191 result(s) for jazz scene in budapest
Juan Gómez Chicuelo, Budapest Music Center, 26 April
- 26 Apr 2025 7:00 PM
- contemporary
Caminos is the new project of guitarist Juan Gómez ‘Chicuelo’. It comprises tangos, alegrías, bulerías and granaínas, and with an unusual lineup, it opens new sound pathways in flamenco.
The pure touch of ‘Chicuelo’, the delicate drums of David Gómez and the virtuoso double bass of Manel Fortià envelop Karen Lugo’s dancing. Karen, in turn, generates new forms by dancing to the slightest ...
Jim Black & The Schrimps, Opus Jazz Club Budapest, 13 March
- 13 Mar 2025 8:00 PM
- contemporary
In search of new musical challenges, drummer Jim Black gathers some of the most exciting musicians of the young Berlin jazz scene around him: Asger Nissen on alto saxophone, Julius Gawlik on tenor saxophone and bassist Felix Henkelhausen.
Together they are Jim & The Schrimps – a rhythmically explosive jazz quartet that captivates its audience with energetic improvisations and irrepressible ...
Femi Kuti & Positive Force, National Concert Hall Budapest, 9 March
- 9 Mar 2025 5:30 PM
- contemporary
Femi Kuti is the oldest son of the Afrobeat legend Fela Kuti, though naturally it is not only through his father that Femi has become a well-known and highly acclaimed musician, composer and civil rights activist.
Femi Kuti is a major artist who has brought his spiritual heritage into the modern day and moulded it into a 21st-century form. Femi founded his own band Positive Force in 1980, and ...
Jazz Showcase, Palace of Arts Budapest, 7 - 9 February
- 3 Jan 2025 8:09 AM
- entertainment
With this 18th instalment of Jazz Showcase, one of Europe’s most important jazz talent exchanges is coming of age. The free event, which starts at 4.30 pm on each of the three days, will once again bring to the stage six extremely promising up-and-coming bands selected by a preliminary jury from a host of applicants.
Boban Marković Orkestar’s New Year’s Concert, National Concert Hall Budapest, 2 January
- 2 Jan 2025 3:30 PM
- contemporary
Boban Marković is returning to Müpa Budapest to start off another year with a bang! Performances by the trumpeter and his band are an unmissable part of Central Europe’s music scene: with tens of thousands of fans flocking to hear them wherever in Europe they play, their free and joyous music combining different styles is never boring!
Their Budapest New Year’s concert is no exception, ...
Insider's Guide: Jazz Scene in Budapest – Introducing Top Clubs & Local Jazz Legends
- 23 Dec 2024 11:51 AM
- entertainment
Jazz holds a special place among the many genres that thrive in Budapest, a city that hums with music. Whether you’re a seasoned aficionado or just dipping your toes into the world of jazz here, the Hungarian capital offers a vibrant scene with intimate clubs and an array of talented jazz musicians.
Gábor Gadó & Veronika Harcsa Opus Jazz Club Budapest, 19 December
- 19 Dec 2024 8:00 PM
- contemporary
Gábor Gadó and Veronika Harcsa are two artists who are known primarily as jazz musicians, yet their work is increasingly shifting towards classical and contemporary music.
Another step in this direction was their previous album Shekhinah in 2023, and this year the dialogue between classical and jazz musicians continues in the songs of The Language of Flowers.
But while Shekhinah features ...
Insider’s Guide: Top 10 Bars in Budapest Most Loved by Locals
- 18 Dec 2024 9:38 AM
- entertainment
This quick guide to the local bar scene takes you beyond the touristy hangouts to discover ten truly authentic watering holes beloved by locals. Join us on this pub crawl as we unpack the special character of each, and experience what they have to offer expats.
Psychedelic Christmas Party, Gödör Club Budapest, 14 December
- 14 Dec 2024 7:30 PM
- contemporary
The XCOLABOR (xCLR) is a creative collective that brings together musical collaborations, composition, and publishing projects. Think of it as an umbrella organization for music producers.
Founded by three-fourths of the original ColorStar band members (Andris, Zoli, and Pilu), the collective’s name, XCOLABOR (xCLR), reflects its collaborative spirit. This year, the group launched two music ...
