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  • Trip-Hop Legend Tricky Returns to Budapest on 9 June

    • 4 Dec 2025 5:53 AM

    Tricky is one of the most innovative and influential artists of the past decades, a pioneer of the trip-hop genre who channels his darkest experiences into his music. In 2026, Tricky returns to the stage with a newly created show, which he will also bring to Budapest on June 9, at A38 Ship.

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  • Meet the Real Santa: Joulupukki Kicks Off the Festive Season in Budapest

    • 3 Dec 2025 4:14 PM

    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.

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  • Keanu Reeves' Band Dogstar Set to Play in Budapest Next Year

    • 3 Dec 2025 6:43 AM

    Following in the footsteps of Jason Momoa, another Hollywood star is bringing his music to the Akvárium Club: Keanu Reeves' band Dogstar will perform in Budapest for the first time in their history on July 18 next year.

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  • Insider’s Guide: Charming Narrow-Gauge Forest Railways in Hungary

    • 1 Dec 2025 4:44 PM

    For anyone interested in exploring Hungary beyond the usual tourist spots, narrow-gauge forest railways offer a fascinating mix of history, nature, and a little bit of nostalgia. Originally built for logging, mining, and industrial purposes, these small railways crisscross forests, mountains, and valleys, providing a very different perspective on the country.

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  • See Former Sex Pistol in Budapest: Public Image Ltd to Perform at Dürer Kert Next May

    • 1 Dec 2025 7:22 AM

    Public Image Ltd will perform in Hungary next year. The legendary post-punk band led by John Lydon (ex-Sex Pistols) will perform at Dürer Kert on May 20, 2026, sixteen years after their first concert in Hungary.

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    • 1 Dec 2025 6:26 AM

    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.

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    • 28 Nov 2025 12:49 PM

    Magyar is the most visible new face on Hungary’s political stage — a former Fidesz insider who turned into a high-profile opposition leader almost overnight. He now accuses the government of nepotism, misusing EU funds, and using state media for propaganda, advocating for policies to combat corruption and restore democratic institutions.

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