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Events in Budapest in December 2026
Budapest, December 2026: 1085 events at 259 venues — 46 free, 235 for kids. Biggest categories: Theatre & stage (526), Music (295), Family (95), Museums & sights (33).
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Our picks
Sports·Ages 50+·Indoor
Joy Dance
A gentle communal dance class for people aged 50-100 that boosts body, mind and memory.
Kultúrkúria · Templom u. 2, 1028 Budapest
Family·Ages 3–7·Indoor
Suszter and the Christmas Elves - Manócska Pass 2026 Autumn
An interactive fairy-tale play for young children by the Pesti Művész Theatre.
Klauzál Gábor Cultural Center · 1222 Budapest, Nagytétényi út 31 - 33.
Food & drink·Ages 16+·Indoor
Kitchen Triathlon | Lainox – Live Demo
A live culinary demonstration event showcasing Lainox kitchen equipment, for industry adults.
Gastro Prompt Hungary Kft. · 49/B Kőbányai út, 1101 Budapest
Theatre & stage·Ages 6–12·Indoor
Bowler Hat and Potato Nose
A theatrical adventure based on a classic Hungarian youth film about children solving a mysterious zoo monkey theft.
Magyar Színház – Main Stage · 1077 Budapest, Hevesi Sándor tér 4.
Learning·Ages 8–10·Indoor
CerkaRóka creative space animation course
Creative workshop for 8-10 year-olds making their own animated films.
Marczibányi tér 5/A, 1022 Budapest
Museums & sights·Ages 2–3·Indoor
Toddlers in the Gallery – Shooting Stars
A playful activity session for toddlers aged 2-3 at the Hungarian National Gallery.
Hungarian National Gallery · 1014 Budapest, Szent György tér 2.
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Dec 1 – 6
12 events
Family·Ages 8+·Indoor
I Was a Cat in London
A children's play about a lonely boy and a stray cat who find friendship together.
Kolibri Theatre · 1061 Budapest, Jókai tér 10.
Family·Ages 0–3·Indoor
MÉTA Baby – Making Do with What's There!
A museum program for parents with babies exploring resourcefulness and creativity through the Buhera exhibition.
Museum of Ethnography · 1146 Budapest, Dózsa György út 35.
Wellness·Ages 16+·Indoor
Yoga in Daily Life
A weekly holistic yoga class suitable for practitioners of any age or fitness level.
Marczibányi tér 5/A, 1022 Budapest
Music·Ages 0–3·Indoor
How to sing at home with little ones?
A musical session with songs and lap games for babies and toddlers with their families.
Marczibányi tér 5/A, 1022 Budapest
Sports·Ages 16+·Indoor
Posture-improving, Health-preserving Gymnastics
Gentle group gymnastics classes focused on joint mobility, muscle strengthening and stretching, suitable for beginners and seniors.
Kultúrkúria · Templom u. 2, 1028 Budapest
Theatre & stage·Ages 3–9·Indoor
Little Ones' Theatre 1 - Csala and Santa Claus
A puppet theatre performance for preschoolers about Csala and Santa Claus.
Csili Cultural Center – Bubik István Theatre Hall · 1201 Budapest, Nagy Győry István u. 4-6.
Theatre & stage·Ages 3–7·Indoor
Little Ones' Theatre 3 – Csala and Santa Claus
A puppet show for young children about Csala and Santa Claus by Nefelejcs Puppet Theatre.
Csili Cultural Center – Bubik István Theatre Hall · 1201 Budapest, Nagy Győry István u. 4-6.
Family·Ages 1–4·Indoor
CSIRI-BIRI Baby Gym
Weekly movement and gymnastics class for walking toddlers aged 1-4.
Marczibányi tér 5/A, 1022 Budapest
Games·Ages 6+·Indoor
John Romero signing/photoshoot - Telekom PlayIT Show 2026
A signing and photoshoot event with John Romero at the gaming fair, with specific time slots for access.
MTK Sports Park · 2 Taxi utca, 1087 Budapest
Music·Ages 0–10·Indoor
Here comes Big Beard 2026
Playful children's concert designed for kids up to age 10.
Hungarian Radio Art Ensembles – Ernő Dohnányi Music Center – Main Hall · 1066 Budapest, Jókai utca 4.
