Monthly guide
Events in Budapest in January 2027
Budapest, January 2027: 308 events at 91 venues — 4 free, 61 for kids. Biggest categories: Music (123), Theatre & stage (112), Family (26), Sports (15).
01
Our picks
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 6+·Indoor
The Nutcracker
A classical ballet version of Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker performed at the Opera House.
Hungarian State Opera · 1061 Budapest, Andrássy út 22.
Museums & sights·Ages 14+·Indoor
Gauguin up close
A guided tour of the Gauguin exhibition for young people and adults, limited to 18 participants.
Museum of Fine Arts · 1146 Budapest, Dózsa György út 41.
Music·Ages 10–16·Indoor
New Year's Concert for Young People
A New Year concert for school students presenting excerpts of Haydn's 'The Creation' focused on listening.
Müpa Budapest · 1095 Budapest, Komor Marcell u. 1.
Learning·Ages 15–19·Indoor
Round Table Junior Group
A weekly drama club for teenagers aged 15-19 to collaboratively create a socially engaged theatre performance.
Marczibányi tér 5/A, 1022 Budapest
Family·Ages 7–14·Indoor
Bird School
Monthly bird-watching workshop teaching kids aged 7-14 about the world of birds.
Marczibányi tér 5/A, 1022 Budapest
02
Jan 1 – 3
6 events
Music·Ages 6+·Indoor
New Year's Overture 2027
A festive New Year concert by the Hungarian Radio Symphony Orchestra.
Liszt Academy – Grand Hall · 1061 Budapest, Liszt Ferenc tér 8.
Music·Ages 6+·Indoor
Zoltán Mága - 19th Budapest New Year Concert
The 19th edition of violinist Zoltán Mága's annual Budapest New Year concert.
Papp László Budapest Sports Arena · 1143 Budapest, Stefánia út 2.
Theatre & stage·Ages 6+·Indoor
Frozen
The Disney Broadway musical Frozen staged by Madách Theatre with English subtitles.
Madách Theatre · 1073 Budapest, Erzsébet körút 29-33.
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.
Theatre & stage·Ages 16+·Indoor
Brooklyn Tale
A Woody Allen play about human smallness and greatness, in its Hungarian premiere.
Belvárosi Theatre · 1075 Budapest, Károly krt. 3/a.
Music·Ages 6+·Indoor
Vienna - Budapest New Year Concert 2027 - Danubia Orchestra
A New Year concert of Strauss waltzes, Ravel and a men's choir performance by the Danubia Orchestra.
Budapest Congress Center · 1123 Budapest, Jagelló utca 1-3.
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03
Jan 4 – 10
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·Ages 6–14·Indoor
Marczi's Margit Group
A children's drama studio developing personality, creativity, speech and stage skills under Földessy Margit.
Marczibányi tér 5/A, 1022 Budapest
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
Theatre & stage·Ages 12–14·Indoor
Round Table Theatre children's drama group
A weekly drama club for 12-14 year olds who enjoy playing, thinking and being part of a fun group.
Marczibányi tér 5/A, 1022 Budapest
Music·Ages 12+·Indoor
La Bohème
Puccini's legendary opera about young bohemians in Paris, in a historic production, not recommended under 12.
Hungarian State Opera · 1061 Budapest, Andrássy út 22.
Theatre & stage·Ages 16+·Indoor
Pass It On! - Kovács András Péter Solo Show, opening act: Fehér Boldizsár
A stand-up comedy solo show with a musical opening act.
Dumaszínház – Corvin Dumaszínház · 1082 Budapest, Corvin sétány 1/b.
Sports·Ages 5+·Indoor
Classical Ballet (Preparatory Group)
Classical ballet preparatory class for children aged 5 and up.
Kultúrkúria · Templom u. 2, 1028 Budapest
Arts & crafts·Ages 3–12·Indoor
ArtistKids Art Workshops
A weekly creative art workshop for children exploring different art periods and painters.
Kultúrkúria · Templom u. 2, 1028 Budapest
Wellness·Ages 16+·Indoor
Yoga in Daily Life
A traditional yoga class following the classical yoga tradition, suitable for all ages and fitness levels.
