Xpat Community Newsletter, 2 October

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Welcome & thanks for enjoying a moment of inspiration here with fellow Xpats in the Loop!

You're in good company with 1000's of expats + top locals in this cosmopolitan community.

1. First up, here's a quick look at a wide range exciting happenings for your free-time enjoyment:

➤ Restaurant Week, From 2 Oct, ➤ Budapest International Book Festival, 2 - 5 Oct, ➤ Kosheen Gig, 3 Oct,
➤ Mád Wine Run, 3 - 4 Oct, ➤ Harvest Festival in Tokaj, 3 - 5 Oct, ➤ 'Retro Day' at Memento Park, 5 Oct,
➤ Japanese Film Week, 6 - 10 Oct, ➤ Bp Design Week, 8 - 19 Oct, ➤ Middle Ages 'Come to Life'. 9 - 11 Oct,
➤ Autumn Cultural Festival in Szeged, On Until 21 Oct, ➤ Liszt Feszt, 9 - 22 Oct, ➤ 'Fig Festival', 10 - 12 Oct.

2. Next, as always there are trending Headlines, essential Info, plus new Movies and Specials to discover:
➤ Best Balaton Markets, National Cheese Fair, Increasing Shopping Costs, Is Budapest Now a Spy Hub?

3. Also below you can see a great variety of Daily Events - to see more just visit our handy Calendar:
➤ Sauna Lovers' Weekend, World Press Photos, 'I Incest' Lecture, Opera Star Recitals, Free Jazz Jam.

Very best wishes,
Team XpatLoop.com

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National Cheese Fair, Martonvásár, 2 - 4 October

Insider's Guide: Best Markets Around Balaton

Klimt Immersive Exhibition in Budapest

Record Autumn Low: Historic Cold Hits Northern Hungary

New Protest at Orbán Estate – Ladder, Balloons & Zebra Costumes

'Slovenian Film Days' in Budapest to Present Award-Winning Films, 2 - 4 October

LEGO Inaugurates HUF 54 Billion Expansion in Hungary - World's 2nd Largest LEGO Plant

Free Online Series Launched by House of Music Hungary on World Music Day

New Law to Push Up Shopping Costs in Hungary from October

Now On: World Press Photo Exhibition at Budapest’s Biodóm

Food Courier Troubles: Wolt Fined Again in Hungary

Sauna Lovers' Weekend in Hungary, 4 - 5 Oct

Has Budapest Become a Spy Hub?

Calendar highlights


	Futuristic Vibes: Dub FX & Woodnote – Open Secret Society Tour Known for his powerful street performances and genre-blending sound, the Australian artist is set to fill Akvárium with raw energy, mixing reggae, drum and bass, hip-hop and futuristic electronic vibes - all created live on stage. Thursday 2 October - Akvárium Klub Budapest
	Electronic Music: Fennesz & Raphael Roginski These two are anti-guitar heroes, they both use unique of instruments, and present two solo concerts in one. Fennesz returns with his new album Mosaic, which pushes the boundaries of guitar-based ambient and glitch symphonies. Friday 3 October - House of Music Budapest
	Night of JUMP's: Freestyle MX World Tour Championship Celebrating its 25th anniversary, the world's largest and most successful freestyle motocross series, "NIGHT of the JUMP's", has reinvented itself to mark the anniversary presenting a completely new event format in 2025. Saturday 4 October - MVM Dome Budapest
	Star Recitals: Joseph Calleja The Opera is organizing its truly exclusive concert series, dedicated to songs and arias. The first performer on stage is tenor Joseph Calleja, whose velvety voice has been directly compared to that of Pavarotti and Gigli. Sunday 5 October - Opera House Budapest
	Classical Concert: Budapest Festival Orchestra & Spanish Conductor Spaniard Jaime Martín, whose “infectious enjoyment of the music,” according to The Telegraph, “communicates to the orchestra and audience alike,” will return to helm the BFO through Saint-Saëns’s most popular violin concerto. Monday 6 October - National Concert Hall Budapest
	Lecture: I Incest, by Göndör László, Saul Kemack & Laboda Kornél Humour can backfire if not used consciously. This lecture explores the ethical grey zones of transgressive humour and raises key moral questions about how humour can be interpreted across different intercultural contexts. Tuesday 7 October - Trafó Budapest
	Free Jazz Jam: Gáspár Károly Trio Anything can happen on the weekend jam nights when the most popular Hungarian musicians create random formations and play true bebop to entertain the audience. Wednesday 30 August - Budapest Jazz Club

Specials

	Exceptional IGCSE Results: British International School Budapest A huge well done to the BISB’s students for their exceptional IGCSE 2025 results, a true testament to their dedication and the able guidance they receive from the talented teachers at The British International School, Budapest.
	Enjoy 20% Off: Sunday Brunch in 5-Star Dorothea Hotel Indulge in a lavish, weekly-changing buffet that blends seasonality, creativity, and international flavors. From signature mains to irresistible desserts, plus unlimited sparkling wine, it’s the perfect recipe for a festive afternoon in this lush green oasis. What's-more, you can get 20% off by using the code XPAT20.
	Britannica International School Unveils State-of-the-Art Gymnasium Following the successful renewal of a world-class swimming pool, Britannica International School in Budapest is proud to announce the grand reopening of a fully refurbished gymnasium - marking another major milestone in its commitment to excellence in sports and student well-being.
	Job Opportunity: Content Manager @ XpatLoop.com The successful candidate will work closely with the Managing Director and the media partners, writers, photographers of XpatLoop. The main responsibilities and requirements of this key member of the team are summarised in this article.

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