World Press Photo Exhibition: Winning Snapshots

Every year, Budapest is one of many cities to host this globetrotting exhibition. Here until 5 November, it showcases the best photojournalism and documentary photography of 2022, chosen from 60,000 entries.

5 October - National Museum Budapest

Folk Dance: Spiritual Relationship between Fathers and Sons

This production celebrates the age-old traditions passed down from father to son in rural communities. It’s also the starting point for a series in which the company pays tribute to collectors of folk dance.

6 October - National Dance Theatre Budapest,

Charity Event: All Nations Lions Club Budapest's Musical Soiree

This worthwhile event takes place at the newly renovated Róheim Villa, which visitors can admire as part of a guided tour. Alongside, piano works by Beethoven, guests be presented with Lions Club information.

7 October - Róheim Villa Budapest

Classical Concert: Handel's Messiah

To present Handel’s revered oratorio, the Budafok Dohnányi Orchestra will be accompanied by four young Croatian singers whom BDO director Gábor Hollerung discovered during a guest performance in Zagreb.

8 October - National Concert Hall Budapest

Operatic Trio Concert: 'IL VOLO'

This Italian operatic trio return to Hungary for a one-off show at the Budapest Aréna, the local audience by now familiar with their vocal tones and the magical atmosphere of the Italian musical favourites.

9 October - Budapest Aréna

Ballet Performance: GisL

In this gripping rework by contemporary virtuoso violinist Félix Lajkó of a 19th-century classic, the Ballet Company of Győr takes you through this familiar mystical story that is both beautiful and horrifying.

11 October - Festival Theatre Budapest

Classical Opera: Nabucco

Verdi’s Nabucco was a milestone, its chorus of Va, pensiero... an anthem of liberty after the premiere in 1842. Here, director Gergely Kesselyák presents the shifts in the balance of powers and religions.

11 October - Opera House Budapest