Things to do in Budapest, District 5

Wellness·Ages 16+·Indoor

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Museums & sights·Ages 6+·Indoor

Budapest: Visit the St. Stephen's Basilica with optional Terrace entry

Visit the impressive St. Stephen's Basilica in Budapest and admire its unique church square, reliefs, and mosaics.

St. Stephen's Basilica · 1 Szent István tér, 1051 Budapest

Music·Ages 6+·Indoor

Grand Organ Concert in Budapest with Treasury visit

An organ concert at St. Stephen's Basilica combined with a visit to the Treasury, for all ages.

St. Stephen's Basilica · 1 Szent István tér, 1051 Budapest

Games·Ages 6+·Outdoor

Budapest Bash Scavenger Hunt

A team bonding scavenger hunt solving clues and tasks while exploring hidden city gems.

Budapest Baristas · 15 Múzeum körút, 1053 Budapest

Outdoors·Ages 6+·Outdoor

Budapest: Daytime Danube Sightseeing Cruise with Audioguide

A daytime sightseeing cruise on the Danube River with an audioguide showcasing the beautiful city of Budapest.

Akadémia dock nr. 2 · Idősebb Antall József rakpart, 1051 Budapest

Learning·Ages 16+·Indoor

Klára Tóth: Someone Has to Live Here Too

A book event with author Klára Tóth presenting her work, hosted by the publisher Nap Kiadó.

Petőfi Literary Museum · 1053 Budapest, Károlyi u. 16.

Museums & sights·Ages 6+·Indoor

Light Art Museum: Ego

An art exhibition of light-based installations suitable for all ages.

Light Art Museum · 1054 Budapest, Hold utca 13.

Museums & sights·Ages 6+·Indoor

Temporary exhibitions

Temporary exhibitions at Pesti Vigadó open to visitors of all ages.

Pesti Vigadó · 1051 Budapest, Vigadó tér 2.

Learning·Ages 16+·Indoor

7th Art Education Workshop Conference

A professional workshop conference on art education, for educators and specialists.

Pesti Vigadó · 1051 Budapest, Vigadó tér 2.

Learning·Ages 16+·Indoor

PesText 2026 autumn

A free international literature and culture festival featuring contemporary authors, translators, and illustrators with talks and exhibitions.

Petőfi Literary Museum · 1053 Budapest, Károlyi u. 16.

Outdoors·Ages 6+·Outdoor

Budapest Christmas Markets Tour

A guided walking tour of Budapest's famous Christmas markets.

Ferenciek tere, opposite the Nereid Fountain . Look for a teal-colored flag with the name “Walking Around Europe” · Nereidák kútja, 1053 Budapest

Learning·Ages 16+·Indoor

Nemes Nagy Reading Circle

A reading circle for adults discussing texts related to the theme of crossing borders.

Petőfi Literary Museum · 1053 Budapest, Károlyi u. 16.

Music·Ages 12+·Indoor

Candlelight: Tribute to Adele

A candlelit concert tribute to Adele for teens and adults.

Hungarian Academy of Sciences · Budapest, Széchenyi István tér 9, 1051, 1051

Family·Ages 0–3·Indoor

Weekend Ringató at Pesti Vigadó

A musical rocking-and-singing session for families with children under three.

Pesti Vigadó · 1051 Budapest, Vigadó tér 2.

Theatre & stage·Ages 16+·Indoor

I Am Seriously Ridiculous

A theatrical performance about a strange night out revolving around a mysterious locked bicycle.

Café Katona · 1052 Budapest, Petőfi Sándor u. 6.

Theatre & stage·Ages 16+·Indoor

In My Day! - 'My Time' Then and Now

A theatre piece for adults comparing generational perspectives on life then and now.

Pesti Theatre · 1052 Budapest, Váci utca 9.

Learning·Ages 16+·Indoor

Géza Bereményi: What kind of world is this?

A literary discussion with poet Géza Bereményi about his new poetry collection, for adult audiences.

Petőfi Literary Museum · 1053 Budapest, Károlyi u. 16.

Wellness·Ages 16+·Indoor

Sleep is good!

A mindfulness relaxation session in a museum with readings from Nagy László's diary, for adults seeking calm.

Petőfi Literary Museum · 1053 Budapest, Károlyi u. 16.

