348 result(s) for festival theatre budapest
“Dedication”: a Man, a Piano, & a Good Story, Brody House Budapest, 12 – 14 May
- 12 May 2026 7:00 PM
- contemporary
Roger Peltzman, an accomplished pianist from the U.S., is touring his one-man show to Budapest on May 12, 13, and 14. For one hour, he tickles the ivories (from blues to Chopin) cracks jokes, and chats about his family history during WWII (warning: it’s dark, but he turns it into peace and joy). His deeply human story is dedicated to the remembrance of his uncle who was a young budding pianist at ...
Zsolnay Light Festival Returns to Hungary with Vasarely Tribute from 2 - 5 July
- 11 May 2026 6:36 PM
- community & culture
Pécs is set to light up once again as the Zsolnay Light Festival returns for its 10th edition from July 2–5, bringing four nights of contemporary light art, projection mapping, and immersive installations across the city. This year’s programme also marks a special tribute to Victor Vasarely, the Pécs-born pioneer of op-art.
Ballet Company of Győr: Peer Gynt, Festival Theatre Budapest, 7 May
- 7 May 2026 7:00 PM
- classical
Pursuing happiness, love and affection through countless adventures across this great wide world, but still eventually finding a final peace in the arms of his beloved, Peer Gynt is one of the most complex characters in 19th-century drama.
The challenges of staging and absorbing the play are always exceptional tests of strength for the director and the audience.
This is particular true ...
Great Read: Xpat Community E-Magazine, 7 May
- 7 May 2026 5:10 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.
HUF 17 Billion Scandal: Why Baan Resigned from National Cultural Fund
- 4 May 2026 12:54 PM
- current affairs
Laszlo Baan, director-general of the Museum of Fine Arts, has resigned from the National Cultural Fund's (NKA) supervisory board following a 17 billion forint funding scandal, he confirmed to MTI on Thursday.
International Jazz Day. Festival Theatre Budapest, 30 April
- 30 Apr 2026 8:00 PM
- contemporary
International Jazz Day is marked at Müpa Budapest in association with the Hungarian Jazz Federation. On this international celebration of jazz, the pride of Hungary’s jazz scene will take to the stage.
To open the evening, the Hungarian Jazz Federation will, with the intention of establishing a new tradition, present the Gábor Szabó Award in the Festival Theatre. The prize, founded in 1992, ...
The Sound of Modern India, Festival Theatre Budapest, 26 April
- 26 Apr 2026 8:00 PM
- contemporary
A band committed to modernising Indian classical music, Araj consists of five young musicians considered in their homeland to be the outstanding performers of their generation.
Formed by tabla player Ishaan Ghosh, all members are virtuosos of their instruments (tabla, sitar, bamboo flute, sarangi) and vocal techniques, and their interplay breathes new life into the Indian classical tradition. ...
Roman Spring Festival, Aquincum Budapest, 9 - 10 May
- 14 Apr 2026 7:21 AM
- entertainment
The Aquincum Museum is delighted to welcome visitors back for the 35th annual Floralia – Roman Spring Festival. This vibrant event seamlessly blends educational outreach, living history, music, dance, theatre, and gastronomy.
Contemporary Circus: Vollmond, Festival Theatre Budapest, 11 April
- 11 Apr 2026 7:00 PM
- contemporary
Pina Bausch was one of the most influential dancers and choreographers of the 20th century, the creator of epoch-making productions of dance theatre, and it is perhaps no exaggeration to say that her magnus opus was the Tanztheater Wuppertal itself, which from the early 1970s on she transformed into an extremely important centre of modern dance.
Although she passed away more than fifteen ...
“Dedication”: a Man, a Piano, & a Good Story, Brody House Budapest, 12 – 14 May
- 12 May 2026 7:00 PM
- contemporary
Roger Peltzman, an accomplished pianist from the U.S., is touring his one-man show to Budapest on May 12, 13, and 14. For one hour, he tickles the ivories (from blues to Chopin) cracks jokes, and chats about his family history during WWII (warning: it’s dark, but he turns it into peace and joy). His deeply human story is dedicated to the remembrance of his uncle who was a young budding pianist at ...
Zsolnay Light Festival Returns to Hungary with Vasarely Tribute from 2 - 5 July
- 11 May 2026 6:36 PM
- community & culture
Pécs is set to light up once again as the Zsolnay Light Festival returns for its 10th edition from July 2–5, bringing four nights of contemporary light art, projection mapping, and immersive installations across the city. This year’s programme also marks a special tribute to Victor Vasarely, the Pécs-born pioneer of op-art.
Ballet Company of Győr: Peer Gynt, Festival Theatre Budapest, 7 May
- 7 May 2026 7:00 PM
- classical
Pursuing happiness, love and affection through countless adventures across this great wide world, but still eventually finding a final peace in the arms of his beloved, Peer Gynt is one of the most complex characters in 19th-century drama.
The challenges of staging and absorbing the play are always exceptional tests of strength for the director and the audience.
This is particular true ...
Great Read: Xpat Community E-Magazine, 7 May
- 7 May 2026 5:10 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.
HUF 17 Billion Scandal: Why Baan Resigned from National Cultural Fund
- 4 May 2026 12:54 PM
- current affairs
Laszlo Baan, director-general of the Museum of Fine Arts, has resigned from the National Cultural Fund's (NKA) supervisory board following a 17 billion forint funding scandal, he confirmed to MTI on Thursday.
International Jazz Day. Festival Theatre Budapest, 30 April
- 30 Apr 2026 8:00 PM
- contemporary
International Jazz Day is marked at Müpa Budapest in association with the Hungarian Jazz Federation. On this international celebration of jazz, the pride of Hungary’s jazz scene will take to the stage.
To open the evening, the Hungarian Jazz Federation will, with the intention of establishing a new tradition, present the Gábor Szabó Award in the Festival Theatre. The prize, founded in 1992, ...
The Sound of Modern India, Festival Theatre Budapest, 26 April
- 26 Apr 2026 8:00 PM
- contemporary
A band committed to modernising Indian classical music, Araj consists of five young musicians considered in their homeland to be the outstanding performers of their generation.
Formed by tabla player Ishaan Ghosh, all members are virtuosos of their instruments (tabla, sitar, bamboo flute, sarangi) and vocal techniques, and their interplay breathes new life into the Indian classical tradition. ...
Roman Spring Festival, Aquincum Budapest, 9 - 10 May
- 14 Apr 2026 7:21 AM
- entertainment
The Aquincum Museum is delighted to welcome visitors back for the 35th annual Floralia – Roman Spring Festival. This vibrant event seamlessly blends educational outreach, living history, music, dance, theatre, and gastronomy.
Contemporary Circus: Vollmond, Festival Theatre Budapest, 11 April
- 11 Apr 2026 7:00 PM
- contemporary
Pina Bausch was one of the most influential dancers and choreographers of the 20th century, the creator of epoch-making productions of dance theatre, and it is perhaps no exaggeration to say that her magnus opus was the Tanztheater Wuppertal itself, which from the early 1970s on she transformed into an extremely important centre of modern dance.
Although she passed away more than fifteen ...