261 result(s) for artistic director
Expat Explainer: Symbolism of Bronze Shoes in Budapest by Danube
- 22 Apr 2026 1:35 PM
- community & culture
Inaugurated in 2005, the memorial created by film director Can Togay and sculptor Gyula Pauer stands as a stark reminder of the Arrow Cross terror of 1944–45. During this period, Jewish victims were forced to remove their shoes before being shot into the river.
Richard Wagner: Parsifal, Opera Budapest, 5 April
- 5 Apr 2026 5:00 PM
- classical
In Parsifal, his final music drama, Wagner embeds fear of the temptations of the world and sinful desires into a tale of redemption. The work is indeed a festival play for the stage rather than an opera.
Many viewers – perhaps out of their own fears – criticised Wagner, who wrote both the libretto and the music, for what could be called the piece’s virtue and remarkable complexity, which is ...
Budapest Festival Orchestra Unveils New Season - 'Titans From Here to Mahler'
- 18 Mar 2026 5:19 PM
- community & culture
Legendary conductors; international soloists from Alaska to the Caucasus Mountains; young talents; a new children’s opera and more song than one can imagine. The Budapest Festival Orchestra has published its program for the 2026-2027 season. Season passes for the general public go on sale March 31; single ticket sales begin April 29.
Hungarian Animated Classic ‘The Tragedy of Man’ Released on Blu-Ray
- 16 Mar 2026 11:33 AM
- https://bbj.hu/
- entertainment
Marcell Jankovics’ extraordinary, animated feature-length version of Imre Madách’s 1861 play “The Tragedy of Man” is the most ambitious Hungarian animation ever made, if not the greatest. Now released on Blu-Ray by U.S. company Deaf Crocodile, it is a must-watch, writes David Holzer.
Russian Classical Music Festival in Budapest & Debrecen, Now on until 26 March
- 11 Mar 2026 5:32 AM
- community & culture
The program for the 8th Russian Music Festival, running in Debrecen and Budapest from March 12 to 26, spans monumental concertos, songs, and four-handed piano pieces.
Europe's Largest Immersive Theatre Unveils a Mythic, Cinematic Experience in Budapest
- 4 Mar 2026 3:50 PM
- entertainment
A one of a kind immersive theatre opens in Budapest. The audience enjoys an unparalleled experience discovering the magical world of Walk My World, inhabited by mythical gods, heroes and amazing creatures in a 6,000 square meter space reminiscent of movie sets.
The Scarlet Letter, National Dance Theatre Budapest, 31 January
- 28 Jan 2026 4:40 PM
- contemporary
Ballet Company of Győr has prepared another two act, full-length ballet for the 2017/18 season. They have undertaken the challenge of adapting American author, Nathaniel Hawthorne’s classic, The Scarlet Letter, to ballet for the first time.
Hawthorne was a key figure in 19th century American literature. He wrote his first novel, The Scarlet Letter, when he was 46, in 1850, and it was an ...
Annual Film Fest in Budapest to Soon Showcase Over 200 Recent Movies
- 9 Jan 2026 7:33 AM
- entertainment
The 46th Hungarian Film Festival, held from Feb 2 to 8, features 220 films screened at Budapest's Corvin Cinema and the Inga Cultural Cafe, organisers said.
Recirquel: Crystal, Millenáris Park, 31 December
- 31 Dec 2025 11:00 AM
- contemporary
Recirquel is back this winter with a refreshed take on its hit show Kristály, which has sold out for years and captivates audiences of all ages.
In the stunning Millenáris Glass Hall, kids and adults alike will step into a enchanting world that captures the holiday spirit. Fairy-tale visions trapped in shimmering ice spring to life right before your eyes, drawing you into the ...
Expat Explainer: Symbolism of Bronze Shoes in Budapest by Danube
- 22 Apr 2026 1:35 PM
- community & culture
Inaugurated in 2005, the memorial created by film director Can Togay and sculptor Gyula Pauer stands as a stark reminder of the Arrow Cross terror of 1944–45. During this period, Jewish victims were forced to remove their shoes before being shot into the river.
Richard Wagner: Parsifal, Opera Budapest, 5 April
- 5 Apr 2026 5:00 PM
- classical
In Parsifal, his final music drama, Wagner embeds fear of the temptations of the world and sinful desires into a tale of redemption. The work is indeed a festival play for the stage rather than an opera.
Many viewers – perhaps out of their own fears – criticised Wagner, who wrote both the libretto and the music, for what could be called the piece’s virtue and remarkable complexity, which is ...
Budapest Festival Orchestra Unveils New Season - 'Titans From Here to Mahler'
- 18 Mar 2026 5:19 PM
- community & culture
Legendary conductors; international soloists from Alaska to the Caucasus Mountains; young talents; a new children’s opera and more song than one can imagine. The Budapest Festival Orchestra has published its program for the 2026-2027 season. Season passes for the general public go on sale March 31; single ticket sales begin April 29.
Hungarian Animated Classic ‘The Tragedy of Man’ Released on Blu-Ray
- 16 Mar 2026 11:33 AM
- https://bbj.hu/
- entertainment
Marcell Jankovics’ extraordinary, animated feature-length version of Imre Madách’s 1861 play “The Tragedy of Man” is the most ambitious Hungarian animation ever made, if not the greatest. Now released on Blu-Ray by U.S. company Deaf Crocodile, it is a must-watch, writes David Holzer.
Russian Classical Music Festival in Budapest & Debrecen, Now on until 26 March
- 11 Mar 2026 5:32 AM
- community & culture
The program for the 8th Russian Music Festival, running in Debrecen and Budapest from March 12 to 26, spans monumental concertos, songs, and four-handed piano pieces.
Europe's Largest Immersive Theatre Unveils a Mythic, Cinematic Experience in Budapest
- 4 Mar 2026 3:50 PM
- entertainment
A one of a kind immersive theatre opens in Budapest. The audience enjoys an unparalleled experience discovering the magical world of Walk My World, inhabited by mythical gods, heroes and amazing creatures in a 6,000 square meter space reminiscent of movie sets.
The Scarlet Letter, National Dance Theatre Budapest, 31 January
- 28 Jan 2026 4:40 PM
- contemporary
Ballet Company of Győr has prepared another two act, full-length ballet for the 2017/18 season. They have undertaken the challenge of adapting American author, Nathaniel Hawthorne’s classic, The Scarlet Letter, to ballet for the first time.
Hawthorne was a key figure in 19th century American literature. He wrote his first novel, The Scarlet Letter, when he was 46, in 1850, and it was an ...
Annual Film Fest in Budapest to Soon Showcase Over 200 Recent Movies
- 9 Jan 2026 7:33 AM
- entertainment
The 46th Hungarian Film Festival, held from Feb 2 to 8, features 220 films screened at Budapest's Corvin Cinema and the Inga Cultural Cafe, organisers said.
Recirquel: Crystal, Millenáris Park, 31 December
- 31 Dec 2025 11:00 AM
- contemporary
Recirquel is back this winter with a refreshed take on its hit show Kristály, which has sold out for years and captivates audiences of all ages.
In the stunning Millenáris Glass Hall, kids and adults alike will step into a enchanting world that captures the holiday spirit. Fairy-tale visions trapped in shimmering ice spring to life right before your eyes, drawing you into the ...