Budapest guide · Sep 25 – Oct 1
Theatre in Budapest this week
Drama, musicals, opera, dance and comedy on Budapest stages this week, with showtimes and ticket prices.
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Our picks
Family·Ages 3–7·Indoor
Pityipalkó
A humorous one-person puppet show for young children about a hero who must save the world from a magical time-stop.
Kolibri Fészek · 1062 Budapest, Andrássy út 74.
Theatre & stage·Ages 12+·Indoor
Honolulu Star – or Goodnight, Fülig Jimmy!
A theatrical adaptation of Rejtő Jenő's adventure comedy about mistaken identities aboard a luxury steamship.
József Attila Theatre – Main Stage · 1134 Budapest, Váci út 63.
Museums & sights·Ages 6+·Indoor
OperaTour - Hungarian - I.
A guided building tour of the Hungarian State Opera House for visitors interested in its history and architecture.
Hungarian State Opera – Hungarian State Opera / Hungarian State Opera · 1061 Budapest, Andrássy út 22.
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Friday, September 25
9 events
Family·Ages 3–12·Indoor
Magic World
A children's ballet-inspired puppet show about a boy who finds friendship in a magical wardrobe world.
Kolibri Theatre · 1061 Budapest, Jókai tér 10.
Theatre & stage·Ages 16+
Walk, Hands, Eyes (Budapest) – Myriam Lefkowitz (FR)
A one-on-one sensory performance-walk through the city, blindfolded and guided, for adults.
Trafó House of Contemporary Arts · 1094 Budapest, Liliom utca 41.
Sports·Ages 6–12·Indoor
Classical Ballet (Beginner group, from school age)
A beginner ballet class for school-age children including posture gymnastics and basic ballet technique.
Kultúrkúria · Templom u. 2, 1028 Budapest
Theatre & stage·Ages 12+·Indoor
Debate theatre - Concert - Ball – Burattino School – Szimfolk Music Workshop – Horváth Nóra & Oláh Balázs
A youth-focused meeting of debate theatre, concert and dance workshop for teens and young people.
Trafó House of Contemporary Arts · 1094 Budapest, Liliom utca 41.
Sports·Ages 6–18·Indoor
Classical Ballet (Advanced group)
An advanced ballet class covering pointe work, choreography and competition preparation.
Kultúrkúria · Templom u. 2, 1028 Budapest
Theatre & stage·Ages 12+·Indoor
The Corsair
A classical ballet inspired by Lord Byron's poem, staged at the Hungarian State Opera, not recommended under 12.
Hungarian State Opera · 1061 Budapest, Andrássy út 22.
Theatre & stage·Ages 16+·Indoor
Play It Again, Sam!
A romantic comedy stage performance at the Vígszínház's chamber theatre.
Pesti Theatre · 1052 Budapest, Váci utca 9.
Theatre & stage·Ages 12+·Indoor
REBECCA
A musical full of mystery, passion and dark secrets, at the Erkel Theatre.
Erkel Theatre · 1081 Budapest, II. János Pál pápa tér 30.
Theatre & stage·Ages 16+·Indoor
The Intouchables
A moving drama about an unlikely friendship between an aristocrat and his caregiver, for adult audiences.
Játékszín · 1066 Budapest, Teréz krt. 48.
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Saturday, September 26
9 events
Theatre & stage·Ages 0–3·Indoor
Baby Theatre - Miau
A baby theatre performance based on a Vladimir Suteyev tale, for the youngest children.
Wekerle Cultural House – Wekerle Cultural House Room 8 · 1192 Budapest, Petur u. 7.
Family·Ages 3–8·Indoor
Boribon Goes on a Trip
A puppet show based on Veronika Marék's Boribon universe for young children.
MOMkult – Cupola · 1124 Budapest, Csörsz utca 18.
Theatre & stage·Ages 16+·Indoor
Memory of Two Mondays
A theatre performance at Pesti Színház for adult audiences.
