39 result(s) for drama performance in Events
Ludwig van Beethoven: Fidelio, Opera House Budapest, 18 April
- 18 Apr 2026 6:03 PM
- classical
Amidst the many stories of strong and heroic men, a work where true strength and resolution are embodied by a woman – even if she must disguise herself as a man to achieve her goal – always raises fascinating questions.
Ludwig van Beethoven’s only opera brings together multiple traditions: it incorporates the Singspiel (a musical drama with spoken dialogue), an almost fairy-tale-like happy ...
Feledi János-Feledi Project: The Cherry Orchard, National Dance Theatre Budapest, 17 April
- 17 Apr 2026 7:00 PM
- contemporary
The Cherry Orchard dance theatre performance evokes the pain and beauty of change on the edge of a bygone world, where past and present are intertwined.
The Feledi Project’s new performance reinterprets the motifs of Anton Pavlovich Chekhov’s iconic drama with contemporary movement and live jazz music, combined with the unique sound of the Peter Sarik Trio.
The dilemmas of nostalgia, ...
The Viceroy Bánk, Opera House Budapest, 10 March
- 10 Mar 2026 6:30 PM
- classical
In 1844, following on the heels of his triumph in the competition to set Ferenc Kölcsey's Hymnus – today the national anthem of Hungary – to music, Ferenc Erkel set about looking at the possibilities for using József Katona's much-attacked drama Bánk Bán as the subject for an opera.
History made the period of composition a lengthy one: first came the Hungarian War of Independence of 1848/49, ...
Lully: Armide, National Concert Hall Budapest, 2 March
- 2 Mar 2026 7:00 PM
- classical
Following his acclaimed recordings of Rameau and his contemporaries, the celebrated György Vashegyi is set to breathe new life into Jean-Baptiste Lully’s final lyric tragedy, Armide.
Originally premiered in 1686 for the court of Louis XIV, Armide remained a cornerstone of the Paris Opera for nearly a century. This particular performance offers a rare treat for Baroque enthusiasts: Vashegyi ...
Stars' Recitals with Piano Asmik Grigorian, Opera House Budapest, 13 February
- 13 Feb 2026 7:00 PM
- classical
For anyone wishing to take part in a truly breath taking programme, and not shying away from shedding a tear, the place to be is at the aria evening of Asmik Grigorian, who in recent times has delivered some of the most outstanding vocal and dramatic performances.
The singer was named Opera Singer of the Year by Opernwelt magazine, which wrote of her: “She was Salome in Hamburg, Turandot in ...
Gizella Gálhidy & Boglárka Ferenczy-Nagy: Liturgy, Trafó Budapest, 11 February
- 11 Feb 2026 8:00 PM
- contemporary
Gizella Gálhidy and Boglárka Ferenczy-Nagy are physical theater choreographers, directors, actresses, and above all, young women.
They take the recurring dilemmas of female creators starting their careers as their point of departure and transform it into a performance. Who has power over me, over my body, and my creativity?
When should I stay silent and when should I speak up? Should I ...
Haydn: The Creation, National Concert Hall Budapest, 1 January
- 1 Jan 2026 7:30 PM
- classical
Start your 2026 with a moment of musical awe. Haydn’s monumental oratorio, The Creation, remains one of the most captivating works of the Enlightenment, painting a vivid sonic picture of the world’s beginning— from the first spark of light to the appearance of the stars, animals, and mankind.
For the Budapest expat community and music lovers alike, the New Year’s concert at Müpa Budapest has ...
Éva Duda Company: Frida, Eiffel Art Studios Budapest, 28 December
- 28 Dec 2025 8:00 PM
- contemporary
This spectacular performance explores the life and art of Mexican painter Frida Kahlo, guiding the audience into an exotic dream world through music, film, and dance.
Like a unique guided tour, the dance scenes reveal the beauty and challenges of a woman’s fate, passionate love stories, vibrant culture, carnival spirit, and defining moments of Frida's life. Rather than a biography, it ...
Donizetti's Don Pasquale, Opera House Budapest, 19 November
- 19 Nov 2025 6:30 PM
- classical
There are evenings when our Opera House cannot perform because rehearsals are ongoing on stage until the evening. There are audience members who can only afford to hear their favourite pieces with a discount. And there are works that, although very popular, cannot be staged every season due to the congestion of productions.
All these issues can be solved at once by the Hungarian State Opera’s ...
