Budapest guide · Sep 26 – 27
Things to do in Budapest this weekend
Your Budapest weekend, sorted: concerts, theatre, markets, exhibitions, kids' shows and parties from Saturday morning to Sunday night.
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Our picks
Food & drink·Ages 18+·Indoor
Tadam Daytime Pop-Up at Circo Pizza
A one-day wine and food pop-up event featuring special dishes and natural wines for adults.
Circo Pizza · 1065 Budapest, Hajós utca 21.
Learning·Ages 16+·Indoor
Read & Reflect | A silent reading event with a not-so-silent discussion
A social reading event combining silent reading with group discussion, for adults.
Hyggelig Café & Gallery / A.P. Art Gallery · 64 József körút, 1085 Budapest
Arts & crafts·Ages 16+·Outdoor
Third Journey – Destination Lakitelek and Tiszazug! – PerformanceBus
An art bus trip combining contemporary art projects with encounters in rural communities.
Trafó House of Contemporary Arts · 1094 Budapest, Liliom utca 41.
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Saturday, September 26
30 events
Sports·Ages 16+·Outdoor
Run for Your Coffee
A social 5km group run followed by coffee, for adults who want to meet new people.
Szabadság Bridge · Budapest, Szabadság híd, 1056
Arts & crafts·Ages 16+·Indoor
Meet, Draw, Recharge - Metropolitan Library Palace Rooms
A sketching meetup in the historic palace rooms of the Metropolitan Library, for adults who enjoy drawing and socializing.
Metropolitan Ervin Szabó Library · 1088 Budapest, Szabó Ervin tér 1.
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.
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.
Music·Ages 3–10·Indoor
Music Magic – Mouse Hole
A musical storytelling show with a woodwind quartet and narrator, aimed at young children.
Marczibányi Square Cultural Center – Chamber · 1022 Budapest, Marczibányi tér 5/a
Outdoors·Ages 16+·Outdoor
Freemasons in the Városligeti Fasor - Local History Walk
A guided local history walk exploring Freemason connections in the Városligeti Fasor area.
Eötvös10 Community House – Walk · 1067 Budapest, Eötvös u. 10
Family·Indoor
Microcosm
A free family day for all ages at the Central Library.
Central Library · 1088 Budapest, Szabó Ervin tér 1.
Family·Outdoor
Lively Autumn 2026
A free open-air family event with creative activities at Gárdonyi tér for all ages.
Karinthy Frigyes Library · Karinthy Frigyes Könyvtár
Festivals & markets·Ages 6+·Indoor
Hungarian Heritage House Days 2026 - Day 2
A folk art fair and craft demonstration showcasing traditional Hungarian handicrafts for all visitors.
Hungarian Heritage House · 1011 Budapest, Corvin tér 8.
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.
Music·Ages 16+·Indoor
S.O.U.L. – Singing, Originality, Understanding, Liberty - Workshop
A full-day professional vocal workshop for singing teachers and students.
Budapest Jazz Club · 1136 Budapest, Hollán Ernő utca 7.
Museums & sights·Ages 6+·Indoor
Saint Stephen's Hall - The wonder of Buda Castle - guided tour in Hungarian
A guided tour in Hungarian revealing the history and details of the restored Saint Stephen's Hall in Buda Castle.
Szent István Hall · 1014 Budapest, Szent György tér 2.
Food & drink·Ages 18+·Outdoor
Budapest: Brunch & Cruise with optional unlimited Prosecco
A brunch buffet cruise on the Danube with optional unlimited Prosecco for adults.
Gróf Széchényi Ship · Széchényi rakpart 6, Akademia dock 2, 1052 Budapest
Music·Ages 6+·Indoor
Copper-pipe whistlers - Danubia Orchestra
A lively musical performance by the Danubia Orchestra for curious listeners of all ages.
French Institute · 1011 Budapest, Fő utca 17.
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.
Music·Ages 6+·Indoor
Matinee concert: Boris Uzunov and Bozhidar Lazarov piano recital
A weekly matinee piano concert at the Liszt Museum featuring two award-winning Bulgarian pianists.
Liszt Ferenc Memorial Museum and Research Center – Liszt Museum Chamber Hall · 1064 Budapest, Vörösmarty u. 35.
Museums & sights·Ages 6+·Indoor
Discovery Tour in 25 Minutes
A short guided tour introducing the Museum of Ethnography's award-winning building and exhibitions.
Museum of Ethnography · 1146 Budapest, Dózsa György út - Ötvenhatosok tere
Museums & sights·Ages 6+·Indoor
Curator-led Tour - Collection Exhibition
A thematic curator-led tour of the Ethnographic Museum's new collection exhibition.
Museum of Ethnography · 1146 Budapest, Dózsa György út - Ötvenhatosok tere
Film·Ages 12+·Indoor
Sacré Cœur - The Wondrous Power of the Sacred Heart (Fábri)
A French documentary film screening in French with Hungarian subtitles.
Nemzeti Filmszínház Nonprofit Kft. – Fábri Hall · 1088 t, Rákóczi út 21.
