Exhibition: Memorial in Honor of Violonist Béla Halmos

It pays tribute to the wide-ranging oeuvre of Halmos (1946-2013), one of the founding fathers of the local dance house movement, and a musician-performer, academic researcher, and cultural organizer.

25 August - Hungarian Heritage House

Jubilee Concert: The Hot Jazz Band

In this gala concert, the group will reflect on the succesful stages of their career and bring their most important milestones to life with the help of a parade of outstanding guest musicians.

26 August - National Concert Hall Budapest

Outdoor Dancefloor: Vice City 80's vs 90's Party

Mega dance party until dawn, featuring diverse artists like Billy Idol / Prodigy / Guns N’ Roses / Duran Duran / Soft Cell / Rick Astley / Sum 41 / INXS / Green Day / Frankie Goes to Hollywood / Depeche Mode / New Order & many more.

27 August - Budapest Park

Summer BBQ Fundraiser for Robert Burns International Foundation

This is the 5th Annual BBQ by the RBIF, held in Etyek just about 30 minutes from Budapest. Go to enjoy some fab food & wine, with plenty of space for kids to run about and have fun.

28 August - Chefparade Country venue in Etyek

Jazz Concert: Modern Art Orchestra

The artistic director, Kornél Fekete-Kovács & all the musicians in the outstanding MAO say they treat music with an attitude that transcends borders of genres. Creativity & free expression of musical thought takes centre stage.

29 August - Opus Jazz Club Budapest

Outdoor Concert: The Mojo

Their sound is characterized by three-part singing, but they also like to experiment with special instruments, e.g. cigar box, harmonicetta, diddley bow. Go to hear something different...

30 August - Kobuci Garden Budapest

Boat Concert: Crippled Black Phoenix

We're told they play on the frontiers of stoner prog, freak folk and psychedelic doom, so not everyone's cup of tea but definitely a kicking gig, and what's more at a great venue on the Danube.

31 August - A38 Ship Rooftop Budapest