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  • Insider’s Guide: Top 10 Highlights at Museum of Fine Arts in Budapest

    • 14 Apr 2025 6:00 AM

    Living in Budapest offers countless cultural opportunities, one of the real crown jewels of the city’s art scene is the Szépművészeti Múzeum, located at the historic Heroes’ Square. With over 100,000 works ranging from classical antiquity to the 20th century, the Museum of Fine Arts provides a world-class experience in the heart of Hungary - as the video below shows.

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  • Thousands of Runners Expected for 40th Vivicittá Spring Running Festival in Budapest

    • 10 Apr 2025 6:27 AM

    The organizers are expecting 26,000 to 28,000 participants for the 40th Vivicittá Running Festival, the biggest leisure sports event of the spring, which will take place this Saturday and Sunday. 

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  • Budapest Ritmo: Free World Music Concert, City Park Budapest, 10 April

    • 9 Apr 2025 6:16 AM

    The 10th edition of Budapest Ritmo is here, bigger, bolder, and more eclectic than ever! From April 10 - 12, world music lovers and industry insiders will converge for three days of mind-expanding sounds, thrilling collaborations, and deep musical explorations - all as part of the Bartók Spring International Art Weeks.

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  • Oldtimer Show, Budapest Railway History Park, 12 - 13 April

    • 8 Apr 2025 4:38 PM

    Step back in time at Hungary’s biggest international vintage vehicle exhibition! The 2025 Oldtimer Show returns to Budapest’s Hungarian Railway History Park with a stunning lineup of over 500 meticulously selected classic cars, motorcycles, tractors, and more — including vehicles over 100 years old with wooden wheels!

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  • SopronFest 2025: Music, Culture & Happiness in the Heart of Western Hungary

    • 8 Apr 2025 3:43 PM

    Three years ago, SopronFest was launched with the goal of bringing something fresh and vibrant to the Hungarian festival scene — in both content and format. Set in Hungary’s westernmost city, the festival returns this year during the Pentecost weekend, from June 6–8, with headliners like Timmy Trumpet, Parov Stelar, Worakls, Dub FX, and top Hungarian acts including Halott Pénz, Majka, Ákos, and Desh performing at the picturesque Lővérek Hills.

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  • Trailer Drops for 'Fight or Flight' Thriller Shot in Hungary

    • 8 Apr 2025 2:16 PM

    The upcoming action film Fight or Flight, led by Josh Hartnett, was filmed primarily in Hungary, with key sequences shot at Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport. The movie is set to premiere in theaters around 9 May - you can see the trailer below.

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    • 8 Apr 2025 1:49 PM

    The now four-day-long Hollókő Easter Festival is a celebration of traditions and the joy of life - a place everyone must see.

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