Film·Ages 12+·Indoor
Meeting the Buddha (Törőcsik)
A documentary about meeting the Buddha, screened in English and Tibetan with Hungarian subtitles.
Uránia National Film Theatre – Mari Törőcsik Hall · 1088 Budapest, Budapest, Rákóczi út 21.
Film·Ages 12+·Indoor
Hungarian Wedding
A Hungarian musical romantic film screening, in Hungarian.
Uránia National Film Theatre – Ceremonial Hall · 1088 Budapest, Budapest, Rákóczi út 21.
Film·Ages 12+·Indoor
My Father and Victor Hugo (Csortos)
A French drama film screened in French with Hungarian subtitles.
Nemzeti Filmszínház Nonprofit Kft. – Csortos Hall · 1088 t, Rákóczi út 21.
Outdoors·Ages 16+·Outdoor
Under the Protection of the Copper Guards - Walk through the historic halls of the former Ministry of Finance
A guided walk through the restored historic halls of the former Hungarian Royal Ministry of Finance.
Buda Castle Walks · 1013 Budapest, Ybl Miklós tér - Ybl Miklós szobor
Family·Indoor
Green Workshop: Garden & Creation - The Secret World of Soil
A free family creative workshop about soil and gardening for all ages.
Music Collection · 1088 Budapest, Ötpacsirta utca 4.
Learning·Ages 14+·Indoor
Kikötő Book Club
A book club for teens and young people aged 14+ at the Üllői úti Library.
Üllői Road Library · 1191 Budapest, Üllői út 255.
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.
Family·Ages 0–3·Indoor
Ringató Session – Dad, You Play Too Today!
A musical singing and playing session for babies, toddlers and their fathers or other family members.
National Dance Theatre – Lobby · 1024 Budapest, Kis Rókus utca 16-20.
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Sunday, September 27
30 events
Sports·Ages 16+·Outdoor
Sunday 4 PM Intermediate Padel - BAIS
An intermediate-level padel session for adult players at Margitsziget.
Margaret Island Athletics Centre · Margitszigeti Athletics Centre, 1007 Budapest
Sports·Ages 16+·Outdoor
Sunday 5 PM Advanced 2x2 Beach Volley at BME - BAIS
An advanced-level 2x2 beach volleyball session for adults at BME Sporttelep.
BME Sports Ground · 12 Bogdánfy utca, 1117 Budapest
Sports·Ages 16+·Outdoor
Sunday 5 PM Friendly Football at BME Sporttelep - BAIS
A casual friendly football match for adults at BME Sporttelep.
BME Sports Ground · 12 Bogdánfy utca, 1117 Budapest
Sports·Ages 16+·Outdoor
Sunday 5 PM Friendly All-Levels Beach Volleyball at BME
A friendly, all-levels beach volleyball meetup for players of any skill.
BME Sports Ground · 12 Bogdánfy utca, 1117 Budapest
Learning·Ages 16+·Outdoor
Beginner/Intermediate Guitar Class
A donation-based guitar class for beginners and intermediates held outdoors in central Budapest.
Clark Ádám Square · Clark Ádám tér
Wellness·Ages 16+·Indoor
Five Tibetan Rites and Sun Salutation // Yoga with Andi Molnár // IsON Birthday
A relaxing 90-minute yoga session celebrating IsON's birthday, for adults.
IsON · 1074 Budapest, Hársfa u. 25.
Family·Ages 0–12·Indoor
Music Tale Family Day
A morning of music and storytelling concerts for small children and families at MOMkult.
MOMkult – Theatre Hall · 1124 Budapest, Csörsz utca 18.
Outdoors·Ages 12+·Outdoor
Millennium Walking Tour
A guided walking tour along Andrássy Avenue exploring the area's history, for all ages.
Hungarian State Opera · 22 Andrássy út, 1061 Budapest
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.
Family·Indoor
Cifra Palota – "Cifra World": A Sea of Music and Scent
A family morning series at Müpa with stage shows, dance, puppetry and folk music for all ages.
Müpa Budapest · 1095 Budapest, Komor Marcell u. 1.
Animals·Ages 6+·Outdoor
Dachshund Meetup - National Dachshund Community Gathering 2026
A national gathering for dachshund owners and enthusiasts at the Happy Dog dog school.
Happy Dog Dog School
Museums & sights·Ages 6+·Indoor
Shake Hands!
An interactive family session connected to the Ancient Egypt exhibition at the Museum of Fine Arts.
Museum of Fine Arts · 1146 Budapest, Dózsa György út 41.
Museums & sights·Ages 7–13·Indoor
In Search of the Golden Apples
A museum programme for children exploring tale and history at Pesti Vigadó.
Pesti Vigadó · 1051 Budapest, Vigadó tér 2.
Arts & crafts·Ages 3–6·Indoor
Spinning Wheel Craft Workshop
A Sunday craft morning where young children and their parents create together.
Marczibányi tér 5/A, 1022 Budapest
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.