Kultúrkúria · Templom u. 2, 1028 Budapest
Family·Ages 0–3·Indoor
Ringató Session – Hold them close, rock them, sing!
A musical early-childhood program where parents sing and play with babies and toddlers.
National Dance Theatre – Chamber Hall · 1024 Budapest, Kis Rókus utca 16-20.
Family·Ages 3–8·Indoor
Szilvia Bognár: Carnival Secrets
A lively carnival-themed music show for young children with Szilvia Bognár and her musician friends.
Müpa Budapest · 1095 Budapest, Komor Marcell u. 1.
Family·Ages 6–10·Indoor
MUS-E - Within and beyond music
A creative arts education programme combining music, dance and painting for children aged 6-10.
Müpa Budapest · 1095 Budapest, Komor Marcell u. 1.
Family·Ages 0–12·Indoor
Cifra Palota
A free Sunday morning family programme with creative and artistic activities for kids and adults at Müpa.
Müpa Budapest · 1095 Budapest, Komor Marcell u. 1.
Family·Ages 1–7·Indoor
Stone Dance - Moldavian and Gyimes children's folk dance house and craft workshop
A folk dance house with music, games, tales and crafts for small children with their parents and grandparents.
National Dance Theatre – Lobby · 1024 Budapest, Kis Rókus utca 16-20.
04
Jan 11 – 17
14 events
Family·Ages 0–3·Indoor
Baby Concert
A live music listening experience designed for babies and their parents aged 0-3.
Müpa Budapest · 1095 Budapest, Komor Marcell u. 1.
Family·Ages 1–3·Indoor
Everyday musical play
An interactive singing and rhyming session for toddlers using everyday objects at Müpa Budapest.
Müpa Budapest · 1095 Budapest, Komor Marcell u. 1.
Film·Ages 12+·Indoor
A Genius's Visions – The Extraordinary World of Hieronymus Bosch - art film screening
A documentary film screening about an exhibition of Hieronymus Bosch's artworks returning to his hometown.
Várkert Bazár – Screening Room – Guard Palace · 1013 Budapest, Ybl Miklós tér 2-6.
Theatre & stage·Ages 12+·Indoor
Best of Händel / Dido & Aeneas
An opera double bill featuring Purcell's Dido and Aeneas, not recommended for children under 12.
Hungarian State Opera · 1061 Budapest, Andrássy út 22.
Family·Ages 0–3·Indoor
Ringató – Musical sessions for young children
A singing and music session based on Kodály principles for toddlers and their parents.
Müpa Budapest · 1095 Budapest, Komor Marcell u. 1.
Theatre & stage·Ages 16+·Indoor
Eight o'clock on the ark
A recital by actor Eperjes Károly combining 20th-century Hungarian poetry with cello music by Négyessy Katalin.
Magyar Színház – Sinkovits Imre Stage · 1077 Budapest, Hevesi Sándor tér 4.
Theatre & stage·Ages 3–7·Indoor
Little Ones' Theatre 1 - The Sky-High Cherry Tree
A Hungarian folktale performance for young children by the Hungarian Folktale Theatre.
Csili Cultural Center – Bubik István Theatre Hall · 1201 Budapest, Nagy Győry István u. 4-6.
Museums & sights·Ages 0–2·Indoor
With Baby at the Museum! | Through the Camera - 20th Century
A museum tour on 20th-century photography designed for parents with babies up to two years old.
Hungarian National Museum · 1088 Budapest, Múzeum krt. 14-16.
Theatre & stage·Ages 3–10·Indoor
Theatre for Little Ones 3 - The Sky-High Cherry Tree
A Hungarian folk tale theatre performance for young children.
Csili Cultural Center – Bubik István Theatre Hall · 1201 Budapest, Nagy Győry István u. 4-6.
Theatre & stage·Ages 3–10·Indoor
Theatre for Little Ones 4 - The Sky-High Cherry Tree
A Hungarian folk tale theatre performance for young children.