Juan Gómez Chicuelo, Budapest Music Center, 26 April
- 26 Apr 2025 7:00 PM
- contemporary
Caminos is the new project of guitarist Juan Gómez ‘Chicuelo’. It comprises tangos, alegrías, bulerías and granaínas, and with an unusual lineup, it opens new sound pathways in flamenco.
The pure touch of ‘Chicuelo’, the delicate drums of David Gómez and the virtuoso double bass of Manel Fortià envelop Karen Lugo’s dancing. Karen, in turn, generates new forms by dancing to the slightest ...
Jim Black & The Schrimps, Opus Jazz Club Budapest, 13 March
- 13 Mar 2025 8:00 PM
- contemporary
In search of new musical challenges, drummer Jim Black gathers some of the most exciting musicians of the young Berlin jazz scene around him: Asger Nissen on alto saxophone, Julius Gawlik on tenor saxophone and bassist Felix Henkelhausen.
Together they are Jim & The Schrimps – a rhythmically explosive jazz quartet that captivates its audience with energetic improvisations and irrepressible ...
Femi Kuti & Positive Force, National Concert Hall Budapest, 9 March
- 9 Mar 2025 5:30 PM
- contemporary
Femi Kuti is the oldest son of the Afrobeat legend Fela Kuti, though naturally it is not only through his father that Femi has become a well-known and highly acclaimed musician, composer and civil rights activist.
Femi Kuti is a major artist who has brought his spiritual heritage into the modern day and moulded it into a 21st-century form. Femi founded his own band Positive Force in 1980, and ...
Jazz Showcase, Palace of Arts Budapest, 7 - 9 February
- 3 Jan 2025 8:09 AM
- entertainment
With this 18th instalment of Jazz Showcase, one of Europe’s most important jazz talent exchanges is coming of age. The free event, which starts at 4.30 pm on each of the three days, will once again bring to the stage six extremely promising up-and-coming bands selected by a preliminary jury from a host of applicants.
Boban Marković Orkestar’s New Year’s Concert, National Concert Hall Budapest, 2 January
- 2 Jan 2025 3:30 PM
- contemporary
Boban Marković is returning to Müpa Budapest to start off another year with a bang! Performances by the trumpeter and his band are an unmissable part of Central Europe’s music scene: with tens of thousands of fans flocking to hear them wherever in Europe they play, their free and joyous music combining different styles is never boring!
Their Budapest New Year’s concert is no exception, ...
Insider's Guide: Jazz Scene in Budapest – Introducing Top Clubs & Local Jazz Legends
- 23 Dec 2024 11:51 AM
- entertainment
Jazz holds a special place among the many genres that thrive in Budapest, a city that hums with music. Whether you’re a seasoned aficionado or just dipping your toes into the world of jazz here, the Hungarian capital offers a vibrant scene with intimate clubs and an array of talented jazz musicians.
Gábor Gadó & Veronika Harcsa Opus Jazz Club Budapest, 19 December
- 19 Dec 2024 8:00 PM
- contemporary
Gábor Gadó and Veronika Harcsa are two artists who are known primarily as jazz musicians, yet their work is increasingly shifting towards classical and contemporary music.
Another step in this direction was their previous album Shekhinah in 2023, and this year the dialogue between classical and jazz musicians continues in the songs of The Language of Flowers.
But while Shekhinah features ...
Insider’s Guide: Top 10 Bars in Budapest Most Loved by Locals
- 18 Dec 2024 9:38 AM
- entertainment
This quick guide to the local bar scene takes you beyond the touristy hangouts to discover ten truly authentic watering holes beloved by locals. Join us on this pub crawl as we unpack the special character of each, and experience what they have to offer expats.
Psychedelic Christmas Party, Gödör Club Budapest, 14 December
- 14 Dec 2024 7:30 PM
- contemporary
The XCOLABOR (xCLR) is a creative collective that brings together musical collaborations, composition, and publishing projects. Think of it as an umbrella organization for music producers.
Founded by three-fourths of the original ColorStar band members (Andris, Zoli, and Pilu), the collective’s name, XCOLABOR (xCLR), reflects its collaborative spirit. This year, the group launched two music ...

















