3,578 result(s) for budapest festival
Guest of Honour Revealed for Budapest International Book Festival
- 2 Apr 2026 6:14 AM
- community & culture
Irish author Colm Toibin will be the guest of honour at the 31st Budapest International Book Festival, to be held on the Hungexpo fair grounds between 1 - 4 October, the organiser Hungarian Association of Book Publishers and Distributors (MKKE) said.
Quick Guide to Long Weekend in Hungary this Easter
- 1 Apr 2026 4:30 PM
- community & culture
In 2026, Good Friday falls on 3 April, marking the start of a four-day public holiday that runs through Monday, 6 April. While the long weekend offers a perfect opportunity for travel and relaxation, life in Hungary shifts into a different gear during this period, making forward planning essential for expats and locals alike.
Exclusive Guided Tour of René Burris Exhibition, Műcsarnok Budapest, 28 March
- 26 Mar 2026 12:25 PM
- community & culture
Exclusive guided tour of René Burri's exhibition Utopia with Andréa Holzherr, exhibition director at Magnum Photos. Program in English with Hungarian interpretation.
Debut Food Festival: 'Taste of Transylvania' in Szentendre this Spring
- 25 Mar 2026 6:22 AM
- food & drink
The Taste of Transylvania gastronomic and cultural festival — already established in Romania’s Transylvania region — will be held in Hungary for the first time from 27–29 March. The venue is the Transylvanian section of the Open-Air Ethnographic Museum (Skanzen) in Szentendre.
50 New Acts Announced for Sziget Fest
- 23 Mar 2026 6:00 AM
- entertainment
On Friday, Sziget Festival organizers revealed nearly 50 performers from 25 countries. The new additions include Skepta, Jorja Smith, Peggy Gou, Natasha Bedingfield, Sigrid, and Soulwax.
Ultimate Footie Legends Tour is Coming to Budapest on 29 May
- 20 Mar 2026 1:12 PM
- sport
Football fans rejoice! One of the most exhilarating events in European club football culture, the Ultimate Champions Legends Tournament (UCLT), is set to light up Budapest this spring on 29 May.
Hollywood Stars & Cosplay Legends: What to Expect at Budapest Comic Con
- 20 Mar 2026 7:49 AM
- entertainment
The spring calendar just got a lot more interesting here. On March 21–22, 2026, the Budapest Comic Con returns to Hungexpo, transforming the venue into Central Europe’s premier destination for geek culture. This year’s edition is set to be the most ambitious yet, sprawling across four massive halls and nearly 26,200 square meters of exhibition space.
Judas Priest, Budapest Sportaréna, 1 September
- 20 Mar 2026 7:04 AM
- entertainment
Judas Priest is one of the forefathers of heavy metal, tirelessly storming the biggest stages even after nearly 60 years. The legendary band is touring Europe this summer with their Faithkeepers tour, and on September 1, the band will roll into Budapest to rock Budapest Arena once again with their rock anthems.
Great Read: Xpat Community E-Magazine, 19 March
- 19 Mar 2026 5:27 PM
- specials
The fresh newsletter for the International Community in Hungary - described by readers as a "Great read each week" - is now available for your interest and use via the link below.
Guest of Honour Revealed for Budapest International Book Festival
- 2 Apr 2026 6:14 AM
- community & culture
Irish author Colm Toibin will be the guest of honour at the 31st Budapest International Book Festival, to be held on the Hungexpo fair grounds between 1 - 4 October, the organiser Hungarian Association of Book Publishers and Distributors (MKKE) said.
Quick Guide to Long Weekend in Hungary this Easter
- 1 Apr 2026 4:30 PM
- community & culture
In 2026, Good Friday falls on 3 April, marking the start of a four-day public holiday that runs through Monday, 6 April. While the long weekend offers a perfect opportunity for travel and relaxation, life in Hungary shifts into a different gear during this period, making forward planning essential for expats and locals alike.
Exclusive Guided Tour of René Burris Exhibition, Műcsarnok Budapest, 28 March
- 26 Mar 2026 12:25 PM
- community & culture
Exclusive guided tour of René Burri's exhibition Utopia with Andréa Holzherr, exhibition director at Magnum Photos. Program in English with Hungarian interpretation.
Debut Food Festival: 'Taste of Transylvania' in Szentendre this Spring
- 25 Mar 2026 6:22 AM
- food & drink
The Taste of Transylvania gastronomic and cultural festival — already established in Romania’s Transylvania region — will be held in Hungary for the first time from 27–29 March. The venue is the Transylvanian section of the Open-Air Ethnographic Museum (Skanzen) in Szentendre.
50 New Acts Announced for Sziget Fest
- 23 Mar 2026 6:00 AM
- entertainment
On Friday, Sziget Festival organizers revealed nearly 50 performers from 25 countries. The new additions include Skepta, Jorja Smith, Peggy Gou, Natasha Bedingfield, Sigrid, and Soulwax.
Ultimate Footie Legends Tour is Coming to Budapest on 29 May
- 20 Mar 2026 1:12 PM
- sport
Football fans rejoice! One of the most exhilarating events in European club football culture, the Ultimate Champions Legends Tournament (UCLT), is set to light up Budapest this spring on 29 May.
Hollywood Stars & Cosplay Legends: What to Expect at Budapest Comic Con
- 20 Mar 2026 7:49 AM
- entertainment
The spring calendar just got a lot more interesting here. On March 21–22, 2026, the Budapest Comic Con returns to Hungexpo, transforming the venue into Central Europe’s premier destination for geek culture. This year’s edition is set to be the most ambitious yet, sprawling across four massive halls and nearly 26,200 square meters of exhibition space.
Judas Priest, Budapest Sportaréna, 1 September
- 20 Mar 2026 7:04 AM
- entertainment
Judas Priest is one of the forefathers of heavy metal, tirelessly storming the biggest stages even after nearly 60 years. The legendary band is touring Europe this summer with their Faithkeepers tour, and on September 1, the band will roll into Budapest to rock Budapest Arena once again with their rock anthems.
Great Read: Xpat Community E-Magazine, 19 March
- 19 Mar 2026 5:27 PM
- specials
The fresh newsletter for the International Community in Hungary - described by readers as a "Great read each week" - is now available for your interest and use via the link below.


