Csili Cultural Center – Bubik István Theatre Hall · 1201 Budapest, Nagy Győry István u. 4-6.
Music·Ages 8–14·Indoor
Folk or classical
An educational concert exploring the connections between folk and classical music through live examples for young audiences.
Müpa Budapest · 1095 Budapest, Komor Marcell u. 1.
Family·Ages 6–12·Indoor
Lúdas Matyi
A humorous musical children's play retelling a classic tale from the geese's point of view.
Madách Theatre · 1073 Budapest, Erzsébet körút 29-33.
Music·Ages 12+·Indoor
The Unusual, the Usual and the Natural – Understandable Music 2026-27/3
An explained concert featuring Bartók's works with introductions, conducted by Gábor Hollerung.
Liszt Academy · 1061 Budapest, Liszt Ferenc tér 8.
Family·Ages 8+·Indoor
Leánder and Lenszirom
A new Hungarian fairy-tale opera about a goblin and a princess, enjoyable for both children and adults.
Hungarian State Opera · 1061 Budapest, Andrássy út 22.
05
Jan 18 – 24
14 events
Theatre & stage·Ages 0–3·Indoor
Baby Theatre - Meow
A baby theatre show following a puppy's dream adventures meeting different animal friends, for the youngest.
Klebelsberg Culture House – Theatre Hall · 1028 Budapest, Templom u. 2-10.
Learning·Ages 16+·Indoor
The Story of the World's Most Popular Melody
A lecture tracing the centuries-old journey of the world's most famous melody across cultures.
Aranytíz Culture House
Theatre & stage·Ages 12+·Indoor
Somewhere in Europe
An uplifting musical about war orphans finding friendship and hope amid ruins, for teens and adults.
Magyar Színház – Main Stage · 1077 Budapest, Hevesi Sándor tér 4.
Film·Ages 12+·Indoor
Frida Kahlo - Art Film Screening
A film exploring the life and artistic legacy of iconic painter Frida Kahlo.
Várkert Bazár – Screening Room – Guard Palace · 1013 Budapest, Ybl Miklós tér 2-6.
Theatre & stage·Ages 3–10·Indoor
Cinderella - Musical Fairy Tale Play
A musical fairy tale performance of Cinderella for young children.
Újpest Cultural Center Nonprofit Ltd. – Youth House · 1042 Budapest, István út 17-19.
Music·Ages 18+·Indoor
Glass of Jazz Double Edition vol. 27. Two evenings for lovers of wine & jazz
Two evenings combining live jazz, fine wines and good company at Budapest Jazz Club for adults.
Budapest Jazz Club · 1136 Budapest, Hollán Ernő utca 7.
Theatre & stage·Ages 16+·Indoor
Comedy Current - Ceglédi Zoltán, Elek Péter, Litkai Gergely, Lovász László
A stand-up comedy show by Dumaszínház with current-affairs themed comedians for adults.
Dumaszínház – Corvin Dumaszínház · 1082 Budapest, Corvin sétány 1/b.
Theatre & stage·Ages 16+·Indoor
Miklós Vecsei H. and QJÚB: Radnóti Evening
A concert-theatre evening honoring poet Miklós Radnóti, for adults.
Corvin Cultural House – Erzsébetliget Theatre – Theatre Hall · 1165 Budapest, Hunyadvár u. 43/B
Music·Ages 6+·Indoor
Cziffra Festival – The musician's soul is made of song
A bar-piano concert dedicated to Cziffra, featuring Gábor Fűzy, suitable for general audiences.
Hegyvidék Cultural Salon – Tamási Áron Room · 1124 Budapest, Törpe u. 2.
Music·Ages 6+·Indoor
WEINER / LISZT / DOHNÁNYI / Levente Török, Gábor L. Farkas L4
Classical concert marking Hungarian Culture Day, performed by the MÁV Symphony Orchestra.
Liszt Academy · 1061 Budapest, Liszt Ferenc tér 8.
Music·Ages 6–12·Indoor
Hit It, Brother! - Danubia Orchestra
A children's concert with the Danubia percussion ensemble.
