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Welcome & thanks for enjoying a moment here - along with fellow Xpats in the loop!
You're in good company with 1000's of expats + locals in this cosmopolitan community.

1. First up, in time for the holiday season is a guide to the Top 10 Expat Pubs in Budapest
The most popular venues plus alternative options are reviewed by a top writer for XpatLoop.
Interesting insights about the owners are included as well as top tips about each, cheers!

2. Next, you can see example events happening these days below + also in Xpat Calendar:
E.g. Surprize Concert, Special Countryside Advent Market, Nutcracker Festive Performance.

3. Plus you can see the latest Movies + Specials, and fresh News, Information & Inspiration:
E.g. Best Xmas Markets Video, New Purchase Limits at Aldi & Lidl, Hungary's Goals for 2023.

Now we hope you like what's in it for you below.
Yours with best seasonal wishes, Team XpatLoop

We Wish All Xpats Wonderful Xmas Holidays + Happy New Year!

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Calendar highlights

Hauser Concert: “Rebel With A Cello”

The bad boy of instrumentalists and founding member of 2Cellos known simply as Hauser announces his much anticipated, first-ever worldwide solo tour - “Rebel with a Cello.” Armed with the momentum from his last and final sold-out 2 Cellos tour, the superstar cellist and visual artist is launching the ultimate musical showcase; bringing forward his signature performance pyrotechnics alongside his romantic and soulful, playing sound and style. And while music’s mischievous romantic is including everything his fans have come to know and love through his visual media presentations, like the wildly popular “Beach Party” and musical dreamscapes like the “Alone Together,”visual concepts, Hauser’s first „Rebel with a Cello” tour features a third act of rocking and rhythmic retro into modern globally- influenced dance tracks from his new solo album, “The Player.”

22 December - Budapest Aréna

Fish! & Vodka Festive Concert

This popular local band, formed back in '99, have a sound featuring pop, funk, hip- hop and metal all melted together with a lot of fun.

23 December - A38 Ship Budapest

Special Countryside Advent Market

Vác, one of the loveliest small towns in Hungary, is located only 35 km from Budapest and sits by the Danube bend. The baroque main square hosts a special Christmas Market well worth a visit.

24 December - Vác

Ballet Performance: The Nutcracker

Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker is seen by many as an essential part of the world’s and the local opera’s run-up to Christmas.

25 December - National Opera House Budapest

Surprize Concert by Budapest Festival Orchestra

A great concert is always a gift. But what is hidden inside the packaging? Well the Festival Orchestra’s Christmas concert is the biggest musical surprise during the holidays in Hungary.

26 December - Budapest Congress Center

Rock Concert: Jazzékiel & Deep Glaze

Deep Glaze is a young local band known for creating music by mixing both alternative and classical rock musical elements. Jazzékiel is an alt rock band with lyrics based on Hungarian poems.

27 December - Trafó Budapest

Folk Performance: 'Wonderful Nativity'

The Hungarian State Folk Ensemble's exciting première production presents Christmas Eve, the Christmas vigil and the joy and excitement of the magical stories which have developed around Christmas day.

28 December - National Concert Hall Budapest

Specials

Fruit & Vegetable Surprise Package at Kifli in Hungary

Kifli.hu has come up with a special offer, one that is not only a surprise during the holiday season. With a vitamin bomb of about 3 kilos, not only will the customer benefit financially, but it can also save the goods, which are mostly defective but still fully marketable, and thus help reduce waste.

Christmas Gifts Donated to Local Children in Need by B+N

B+N Referencia and Referencia Mosodák will make Christmas unforgettable for several thousand children. The leading facility management and the textile management companies are donating 2.4 tons of Christmas candies to the little patients being treated in local children’s wards.

Enjoy a Happy Holiday Season UK Style in Hungary

In case you’re looking for a place in Budapest that sells your favourite British food brands, then search no longer, especially if you’re looking for something special this holiday season, The British Store has all you need for a UK style feast in Hungary.

Glamour New Year's Eve Party @ Mystery Hotel Budapest

Mystery Nights presents an outstanding New Years Eve Party with live music during a lavish dinner followed by a party DJ till 02:00. Included is the buffet dinner, red & white wine, water, a glass of champagne, midnight snacks + more.

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, and stations from other counties including the USA, plus the latest films and box-sets.

New movies in Budapest