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Events in Budapest in November 2026
Budapest, November 2026: 1743 events at 452 venues — 234 free, 244 for kids. Biggest categories: Theatre & stage (668), Music (381), Learning (126), Museums & sights (115).
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Our picks
Outdoors·Ages 6+·Outdoor
Queen Elizabeth Lookout Tower Tour, Private Tour.
A private sightseeing tour using unique transport to visit the lookout tower dedicated to Sisi.
Széll Kálmán tér, 1024 Budapest
Museums & sights·Ages 6+·Indoor
Permanent Exhibitions (Collection Exhibition + Zoom)
The Museum of Ethnography's permanent collection exhibition with nearly 3600 artifacts in 8 thematic units.
Museum of Ethnography · 1146 Budapest, Dózsa György út - Ötvenhatosok tere
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
Music·Ages 0–4·Indoor
KALÁKA FOR LITTLE ONES
A gentle acoustic concert by Kaláka for toddlers aged 1.5-4 with their parents.
Marczibányi Square Cultural Center – Chamber · 1022 Budapest, Marczibányi tér 5/a
Family·Ages 9+·Indoor
Around the World in Eighty Days
Stage adaptation of Jules Verne's adventure novel about Phileas Fogg's race around the world, for kids from 9.
Kolibri Theatre · 1061 Budapest, Jókai tér 10.
Food & drink·Ages 16+·Indoor
Kitchen Triathlon | LAINOX | Live demo at Gastro Prompt
A live culinary equipment demonstration event for industry professionals and adults.
Gastro Prompt Hungary Kft. · 49/B Kőbányai út, 1101 Budapest
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Nov 9 – 15
12 events
Museums & sights·Ages 6+·Indoor
All-in Combined Ticket
Combined entry ticket to the Museum of Ethnography, one of the world's most modern ethnographic institutions.
Museum of Ethnography · 1146 Budapest, Dózsa György út - Ötvenhatosok tere
Museums & sights·Indoor
Family All-in Ticket
A family combined ticket to the Museum of Ethnography's collections and exhibitions.
Museum of Ethnography · 1146 Budapest, Dózsa György út - Ötvenhatosok tere
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
Museums & sights·Ages 6+·Indoor
Breuer, Goldfinger and Other Hungarians. Our Brutalist Architecture at Home and Abroad
A new temporary exhibition on late modern brutalist architecture with a focus on Hungarian connections.
Walter Rózsi Villa · 1071 Budapest, Bajza utca 10.
Family·Ages 0–3·Indoor
Ringató - early childhood music education
A singing and movement session for babies, toddlers and their parents based on Kodály principles.
Fonó Budai Music House · 1116 Budapest, Sztregova utca 3.
Theatre & stage·Ages 3–7·Indoor
Little Ones' Theatre 1. - Mazsola and Tádé
Puppet theatre performance for young children based on the characters Mazsola and Tádé.
Csili Cultural Center – Bubik István Theatre Hall · 1201 Budapest, Nagy Győry István u. 4-6.
Museums & sights·Ages 9–13·Indoor
What are the different types of lichens?
A science workshop for children aged 9-13 exploring the diversity of lichens with magnifying glasses and microscopes.
Hungarian Natural History Museum – Red Hall · 1083 Budapest, Ludovika tér 2-6.
Theatre & stage·Ages 3–7·Indoor
Little Ones' Theatre 3 - Mazsola and Tádé
A puppet theatre performance featuring characters Mazsola and Tádé for young children.
Csili Cultural Center – Bubik István Theatre Hall · 1201 Budapest, Nagy Győry István u. 4-6.
Festivals & markets·Ages 12+·Indoor
Hyperspace x Bónusz Festival 2026
A special 30th anniversary festival edition for fans of the Hyperspace event series.
Hungexpo · Expo Bistro, Budapest 1106
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·Indoor
Bogyó and Babóca
An interactive musical puppet show for families based on Erika Bartos's tales about the four seasons.
MOMkult – Cupola · 1124 Budapest, Csörsz utca 18.
Family·Ages 0–12·Indoor
Cifra Palota
Müpa's Sunday family programme series offering creative and artistic activities for children and adults throughout the venue.
Müpa Budapest · 1095 Budapest, Komor Marcell u. 1.
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Nov 16 – 22
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
Family·Ages 0–4·Indoor
Baby theatre - Knock, knock, hammer
A first theatre experience for children aged 0-4 by the Vaskakas Puppet Theatre.
Klebelsberg Culture House – Theatre Hall · 1028 Budapest, Templom u. 2-10.
Science & tech·Ages 12+·Indoor
INFOTÉKA Innovation Day Autumn 2026
A free tech event showcasing LiveU, Peplink, drone detection and a tactical robot dog live demo.
