19 result(s) for tragedy in Events
Verdi's Rigoletto, Opera House Budapest, 24 March
- 24 Mar 2026 6:30 PM
- classical
Opera in three acts, in Italian, with Hungarian, English, and Italian subtitles
The lecherous noblemen of the Mantuan court must be entertained, and a deformed jester spares no one his jeers to ensure that they are. And yet he prays that the scathing mockery he heaps on the suffering of others will not return to haunt him.
All he must do is seal his work off from his family life. But when ...
Lully: Armide, National Concert Hall Budapest, 2 March
- 2 Mar 2026 7:00 PM
- classical
Following his acclaimed recordings of Rameau and his contemporaries, the celebrated György Vashegyi is set to breathe new life into Jean-Baptiste Lully’s final lyric tragedy, Armide.
Originally premiered in 1686 for the court of Louis XIV, Armide remained a cornerstone of the Paris Opera for nearly a century. This particular performance offers a rare treat for Baroque enthusiasts: Vashegyi ...
Puccini's Tosca, Opera House Budapest, 17 February
- 17 Feb 2026 12:47 PM
- classical
The point of Puccini's Tosca is not that it is set in Rome or in the summer of 1800. The dilemmas, emotions, and shocking plot twists make the piece interesting.
Equally important to the story is the frame of a totalitarian regime where the chief of police can do as he pleases: he can capture without warrant, unlawfully torture, imprison without trial, and execute without verdict whomever he ...
Ballet Pécs: Carmen, National Dance Theatre Budapest, 30 September
- 30 Sep 2025 7:00 PM
- classical
Carmen is the symbol of freedom. Her story is the drama of inextinguishable, uninhibited love.
"Carmen\'s story, the characters\' world of extreme emotions and Bizet\'s music is very powerful and inspiring. For me, the main inspiration comes from the sharp shifts between the story and the music. I find the characters\' unpredictability and their explosive tempers, which are the result of ...
The Last Dinner Party, Sziget Festival, 11 August
- 11 Aug 2025 7:15 PM
- contemporary
The Last Dinner Party is a London-based band that has quickly gained attention with their unique blend of glamour, tragedy, and euphoria. Formed during a night in Brixton, their music merges influences from Kate Bush, David Bowie, glam rock, new wave, and classical elements.
The band, consisting of singer Abigaille, guitarists Emily and Lizzie, keyboardist Aurora, and bassist Georgia, crafts ...
FrenÁk’s Nostalg_Y, National Dance Theatre Budapest, 2 May
- 2 May 2025 7:30 PM
- contemporary
The aim of FrenÁk’s Nostalg_Y is not to reminisce about a specific age group or to make the audience cry, but to engage the audience in an intellectual and emotional game of association, where no one knows exactly who will become what, but where imagination can help everyone create a story that fits their expectations.
Through randomly colliding, interconnected fragments, we gain insight into ...
Giacomo Puccini: Butterfly in Taiwan, Opera House Budapest, 2 April
- 2 Apr 2025 5:03 AM
- classical
The tale of Cio-Cio san and Pinkerton stands out as one of the finest romantic tragedies ever written. Convinced that her 'temporary marriage' is not only legally binding, but also founded on reciprocated feelings, 'Madama' Butterfly loses every last shred of hope, until death offers the only possible escape.
'Had it not been set in an exotic locale far from here,' went the commentary on the ...
Szegedi Kortárs Balett Lear, National Dance Theatre Budapest, 22 March
- 22 Mar 2025 7:00 PM
- classical
Although Lear has "king" in its title, it’s not one of the classic history plays. It's more like a self-liquidating family tragedy.
"No one willever write a better tragedy than Lear”, this is how George Bernard Shaw, the eternal second after Shakespeare on the English-language stages, paid tribute to his great predecessor. And it seems very likely that "King Lear will be considered ...
Duna Dance Workshop Camp Notebook, National Dance Theatre Budapest, 15 March
- 15 Mar 2025 7:30 PM
- contemporary
The performance is based on ten poems from the Camp Notebook written by Miklós Radnóti, murdered 80 years ago.
These masterpieces were truly written in the valley of the shadow of death. The literary work is complemented by dramatic dance and music, giving the production its multidisciplinary character.
The monodrama production, born on the occasion of the 80th Anniversary of the ...