Learning·Ages 16+·Indoor

Literary evening of Móricz scholarship holders #3

A literary reading evening with 2025 Móricz scholarship recipients presenting their poems and prose.

Petőfi Literary Museum · 1053 Budapest, Károlyi u. 16.

Theatre & stage·Ages 16+·Indoor

Poetry Performance

A new series blending poetry, theatre, music and performance art exploring themes of travel and homelessness, for adults.

Petőfi Literary Museum · 1053 Budapest, Károlyi u. 16.

Music·Ages 6+·Indoor

We Were Born for This - Joy Song with the Lélekhang Choir

A gala choir concert of pop, musical and folk songs by the Lélekhang Choir for all ages.

Napfényes Restaurant and Event Hall · 1053 Budapest, Curia u. 2.

Learning·Ages 16+·Indoor

Its light bathes here

A literary and discussion event with scholars, writers and performers at the Petőfi Literary Museum.

Petőfi Literary Museum · 1053 Budapest, Károlyi u. 16.

Theatre & stage·Ages 16+·Indoor

Death Rode Out of Persia

A stage adaptation of Hajnóczy Péter's novella about a man's struggles in a corrupt, absurd society.

Katona József Theatre – Kamra · 1053 Budapest, Ferenciek tere 4.

Theatre & stage·Ages 16+·Indoor

Open Trial

A courtroom drama examining a sexual assault case, presenting both sides of a contested affair.

Katona József Theatre · 1052 Budapest, Petőfi Sándor u. 6.

Learning·Ages 16+·Indoor

Art and psychoanalysis

A talk about improvisation, creativity and jazz with musicians and a psychologist, for adults.

Petőfi Literary Museum · 1053 Budapest, Károlyi u. 16.

Theatre & stage·Ages 16+·Indoor

My Father Is Dying

A stage adaptation of Eszter Babarczy's novel of the same name.

Kugler Art – KuglerArt Salon · 1052 Budapest, Sütő utca 2. 1. emelet/2. ajtó

Museums & sights·Ages 6+·Indoor

Guided tour at the Ady Memorial Museum

A personal guided tour marking the birth of poet Ady Endre, open to all with exhibition ticket.

Endre Ady Memorial Museum · 1052 Budapest, Veres Pálné u. 4-6.

Music·Ages 12+·Indoor

Astro Music: An evening of compositions by Bálint Horváth

An evening presenting original compositions by Bálint Horváth at the FUGA architecture center.

FUGA Budapest Center of Architecture · 1052 Budapest, Petőfi Sándor utca 5.

Music·Ages 6+·Indoor

Happy Birthday Budapest!

A celebratory event marking Budapest's birthday, suitable for all ages.

Pesti Vigadó · 1051 Budapest, Vigadó tér 2.

Museums & sights·Ages 6+·Indoor

Guided tour of the Károlyi Palace

A guided tour exploring the history of the Károlyi Palace and the Károlyi family, for all ages.

Petőfi Literary Museum · 1053 Budapest, Károlyi u. 16.

Food & drink·Ages 16+·Indoor

Dolce Vita - Raw Vegan Dessert Workshop

A hands-on workshop teaching gluten-, sugar-, dairy- and egg-free raw vegan desserts led by a vegan chef, for adults.

Napfényes Restaurant and Event Hall · 1053 Budapest, Curia u. 2.

Learning·Ages 16+·Indoor

György Dragomán: Asking for the Truth

A literary talk with author György Dragomán about his new book of stories, for adult readers.

Petőfi Literary Museum · 1053 Budapest, Károlyi u. 16.

Learning·Ages 16+·Indoor

The Garden of Forking Paths

A scholarly conference honoring a late colleague, covering digital humanities, data visualization and digital heritage preservation.

Petőfi Literary Museum · 1053 Budapest, Károlyi u. 16.

Theatre & stage·Indoor

A mentor - Hirtling István, Józan László; Sipos Vera, Göttinger Pál

Rózsavölgyi Salon · 1052 Budapest, Szervita tér 5.

Learning·Ages 16+·Indoor

László Krasznahorkai: Hymns to High Art

A literary discussion about the role of visual art and music in László Krasznahorkai's work, for adults interested in literature.

Petőfi Literary Museum · 1053 Budapest, Károlyi u. 16.

