19 result(s) for folk culture in Events
'The World of Rogues', National Dance Theatre Budapest, 14 September
- 14 Sep 2025 7:00 PM
- contemporary
Rogues and highwaymen are typical characters of Hungarian folk traditions. Folk songs, folk tales and ballads preserve the memories of our most famous highwaymen and they feature as a popular topic in folk art. They are often idealised as heroes in folk memory.
This is how “Hungarian Robin Hoods”, our legendary rogues were born: Jóska Sóbri, Imre Bogár, Márton Vidróczky, Bandi Angyal and, ...
Ördögkatlan Cultural Festival, Nagyharsány, 30 July - 3 August
- 30 Jul 2025 11:00 AM
- contemporary
This special cultural festival, held in Nagyharsány, the Szársomlyó Sculpture Park, Beremend, the Mokos Winery in Palkonya, Kisharsány and the Vylian vineyard belonging to the village, offers programs ranging from theater to contemporary music, from literature to fine arts, from folk culture to tree planting.
Boggie & Petruska, Festival Theatre Budapest, 11 June
- 11 Jun 2025 8:00 PM
- contemporary
The popular songwriter and performer Boggie, who is a key figure on the Hungarian artpop scene and sings in three languages, first performed with the virtuoso guitar-playing talent Petruska in 2023, when they represented Hungary at a festival in South Korea.
This marked the beginning of their joint production. The show’s organising force comes from the performers’ love of Hungarian folk music ...
Danube Art Ensemble: Beautiful Mezőség, National Dance Theatre Budapest, 13 May
- 13 May 2025 5:20 PM
- contemporary
From Béla Bartók and Zoltán Kodály through György Martin and Sándor Tímár to Ferenc Novák, the diverse folk art of the Mezőség region has attracted the interest of many collectors. Therefore, Zsolt Juhász, the bandleader and director, must have had plenty of resources to work with when he thought about the show:
“We want to show our feelings, our love for the region and its beauty. A ...
Hungarian National Dance Ensemble: Dragons Tale, National Dance Theatre Budapest, 9 February
- 9 Feb 2025 11:00 AM
- contemporary
The Hungarian National Dance Ensemble invites children on another adventure. Following their long-held concept, the Zoltán Zsuráfszky and Zsuzsa Zs. Vincze duo (now involving two young choreographers) once again leads the audience into the unique world of Hungarian folk tales.
They have longbeen convinced that you can introduce the culture and traditions of the Hungarian people even to the ...
For Kids: Carnival Merry-Making – with Dance and Music, Festival Theatre Budapest, 27 January
- 27 Jan 2025 1:00 PM
- contemporary
The aim of Carnival Merry-making is to provide entertaining background for children on the history, habits and significance in folk culture of carnival season in Hungary.
It's better to learn from the best: the program director and host is Zoltán 'Batyu' Farkas, a legendary figure of the Hungarian folk dance scene, whose thoughts on this occasion will be expressed by singers, storytellers and ...
Hungarian Rhapsody, National Dance Theatre Budapest, 13 September
- 13 Sep 2024 7:00 PM
- contemporary
Rhapsody as a genre is characterized by caprice and the passionate undulation of emotion, thoughts, and the freedom of expression. Hungarian Rhapsody incorporates all of the peculiarities of thegenre, relying on tradition, and drawing inspiration from it, to create a special and unique dance rhapsody.
The colorful diversity of the Hungarian peasant traditions appear in dynamically alternating ...
Klezmer, Gipsy & Swing Melodies, Hegedűs Gyula Street Synagogue, 11 September
- 11 Sep 2024 7:00 PM
- contemporary
As noted on the House of Music website, Zoltán Tordai, born in 1981, began playing with the Rajkó Orchestra at the age of 11 and founded his first band at 16. The Zoltán Tordai Quintet was formed in 2010. His artistic mission is to introduce young people to traditional Hungarian popular music, Hungarian folk music, and Hungarian classical music. This philosophy will be on full display this ...
Danube Carnival Gala, Margaret Island Open-Air Stage Budapest, 14 June
- 14 Jun 2024 8:00 PM
- contemporary
The unique joint show crowns the Carnival with nearly 300 dancers and musicians in the picturesque surroundings of the Margaret Island Open Air Stage.
I. World Carnival
Spectacular carnival of nations from the Netherlands to Turkey with foreign dancers and musicians engaged in tradition and innovation, style and smile.
II. Ode to Joy, European Dance Symphony
The second act ...