Family·Indoor
Advent family day
All-day family event with music, puppet theatre, interactive games, craft activities, and a visit from Santa in the Buda Castle District.
Várkert Bazár – Event Hall Aula · 1013 Budapest, Ybl Miklós tér 4.
Music·Ages 12+·Indoor
Candlelight: Timeless Composers
A candlelit classical music concert featuring timeless composers, for general audiences.
Hungarian Academy of Sciences · Budapest, Széchenyi István tér 9, 1051, 1051
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03
Dec 7 – 13
14 events
Sports·Ages 60+·Indoor
50+ Gym - Move with Us Easily!
A gentle, easy-to-follow gymnastics class for seniors in a friendly community atmosphere.
Kultúrkúria · Templom u. 2, 1028 Budapest
Theatre & stage·Indoor
Ágnes Nemes Nagy: The Golden Brush
A family theatre premiere celebrating the poet Ágnes Nemes Nagy, suitable for all ages.
6SZÍN · 1066 Budapest, Jókai u. 6.
Theatre & stage·Ages 3–10·Indoor
Teddy Bear's Celebration
A puppet theatre performance by Batyu Puppet Theatre for young children.
Cziffra György Nagytétény Cultural Center – Cziffra György Nagytétény Community Space · 1225 Budapest, Nagytétény út. 274-276.
Theatre & stage·Ages 9+·Indoor
Our Friendship
A play about two girls from different families with contrasting rules on digital device use, for children from age 9.
Thália Theatre – Arizona Studio · 1065 Budapest, Nagymező utca 22-24.
Music·Indoor
Musical Fairy-tale Season Ticket: Here comes beautiful, merry Christmas
An interactive Christmas-themed musical programme of poems set to music by Katáng Zenekar, for the whole family.
ÓKK – Óbuda Cultural Center · 1032 Budapest, San Marco utca 81.
Theatre & stage·Ages 9+·Indoor
Lúdas Matyi
A theatrical adaptation of Mihály Fazekas's classic Hungarian tale about Matyi seeking justice, for children aged 9 and up.
Kolibri Theatre · 1061 Budapest, Jókai tér 10.
Theatre & stage·Ages 0–12·Indoor
Children's theatre - The Shoemaker and the Christmas Elves
A children's theatre performance about a shoemaker and Christmas elves, for kids and families.
Csili Cultural Center – Bubik István Theatre Hall · 1201 Budapest, Nagy Győry István u. 4-6.
Theatre & stage·Ages 12+·Indoor
János Vitéz – Sing-cert
A musical sing-along performance of the classic tale János Vitéz.
Vígszínház – Víg Salon · 1137 Budapest, Szent István körút 14.
Festivals & markets·Indoor
Advent Fair 2026 - Day 1
A three-day Advent festival with concerts, puppet shows and craft workshops for families at the Hagyományok Háza.
Hungarian Heritage House · 1011 Budapest, Corvin tér 8.
Theatre & stage·Ages 4–8·Indoor
The Bear Called Sunday
A children's play about a boy's teddy bear who ends up in a toy shop full of bears wondering what the bear truly feels.
Kolibri Fészek · 1062 Budapest, Andrássy út 74.
Music·Ages 12+·Indoor
Candlelight: Queen vs. ABBA
A tribute concert featuring the music of Queen and ABBA performed in a candlelit setting at the Museum of Fine Arts.
Museum of Fine Arts · Budapest, Dózsa György út 41, 1146
Theatre & stage·Ages 0–3·Indoor
Wanderer
A baby theatre production based on poems of Ottó Orbán, with music and shared play, for the youngest children.
Kolibri Fészek · 1062 Budapest, Andrássy út 74.
Social·Ages 18+·Indoor
Salus Global Club - Budapest
A club event by Salus Global Club taking place in Budapest for a networking and party audience.
MEMO House of Masters and Methodologies · 73 Wesselényi utca, 1077 Budapest
Theatre & stage·Indoor
The Steadfast Tin Soldier - A Dance Tale
A musical dance performance based on Andersen's tale, for families with children.
Újpest Cultural Center Nonprofit Ltd. – Youth House · 1042 Budapest, István út 17-19.
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Dec 14 – 20
14 events
Family·Ages 0–3·Indoor
Baby Concert
A live music concert specially designed for babies aged 0-3 and their parents.
