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  • Free Concert by Rock/Jazz 'Supergroup' in Buda Castle on 21 August

    • 29 Jul 2025 11:09 AM

    Mandoki Soulmates will once again be giving a free concert in Budapest in connection with the feast of Saint Stephen. The world-famous progressive rock/jazz fusion supergroup will play on the evening of August 21st at the Buda Castle, at Szentháromság Square.

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    The Ördögkatlan Festival begins on Tuesday, offering the audience over five days with more than 600 programs, theater, music, literature, as well as new themes and renewed locations in South Baranya.

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    Cheery songsmiths Carson Coma and popular Pécs rapster Halott Pénz are among the Hungarian acts at this four-day bash at the gateway to Lake Balaton.

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    The New York County District Attorney’s Office has returned a "priceless" 1675 manuscript to Hungary that was stolen from Budapest, Peter Szijjarto, the minister of foreign affairs and trade, said in New York.

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    Thirteen orchestral and solo concerts will be held at five locations in Tolna County as part of this special musical festival,  which will be held for the tenth time between August 10 and 17 - with Szekszárd, Paks and Dunaföldvár also participating.

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    A weekend where the love of running meets the love of wine — spiced with irony and overflowing with good vibes. Wine Run lovers, rejoice: October 3–4, 2025 marks the return of one of the most colorful and flavorful running events of the year – the Wine Run Mád!

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