Music·Ages 10–15·Indoor
Classics on Slow Fire - Liszt Bugs Academy - Song Brewing Matinee for 10-15 year olds
A matinee for 10-15 year olds combining well-known classical music excerpts in playful new arrangements.
Liszt Academy – Solti Hall · 1061 Budapest, Liszt Ferenc tér 8.
Music·Ages 6+·Indoor
BDZ Day: Understandable Music 2026-27/1
A classical concert by the Budafok Dohnányi Orchestra conducted by Gábor Hollerung.
Liszt Academy · 1061 Budapest, Liszt Ferenc tér 8.
Music·Ages 8–14·Indoor
SOUND-COLOR-MUSIC
A music education session with electronics for 8-14 year olds, led by composer Ákos Janca.
Lóvasút Cultural and Event Center – LÓVASÚT – PLATFORM · 1121 Budapest, Budapest, Zugligeti út 64.
Film·Ages 3+·Indoor
Shaun the Sheep: The Beast of Mossy Bottom
Animated family film screening in Hungarian.
Uránia National Film Theatre – Ceremonial Hall · 1088 Budapest, Budapest, Rákóczi út 21.
Film·Ages 12+·Indoor
Four Seasons: A New Beginning
Film screening for general audiences.
Nemzeti Filmszínház Nonprofit Kft. – Fábri Hall · 1088 t, Rákóczi út 21.
Outdoors·Ages 6+·Outdoor
Citadella, Bastion of Oppression and Freedom - Panorama walk with rooftop garden visit
A guided walk on Gellért Hill and the Citadella exploring its exciting history and rooftop garden.
Buda Castle Walks · 1013 Budapest, Ybl Miklós tér - Ybl Miklós szobor
Museums & sights·Ages 14+·Indoor
Treasures of the Gallery
A guided tour exploring the collection of the Hungarian National Gallery, for youths and adults.
Hungarian National Gallery · 1014 Budapest, Szent György tér 2.
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.
Museums & sights·Ages 6+·Indoor
The Jewish Heritage of the Museum of Ethnography
A themed guided tour through the museum's collection exhibition.
Museum of Ethnography · 1146 Budapest, Dózsa György út 35.
Family·Ages 6–12·Indoor
The Old Fisherman and His Ambitious Wife
A percussion-based storytelling concert introducing instruments through a classic tale, for children.
Müpa Budapest · 1095 Budapest, Komor Marcell u. 1.
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.
Outdoors·Ages 6+·Outdoor
Twelve Weeks in Hell - Walk in Buda Castle: the 1944-45 siege through memoirs
A guided walk through Buda Castle exploring the WWII siege via personal memoirs, including a cellar and air-raid shelter visit.
Buda Castle Walks · 1013 Budapest, Ybl Miklós tér - Ybl Miklós szobor
Family·Ages 5–12·Indoor
Hetedhét Dance House – Széki Dances and the Three-String Viola
A monthly folk dance house teaching children traditional dances, songs and music of a specific region.
Müpa Budapest · 1095 Budapest, Komor Marcell u. 1.
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Film·Ages 12+·Indoor
13th Scandinavian Film Festival
A film festival showcasing Scandinavian cinema.
Art+Cinema
Arts & crafts·Ages 6+·Indoor
José Simon: 30 Wasted Years in Hungarian Pop Culture – Exhibition at Bäse
An exhibition of graphic designer José Simon's record cover art from three decades of Hungarian music.
Bäse – Creative Clubhouse · 1094 Budapest, Balázs Béla utca 15-21. C.
Museums & sights·Ages 6+·Indoor
László József Bíró's Scientific Legacy – Exhibition on the Inventor of the Ballpoint Pen
An exhibition presenting the life and inventions of László József Bíró, inventor of the ballpoint pen.
Kultúrkúria · Templom u. 2, 1028 Budapest
Festivals & markets·Ages 6+·Outdoor
Eleven Autumn 2026
An autumn street festival held on Bartók Béla Boulevard for all ages.
Bartók Béla út 46, Budapest, Hungary, 1118 · Bartók Béla út 46, Budapest 1118
Festivals & markets·Ages 6+·Outdoor
Szedersor Street Festival 2026 x Újbuda Flea Market | Sasad Liget
A street festival combined with a flea market in the Sasad Liget area.
Szedersor utca, Budapest 1118, Hungary · Szedersor utca 2, Budapest 1118
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.
Family·Outdoor
Opening Weekend at Bázel Boathouse
A weekend of workshops, tours, and family activities including a dog day and Sunday family programme at a Danube boathouse.
Bázel Boathouse · 1033 Budapest, Mozaik u. 24.
Film·Ages 12+·Indoor
Korean Film Festival 2026
An eight-day festival screening 24 South Korean feature films with English and Hungarian subtitles.
Corvin Cinema · 1082 Budapest, Corvin köz 1.
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.
Arts & crafts·Ages 6+·Indoor
World Press Photo 2026
An international exhibition of award-winning press photography documenting current world events.
Biodome · 1146 Budapest, Állatkerti krt. 16.
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
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.
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