Theatre & stage·Ages 16+·Indoor

Fancy Food

A stand-up/comedic monologue performance by Imre Tunyogi for adults.

Kugler Art – KuglerArt Salon · 1052 Budapest, Sütő utca 2. 1. emelet/2. ajtó

Theatre & stage·Ages 16+·Indoor

Octogon

A stage adaptation of Ayn Rand's The Fountainhead about two rival architects, for adults.

Katona József Theatre – Kamra · 1053 Budapest, Ferenciek tere 4.

Theatre & stage·Ages 16+·Indoor

The angel of love (Sindbad)

A theatrical performance about women and the man connected to each of them, exploring honesty and love.

Kugler Art – KuglerArt Salon · 1052 Budapest, Sütő utca 2. 1. emelet/2. ajtó

Family·Ages 0–3·Indoor

With baby at the PIM

A free guided tour and playful activity session for parents with babies at the Petőfi Literary Museum.

Petőfi Literary Museum · 1053 Budapest, Károlyi u. 16.

Learning·Ages 16+·Indoor

Between faith and doubt

A talk by cultural anthropologist Imre Zoltán at the Ady Endre Memorial Museum, for adults.

Endre Ady Memorial Museum · 1052 Budapest, Veres Pálné u. 4-6.

Arts & crafts·Ages 16+·Indoor

Advent Wreath Making Workshop

A hands-on workshop for adults to craft their own Advent wreath.

Pesti Vigadó · 1051 Budapest, Vigadó tér 2.

Family·Ages 5–9·Indoor

Kuckó Storyhouse: Invite a Monster for Tea!

An interactive theatrical expedition with crafts and a party for children aged 5-9.

Kugler Art – KuglerArt Salon · 1052 Budapest, Sütő utca 2. 1. emelet/2. ajtó

Theatre & stage·Ages 18+·Indoor

Country Choir

An experimental installation-performance combining fiction and citizen theatre about hopes, anxieties and parenthood.

Merlin · 1052 Budapest, Gerlóczy utca 4.

Theatre & stage·Ages 16+·Indoor

God, Homeland, Family

A theatrical triptych based on Greek tragedies exploring a family's history of war, silence and generational conflict, for adult audiences.

Katona József Theatre – Kamra · 1053 Budapest, Ferenciek tere 4.

Learning·Ages 16+·Indoor

Hungarian Humor History 2

A literary evening analysing Hungarian humor through anecdotes and parodies with a literary historian and actor at a museum.

Petőfi Literary Museum · 1053 Budapest, Károlyi u. 16.

Music·Indoor

Macy Gray

Akvárium Klub – Big Hall · 1051 Budapest, Erzsébet tér 12.

Theatre & stage·Ages 16+·Indoor

Sárszeg

A drama based on Kosztolányi's novel 'The Golden Kite', exploring school life and coming of age in provincial Hungary.

Katona József Theatre – Kamra · 1053 Budapest, Ferenciek tere 4.

Music·Ages 12+·Indoor

Chain Reaction

A performance event at Pesti Vigadó with dynamic pricing.

Pesti Vigadó · 1051 Budapest, Vigadó tér 2.

Music·Ages 6+·Indoor

Mendelssohn, Dragony – Farkas Róbert

A ticketed classical concert at Pesti Vigadó for general audiences.

Pesti Vigadó · 1051 Budapest, Vigadó tér 2.

Music·Ages 6+·Indoor

Festive Sounds

A ticketed festive symphonic concert at Pesti Vigadó for general audiences.

Pesti Vigadó · 1051 Budapest, Vigadó tér 2.

Nightlife·Ages 18+·Indoor

CONTIGO IS BACK!

A club night debut at Toldi Klub featuring the CONTIGO DJ lineup for adults.

Toldi Club · Bajcsy-Zsilinszky út 36-38, 1054 Budapest

Theatre & stage·Indoor

The Jungle Book

A musical play in two parts for the whole family.

Pesti Theatre – chamber theatre of Vígszínház · 1052 Budapest, Váci u. 9.

Theatre & stage·Ages 16+·Indoor

Legacy - a play based on writings by Martin Miller and Alice Miller

A theatre piece based on the writings of Martin and Alice Miller, for adults.