'The World of Rogues', National Dance Theatre Budapest, 14 September
- 14 Sep 2025 7:00 PM
- contemporary
Rogues and highwaymen are typical characters of Hungarian folk traditions. Folk songs, folk tales and ballads preserve the memories of our most famous highwaymen and they feature as a popular topic in folk art. They are often idealised as heroes in folk memory.
This is how “Hungarian Robin Hoods”, our legendary rogues were born: Jóska Sóbri, Imre Bogár, Márton Vidróczky, Bandi Angyal and, ...
Ördögkatlan Cultural Festival, Nagyharsány, 30 July - 3 August
- 30 Jul 2025 11:00 AM
- contemporary
This special cultural festival, held in Nagyharsány, the Szársomlyó Sculpture Park, Beremend, the Mokos Winery in Palkonya, Kisharsány and the Vylian vineyard belonging to the village, offers programs ranging from theater to contemporary music, from literature to fine arts, from folk culture to tree planting.
Boggie & Petruska, Festival Theatre Budapest, 11 June
- 11 Jun 2025 8:00 PM
- contemporary
The popular songwriter and performer Boggie, who is a key figure on the Hungarian artpop scene and sings in three languages, first performed with the virtuoso guitar-playing talent Petruska in 2023, when they represented Hungary at a festival in South Korea.
This marked the beginning of their joint production. The show’s organising force comes from the performers’ love of Hungarian folk music ...
Danube Art Ensemble: Beautiful Mezőség, National Dance Theatre Budapest, 13 May
- 13 May 2025 5:20 PM
- contemporary
From Béla Bartók and Zoltán Kodály through György Martin and Sándor Tímár to Ferenc Novák, the diverse folk art of the Mezőség region has attracted the interest of many collectors. Therefore, Zsolt Juhász, the bandleader and director, must have had plenty of resources to work with when he thought about the show:
“We want to show our feelings, our love for the region and its beauty. A ...
Hungarian National Dance Ensemble: Dragons Tale, National Dance Theatre Budapest, 9 February
- 9 Feb 2025 11:00 AM
- contemporary
The Hungarian National Dance Ensemble invites children on another adventure. Following their long-held concept, the Zoltán Zsuráfszky and Zsuzsa Zs. Vincze duo (now involving two young choreographers) once again leads the audience into the unique world of Hungarian folk tales.
They have longbeen convinced that you can introduce the culture and traditions of the Hungarian people even to the ...
For Kids: Carnival Merry-Making – with Dance and Music, Festival Theatre Budapest, 27 January
- 27 Jan 2025 1:00 PM
- contemporary
The aim of Carnival Merry-making is to provide entertaining background for children on the history, habits and significance in folk culture of carnival season in Hungary.
It's better to learn from the best: the program director and host is Zoltán 'Batyu' Farkas, a legendary figure of the Hungarian folk dance scene, whose thoughts on this occasion will be expressed by singers, storytellers and ...
Hungarian Rhapsody, National Dance Theatre Budapest, 13 September
- 13 Sep 2024 7:00 PM
- contemporary
Rhapsody as a genre is characterized by caprice and the passionate undulation of emotion, thoughts, and the freedom of expression. Hungarian Rhapsody incorporates all of the peculiarities of thegenre, relying on tradition, and drawing inspiration from it, to create a special and unique dance rhapsody.
The colorful diversity of the Hungarian peasant traditions appear in dynamically alternating ...
Klezmer, Gipsy & Swing Melodies, Hegedűs Gyula Street Synagogue, 11 September
- 11 Sep 2024 7:00 PM
- contemporary
As noted on the House of Music website, Zoltán Tordai, born in 1981, began playing with the Rajkó Orchestra at the age of 11 and founded his first band at 16. The Zoltán Tordai Quintet was formed in 2010. His artistic mission is to introduce young people to traditional Hungarian popular music, Hungarian folk music, and Hungarian classical music. This philosophy will be on full display this ...
Danube Carnival Gala, Margaret Island Open-Air Stage Budapest, 14 June
- 14 Jun 2024 8:00 PM
- contemporary
The unique joint show crowns the Carnival with nearly 300 dancers and musicians in the picturesque surroundings of the Margaret Island Open Air Stage.
I. World Carnival
Spectacular carnival of nations from the Netherlands to Turkey with foreign dancers and musicians engaged in tradition and innovation, style and smile.
II. Ode to Joy, European Dance Symphony
The second act ...