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Watch: Sziget Festival Unveils Expanded Line-Up - More Global Stars & Rising Talent
- 3 Feb 2026 12:42 PM
- entertainment
Budapest’s iconic Sziget Fest has revealed a major new round of performers for its 2026 edition, adding more than 40 acts across multiple genres and significantly strengthening what is already shaping up to be one of the summer’s most diverse festival programmes - as the video at the end shows.
New Budapest Trams Boost Accessible Public Transport in Capital
- 19 Jan 2026 11:05 AM
- getting around
Budapest has officially welcomed its 26th new CAF tram into service, the Budapest Transport Centre (BKK) announced on Thursday. Following successful test runs and regulatory approval, the vehicle is now carrying passengers, primarily on tram line 3.
'Culture Connects Us' - Current Culture Day Expands to Week-Long Celebration
- 19 Jan 2026 9:10 AM
- community & culture
Hungarian Culture Day will now span an entire week and adopt a distinct identity, unifying events across the Carpathian Basin, Magdolna Zavogyán, state secretary for culture, said at a press conference in the Hungarian National Museum.
Update: Warning Issued Due to Risk of Freezing Rain in Hungary
- 14 Jan 2026 6:37 AM
- getting around
HungaroMet, the national weather service, has withdrawn its 2nd degree (orange) alerts issued on Tuesday for freezing rain in Budapest and other parts of the country. The weather service, has however, maintained a first-degree alert for some areas in south-eastern Hungary, where further, scattered sleet is expected.
Watch: Polar Bears in Hungary Enjoying Their First Snow
- 12 Jan 2026 7:52 AM
- entertainment
Hungary’s unusually heavy snowfall has evidently caused some significant disturbances in the lives of the local population, be it in traffic or home maintenance. However, there were at least a couple of creatures who were more than delighted about the increased winter precipitation.
See What Happened: Xpat Charity Gala ‘25 - Bonfire Night Celebration in Budapest
- 24 Dec 2025 12:00 PM
- community & culture
A record amount was raised for local charities at this annual event, which again delivered epic experiences. “Bonfire Night is one of our most cherished British traditions, and tonight it takes on even greater meaning as we all unite in support of such worthy causes" — the UK Ambassador said to guests.
Meet the Real Santa: Joulupukki Kicks Off the Festive Season in Budapest
- 3 Dec 2025 4:14 PM
- community & culture
Christmas is just around the corner, and that means the much-anticipated arrival of the Mikulás (St. Nicholas) to leave gifts in small boots across Hungary. This year, families in Budapest have multiple opportunities to meet the legendary man in red in person during the first week of December.
Experience Europe’s Top-Rated Christmas Ice Rink in Debrecen
- 1 Dec 2025 6:26 AM
- getting around
Debrecen has claimed a major winter accolade: the ice rink set up in front of the city’s iconic Reformed Great Church has been voted Europe’s most beautiful Christmas ice rink for 2025. It’s a striking sight in the main square — a large skating arena framed by historic architecture and thousands of festive lights.
Ferencváros Advent Fair Budapest
- 25 Nov 2025 10:00 AM
- community
This year, Ferencváros presents a fresh take on the holiday season with the launch of its official Advent Fair, uniting the district, the FMK Cultural Center, and Pancs – gasztroplacc for the first time.
Known for its strong local community spirit, Pancs has been hosting markets and neighbourhood events for over nine years, bringing together producers, makers, and visitors ...
Watch: Sziget Festival Unveils Expanded Line-Up - More Global Stars & Rising Talent
- 3 Feb 2026 12:42 PM
- entertainment
Budapest’s iconic Sziget Fest has revealed a major new round of performers for its 2026 edition, adding more than 40 acts across multiple genres and significantly strengthening what is already shaping up to be one of the summer’s most diverse festival programmes - as the video at the end shows.
New Budapest Trams Boost Accessible Public Transport in Capital
- 19 Jan 2026 11:05 AM
- getting around
Budapest has officially welcomed its 26th new CAF tram into service, the Budapest Transport Centre (BKK) announced on Thursday. Following successful test runs and regulatory approval, the vehicle is now carrying passengers, primarily on tram line 3.
'Culture Connects Us' - Current Culture Day Expands to Week-Long Celebration
- 19 Jan 2026 9:10 AM
- community & culture
Hungarian Culture Day will now span an entire week and adopt a distinct identity, unifying events across the Carpathian Basin, Magdolna Zavogyán, state secretary for culture, said at a press conference in the Hungarian National Museum.
Update: Warning Issued Due to Risk of Freezing Rain in Hungary
- 14 Jan 2026 6:37 AM
- getting around
HungaroMet, the national weather service, has withdrawn its 2nd degree (orange) alerts issued on Tuesday for freezing rain in Budapest and other parts of the country. The weather service, has however, maintained a first-degree alert for some areas in south-eastern Hungary, where further, scattered sleet is expected.
Watch: Polar Bears in Hungary Enjoying Their First Snow
- 12 Jan 2026 7:52 AM
- entertainment
Hungary’s unusually heavy snowfall has evidently caused some significant disturbances in the lives of the local population, be it in traffic or home maintenance. However, there were at least a couple of creatures who were more than delighted about the increased winter precipitation.
See What Happened: Xpat Charity Gala ‘25 - Bonfire Night Celebration in Budapest
- 24 Dec 2025 12:00 PM
- community & culture
A record amount was raised for local charities at this annual event, which again delivered epic experiences. “Bonfire Night is one of our most cherished British traditions, and tonight it takes on even greater meaning as we all unite in support of such worthy causes" — the UK Ambassador said to guests.
Meet the Real Santa: Joulupukki Kicks Off the Festive Season in Budapest
- 3 Dec 2025 4:14 PM
- community & culture
Christmas is just around the corner, and that means the much-anticipated arrival of the Mikulás (St. Nicholas) to leave gifts in small boots across Hungary. This year, families in Budapest have multiple opportunities to meet the legendary man in red in person during the first week of December.
Experience Europe’s Top-Rated Christmas Ice Rink in Debrecen
- 1 Dec 2025 6:26 AM
- getting around
Debrecen has claimed a major winter accolade: the ice rink set up in front of the city’s iconic Reformed Great Church has been voted Europe’s most beautiful Christmas ice rink for 2025. It’s a striking sight in the main square — a large skating arena framed by historic architecture and thousands of festive lights.
Ferencváros Advent Fair Budapest
- 25 Nov 2025 10:00 AM
- community
This year, Ferencváros presents a fresh take on the holiday season with the launch of its official Advent Fair, uniting the district, the FMK Cultural Center, and Pancs – gasztroplacc for the first time.
Known for its strong local community spirit, Pancs has been hosting markets and neighbourhood events for over nine years, bringing together producers, makers, and visitors ...