Pesti Theatre · 1052 Budapest, Váci utca 9.
Theatre & stage·Ages 3–10·Indoor
All Mice Love Cheese
A children's theatre play about a little grey mouse and a white mouse girl.
New Theatre – Bubik István Studio Stage · 1061 Budapest, Paulay Ede utca 35.
Family·Indoor
Family Day - Oz, the Wonder of Wonders
A family day with a children's theatre show, face painting and crafts.
Csili Cultural Center – Bubik István Theatre Hall · 1201 Budapest, Nagy Győry István u. 4-6.
Family·Ages 0–4·Indoor
Fairy Swing
A two-part baby theatre dance production with rhymes and songs for children aged 0-4.
Kolibri Fészek · 1062 Budapest, Andrássy út 74.
Theatre & stage·Ages 16+·Indoor
A Clockwork Orange
A theatrical adaptation of Anthony Burgess's novel about crime, punishment and forced rehabilitation.
Katona József Theatre – Kamra · 1053 Budapest, Ferenciek tere 4.
Theatre & stage·Ages 3–8·Indoor
Szabadka Children's Theatre: Beach
A nonverbal movement theatre piece for preschoolers about a day of adventures at the beach.
Müpa Budapest · 1095 Budapest, Komor Marcell u. 1.
Theatre & stage·Ages 16+·Indoor
The Chef
A new comedy by Vajk Szente performed by popular Hungarian actors.
Játékszín · 1066 Budapest, Teréz krt. 48.
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Sunday, September 27
9 events
Family·Ages 0–5·Indoor
Musical Tale Family Day - Gryllus Vilmos, Picuri Muri Concert, for ages 0-5
A musical family morning with concerts and stories for toddlers and their families.
MOM Cultural Center – MOMkult, Theatre Hall · 1124 Budapest, Csörsz u. 18.
Family·Ages 0–7·Indoor
Cave Tale: The Bear's Friends Puppet Show
A puppet show adventure for young children at Klauzál Gábor Cultural Centre.
Klauzál Gábor Community Center – Cave Dwelling · 1222 Budapest, Nagytétényi út 31 - 33.
Family·Ages 1–7·Indoor
Kőketánc – Moldavian and Gyimes Children's Dance House and Craft Workshop
A folk dance house with Moldavian and Gyimes music, singing games, tales and crafts for toddlers to young children with parents.
National Dance Theatre – Lobby · 1024 Budapest, Kis Rókus utca 16-20.
Theatre & stage·Ages 16+·Indoor
Open Stage with Egon Rónai
A new talk series in the theatre with Egon Rónai exploring performances through conversation.
Játékszín · 1066 Budapest, Teréz krt. 48.
Family·Outdoor
Kolibri Festival
An all-day outdoor family festival with concerts, clown shows, crafts and games at Kolibri Theatre.
Kolibri Theatre · 1061 Budapest, Jókai tér 10.
Family·Ages 4–12·Indoor
Little Háry János
A playful children's version of Kodály's opera about Háry János's tall tales, staged for young audiences.
Eiffel Art Studios · 1101 Budapest, Kőbányai út 30.
Family·Ages 6–12·Indoor
The Thirsty Troll
A one-man puppet performance bringing Scandinavian mythology to life for children, based on Dániel Varró's verse tale.
Budapest Puppet Theatre · 1062 Budapest, Andrássy út 69.
Theatre & stage·Ages 18+·Indoor
The Red Lamp House
A musical comedy about romance and misadventures at a Transylvanian brothel, for adult audiences.
RaM-ArT Theatre
Theatre & stage·Ages 16+·Indoor
Rather Dead Than Rude
A comedy play performed at Játékszín.
Játékszín · 1066 Budapest, Teréz krt. 48.
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Monday, September 28
9 events
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
Theatre & stage·Ages 16+·Indoor
Pankreators - Laughter Therapy
A full evening comedy show by three performers for adults.