French Institute · 1011 Budapest, Fő utca 17.
Museums & sights·Ages 7–10·Indoor
Family at the Museum | Tracing the Barbarians' Ancient Treasures
An interactive family session about Romans, Huns and Germanic tribes for children aged 7-10.
Hungarian National Museum · 1088 Budapest, Múzeum krt. 14-16.
Theatre & stage·Ages 6+·Indoor
Alice in Wonderland
A modern, visually striking dance-theatre adaptation of the classic story by PMS Dance Company.
Vidám Színpad · 1032 Budapest, Bécsi út 154. GOBUDA MAll 1. emelet (moziszint)
Music·Ages 6+·Indoor
Sordino 2. 26/27
A concert exploring the mysterious inhabitants of the forest of sheet music, for young audiences.
Concerto Budapest – Concerto Music House · 1094 Budapest, Páva u. 10-12.
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Jan 25 – 31
14 events
Film·Ages 16+·Indoor
György Hintsch: A Sparrow is Also a Bird (1969)
A classic Hungarian satirical film screening about tourism-era society and bureaucracy.
Müpa Budapest · 1095 Budapest, Komor Marcell u. 1.
Music·Ages 14+·Indoor
IMMINENCE
A live concert by the band Imminence at Barba Negra's Red Stage.
Barba Negra – Red Stage · 1211 Budapest, Szállító utca 3.
Theatre & stage·Ages 6–12·Indoor
Rumini on Ferrit Island
A family theatre adventure following Rumini and friends as they outwit dangers on a mysterious island.
Magyar Színház – Main Stage · 1077 Budapest, Hevesi Sándor tér 4.
Theatre & stage·Ages 12+·Indoor
Szeged Contemporary Ballet: AMADEUS
A contemporary ballet performance exploring Mozart's passions and his relationship with death.
Müpa Budapest · 1095 Budapest, Komor Marcell u. 1.
Music·Ages 12+·Indoor
Carmina Burana (dress rehearsal)
A staged dress-rehearsal performance of Orff's Carmina Burana with soloists, dancers and choir.
Hungarian State Opera · 1061 Budapest, Andrássy út 22.
Music·Ages 14+·Indoor
AMORPHIS - Borderland Tour 2027
A metal concert by Amorphis with guests Insomnium and Unto Others at Barba Negra.
Barba Negra – Red Stage · 1211 Budapest, Szállító utca 3.
Theatre & stage·Ages 0–12·Indoor
Children's Theatre - Kolontos Palkó
A children's theatre performance by Nektár theatre for families.
Csili Cultural Center – Bubik István Theatre Hall · 1201 Budapest, Nagy Győry István u. 4-6.
Theatre & stage·Ages 16+·Indoor
HIBAHATÁR - ohne Mann show: Nóra Rainer-Micsinyei's solo evening
A stand-up comedy solo show by Nóra Rainer-Micsinyei for adults.
UP Újpest Event Space · 1042 Budapest, Szent István tér 13-14.
Family·Ages 3–7·Indoor
Tádé Subscription: The Gruffalo, or the Little Giant-Eating Mouse
A puppet theatre adaptation of The Gruffalo for young children.
Kultúrkúria · Templom u. 2, 1028 Budapest
Family·Ages 3–10·Indoor
The Smallest Witch
A festive stage performance for children based on Ervin Lázár's story, marking his 90th anniversary.
6SZÍN · 1066 Budapest, Jókai u. 6.
Music·Ages 6+·Indoor
The Orchestra in Love – Danubia Orchestra
A concert exploring Romeo and Juliet's duel and romance through music.
Budapest Music Center · 1093 Budapest, Mátyás utca 8.
Music·Ages 8–12·Indoor
Háry János: true/false – matinee concert
A 55-minute interactive concert for young audiences exploring Kodály's Háry János through play.
Müpa Budapest · 1095 Budapest, Komor Marcell u. 1.
Family·Ages 0–12·Indoor
Bear and Bird Cziffra family teddy bear day
A family-friendly teddy bear themed event for children at the Cziffra György Nagytétényi Cultural Centre.