Müpa Budapest · 1095 Budapest, Komor Marcell u. 1.
Theatre & stage·Ages 14+·Indoor
Antigone
A dramatic theatre performance of the ancient Greek tragedy about justice and fate, for teenagers and adults.
Kolibri Cellar · 1062 Budapest, Andrássy út 77.
Family·Ages 3–12·Indoor
Everyone be a Kufli!
A lively puppet show with live music based on the popular Kufli children's book characters.
Budapest Puppet Theatre · 1062 Budapest, Andrássy út 69.
Family·Ages 5–8·Indoor
The Owl Who Was Afraid of the Dark
A children's play based on Jill Tomlinson's story about overcoming childhood fear through curiosity and love.
Kolibri Fészek · 1062 Budapest, Andrássy út 74.
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Theatre & stage·Ages 14+·Indoor
Bánk bán
A classic Hungarian tragedy about loyalty, betrayal and political intrigue set in the royal court.
National Theatre – Main Stage · 1095 Budapest, Bajor Gizi park 1.
Theatre & stage·Ages 14–18·Indoor
Hello, Nazi!
A theatre play about a violent confrontation between a neo-Nazi and an undocumented worker, for teenagers.
Kolibri Cellar · 1062 Budapest, Andrássy út 77.
Music·Ages 3–10·Indoor
Tádé subscription - Little Christmas with Kolompos
A children's musical fairy-tale performance by the Kolompos ensemble for Christmas.
Klebelsberg Culture House – Theatre Hall · 1028 Budapest, Templom u. 2-10.
Music·Ages 6+·Indoor
The Liszt Ferenc Chamber Orchestra's Advent Concert
An Advent concert by the Liszt Ferenc Chamber Orchestra creating a festive, contemplative mood.
Liszt Ferenc Chamber Orchestra – Pozsonyi Road Reformed Church · 1061 Budapest, Gyenes u. 3.
Theatre & stage·Ages 3–12·Indoor
The Enchanted Lad
A folk tale puppet show involving children in the adventure, suitable for families.
Térszínház · 1033 Budapest, Budapest, Fő tér 1.
Family·Ages 3–12·Indoor
Bogyó and Babóca
A children's theatre adaptation of the beloved Bogyó and Babóca story series about small insect friends, for kids 3 and up.
Kolibri Fészek · 1062 Budapest, Andrássy út 74.
Family·Ages 0–3·Indoor
Christmas Ringató
A festive singing and play session for babies and toddlers with their parents.
Müpa Budapest · 1095 Budapest, Komor Marcell u. 1.
Theatre & stage·Indoor
The Grinch Who Stole Christmas!
A joint theatre matinee for adults and children combining playful family entertainment before Christmas.
UP Újpest Event Space · 1042 Budapest, Szent István tér 13-14.
Music·Indoor
May We Enter with the Nativity?
A free Christmas concert by Kaláka band featuring a nativity play and folk carols for the whole family.
MOMkult – Theatre Hall · 1124 Budapest, Csörsz utca 18.
Theatre & stage·Ages 3–7·Indoor
The Gnome Knows!
A puppet show for young children based on Ervin Lázár's book Manógyár.
Marczibányi Square Cultural Center – Chamber · 1022 Budapest, Marczibányi tér 5/a
05
Dec 21 – 27
14 events
Music·Indoor
The Nutcracker - Danubia Orchestra
A magical Nutcracker concert with Varró Dani's tale, for children and adults alike.
Liszt Academy – Grand Hall · 1061 Budapest, Liszt Ferenc tér 8.
Theatre & stage·Ages 16+·Indoor
Sounds of Love - Charity Gala 2026
A charity gala performance at József Attila Theatre for adult audiences.
József Attila Theatre – Main Stage · 1134 Budapest, Váci út 63.
Theatre & stage·Ages 3+·Indoor
The Emperor's New Clothes
A theatre performance of the classic fairy tale, suitable for families with young children.
Stúdió K Theatre – Theatre Hall · 1092 Budapest, Ráday u. 32.
Theatre & stage·Ages 16+·Indoor
Oman – On foot in the shadow of war
A solo storytelling performance about a solo trek across the Middle East amid ongoing regional conflicts, for adults.
