20 result(s) for hungarian traditions 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, ...
Clara Barry, Opus Jazz Club Budapest, 5 September
- 5 Sep 2025 8:00 PM
- contemporary
A captivating musical project, Clara Barry Sings Bartók blends tradition and innovation. Accompanied by Emil Spányi (piano) and Alistair Peel (double bass), Clara Barry transforms Bartók’s folksongs into a unique musical journey.
With ingenious arrangements, Clara Barry has infused elements of jazz, creating a harmonious fusion between Hungarian musical traditions and the audacity of ...
Hungarian National Dance Ensemble: Living Dance Archive, National Dance Theatre, 20 July
- 20 Jul 2025 8:30 PM
- contemporary
The next stop of our Live Dance Archive series, marked by the name of Zoltán Zsuráfszky, will be presented under the title Viharsarok, this time directed by Gergő Sánta, dance leader of the Hungarian National Dance Ensemble.
The dance culture of nationalities in the southern Tisza Region, the outstanding dancers of the Hungarian-Romanian-Gypsy villages of Viharsarok and the special world of ...
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 ...
The Nutcracker, Hungarian State Opera Budapest, 3 January
- 3 Jan 2025 7:00 PM
- classical
Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker has for decades been an essential part of the world’s and the OPERA’s run-up to Christmas. In memory of the previous production that had been in the repertoire for more than half a century, for the Christmas of 2015, a newly buffed-up show was staged that follows classical ballet traditions while still conforming to the requirements of 21st century dance and set design. ...
Hungarian State Folk Ensemble: Wonderful Nativity, National Concert Hall Budapest, 23 December
- 23 Dec 2024 4:00 PM
- contemporary
Evoking the excitement of anticipation and waltzing with angels in the bright starlight, to playfully immerse yourself in the Christmas wonderland.
The Hungarian State Folk Ensemble’s nativity programme counts down to the night of the birth of Jesus, with scenes that are sometimes comic and other times heart-warming.
The joyful period comes to life in this marvellous world of games, ...
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 ...
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 ...
New Year's Greeting, National Concert Hall Budapest, 5 January
- 5 Jan 2024 9:08 AM
- contemporary
This will be the Hungarian Heritage House’s tenth time ringing in the New Year with a festive gala programme.
Taking the stage at Müpa Budapest once again will be a host of outstanding folk musicians and folk dancers here to share with the audience moments both intimate and elevated, once again proving that the beauty and meaning of our folk traditions, refined over the centuries, can also ...
'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, ...
Clara Barry, Opus Jazz Club Budapest, 5 September
- 5 Sep 2025 8:00 PM
- contemporary
A captivating musical project, Clara Barry Sings Bartók blends tradition and innovation. Accompanied by Emil Spányi (piano) and Alistair Peel (double bass), Clara Barry transforms Bartók’s folksongs into a unique musical journey.
With ingenious arrangements, Clara Barry has infused elements of jazz, creating a harmonious fusion between Hungarian musical traditions and the audacity of ...
Hungarian National Dance Ensemble: Living Dance Archive, National Dance Theatre, 20 July
- 20 Jul 2025 8:30 PM
- contemporary
The next stop of our Live Dance Archive series, marked by the name of Zoltán Zsuráfszky, will be presented under the title Viharsarok, this time directed by Gergő Sánta, dance leader of the Hungarian National Dance Ensemble.
The dance culture of nationalities in the southern Tisza Region, the outstanding dancers of the Hungarian-Romanian-Gypsy villages of Viharsarok and the special world of ...
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 ...
The Nutcracker, Hungarian State Opera Budapest, 3 January
- 3 Jan 2025 7:00 PM
- classical
Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker has for decades been an essential part of the world’s and the OPERA’s run-up to Christmas. In memory of the previous production that had been in the repertoire for more than half a century, for the Christmas of 2015, a newly buffed-up show was staged that follows classical ballet traditions while still conforming to the requirements of 21st century dance and set design. ...
Hungarian State Folk Ensemble: Wonderful Nativity, National Concert Hall Budapest, 23 December
- 23 Dec 2024 4:00 PM
- contemporary
Evoking the excitement of anticipation and waltzing with angels in the bright starlight, to playfully immerse yourself in the Christmas wonderland.
The Hungarian State Folk Ensemble’s nativity programme counts down to the night of the birth of Jesus, with scenes that are sometimes comic and other times heart-warming.
The joyful period comes to life in this marvellous world of games, ...
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 ...
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 ...
New Year's Greeting, National Concert Hall Budapest, 5 January
- 5 Jan 2024 9:08 AM
- contemporary
This will be the Hungarian Heritage House’s tenth time ringing in the New Year with a festive gala programme.
Taking the stage at Müpa Budapest once again will be a host of outstanding folk musicians and folk dancers here to share with the audience moments both intimate and elevated, once again proving that the beauty and meaning of our folk traditions, refined over the centuries, can also ...

