6SZÍN · 1066 Budapest, Jókai u. 6.
Theatre & stage·Ages 16+·Indoor
The Girl on the Train
A drama play about a heartbroken woman who witnesses something disturbing from a train window.
Játékszín · 1066 Budapest, Teréz krt. 48.
Theatre & stage·Ages 16+·Indoor
Dömötör Tamás: Eastern Opening - Night Theatre-Szkéné
A comedy play based on the work of István Tasnádi.
Szkéné Theatre – Theatre Hall · 1111 Budapest, Műegyetem rkp. 3.
Theatre & stage·Ages 16+·Indoor
Alja Branc Barbosa: Platonic Dances
A 75-minute contemporary dance performance recommended for ages 16 and up.
MU Theatre – Theatre Hall · 1117 Budapest, Kőrösy J. u. 17.
Theatre & stage·Ages 16+·Indoor
That's Nothing… – An Evening with Róbert Koltai and Tamás Jordán
Two veteran actors share and one-up each other's theatre stories in this improvised, humorous evening.
Pinceszínház – Theatre Hall · 1093 Budapest, Török Pál utca 3.
Theatre & stage·Ages 16+·Indoor
The Tragedy of Man
A classic drama performance exploring humanity's eternal questions, for adult theatre audiences.
Katona József Theatre · 1052 Budapest, Petőfi Sándor u. 6.
Theatre & stage·Ages 16+·Indoor
Márkó & Barna: Flatline
A comedy season opener from the popular YouTube duo, reflecting on everyday annoyances with humour.
MOMkult – Cupola · 1124 Budapest, Csörsz utca 18.
Theatre & stage·Ages 16+·Indoor
Kosztolányi – An Evening with András Bálint
A literary theatre evening in which actor András Bálint presents Kosztolányi's poetry and personal reflections.
Radnóti Theatre – Keres Emil Rehearsal Hall · 1061 Budapest, Andrássy út 31.
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Tuesday, September 29
9 events
Theatre & stage·Ages 18+·Indoor
English Stand-Up Comedy Open Mic every Tuesday
A weekly English-language stand-up comedy open mic night for adults.
JO&JOE Budapest · 35 Dohány utca, 1074 Budapest
Theatre & stage·Ages 10+·Indoor
W. Shakespeare: Romeo and Juliet
An interactive introductory theatre performance of Romeo and Juliet for young people and playful adults.
Marczibányi tér 5/A, 1022 Budapest
Theatre & stage·Ages 6+·Indoor
The Little Prince
A wordless dance-theatre adaptation of the beloved novel, suitable for all generations.
National Dance Theatre – Small Hall · 1024 Budapest, Kis Rókus utca 16-20.
Theatre & stage·Ages 12+·Indoor
"Journey Behind the Curtain" – A. L. Webber Backstage Tour
A behind-the-scenes theatre tour exploring Andrew Lloyd Webber's presence at Madách Theatre.
Madách Theatre · 1073 Budapest, Erzsébet körút 29-33.
Theatre & stage·Ages 12+·Indoor
László Lakatos Solo Evening in Érd! Opening: Oliver Wolf
A solo comedy/music evening by László Lakatos titled 'Ónlakodalom' with support act Oliver Wolf.
Szepes Gyula Community Center · Művelődesi haz, Beke ter, Erd 2030
Theatre & stage·Ages 12+·Indoor
Pride and Prejudice
A romantic drama stage adaptation for general audiences.
Vígszínház · 1137 Budapest, Szent István krt. 14.
Theatre & stage·Ages 16+·Indoor
Anna Karenina's Unfinished Story
A free adaptation of Tolstoy's classic novel exploring love, sacrifice and freedom in an intimate performance.
Kugler Art
Theatre & stage·Ages 12+·Indoor
The Codebreaker
A theatre performance offering an intimate portrait of Alan Turing's hidden genius.
6SZÍN · 1066 Budapest, Jókai u. 6.