Madách Theatre · 1073 Budapest, Erzsébet körút 29-33.
Music·Ages 6+·Indoor
Budapest Jazz Orchestra - Christmas concert
A Christmas concert by the Budapest Jazz Orchestra, Hungary's first professional big band.
Budapest Jazz Club · 1136 Budapest, Hollán Ernő utca 7.
Music·Ages 12+·Indoor
Magnificat / Messiah
An Advent concert of Bach's Magnificat and Handel's Messiah performed by the Opera Orchestra and Choir.
Hungarian State Opera · 1061 Budapest, Andrássy út 22.
Family·Ages 0–12·Indoor
Animation programmes at the water park
Pre-Christmas animation activities for families at the water park.
Wave Pool · Aquaworld Resort Budapest
Family·Ages 3–12·Indoor
Pettson and Findus
A beloved stage adaptation about a solitary village handyman and his mischievous cat, for families.
Budapest Puppet Theatre · 1062 Budapest, Andrássy út 69.
Film·Indoor
The Royal Ballet 2026/27 - Tchaikovsky: The Nutcracker
A cinema screening of The Royal Ballet's festive family favourite, The Nutcracker.
Uránia National Film Theatre – Ceremonial Hall · 1088 Budapest, Rákóczi út 21.
Music·Ages 16+·Indoor
Kaláka Christmas Concert
An acoustic Christmas concert by Kaláka for adults.
Marczibányi Square Cultural Center – Marczi Theatre Hall · 1022 Budapest, Marczibányi tér 5/a
Film·Ages 6+·Indoor
MET 2026/27 - W. A. Mozart: The Magic Flute (2006)
A cinema screening of the Met's legendary recorded performance of Mozart's Magic Flute, suitable for all ages.
Uránia National Film Theatre – Ceremonial Hall · 1088 Budapest, Rákóczi út 21.
Theatre & stage·Ages 3–12·Indoor
Snow Queen
A musical fairy-tale play for children based on the Snow Queen story.
RAM-Art Theater · 1133 Budapest, Kárpát utca 23.
Music·Ages 12+·Indoor
VAD FRUTTIK
A Christmas concert by Vad Fruttik featuring electronic, industrial sounds and experimental song structures.
Barba Negra – Red Stage · 1211 Budapest, Szállító utca 3.
Family·Ages 3+·Indoor
Kippkopp in the Snow
A puppet musical for children about Kippkopp's brave winter journey to help his hungry bird friends.
MOMkult – Cupola · 1124 Budapest, Csörsz utca 18.
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Dec 28 – 31
8 events
Theatre & stage·Ages 2–6·Indoor
How Are Trees Born?
A short puppet/theatre performance for toddlers about nature and growth, followed by a tree-planting activity.
Kolibri Fészek · 1062 Budapest, Andrássy út 74.
Music·Ages 3+·Indoor
Danny and Béla and
A debut family concert with songs, short stories, instruments and lots of humour for young children.
Marczibányi Square Cultural Center – Marczi Theatre Hall · 1022 Budapest, Marczibányi tér 5/a
Family·Ages 3–12·Indoor
Kippkopp and Tipptopp
A children's play based on Veronika Marék's tales about friendship and finding companionship.
Thália Theatre – Arizona Studio · 1065 Budapest, Nagymező utca 22-24.
Theatre & stage·Ages 10–14·Indoor
Klara and the Sun
An interactive theatre performance for students aged 10-14 based on the novel, involving debate and voting.
Örkény KÖZtér · 1075 Budapest, Asbóth utca 22.
Family·Ages 0–3·Indoor
New Year's Eve Ringató (musical rocking) session
A musical bonding session for parents and toddlers introducing early music education through singing and play.
National Dance Theatre – Lobby · 1024 Budapest, Kis Rókus utca 16-20.
Theatre & stage·Ages 4+·Indoor
Robin Hood
A puppet fair play by Illaberek Puppet Theatre for children and adults.
Marczibányi Square Cultural Center – Chamber · 1022 Budapest, Marczibányi tér 5/a
Theatre & stage·Ages 0–12·Indoor
New Year's Eve: Around the World in 80 Days
A New Year's Eve family theatre show based on the classic adventure story.
Kolibri Theatre · 1061 Budapest, Jókai tér 10.
