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Sziget Festival Wins 'Take A Stand Prize' at European Festival Awards
- 15 Jan 2026 1:55 PM
- specials
Sziget Festival was honoured at the 15th edition of the European Festival Awards, held during ESNS in Groningen, the Netherlands. The festival received the prestigious Take A Stand Award, with a jury of European industry experts recognising Sziget’s ongoing commitment to social causes.
Timea Sipos, Hungarian-American Writer & Translator
- 14 Jan 2026 10:45 AM
Tímea is a Hungarian American writer, poet, and literary translator with an MFA in Creative Writing from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas and a certificate of translation from the Balassi Institute in Budapest.
Public Holidays & Long Weekends in Hungary in 2026
- 2 Jan 2026 6:13 AM
- current affairs
The official list of holidays, rest days, and extra workdays for 2026 has been published in the Magyar Közlöny. The decree also specifies which weekends will require work and which weekdays will become rest days. Expect several four-day and three-day long weekends again this year, according to RSM Hungary.
Recirquel: Crystal, Millenáris Park, 31 December
- 31 Dec 2025 11:00 AM
- contemporary
Recirquel is back this winter with a refreshed take on its hit show Kristály, which has sold out for years and captivates audiences of all ages.
In the stunning Millenáris Glass Hall, kids and adults alike will step into a enchanting world that captures the holiday spirit. Fairy-tale visions trapped in shimmering ice spring to life right before your eyes, drawing you into the ...
Sarah Brightman, MVM Dome Budapest, 21 November
- 30 Dec 2025 1:25 PM
- entertainment
It’s that time of year again for a magical celebration of the holiday season! The world’s biggest-selling soprano and legendary GRAMMY® Award-nominated artist Sarah Brightman returns to Hungary after 9 years with her new Christmas spectacle ‘A Winter Symphony’ , enchanting audiences at the MVM Dome Budapest on November 21, 2026!
Christmas Markets in Budapest: All Expats Need to Know
- 30 Dec 2025 11:22 AM
- shopping
Budapest’s Christmas markets opened on November 14, signaling the start of the city’s festive season. Since then Vörösmarty tér and the area around St. Stephen’s Basilica become lively hubs of holiday activity, with sparkling lights, the aroma of mulled wine, and the sounds of carols filling the air.
Toll Payment System to Go Offline in Hungary Over New Year's Holiday
- 30 Dec 2025 8:10 AM
- getting around
Hungary's toll payment system will go offline for a planned IT switchover for several hours over the New Year holiday, operator NUSZ said.
Zorall Xmas, Barba Negra Budapest, 25 December
- 25 Dec 2025 6:30 PM
- contemporary
Zorall is a legendary Hungarian hard rock band known for their high-energy performances and timeless anthems that have defined generations of rock fans.
Adding them to a Christmas show amps up the festive rebellion, blending holiday cheer with raw guitar riffs everyone can scream along to.
Guests on the evening: Helldiver and Black Jack.
Recipe Of The Week: Beigli - Traditional Hungarian Christmas Cake
- 24 Dec 2025 7:32 AM
- food & drink
When enjoying a Hungarian Christmas, best not to miss bejgli, a beloved holiday treat that brings warmth to the heart of winter. This special pastry is usually filled with a poppy seed (mákos bejgli) or walnut (diós bejgli) paste, has been a centerpiece of Hungarian holiday tables for centuries.
Sziget Festival Wins 'Take A Stand Prize' at European Festival Awards
- 15 Jan 2026 1:55 PM
- specials
Sziget Festival was honoured at the 15th edition of the European Festival Awards, held during ESNS in Groningen, the Netherlands. The festival received the prestigious Take A Stand Award, with a jury of European industry experts recognising Sziget’s ongoing commitment to social causes.
Timea Sipos, Hungarian-American Writer & Translator
- 14 Jan 2026 10:45 AM
Tímea is a Hungarian American writer, poet, and literary translator with an MFA in Creative Writing from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas and a certificate of translation from the Balassi Institute in Budapest.
Public Holidays & Long Weekends in Hungary in 2026
- 2 Jan 2026 6:13 AM
- current affairs
The official list of holidays, rest days, and extra workdays for 2026 has been published in the Magyar Közlöny. The decree also specifies which weekends will require work and which weekdays will become rest days. Expect several four-day and three-day long weekends again this year, according to RSM Hungary.
Recirquel: Crystal, Millenáris Park, 31 December
- 31 Dec 2025 11:00 AM
- contemporary
Recirquel is back this winter with a refreshed take on its hit show Kristály, which has sold out for years and captivates audiences of all ages.
In the stunning Millenáris Glass Hall, kids and adults alike will step into a enchanting world that captures the holiday spirit. Fairy-tale visions trapped in shimmering ice spring to life right before your eyes, drawing you into the ...
Sarah Brightman, MVM Dome Budapest, 21 November
- 30 Dec 2025 1:25 PM
- entertainment
It’s that time of year again for a magical celebration of the holiday season! The world’s biggest-selling soprano and legendary GRAMMY® Award-nominated artist Sarah Brightman returns to Hungary after 9 years with her new Christmas spectacle ‘A Winter Symphony’ , enchanting audiences at the MVM Dome Budapest on November 21, 2026!
Christmas Markets in Budapest: All Expats Need to Know
- 30 Dec 2025 11:22 AM
- shopping
Budapest’s Christmas markets opened on November 14, signaling the start of the city’s festive season. Since then Vörösmarty tér and the area around St. Stephen’s Basilica become lively hubs of holiday activity, with sparkling lights, the aroma of mulled wine, and the sounds of carols filling the air.
Toll Payment System to Go Offline in Hungary Over New Year's Holiday
- 30 Dec 2025 8:10 AM
- getting around
Hungary's toll payment system will go offline for a planned IT switchover for several hours over the New Year holiday, operator NUSZ said.
Zorall Xmas, Barba Negra Budapest, 25 December
- 25 Dec 2025 6:30 PM
- contemporary
Zorall is a legendary Hungarian hard rock band known for their high-energy performances and timeless anthems that have defined generations of rock fans.
Adding them to a Christmas show amps up the festive rebellion, blending holiday cheer with raw guitar riffs everyone can scream along to.
Guests on the evening: Helldiver and Black Jack.
Recipe Of The Week: Beigli - Traditional Hungarian Christmas Cake
- 24 Dec 2025 7:32 AM
- food & drink
When enjoying a Hungarian Christmas, best not to miss bejgli, a beloved holiday treat that brings warmth to the heart of winter. This special pastry is usually filled with a poppy seed (mákos bejgli) or walnut (diós bejgli) paste, has been a centerpiece of Hungarian holiday tables for centuries.