellow expat Jerry gives you all UK channels, plus stations from 38 other counties including a wide range from Europe, USA, Canada, South America, plus films and box-sets.

New movies in Budapest