Kugler Art – KuglerArt Salon · 1052 Budapest, Sütő utca 2. 1. emelet/2. ajtó

Music·Indoor

Néhány nap – Groovehouse – Nagykoncert

Akvárium Klub – Big Hall · 1051 Budapest, Erzsébet tér 12.

Nightlife·Ages 18+·Indoor

Toldi KlubNIGHT: isu b2b Cvrdwell all night long

An all-night old-school techno club night with veteran DJs isu and Cvrdwell at Toldi Klub, for adults.

Toldi Club · Bajcsy-Zsilinszky út 36-38, 1054 Budapest

Music·Ages 6+·Indoor

Advent Concert

An Advent-themed classical concert at Pesti Vigadó for general audiences.

Pesti Vigadó · 1051 Budapest, Vigadó tér 2.

Music·Ages 6+·Indoor

Haydneum Concerts at the Liszt Academy – Advent with Bach

An Advent-themed classical concert featuring Bach's works at the Liszt Academy.

Haydneum – Hungarian Early Music Center Foundation – Academy of Music – Grand Hall · 1053 Budapest, Papnövelde utca 8.

Music·Indoor

Chelsea Wolfe: THE DARK World Tour

Akvárium Klub – Big Hall · 1051 Budapest, Erzsébet tér 12.

Theatre & stage·Ages 16+·Indoor

HÉJANÁSZ - Ady. Léda. Paris.

An intimate theatrical evening imagining the lives of poet Ady and his muse Léda, for adults.

Kugler Art – KuglerArt Salon · 1052 Budapest, Sütő utca 2. 1. emelet/2. ajtó

Learning·Ages 16+·Indoor

János Lackfi: When Are You Coming Home?

A literary event featuring writer János Lackfi at Pesti Vigadó.

Pesti Vigadó · 1051 Budapest, Vigadó tér 2.

Learning·Ages 16+·Indoor

Anna Szabó T.: Spells

Book talk with poet Anna Szabó T. about her new poetry collection, hosted by György Dragomán.

Petőfi Literary Museum · 1053 Budapest, Károlyi u. 16.

Theatre & stage·Ages 16+·Indoor

Grandma's Diary

A moving monologue performed by Piroska Molnár based on György Dragomán's novel Máglya.

Kugler Art – KuglerArt Salon · 1052 Budapest, Sütő utca 2. 1. emelet/2. ajtó

Theatre & stage·Indoor

FELELJ, HA MERSZ! - Száraz Dénes, Petrik Andrea, Varju Kálmán, Ivanics Tamás

Rózsavölgyi Salon · 1052 Budapest, Szervita tér 5.

Theatre & stage·Ages 16+·Indoor

Bohemian Life

A theatre play depicting scenes of Parisian bohemian life, for adult audiences.

Pesti Theatre – chamber theatre of Vígszínház · 1052 Budapest, Váci u. 9.

Music·Indoor

KOLG8EIGHT – VÉRREL MEGY lemezbemutató

Akvárium Klub – Small Hall · 1051 Budapest, Erzsébet tér 12.

Film·Ages 12+·Indoor

Puskin 100 Film Festival

A festival marking the Puskin cinema's 100th anniversary with classic film screenings, live music and family events.

Puskin Cinema · 1053 Budapest, Kossuth Lajos utca 18.

Museums & sights·Ages 6+·Indoor

"Shadows of Lightness" – Péter Nádas's Parallel Stories – exhibition at the Petőfi Literary Museum

An exhibition exploring the parallel photographic and literary work of writer Péter Nádas, suited for all ages.

Petőfi Literary Museum · 1053 Budapest, Károlyi utca 16.

Music·Ages 6+·Indoor

The World of the Heart and the Imagination

An arts and music event at Pesti Vigadó for all audiences.

Pesti Vigadó · 1051 Budapest, Vigadó tér 2.

Arts & crafts·Ages 6+·Indoor

Hetedhét folk art

An exhibition or event focused on Hungarian folk art at Pesti Vigadó.

Pesti Vigadó · 1051 Budapest, Vigadó tér 2.

Arts & crafts·Ages 6+·Indoor

Craft & Design

A free arts and design event combining craft and music at Pesti Vigadó.

Pesti Vigadó · 1051 Budapest, Vigadó tér 2.

Music·Indoor

Jó pásztorok hagyatéka

Pesti Vigadó · 1051 Budapest, Vigadó tér 2.