13 result(s) for retro festival in Community & Culture
Celebrations for Artist Vasarely's 120th Anniversary Now on in Pécs Until 22 March
- 2 Feb 2026 8:17 AM
- community & culture
On the Day of Hungarian Culture (22 January), the Janus Pannonius Museum (JPM) in Pécs launched the “Vasarely 2026 – Pécs” jubilee season. The programme marks two milestones: the 120th anniversary of the birth of Victor Vasarely and the 50th anniversary of the opening of the Vasarely Museum in Pécs.
Liszt Festival in Budapest Blends Local, International, Classical & Contemporary, 9 – 22 October
- 15 Sep 2025 5:30 PM
- community & culture
The fifth Liszt Fest International Cultural Festival will once again take centre stage in Budapest this autumn, bringing together leading figures from classical and contemporary music while also embracing cross-genre collaborations and a wide spectrum of the arts. Organised by Müpa Budapest, the festival runs from 9 – 22 October.
St. Stephen’s Day Holiday in Hungary
- 11 Aug 2025 12:37 PM
- community & culture
Festivities for the August 20 national holiday celebrating Hungary’s statehood will span six days, beginning on August 16. The highlight will be the traditional mega fireworks display over the Danube.
Insider’s Guide: Műcsarnok - ‘Hall of Art’ in Budapest: A Tradition of Creative Surprises
- 25 Apr 2025 10:57 AM
- community & culture
While Budapest’s Museum of Fine Arts may house impressive old masters, the ‘Hall of Art’ here is where you'll encounter what's happening now - and often, what’s coming next. Whether you’re a seasoned gallery-goer or just looking for something fresh and unexpected, Műcsarnok is an essential stop on Budapest’s artistic map.
Insiders Guide: Busójárás Fest in Hungary – Say Goodbye to Winter & Welcome Spring
- 3 Mar 2025 7:01 AM
- community & culture
Like in many other countries around the world, Hungary has a rich tradition of saying farewell to winter and welcoming spring, replete with special customs and beliefs. Busójárás festival in Mohács stands out as one of the most significant and widely recognised traditions here, earning it a coveted spot on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
Xpat Explainer: Bálint Nap in Hungary - Valentine's Day
- 14 Feb 2025 6:22 AM
- community & culture
As we all know, Valentine's Day is a day to celebrate with your significant other, perhaps a time to revisit memorable places and enjoy a romantic dinner. It has only been celebrated in Hungary since 1990 however, and the equivalent of Valentine here is the name Bálint, whose name day falls on 14 February.
Festival of Folk Arts, Budapest, 17 – 20 August
- 1 Aug 2024 2:38 PM
- community & culture
The Hungarian-Turkish Cultural Year is being celebrated at this year's Festival of Folk Arts between August 17th and 20th, in the Buda Castle district. Turkey is the guest of honour.
Hundreds of Programmes to Choose from at This Year’s St Stephen's Day Celebrations
- 9 Aug 2023 1:40 PM
- community & culture
Family and children’s programmes, pop and classical music performances, and traditional ceremonies will be awaiting visitors at the St. Stephen's Day celebration held between 18 and 20 August 2023.
Spring Festival 'Budapest’s Largest Cultural Event Series' To Be Held Online
- 3 Mar 2021 9:34 AM
- community & culture
The Hungarian government has stopped supporting the Budapest Spring Festival, but we are organizing it online with free programming between April 9 and 18, announced Budapest Városháza (Townhall) on Facebook.
Celebrations for Artist Vasarely's 120th Anniversary Now on in Pécs Until 22 March
- 2 Feb 2026 8:17 AM
- community & culture
On the Day of Hungarian Culture (22 January), the Janus Pannonius Museum (JPM) in Pécs launched the “Vasarely 2026 – Pécs” jubilee season. The programme marks two milestones: the 120th anniversary of the birth of Victor Vasarely and the 50th anniversary of the opening of the Vasarely Museum in Pécs.
Liszt Festival in Budapest Blends Local, International, Classical & Contemporary, 9 – 22 October
- 15 Sep 2025 5:30 PM
- community & culture
The fifth Liszt Fest International Cultural Festival will once again take centre stage in Budapest this autumn, bringing together leading figures from classical and contemporary music while also embracing cross-genre collaborations and a wide spectrum of the arts. Organised by Müpa Budapest, the festival runs from 9 – 22 October.
St. Stephen’s Day Holiday in Hungary
- 11 Aug 2025 12:37 PM
- community & culture
Festivities for the August 20 national holiday celebrating Hungary’s statehood will span six days, beginning on August 16. The highlight will be the traditional mega fireworks display over the Danube.
Insider’s Guide: Műcsarnok - ‘Hall of Art’ in Budapest: A Tradition of Creative Surprises
- 25 Apr 2025 10:57 AM
- community & culture
While Budapest’s Museum of Fine Arts may house impressive old masters, the ‘Hall of Art’ here is where you'll encounter what's happening now - and often, what’s coming next. Whether you’re a seasoned gallery-goer or just looking for something fresh and unexpected, Műcsarnok is an essential stop on Budapest’s artistic map.
Insiders Guide: Busójárás Fest in Hungary – Say Goodbye to Winter & Welcome Spring
- 3 Mar 2025 7:01 AM
- community & culture
Like in many other countries around the world, Hungary has a rich tradition of saying farewell to winter and welcoming spring, replete with special customs and beliefs. Busójárás festival in Mohács stands out as one of the most significant and widely recognised traditions here, earning it a coveted spot on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
Xpat Explainer: Bálint Nap in Hungary - Valentine's Day
- 14 Feb 2025 6:22 AM
- community & culture
As we all know, Valentine's Day is a day to celebrate with your significant other, perhaps a time to revisit memorable places and enjoy a romantic dinner. It has only been celebrated in Hungary since 1990 however, and the equivalent of Valentine here is the name Bálint, whose name day falls on 14 February.
Festival of Folk Arts, Budapest, 17 – 20 August
- 1 Aug 2024 2:38 PM
- community & culture
The Hungarian-Turkish Cultural Year is being celebrated at this year's Festival of Folk Arts between August 17th and 20th, in the Buda Castle district. Turkey is the guest of honour.
Hundreds of Programmes to Choose from at This Year’s St Stephen's Day Celebrations
- 9 Aug 2023 1:40 PM
- community & culture
Family and children’s programmes, pop and classical music performances, and traditional ceremonies will be awaiting visitors at the St. Stephen's Day celebration held between 18 and 20 August 2023.
Spring Festival 'Budapest’s Largest Cultural Event Series' To Be Held Online
- 3 Mar 2021 9:34 AM
- community & culture
The Hungarian government has stopped supporting the Budapest Spring Festival, but we are organizing it online with free programming between April 9 and 18, announced Budapest Városháza (Townhall) on Facebook.

















