387 result(s) for folk art festival
Hungarian State Folk Ensemble - House of Tradition: Stag Song, Palace Of Arts, 3 November
- 2 Nov 2016 8:06 AM
- community & culture
The stag is an ancient and universal symbol in cultural history - and its discarded and regrown antlers have come to represent eternal renewal. It stands at the entrance to the golden path, bidding us follow into our own spiritual world. The stag is at once a demon, a shaman, a wizard, a fairy or king of the dead, capable of drawing those who hunt it into a new and different world.
Contemporary Arts Festival, Now On Until 23 October
- 14 Oct 2016 5:35 AM
- community & culture
The CAFe Budapest Contemporary Arts Festival presents some of the greatest contemporary performers from Hungary and abroad, including Yann Tiersen, Hiromi, Plaid and the Southbank Gamelan Players, Squarepusher’s project band, Shobaleader One, Krzysztof Penderecki, Yellowjackets, the FAMILIE FLÖZ and Krisztián Gergye’s Company.
'Sunlegend', Festival Theatre Budapest, 13 October
- 13 Oct 2016 9:03 AM
- entertainment
A long-held dream of the artists of the Hungarian State Folk Ensemble was realised when they encountered the fresh, dynamic music of Nikola Parov, a popular but unusual ethnic blend incorporating ancient motifs while utilising saxophone, drums and brass instruments. The music is combined here on stage with the most lively and energetic movements of Hungarian folk dance, creating a veritable ...
Vintage Days, Szekszárd, 16 – 18 September
- 8 Sep 2016 9:04 AM
- food & drink
Definitely, the most intensive period in the life of a wine region is the vintage. By visiting Szekszárd on the third weekend of September, one can get an insight view of this lively and exciting autumn there.
See What Happened @ DreherFest 2016
- 29 Aug 2016 9:12 AM
- food & drink
The festival classifies itself as an underground event, probably because of its location. The courtyard of the Dreher Breweries in Budapest Kőbánya district became a festival center once again from 26th -28th August. Guests were treated to plenty of Hungarian beer and bands, with nearly 140 beers on tap to try. The performing bands included Péterfy Bori & Love Band, Vad Fruttik, Žagar, Ivan & the ...
PapaJazz & Scott Robinson: Swing Tárogató, Mupa, 27 August
- 26 Aug 2016 9:04 AM
- entertainment
The Hungarian musicians of PapaJazz are without exception lovers and virtuoso players of American jazz, and within it New Orleans jazz and swing, while American jazz star Scott Robinson is a dedicated exponent of the Hungarian folk music of the tárogató.
Festival Of Folk Arts, Buda Castle, 18 - 21 August
- 18 Aug 2016 11:55 AM
- community & culture
The Festival of Folk Arts (Mesterségek Ünnepe) brings the finest Hungarian craftsmen and their work to Buda Castle from across the country. They bring a variety of different folk crafts ranging from woodcarving to egg painting. Visitors can partake in many of the activities, as well as enjoy live folk music and dance performances.
Seven Meadows Festival, Őrség, Now On Until 21 August
- 18 Aug 2016 11:30 AM
- community & culture
The 15th 'Seven Meadows’ Land Festival' - the largest cultural event in Western-Hungary - features multiple concerts and performances, including famous Hungarian musicians such as Palya Bea, Szabó Balázs Band, Ferenczi Gyuri and the Rackajam, Beck Zoli from 30Y and Müller Péter Sziámi & Friends.
National Holiday Events Program, 20 August
- 18 Aug 2016 1:03 AM
- community & culture
Here's a quick summary of what's officially going on this Saturday, the 'National Holiday of the Foundation of the Hungarian State'. Firstly for interest, a few facts about 'King Stephen the State Founder':
Stephen The First (997–1038) was the last Grand Prince of the Hungarian Conquerors in the Carpathian Basin, and the first Christian King of Hungary, crowned by Pope Sylvester II. King ...
Stephen The First (997–1038) was the last Grand Prince of the Hungarian Conquerors in the Carpathian Basin, and the first Christian King of Hungary, crowned by Pope Sylvester II. King ...