Ludwig van Beethoven: Fidelio, Opera House Budapest, 18 April
- 18 Apr 2026 6:03 PM
- classical
Amidst the many stories of strong and heroic men, a work where true strength and resolution are embodied by a woman – even if she must disguise herself as a man to achieve her goal – always raises fascinating questions.
Ludwig van Beethoven’s only opera brings together multiple traditions: it incorporates the Singspiel (a musical drama with spoken dialogue), an almost fairy-tale-like happy ...
Feledi János-Feledi Project: The Cherry Orchard, National Dance Theatre Budapest, 17 April
- 17 Apr 2026 7:00 PM
- contemporary
The Cherry Orchard dance theatre performance evokes the pain and beauty of change on the edge of a bygone world, where past and present are intertwined.
The Feledi Project’s new performance reinterprets the motifs of Anton Pavlovich Chekhov’s iconic drama with contemporary movement and live jazz music, combined with the unique sound of the Peter Sarik Trio.
The dilemmas of nostalgia, ...
The Viceroy Bánk, Opera House Budapest, 10 March
- 10 Mar 2026 6:30 PM
- classical
In 1844, following on the heels of his triumph in the competition to set Ferenc Kölcsey's Hymnus – today the national anthem of Hungary – to music, Ferenc Erkel set about looking at the possibilities for using József Katona's much-attacked drama Bánk Bán as the subject for an opera.
History made the period of composition a lengthy one: first came the Hungarian War of Independence of 1848/49, ...
Lully: Armide, National Concert Hall Budapest, 2 March
- 2 Mar 2026 7:00 PM
- classical
Following his acclaimed recordings of Rameau and his contemporaries, the celebrated György Vashegyi is set to breathe new life into Jean-Baptiste Lully’s final lyric tragedy, Armide.
Originally premiered in 1686 for the court of Louis XIV, Armide remained a cornerstone of the Paris Opera for nearly a century. This particular performance offers a rare treat for Baroque enthusiasts: Vashegyi ...
Stars' Recitals with Piano Asmik Grigorian, Opera House Budapest, 13 February
- 13 Feb 2026 7:00 PM
- classical
For anyone wishing to take part in a truly breath taking programme, and not shying away from shedding a tear, the place to be is at the aria evening of Asmik Grigorian, who in recent times has delivered some of the most outstanding vocal and dramatic performances.
The singer was named Opera Singer of the Year by Opernwelt magazine, which wrote of her: “She was Salome in Hamburg, Turandot in ...
Gizella Gálhidy & Boglárka Ferenczy-Nagy: Liturgy, Trafó Budapest, 11 February
- 11 Feb 2026 8:00 PM
- contemporary
Gizella Gálhidy and Boglárka Ferenczy-Nagy are physical theater choreographers, directors, actresses, and above all, young women.
They take the recurring dilemmas of female creators starting their careers as their point of departure and transform it into a performance. Who has power over me, over my body, and my creativity?
When should I stay silent and when should I speak up? Should I ...
Haydn: The Creation, National Concert Hall Budapest, 1 January
- 1 Jan 2026 7:30 PM
- classical
Start your 2026 with a moment of musical awe. Haydn’s monumental oratorio, The Creation, remains one of the most captivating works of the Enlightenment, painting a vivid sonic picture of the world’s beginning— from the first spark of light to the appearance of the stars, animals, and mankind.
For the Budapest expat community and music lovers alike, the New Year’s concert at Müpa Budapest has ...
Éva Duda Company: Frida, Eiffel Art Studios Budapest, 28 December
- 28 Dec 2025 8:00 PM
- contemporary
This spectacular performance explores the life and art of Mexican painter Frida Kahlo, guiding the audience into an exotic dream world through music, film, and dance.
Like a unique guided tour, the dance scenes reveal the beauty and challenges of a woman’s fate, passionate love stories, vibrant culture, carnival spirit, and defining moments of Frida's life. Rather than a biography, it ...
Donizetti's Don Pasquale, Opera House Budapest, 19 November
- 19 Nov 2025 6:30 PM
- classical
There are evenings when our Opera House cannot perform because rehearsals are ongoing on stage until the evening. There are audience members who can only afford to hear their favourite pieces with a discount. And there are works that, although very popular, cannot be staged every season due to the congestion of productions.
All these issues can be solved at once by the Hungarian State Opera’s ...