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Budapest Street Closures Begin Early for 20 August National Holiday
- 11 Aug 2025 6:08 PM
- getting around
Major traffic restrictions are already in place in Budapest ahead of Hungary’s 20 August national holiday, with some closures starting as early as 9 August and lasting until 23 August. The measures, introduced by police to accommodate event preparations for the country’s biggest public celebration, affect several districts and key riverside areas.
St. Stephen’s Day Holiday in Hungary
- 11 Aug 2025 12:37 PM
- community & culture
Festivities for the August 20 national holiday celebrating Hungary’s statehood will span six days, beginning on August 16. The highlight will be the traditional mega fireworks display over the Danube.
Interview: Zsófia Nagy-Bándli, Director of Thermal Hotel Visegrád - "No Return Without Investment”
- 11 Aug 2025 8:00 AM
- specials
After more than 20 years of dedicated service at the Thermal Hotel Visegrád, Zsófia Nagy-Bándli was appointed General Manager in April 2024. But her leadership extends beyond the hotel: she also runs a women’s career club in Szentendre, and dreams of creating a large-scale event that shines a spotlight on the Danube Bend’s top culinary destinations.
New 'Cake of Hungary' & Winners of Saint Stephen’s Day Bread Contest Announced
- 5 Aug 2025 9:22 AM
- food & drink
Hungary has revealed the winners of this year’s prestigious national cake and bread competitions during a ceremony held on Thursday at the Parliament building in Budapest.
Ancestors Days: Celebrating Hungary’s Ancient Heritage, 8 - 10 August
- 5 Aug 2025 9:13 AM
- community & culture
Ancestors Day, one of Hungary’s largest heritage festivals, will once again take place in the southern village of Bugac from August 8 to 10. The three-day event will feature horseback archery, traditional strength sports, cultural exhibitions, and family-friendly programmes.
Surprise Performance by The Kooks at Sziget Budapest - as Michael Kiwanuka Can't Come
- 4 Aug 2025 8:36 AM
- entertainment
Sziget Festival announced that British band The Kooks will step in to replace Michael Kiwanuka, who unfortunately had to cancel several tour dates – including his scheduled performance in Budapest – due to health reasons.
Festival Facelift: Innovations & 'Cultural Districts' to Feature at Sziget Budapest
- 31 Jul 2025 8:19 AM
- entertainment
The 31st Sziget Festival welcoming revellers with a fresh lineup, visuals and new "cultural districts". Headliners include Chappell Roan, Charli XCX, Post Malone and Shawn Mendes.
Leslie Mandoki, Gábor Csupó & László Szűcs Reunite at Chain Bridge in Budapest
- 30 Jul 2025 10:56 AM
- entertainment
At the Széchényi Chain Bridge, three friends - Leslie Mandoki, Gábor Csupó, and László Szűcs - were captured on camera as they stood together once again, fifty years later, at the secret place where they once made the biggest decision of their lives.
Free Concert by Rock/Jazz 'Supergroup' in Buda Castle on 21 August
- 29 Jul 2025 11:09 AM
- entertainment
Mandoki Soulmates will once again be giving a free concert in Budapest in connection with the feast of Saint Stephen. The world-famous progressive rock/jazz fusion supergroup will play on the evening of August 21st at the Buda Castle, at Szentháromság Square.
Budapest Street Closures Begin Early for 20 August National Holiday
- 11 Aug 2025 6:08 PM
- getting around
Major traffic restrictions are already in place in Budapest ahead of Hungary’s 20 August national holiday, with some closures starting as early as 9 August and lasting until 23 August. The measures, introduced by police to accommodate event preparations for the country’s biggest public celebration, affect several districts and key riverside areas.
St. Stephen’s Day Holiday in Hungary
- 11 Aug 2025 12:37 PM
- community & culture
Festivities for the August 20 national holiday celebrating Hungary’s statehood will span six days, beginning on August 16. The highlight will be the traditional mega fireworks display over the Danube.
Interview: Zsófia Nagy-Bándli, Director of Thermal Hotel Visegrád - "No Return Without Investment”
- 11 Aug 2025 8:00 AM
- specials
After more than 20 years of dedicated service at the Thermal Hotel Visegrád, Zsófia Nagy-Bándli was appointed General Manager in April 2024. But her leadership extends beyond the hotel: she also runs a women’s career club in Szentendre, and dreams of creating a large-scale event that shines a spotlight on the Danube Bend’s top culinary destinations.
New 'Cake of Hungary' & Winners of Saint Stephen’s Day Bread Contest Announced
- 5 Aug 2025 9:22 AM
- food & drink
Hungary has revealed the winners of this year’s prestigious national cake and bread competitions during a ceremony held on Thursday at the Parliament building in Budapest.
Ancestors Days: Celebrating Hungary’s Ancient Heritage, 8 - 10 August
- 5 Aug 2025 9:13 AM
- community & culture
Ancestors Day, one of Hungary’s largest heritage festivals, will once again take place in the southern village of Bugac from August 8 to 10. The three-day event will feature horseback archery, traditional strength sports, cultural exhibitions, and family-friendly programmes.
Surprise Performance by The Kooks at Sziget Budapest - as Michael Kiwanuka Can't Come
- 4 Aug 2025 8:36 AM
- entertainment
Sziget Festival announced that British band The Kooks will step in to replace Michael Kiwanuka, who unfortunately had to cancel several tour dates – including his scheduled performance in Budapest – due to health reasons.
Festival Facelift: Innovations & 'Cultural Districts' to Feature at Sziget Budapest
- 31 Jul 2025 8:19 AM
- entertainment
The 31st Sziget Festival welcoming revellers with a fresh lineup, visuals and new "cultural districts". Headliners include Chappell Roan, Charli XCX, Post Malone and Shawn Mendes.
Leslie Mandoki, Gábor Csupó & László Szűcs Reunite at Chain Bridge in Budapest
- 30 Jul 2025 10:56 AM
- entertainment
At the Széchényi Chain Bridge, three friends - Leslie Mandoki, Gábor Csupó, and László Szűcs - were captured on camera as they stood together once again, fifty years later, at the secret place where they once made the biggest decision of their lives.
Free Concert by Rock/Jazz 'Supergroup' in Buda Castle on 21 August
- 29 Jul 2025 11:09 AM
- entertainment
Mandoki Soulmates will once again be giving a free concert in Budapest in connection with the feast of Saint Stephen. The world-famous progressive rock/jazz fusion supergroup will play on the evening of August 21st at the Buda Castle, at Szentháromság Square.