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Xpat Community Newsletter, 2 July

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Welcome & thanks for sharing a moment here - with the largest international community in Hungary.
You're in good company with many 1000's of expats + top local readers of 25-year-old XpatLoop.com

➤ First up is a quick look at 10 exciting happenings for your free-time enjoyment these days:
1. FAB Classical Summerfest in Budapest, Now On Until 13 July
2. V4 Festival & Theatre Meeting in Nagymaros, Now On Until 4 July
3. The Prodigy to Headline SopronFest on 4 July
4. SUP Festival – Paddle Through Budapest on 4 July
5. American 4th of July Celebrations in Budapest 
6. Duna-Part Festival in Ráckeve, 2 - 4 July
7. International GT Open Car Racing at Hungaroring, 4 - 5 July
8. Ricky Martin Concert in Budapest on 6 July
9. Idles Returns to Budapest on 8 July
10. International Roller Skating Festival at MOMkult on 10 July

➤ Next there are trending Headlines, essential Intel, plus fresh Movies & Specials to discover:
E.g. Biodome Urban Oasis Opens, Parking Goes Mobile Only, Champion Ice Creams Revealed.

➤ Also below are a Great Variety of Events — see Calendar for more daily highlights like these:
E.g. Ricky Martin Concert, Zsolnay Light Festival, La Traviata Opera, American 4th of July Party.

We hope you like what’s in it for you this week.
Your feedback is always welcome.
Kind regards, Team XpatLoop

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Calendar highlights

Cultural Connections: V4 Festival & Theatre Meeting

Over the past 12 years, this prominent festival and theatre meeting has evolved from a local gathering into the most prestigious and largest celebration of performing arts in the Visegrád region.

Thursday 1 July - Nagymaros

Jubilee Gallery: Zsolnay Light Festival

Celebrating its 10th anniversary, Hungary’s premier international light art festival turns historic streets into an open-air gallery. Enjoy breathtaking 3D video mapping competitions, fire-juggling, and concerts.

Friday 3 July - Pécs

Music Festival: SopronFest

This year’s line-up combines massive multi-genre acts, featuring a huge mix of international headliners alongside beloved domestic legends and current chart-toppers for one of the broadest summer music events in the country.

Saturday 4 July - Sopron

Nu Metal Concert: King 810

After leaving an unforgettable mark on the Hungarian audience at a massive arena show supporting Slipknot, the band are coming back to shake the city once again, playing their first-ever headline show in the country.

Sunday 5 July - Dürer Kert Budapest

International Concert: Ricky Martin

Get your dancing shoes ready and stretch those hips for a fiery, Latin-infused party. The multi-Grammy winner brings massive energy, delivering iconic floor-fillers and spectacular pop showmanship

Monday 6 July - Budapest Aréna

Classical Opera: La Traviata

Experience the sultry atmosphere of intoxicating parties, luxury, and sparkling champagne, undercut by a lethal illness. Revisit the gripping world of the "lady of the camellias" before true love transformed her life.

Tuesday 7 July - Opera House Budapest

Star Performance: Corinne Bailey Rae

Famous for global hits such as "Like a Star" and "Put Your Records On," this special debut concert in Hungary covers every major milestone of a stellar career.

Wednesday 8 July - National Concert Hall Budapest

Specials

Join the Britannica Summer Camp 2026!

Start the summer holidays with two wonderful weeks of fun, learning, and unforgettable experiences at our exciting Britannica Summer Camp.  Designed for students in Year 3 and above (aged 8+) - click this headline to know more!

Dr. Rose Private Clinic Insight: Dealing with Tick Bites in Hungary

As tick populations rise across the country, concerns regarding Lyme disease increase every year. However, it is important to remember that a tick bite does not automatically result in illness. Click this headline for important details.

WhiskyNet Hungary Insight: Nordes - A Taste of Atlantic Galicia

In a crowded premium gin market, Nordés has successfully carved out its own identity. Originating from Galicia on Spain’s Atlantic coast, the brand represents a new generation of spirits that celebrate local heritage, distinctive ingredients and a contemporary drinking experience.

Want UK TV In Hungary? Here's Your Solution...

This TV service for expats in Hungary gives you all UK channels, and stations from other counties including the USA, plus the latest films and box series ..it’s simple to set up with 3 leads (power, HDMI, Internet) and you’re away.

New movies in Budapest