Theatre & stage·Ages 16+·Indoor
Nézőművészeti Kft: The Origin of Species
A drama theatre production by István Tasnádi.
Szkéné Theatre – Theatre Hall · 1111 Budapest, Műegyetem rkp. 3.
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Wednesday, September 30
9 events
Theatre & stage·Ages 18+·Indoor
English Stand-Up Comedy Night Every Wednesday
A weekly English-language stand-up comedy night for adults.
Bunkert · 9 Mozsár utca, 1066 Budapest
Theatre & stage·Ages 11–15·Indoor
Petőfi Sándor: János Vitéz
Interactive introductory theatre performance of the classic tale for school-age students.
Marczibányi tér 5/A, 1022 Budapest
Theatre & stage·Ages 9–12·Indoor
János Vitéz
A theatrical adaptation of the classic Hungarian epic poem, for children aged 9-12.
Kolibri Theatre · 1061 Budapest, Jókai tér 10.
Family·Ages 3–12·Indoor
Paper Theatre and Slide Show at the Library
A monthly paper theatre and slideshow performance for children and families.
Pesterzsébet Library · Pesterzsébeti Könyvtár
Family·Ages 3–12·Indoor
Hungarian Folk Tale Day at the Library
A folk tale performance for children and families, registration required.
Rákoscsaba Library · Rákoscsabai Könyvtár
Theatre & stage·Ages 16+·Indoor
Totem Show
Live talk show interviewing journalist Fábián Tamás about politics and his debut novel.
Inga Culture Café
Theatre & stage·Ages 12+·Indoor
Nuns
A musical stage performance for general audiences.
Karinthy Theatre – New Main Stage · 1113 Budapest, Bartók Béla út 130.
Theatre & stage·Ages 12+·Indoor
Kockahas
A concert-like theatre show featuring Hungary's biggest hits performed live with a band.
Játékszín · 1066 Budapest, Teréz krt. 48.
Theatre & stage·Ages 16+·Indoor
Me, My Husbands and Their Lover - Three in a Relationship?
A comedy stage play based on an Italian film hit, for adults.
Molnár Ferenc Theatre Workshop – Szüerro Culture Space · 1132 Budapest, Kresz Géza utca 31.
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Thursday, October 1
6 events
Theatre & stage·Ages 9–14·Indoor
Cactus Drama and Theatre Group
A weekly drama and theatre group for kids aged 9-14 using theatrical games and exercises.
Marczibányi tér 5/A, 1022 Budapest
Theatre & stage·Ages 18+·Indoor
Dad Drinks Because You Cry!
A spoken-word talk show with Puzsér Róbert and Farkas Attila Márton on vulgarity, poetry, and politics for adults.
Inga Culture Café
Museums & sights·Ages 12+·Indoor
What Was It Like to Be a Soldier?
A museum programme reflecting on soldiers' experiences, part of the 'Here and Then' series.
Museum of Ethnography · 1146 Budapest, Dózsa György út 35.
Family·Ages 3–7·Indoor
Where Not Even a Bird Flies
A children's programme at the Hungarian Heritage House's children's activity room.
Hungarian Heritage House – Children's Activity Room · 1011 Budapest, Corvin tér 8.
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.
Theatre & stage·Ages 16+·Indoor
French Pole Vault
A comedy play about relationships and mistaken identities involving a pseudo-sexologist.
Játékszín · 1066 Budapest, Teréz krt. 48.
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Festivals & markets·Ages 16+
Season Opening Arts Festival at Stereo Művház
A season-opening festival with theatre, city walks, concerts and workshops exploring local community stories.
Stereo Art House · 1083 Budapest, Illés u. 36.
Theatre & stage·Ages 16+·Indoor
Pintér Béla and Company: Flashback – performance at Átrium
A drama about friendship, memory and political change following two painters across decades.
Átrium · 1024 Budapest, Margit körút 55.
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