Öbölház · 2 Kopaszi-gát, 1117 Budapest
Family·Ages 4–9·Indoor
Winnie the Pooh, or What Will Become of the Hundred Acre Wood?
A children's theatre show where Winnie the Pooh and friends try to save their beloved home from being sold.
Kolibri Theatre · 1061 Budapest, Jókai tér 10.
Music·Ages 18+·Indoor
ALLT // Analog Music Hall
A late-night live music event at Analog Music Hall.
Analog Music Hall · 1116 Budapest, Kondorfa u. 8.
Learning·Ages 16+·Indoor
Mental health conference for children
An all-day conference with experts discussing children's mental health, aimed at parents and professionals.
Akvárium Klub Official · Erzsebet ter 12, Budapest 1051
Nightlife·Ages 18+·Indoor
BTOX Night Party at SkinCity Medical Aesthetic clinic
A party evening with DJ, mocktails and skin consultations with plastic surgeons, for adults interested in BTOX treatments.
SkinCity Medical Aesthetic · 1075 Budapest, Károly krt. 7.
Social·Ages 16+·Indoor
Startup Social Club #3 | Women Startup Competition
A free networking event bringing together the startup community with inspiring talks and ideas.
CREATE26 Coworking · 26 Király utca, 1061 Budapest
Museums & sights·Ages 6+·Indoor
Buhera
An exhibition about resourceful improvised objects and DIY solutions from socialist-era Hungary.
Museum of Ethnography · 1146 Budapest, Dózsa György út - Ötvenhatosok tere
Theatre & stage·Ages 3–7·Indoor
Tádé subscription - Bear and Bird
A puppet theatre performance by Illaberek Bábszínház for young children.
Klebelsberg Culture House – Theatre Hall · 1028 Budapest, Templom u. 2-10.
Music·Ages 18+·Indoor
SOAD Tribute by Anett & Livi Acoustic + Radó Éden // BARhole
A late-night acoustic tribute concert and live music event at a bar.
BARhole Music · 1074 Budapest, Dohány u. 7.
Learning·Ages 16+·Indoor
Leatherworkers' professional day
A professional gathering for leatherworkers to exhibit pieces and exchange craft knowledge.
Hungarian Heritage House – Halmos Béla Hall · 1011 Budapest, Corvin tér 8.
Festivals & markets·Ages 16+·Indoor
27th Soul Day Festival
A free all-day spiritual festival with meditation and mantra practices, for adults.
Lurdy Conference and Event Center · Konyves Kalman Korut 12-14. I. Emelet
Food & drink·Ages 6+·Indoor
Makers' Market at the University of Physical Education
A free market with over 80 makers selling jewelry, ceramics and crafts, plus workshops and food.
Hungarian University of Physical Education and Sports Science · 1123 Budapest, Alkotás u. 42-48.
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Nov 23 – 29
14 events
Theatre & stage·Ages 14–18·Indoor
One-Minute Stories
A theatrical adaptation of Örkény's One-Minute Stories with 1960s visuals, for teens from age 14.
Kolibri Cellar · 1062 Budapest, Andrássy út 77.
Social·Ages 16+·Indoor
Private event
A private, closed-door event at Dürer Kert.
Dürer Kert – Whole Venue · 1117 Budapest, Öböl utca 1.
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.
Social·Ages 18+·Indoor
Mother Nature Mothers' Circle at Kelenföld Library
A monthly meetup for mothers at the Kelenföld Library, aimed at adults.
Kelenföld Library · Kelenföldi Könyvtár
Family·Ages 8+·Indoor
I Was a Cat in London
A children's play about a lonely boy and a stray cat finding friendship, for kids aged 8 and up.
Kolibri Theatre · 1061 Budapest, Jókai tér 10.
Theatre & stage·Ages 0–12·Indoor
Christian the Dragon Slayer
An interactive fairy-tale play where children become knights to save a princess from a dragon.
József Attila Theatre – Lobby · 1134 Budapest, Váci út 63.
Museums & sights·Ages 16+·Indoor
The nomadic myth: historical and ethnographic approaches to nomadic lifestyle
A free roundtable discussion on the concept of nomadism from historical and ethnographic perspectives.
Museum of Ethnography · 1146 Budapest, Dózsa György út 35.
Learning·Ages 18+·Indoor
Direction Austria! Business opportunities in the neighbouring market
A business talk for adults about opportunities in the Austrian market.
Lehel u 11 · 11 Lehel utca, 1134 Budapest
Music·Ages 12+·Indoor
KOVACS – Live Big Concert
A live concert by singer Sharon Kovacs blending soul, pop and electronic sounds, for teens and adults.
Barba Negra – Red Stage · 1211 Budapest, Szállító utca 3.
Outdoors·Outdoor
Generali Freeze Festival 2026 @City Park Ice Rink
An outdoor winter festival at the City Park ice rink with sports and entertainment activities for everyone.