Hungarian State Folk Ensemble - House of Tradition: Stag Song, Palace Of Arts, 3 November
- 2 Nov 2016 8:06 AM
- community & culture
The stag is an ancient and universal symbol in cultural history - and its discarded and regrown antlers have come to represent eternal renewal. It stands at the entrance to the golden path, bidding us follow into our own spiritual world. The stag is at once a demon, a shaman, a wizard, a fairy or king of the dead, capable of drawing those who hunt it into a new and different world.
Contemporary Arts Festival, Now On Until 23 October
- 14 Oct 2016 5:35 AM
- community & culture
The CAFe Budapest Contemporary Arts Festival presents some of the greatest contemporary performers from Hungary and abroad, including Yann Tiersen, Hiromi, Plaid and the Southbank Gamelan Players, Squarepusher’s project band, Shobaleader One, Krzysztof Penderecki, Yellowjackets, the FAMILIE FLÖZ and Krisztián Gergye’s Company.
'Sunlegend', Festival Theatre Budapest, 13 October
- 13 Oct 2016 9:03 AM
- entertainment
A long-held dream of the artists of the Hungarian State Folk Ensemble was realised when they encountered the fresh, dynamic music of Nikola Parov, a popular but unusual ethnic blend incorporating ancient motifs while utilising saxophone, drums and brass instruments. The music is combined here on stage with the most lively and energetic movements of Hungarian folk dance, creating a veritable ...
Vintage Days, Szekszárd, 16 – 18 September
- 8 Sep 2016 9:04 AM
- food & drink
Definitely, the most intensive period in the life of a wine region is the vintage. By visiting Szekszárd on the third weekend of September, one can get an insight view of this lively and exciting autumn there.
See What Happened @ DreherFest 2016
- 29 Aug 2016 9:12 AM
- food & drink
The festival classifies itself as an underground event, probably because of its location. The courtyard of the Dreher Breweries in Budapest Kőbánya district became a festival center once again from 26th -28th August. Guests were treated to plenty of Hungarian beer and bands, with nearly 140 beers on tap to try. The performing bands included Péterfy Bori & Love Band, Vad Fruttik, Žagar, Ivan & the ...
PapaJazz & Scott Robinson: Swing Tárogató, Mupa, 27 August
- 26 Aug 2016 9:04 AM
- entertainment
The Hungarian musicians of PapaJazz are without exception lovers and virtuoso players of American jazz, and within it New Orleans jazz and swing, while American jazz star Scott Robinson is a dedicated exponent of the Hungarian folk music of the tárogató.
Festival Of Folk Arts, Buda Castle, 18 - 21 August
- 18 Aug 2016 11:55 AM
- community & culture
The Festival of Folk Arts (Mesterségek Ünnepe) brings the finest Hungarian craftsmen and their work to Buda Castle from across the country. They bring a variety of different folk crafts ranging from woodcarving to egg painting. Visitors can partake in many of the activities, as well as enjoy live folk music and dance performances.
Seven Meadows Festival, Őrség, Now On Until 21 August
- 18 Aug 2016 11:30 AM
- community & culture
The 15th 'Seven Meadows’ Land Festival' - the largest cultural event in Western-Hungary - features multiple concerts and performances, including famous Hungarian musicians such as Palya Bea, Szabó Balázs Band, Ferenczi Gyuri and the Rackajam, Beck Zoli from 30Y and Müller Péter Sziámi & Friends.
National Holiday Events Program, 20 August
- 18 Aug 2016 1:03 AM
- community & culture
Here's a quick summary of what's officially going on this Saturday, the 'National Holiday of the Foundation of the Hungarian State'. Firstly for interest, a few facts about 'King Stephen the State Founder':
Stephen The First (997–1038) was the last Grand Prince of the Hungarian Conquerors in the Carpathian Basin, and the first Christian King of Hungary, crowned by Pope Sylvester II. King ...
Stephen The First (997–1038) was the last Grand Prince of the Hungarian Conquerors in the Carpathian Basin, and the first Christian King of Hungary, crowned by Pope Sylvester II. King ...