Verdi's Rigoletto, Opera House Budapest, 24 March
- 24 Mar 2026 6:30 PM
- classical
Opera in three acts, in Italian, with Hungarian, English, and Italian subtitles
The lecherous noblemen of the Mantuan court must be entertained, and a deformed jester spares no one his jeers to ensure that they are. And yet he prays that the scathing mockery he heaps on the suffering of others will not return to haunt him.
All he must do is seal his work off from his family life. But when ...
Lully: Armide, National Concert Hall Budapest, 2 March
- 2 Mar 2026 7:00 PM
- classical
Following his acclaimed recordings of Rameau and his contemporaries, the celebrated György Vashegyi is set to breathe new life into Jean-Baptiste Lully’s final lyric tragedy, Armide.
Originally premiered in 1686 for the court of Louis XIV, Armide remained a cornerstone of the Paris Opera for nearly a century. This particular performance offers a rare treat for Baroque enthusiasts: Vashegyi ...
Puccini's Tosca, Opera House Budapest, 17 February
- 17 Feb 2026 12:47 PM
- classical
The point of Puccini's Tosca is not that it is set in Rome or in the summer of 1800. The dilemmas, emotions, and shocking plot twists make the piece interesting.
Equally important to the story is the frame of a totalitarian regime where the chief of police can do as he pleases: he can capture without warrant, unlawfully torture, imprison without trial, and execute without verdict whomever he ...
Ballet Pécs: Carmen, National Dance Theatre Budapest, 30 September
- 30 Sep 2025 7:00 PM
- classical
Carmen is the symbol of freedom. Her story is the drama of inextinguishable, uninhibited love.
"Carmen\'s story, the characters\' world of extreme emotions and Bizet\'s music is very powerful and inspiring. For me, the main inspiration comes from the sharp shifts between the story and the music. I find the characters\' unpredictability and their explosive tempers, which are the result of ...
The Last Dinner Party, Sziget Festival, 11 August
- 11 Aug 2025 7:15 PM
- contemporary
The Last Dinner Party is a London-based band that has quickly gained attention with their unique blend of glamour, tragedy, and euphoria. Formed during a night in Brixton, their music merges influences from Kate Bush, David Bowie, glam rock, new wave, and classical elements.
The band, consisting of singer Abigaille, guitarists Emily and Lizzie, keyboardist Aurora, and bassist Georgia, crafts ...
FrenÁk’s Nostalg_Y, National Dance Theatre Budapest, 2 May
- 2 May 2025 7:30 PM
- contemporary
The aim of FrenÁk’s Nostalg_Y is not to reminisce about a specific age group or to make the audience cry, but to engage the audience in an intellectual and emotional game of association, where no one knows exactly who will become what, but where imagination can help everyone create a story that fits their expectations.
Through randomly colliding, interconnected fragments, we gain insight into ...
Giacomo Puccini: Butterfly in Taiwan, Opera House Budapest, 2 April
- 2 Apr 2025 5:03 AM
- classical
The tale of Cio-Cio san and Pinkerton stands out as one of the finest romantic tragedies ever written. Convinced that her 'temporary marriage' is not only legally binding, but also founded on reciprocated feelings, 'Madama' Butterfly loses every last shred of hope, until death offers the only possible escape.
'Had it not been set in an exotic locale far from here,' went the commentary on the ...
Szegedi Kortárs Balett Lear, National Dance Theatre Budapest, 22 March
- 22 Mar 2025 7:00 PM
- classical
Although Lear has "king" in its title, it’s not one of the classic history plays. It's more like a self-liquidating family tragedy.
"No one willever write a better tragedy than Lear”, this is how George Bernard Shaw, the eternal second after Shakespeare on the English-language stages, paid tribute to his great predecessor. And it seems very likely that "King Lear will be considered ...
Duna Dance Workshop Camp Notebook, National Dance Theatre Budapest, 15 March
- 15 Mar 2025 7:30 PM
- contemporary
The performance is based on ten poems from the Camp Notebook written by Miklós Radnóti, murdered 80 years ago.
These masterpieces were truly written in the valley of the shadow of death. The literary work is complemented by dramatic dance and music, giving the production its multidisciplinary character.
The monodrama production, born on the occasion of the 80th Anniversary of the ...