City Park Ice Rink and Boating Lake · Olof Palme sétány 5
Food & drink·Ages 16+·Indoor
Thanksgiving cooking and dinner at Borganika
An American Thanksgiving dinner with cooking participation and live music for adults.
Borganika · 1072 Budapest, Akácfa u. 42-48. (Klauzál téri vásárcsarnok)
Music·Ages 6–8·Indoor
Musical introduction - for children 6-8 - Liszt Bugs Academy
An interactive musical introduction session for children aged 6-8 at the Liszt Academy.
Liszt Academy – Hall I · 1061 Budapest, Liszt Ferenc tér 8.
Sports·Ages 6+·Indoor
3rd National Kemény Melinda Ballet Competition
A national amateur ballet competition showcasing classical and modern ballet groups in memory of Kemény Melinda.
Marczibányi Square Cultural Center · 1022 Budapest, Marczibányi tér 5/a
Music·Ages 16+·Indoor
Spike and the Gimmie Gimmies at A38 Boat
A live punk concert by the US cover band Spike and the Gimmie Gimmies in Budapest.
A38 Ship · 1117 Budapest, Petőfi híd budai hídfő
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Nov 30
2 events
Music·Ages 12+·Indoor
MCND – Devil Youth Club 2026 Fan Tour
A fan tour concert by K-pop group MCND at Barba Negra in Budapest.
Barba Negra – Blue Stage · 1211 Budapest, Szállító utca 3.
Family·Ages 6–12·Indoor
MARCZI Music: Hangadó Junior – Balázs Alpár: What Does Music Do to Film?
An educational music concert series for schoolchildren exploring the connection between music and film.
Marczibányi tér 5/A, 1022 Budapest
Exhibitions and longer-running events
Arts & crafts·Ages 6+·Indoor
Art carried in the pocket – group photo exhibition
A group exhibition of 27 artists exploring mobile phone photography as an artistic medium.
Kultúrkúria · Templom u. 2, 1028 Budapest
Learning·Ages 18+·Indoor
DMA Conference, 12–13 November 2026
A professional conference connecting digital marketplace professionals for learning and networking.
Barceló Budapest · 16 Király utca, 1061 Budapest
Festivals & markets·Ages 12+·Indoor
JOY Trend Island at the November JOY Days
A promotional pop-up event with a magazine, coupons and a lucky wheel at a shopping mall.
ALLEE Budapest · Oktober huszonharmadika u. 8-10.
Learning·Ages 12+·Indoor
Károly Elter: The mystery of the Chocolate Hills of the Philippines – lecture at the 19th JUF festival
A travel lecture by microbiologist and explorer Károly Elter about the Chocolate Hills in the Philippines.
Europa Event Center · Harshegyi ut 5-7.
Sports·Ages 12+·Indoor
Budapest Ballet Grand Prix 2026
A new high-standard international ballet competition in Budapest for dancers aiming to advance their careers.
Budapest, Hungary · Anker koz 4, Budapest 1061
Film·Ages 12+·Indoor
Spanish Film Week 2026
A festival of twelve new Spanish films covering drama, history and comedy for adult cinema audiences.
Uránia National Film Theatre – Gala Hall and Csortos Hall · 1088 Budapest, Rákóczi út 21.
Science & tech·Ages 16+·Indoor
FOODSCIENCE2026 | Global Summit on Food Science, Nutrition and Health
An academic summit bringing together researchers and professionals in food science, nutrition and health.
Budapest
Sports·Ages 16+·Indoor
Sport Forum Hungary 2026
A professional conference bringing together sports industry leaders from Hungary and Central Europe.
Groupama Arena, Ullői ut 129, Budapest 1097
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
Arts & crafts·Ages 16+·Indoor
ELLE Design Pop-Up
A multi-day design and fashion pop-up event featuring over 80 exhibitors and showroom presentations.
Il Bacio di Stile · Andrassy ut 19, Budapest 1061
Family·Indoor
BabyMama Expo 2026
A two-day expo with expert talks, products and activities for expecting parents and families with young children.
BudapestArena · Stefania ut 2.
Family·Indoor
KidExpo 2026
Hungary's biggest family experience weekend at Budapest Arena with play, discovery, learning and 150 exhibitors.
BudapestArena · Stefania ut 2.
Quick answers
- Events in Budapest in November 2026: what's on?
- 1,743 events (Nov 10 – 30) at 452 venues — 234 free and 244 suitable for kids. Highlights: Queen Elizabeth Lookout Tower Tour, Private Tour., Permanent Exhibitions (Collection Exhibition + Zoom), Posture-improving, Health-preserving Gymnastics.
- Are there free events?
- Yes, 234 of them are free, for example: Kitchen Triathlon | LAINOX | Live demo at Gastro Prompt, Cifra Palota, INFOTÉKA Innovation Day Autumn 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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