Cziffra György Nagytétény Cultural Center – Cziffra György Nagytétény Community Space · 1225 Budapest, Nagytétény út. 274-276.
Music·Ages 12+·Indoor
Sunday Chamber Music – No. 4
A chamber music concert by Budapest Festival Orchestra musicians featuring Mozart, Debussy and Mendelssohn.
BFZ Rehearsal Hall · 1034 Budapest, Selmeci utca 14-16.
Exhibitions and longer-running events
Festivals & markets·Ages 18+·Outdoor
New Year's Eve party on the Danube in Budapest
A New Year's Eve boat party on the Danube with a gala dinner and drinks for adults.
Akadémia dock nr. 2, Gróf Széchényi Ship · Id. Antall József rakpart, 1051 Budapest
Family·Outdoor
Garden of Lights 2026
An evening light installation festival in the Botanical Garden bringing the Beauty and the Beast fairy tale to life for the whole family.
ELTE Botanical Garden · 1083 Budapest, Illés utca 25.
Arts & crafts·Indoor
The Celebration of Christmas – fairy tale illustration exhibition
An exhibition of illustrations by four graphic artists depicting Christmas-themed stories and poems, suitable for families.
Kultúrkúria · Templom u. 2, 1028 Budapest
Museums & sights·Ages 6+·Indoor
Washi – A Thousand Faces of Japanese Paper – exhibition at Hopp Ferenc Museum
An exhibition of nearly 200 objects exploring traditional Japanese paper, its craft, history and contemporary uses.
Ferenc Hopp Museum of Asiatic Arts · 1065 Budapest, Andrássy út 103.
Museums & sights·Ages 6+·Indoor
Walk This Way – The art of walking
Exhibition at Ludwig Museum exploring walking as artistic, social and philosophical practice.
Ludwig Museum · 1095 Budapest, Komor Marcell utca 1.
Music·Ages 12+·Indoor
Candlelight: A Tribute to Michael Jackson
A candlelit concert tribute to Michael Jackson for music fans.
Corinthia Budapest · Budapest, Erzsébet körút 43-49, 1073
Museums & sights·Ages 6+·Indoor
The Dedicated - Hungarian female artists in the first half of the 20th century - exhibition at the Hungarian National Gallery
A large exhibition presenting female Hungarian artists of the early 20th century, suitable for all ages interested in art.
Hungarian National Gallery · 1014 Budapest, Szent György tér 2.
Music·Ages 12+·Indoor
Candlelight: The best works of Ludovico Einaudi
A candlelit concert featuring the best works of composer Ludovico Einaudi.
Hungarian Academy of Sciences · Budapest, Széchenyi István tér 9, 1051, 1051
Museums & sights·Ages 6+·Indoor
Bonjour Monsieur Gauguin – Circles of Post-Impressionists and Symbolists – exhibition at the Museum of Fine Arts
A large exhibition on Paul Gauguin's work and his circle, including Monet, Cézanne and van Gogh, at the Museum of Fine Arts.
Museum of Fine Arts · 1146 Budapest, Dózsa György út 41.
Family·Outdoor
Lumina Park 2026
An Alice in Wonderland-themed light installation walk with interactive quiz for families, held at the Palatinus baths.
Palatinus Baths and Wave Pool · 1138 Budapest, Margitsziget
Museums & sights·Ages 6+·Indoor
City on the frontline – Buda and Pest in the Ottoman era – exhibition at the Budapest History Museum
An exhibition about Buda and Pest's life and culture during the Ottoman occupation.
Budapest History Museum · 1014 Budapest, Szent György tér 2.
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.
Quick answers
- Events in Budapest in January 2027: what's on?
- 308 events (Jan 1 – 31) at 91 venues — 4 free and 61 suitable for kids. Highlights: Posture-improving, Health-preserving Gymnastics, The Nutcracker, Gauguin up close.
- Are there free events?
- Yes, 4 of them are free, for example: ArtistKids Art Workshops, Cifra Palota.
- 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, 00:19.
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