Theatre & stage·Ages 0–12·Indoor
The Two Lottes – Children's champagne, confetti, great atmosphere!
A children's New Year's Eve theatre show with children's champagne and confetti for young families.
6SZÍN · 1066 Budapest, Jókai u. 6.
Exhibitions and longer-running events
Learning·Ages 18+·Indoor
International Conference on Cyber Security and Cloud Computing (ICCSCC)
An academic conference for researchers and professionals on cybersecurity and cloud computing.
ibis Budapest Castle Hill · 43 Krisztina körút, 1013 Budapest
Theatre & stage·Ages 12+·Indoor
Christmas Dinner Show at Budapest Varieté
A festive dinner show combining variety performances, dancers, dinner service and holiday entertainment for adults.
Budapest Varieté · 1062 Budapest, Váci út 1-3.
Learning·Ages 16+·Indoor
Workshops with Habitat for Humanity Hungary
Practical workshops teaching home repair skills like fixing, plumbing and electrical basics, for adults.
Habitat Creative Centre · 1027 Budapest, Margit körút 26.
Arts & crafts·Ages 6+·Indoor
FontFront 2026 – exhibition at Kastner Kommunity
A typography exhibition showing redesigned alphabet letters selected from an open competition.
Kastner Kommunity · 1081 Budapest, II. János Pál pápa tér 8. fszt. 1.
Learning·Ages 16+·Indoor
How to look at a city? – Dávid Zubreczki's lecture series at MagNet Közösségi Ház
A lecture series by architecture writer Dávid Zubreczki about discovering urban architectural details, for adults.
MagNet Community House · 1062 Budapest, Andrássy út 98.
Arts & crafts·Ages 6+·Indoor
Torn Layers / Strati Lacerati – Exhibition by Scholars of the Hungarian Academy in Rome
An art exhibition by four Hungarian artists interpreting Rome through memory, symbol, and contemporary tension.
Kultúrkúria · Templom u. 2, 1028 Budapest
Music·Ages 18+·Indoor
Off the Record – improv club nights at Mazel Tov
Weekly live improvised jazz, soul and hip-hop sessions with changing musicians, free with table reservation.
Mazel Tov · 1074 Budapest, Akácfa utca 47.
Arts & crafts·Ages 6+·Indoor
Face to Face – Éva Kárpáti's portraits
An exhibition of portraits by painter Éva Kárpáti depicting figures from 20th-century Hungarian culture.
Kultúrkúria · Templom u. 2, 1028 Budapest
Arts & crafts·Ages 6+·Indoor
Genesis – immersive light and sound show at St. Francis of Assisi Parish Church
An immersive light and classical music show depicting the creation of the universe, projected onto a church's walls and ceiling.
St. Francis of Assisi Parish Church · 1092 Budapest, Bakáts tér
Museums & sights·Ages 12+·Indoor
Museum in the line of fire
An exhibition about the losses suffered by the Hungarian Natural History Museum during the 1956 revolution, for history-interested visitors.
Hungarian Natural History Museum · 1083 Budapest, Ludovika tér 2-6.
Museums & sights·Ages 6+·Indoor
Natural reserves of Peru
An exhibition on Peru's protected natural areas and biodiversity for nature-interested visitors.
Hungarian Natural History Museum · 1083 Budapest, Ludovika tér 2-6.
Museums & sights·Ages 3–8·Indoor
Adventurous forest
An interactive nature exhibition for preschool and young school children exploring the forest ecosystem through play.
Hungarian Natural History Museum · 1083 Budapest, Ludovika tér 2-6.
Quick answers
- Events in Budapest in December 2026: what's on?
- 1,085 events (Dec 1 – 31) at 259 venues — 46 free and 235 suitable for kids. Highlights: Joy Dance, Suszter and the Christmas Elves - Manócska Pass 2026 Autumn, Kitchen Triathlon | Lainox – Live Demo.
- Are there free events?
- Yes, 46 of them are free, for example: Kitchen Triathlon | Lainox – Live Demo, CerkaRóka creative space animation course, John Romero signing/photoshoot - Telekom PlayIT Show 2026.
- Where does this information come from?
- CityInEurope collects events every day from official venue websites and ticket sellers, removes duplicates and links every event to its official ticket or source page. Last updated: Nov 10, 00:14.
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