44 result(s) for folk song in Events
Hungarian Christmas, Opera House, 17 & 18 December
- 17 Dec 2025 3:00 PM
- classical
Jenő Ádám, a student of Kodály’s and perhaps his greatest contemporary admirer, was also the one who structured and developed his pedagogical method: his Christmas one-act was the first work at the Opera House, which placed the pure Hungarian folk song on the same stage as the works of the great figures of classical music history.
On Christmas 1931, Hungarian Christmas premiered with the ...
Gábor Csalog Sundays, Budapest Music Center
- 23 Nov 2025 6:00 PM
- contemporary
The two most significant song writers of classical music engage in dialogue on this evening, two composers who were socialized in Vienna and shaped by the intellectual milieu of the Habsburg imperial city: Gustav Mahler and Franz Schubert.
Mahler, who was an admirer of Schubert, spent many years studying the Des Knaben Wunderhorn, a collection of folk song lyrics published in 1805, during ...
Sam Lee, House of Music Budapest, 14 November
- 14 Nov 2025 7:30 PM
- contemporary
Singer-songwriter, folk performer, folk song collector, conservationist, birdwatcher Sam Lee gave an essential concert at the House of Music 2022, where he was joined on stage by guitarist Bernard Butler, founder of Suede.
Lee has since made a new album, songdreaming, released in 2024, which Butler happened to produce. Sam Lee now returns to the House of Music Concert Hall - if you were here ...
'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, ...
Chris Devil Trio, Opus Jazz Club, 31 July
- 31 Jul 2025 8:00 PM
- contemporary
The Chris Devil Trio is driven by the combined energy of members with diverse musical tastes. The band leader, Krisztián Ördögh, is interested in the tradition of jazz saxophone playing as well as in folk musics, bassist Viktor Paczári seeks the impulses of rock and heavy metal, while Dániel Serei, in addition to technical jazz drumming, also immerses himself in the field of free music. ...
Sans'ole, VeszprémFest, 7 July
- 7 Jul 2025 6:00 PM
- contemporary
Their colourful repertoire includes North and South American, Irish, Scottish, as well as French swing and folk songs.
The band name is a simple play on words, combining "sanson" (a nod to the harmonica) and the Hawaiian expression "ol’e."
The core duo—Bálint Cziráki on harmonica and László Huszti on ukulele, banjolele, and vocals—is occasionally joined by vocalist Viktória Szaszala for a ...
Trio Mandili & Varkocs, Kobuci Garden Budapest, 28 June
- 28 Jun 2025 7:00 PM
- contemporary
Three young and charming Georgian women from a remote little village in the Caucasus are returning to Kobuci. The trio shot to incredible fame through the internet, gaining worldwide recognition in just a few weeks thanks to YouTube and Facebook.
The story began on an ordinary day, when the three friends were walking along a country road in their village, enjoying the sunshine, and ...
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 ...
Daniel Docherty, Akvárium Club Budapest, 8 April
- 8 Apr 2025 5:00 PM
- contemporary
Scottish singer-songwriter Daniel Docherty crafts a unique atmosphere with his heartfelt lyrics and intricate guitar playing. His acoustic folk-pop sound and deeply soulful performances have enchanted audiences worldwide.
If you love artists like Passenger or Ben Howard, this concert is a must-see! Let yourself be carried away by Daniel Docherty’s mesmerizing melodies at the Bartók Fesztivál!
Hungarian Christmas, Opera House, 17 & 18 December
- 17 Dec 2025 3:00 PM
- classical
Jenő Ádám, a student of Kodály’s and perhaps his greatest contemporary admirer, was also the one who structured and developed his pedagogical method: his Christmas one-act was the first work at the Opera House, which placed the pure Hungarian folk song on the same stage as the works of the great figures of classical music history.
On Christmas 1931, Hungarian Christmas premiered with the ...
Gábor Csalog Sundays, Budapest Music Center
- 23 Nov 2025 6:00 PM
- contemporary
The two most significant song writers of classical music engage in dialogue on this evening, two composers who were socialized in Vienna and shaped by the intellectual milieu of the Habsburg imperial city: Gustav Mahler and Franz Schubert.
Mahler, who was an admirer of Schubert, spent many years studying the Des Knaben Wunderhorn, a collection of folk song lyrics published in 1805, during ...
Sam Lee, House of Music Budapest, 14 November
- 14 Nov 2025 7:30 PM
- contemporary
Singer-songwriter, folk performer, folk song collector, conservationist, birdwatcher Sam Lee gave an essential concert at the House of Music 2022, where he was joined on stage by guitarist Bernard Butler, founder of Suede.
Lee has since made a new album, songdreaming, released in 2024, which Butler happened to produce. Sam Lee now returns to the House of Music Concert Hall - if you were here ...
'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, ...
Chris Devil Trio, Opus Jazz Club, 31 July
- 31 Jul 2025 8:00 PM
- contemporary
The Chris Devil Trio is driven by the combined energy of members with diverse musical tastes. The band leader, Krisztián Ördögh, is interested in the tradition of jazz saxophone playing as well as in folk musics, bassist Viktor Paczári seeks the impulses of rock and heavy metal, while Dániel Serei, in addition to technical jazz drumming, also immerses himself in the field of free music. ...
Sans'ole, VeszprémFest, 7 July
- 7 Jul 2025 6:00 PM
- contemporary
Their colourful repertoire includes North and South American, Irish, Scottish, as well as French swing and folk songs.
The band name is a simple play on words, combining "sanson" (a nod to the harmonica) and the Hawaiian expression "ol’e."
The core duo—Bálint Cziráki on harmonica and László Huszti on ukulele, banjolele, and vocals—is occasionally joined by vocalist Viktória Szaszala for a ...
Trio Mandili & Varkocs, Kobuci Garden Budapest, 28 June
- 28 Jun 2025 7:00 PM
- contemporary
Three young and charming Georgian women from a remote little village in the Caucasus are returning to Kobuci. The trio shot to incredible fame through the internet, gaining worldwide recognition in just a few weeks thanks to YouTube and Facebook.
The story began on an ordinary day, when the three friends were walking along a country road in their village, enjoying the sunshine, and ...
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 ...
Daniel Docherty, Akvárium Club Budapest, 8 April
- 8 Apr 2025 5:00 PM
- contemporary
Scottish singer-songwriter Daniel Docherty crafts a unique atmosphere with his heartfelt lyrics and intricate guitar playing. His acoustic folk-pop sound and deeply soulful performances have enchanted audiences worldwide.
If you love artists like Passenger or Ben Howard, this concert is a must-see! Let yourself be carried away by Daniel Docherty’s mesmerizing melodies at the Bartók Fesztivál!