814 result(s) for opera house budapest
Stephen the King, Opera House Budapest, 31 December
- 31 Dec 2025 9:00 PM
- classical
By far the most successful of the Hungarian crop of rock operas, ever since its original album release Stephen, the King has had not only symphonic features but has also been pervaded by the vocal, closed number structure characteristic of traditional operas, the presence of large tableaus, and instrumentation that gives the rock music universal perspectives.
The poems for Levente Szörényi, ...
Éva Duda Company: Frida, Eiffel Art Studios Budapest, 28 December
- 28 Dec 2025 8:00 PM
- contemporary
This spectacular performance explores the life and art of Mexican painter Frida Kahlo, guiding the audience into an exotic dream world through music, film, and dance.
Like a unique guided tour, the dance scenes reveal the beauty and challenges of a woman’s fate, passionate love stories, vibrant culture, carnival spirit, and defining moments of Frida's life. Rather than a biography, it ...
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 expat 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 unite in support of such worthy causes" - the UK’s Ambassador said to guests.
The Nutcracker, Hungarian State Opera Budapest, 24 December
- 24 Dec 2025 11:00 AM
- 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. ...
Händel – Mozart: Messiah, Opera House Budapest, 22 December
- 22 Dec 2025 7:00 PM
- classical
When, Baron van Swieten, known from Hungarian history as the head of the school programmes of Maria Theresa and her son Joseph II, commissioned Mozart to prepare arrangements of four works by Händel, no one could yet know that among them the Messiah would remain a festive delicacy for the world 250 years later.
Mozart shortened the work and enriched it with new instruments, yet in the spirit ...
Gala Concert & Dinner: 100 Member Gypsy Orchestra, Budapest Congress Center, 30 December
- 22 Dec 2025 3:57 PM
- specials
The 29th music @ wine celebration has already become a tradition, where every year on December 30, the world’s one and only 100 Member Gypsy Orchestra gives a grand gala concert. 100 musicians play at the same time on the grand concert, performing popular melodious tunes while the audience is tasting selected outstanding wines of Hungarian wineries.
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 ...
Insider's Guide: Best 7 +1 Places for Top Shopping in Budapest
- 10 Dec 2025 8:57 AM
- shopping
Budapest offers a shopping scene as diverse as the city itself, blending historic markets, independent boutiques, streets filled with international brands, and a 'smart mall'. This guide highlights the key places to shop in the capital, from local favourites to places that best suit expats, helping you discover where to go, what to expect, and why each destination stands out.
Mozart's: The Magic Flute, Opera House Budapest, 24 December
- 4 Dec 2025 6:00 PM
- classical
The combination of Mozart's marvellous music and Schikaneder's coming-of-age storyline has something to tell us at every stage of life.
No matter if you are discovering or rediscovering the work as a young lover, a parent, or with the wisdom of old age, this blend of the ethereal and riveting entertainment is always thrilling to watch.
Miklós Szinetár's production is suffused with the ...
Stephen the King, Opera House Budapest, 31 December
- 31 Dec 2025 9:00 PM
- classical
By far the most successful of the Hungarian crop of rock operas, ever since its original album release Stephen, the King has had not only symphonic features but has also been pervaded by the vocal, closed number structure characteristic of traditional operas, the presence of large tableaus, and instrumentation that gives the rock music universal perspectives.
The poems for Levente Szörényi, ...
Éva Duda Company: Frida, Eiffel Art Studios Budapest, 28 December
- 28 Dec 2025 8:00 PM
- contemporary
This spectacular performance explores the life and art of Mexican painter Frida Kahlo, guiding the audience into an exotic dream world through music, film, and dance.
Like a unique guided tour, the dance scenes reveal the beauty and challenges of a woman’s fate, passionate love stories, vibrant culture, carnival spirit, and defining moments of Frida's life. Rather than a biography, it ...
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 expat 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 unite in support of such worthy causes" - the UK’s Ambassador said to guests.
The Nutcracker, Hungarian State Opera Budapest, 24 December
- 24 Dec 2025 11:00 AM
- 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. ...
Händel – Mozart: Messiah, Opera House Budapest, 22 December
- 22 Dec 2025 7:00 PM
- classical
When, Baron van Swieten, known from Hungarian history as the head of the school programmes of Maria Theresa and her son Joseph II, commissioned Mozart to prepare arrangements of four works by Händel, no one could yet know that among them the Messiah would remain a festive delicacy for the world 250 years later.
Mozart shortened the work and enriched it with new instruments, yet in the spirit ...
Gala Concert & Dinner: 100 Member Gypsy Orchestra, Budapest Congress Center, 30 December
- 22 Dec 2025 3:57 PM
- specials
The 29th music @ wine celebration has already become a tradition, where every year on December 30, the world’s one and only 100 Member Gypsy Orchestra gives a grand gala concert. 100 musicians play at the same time on the grand concert, performing popular melodious tunes while the audience is tasting selected outstanding wines of Hungarian wineries.
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 ...
Insider's Guide: Best 7 +1 Places for Top Shopping in Budapest
- 10 Dec 2025 8:57 AM
- shopping
Budapest offers a shopping scene as diverse as the city itself, blending historic markets, independent boutiques, streets filled with international brands, and a 'smart mall'. This guide highlights the key places to shop in the capital, from local favourites to places that best suit expats, helping you discover where to go, what to expect, and why each destination stands out.
Mozart's: The Magic Flute, Opera House Budapest, 24 December
- 4 Dec 2025 6:00 PM
- classical
The combination of Mozart's marvellous music and Schikaneder's coming-of-age storyline has something to tell us at every stage of life.
No matter if you are discovering or rediscovering the work as a young lover, a parent, or with the wisdom of old age, this blend of the ethereal and riveting entertainment is always thrilling to watch.
Miklós Szinetár's production is suffused with the ...