Budapest guide · Nov 14 – 15
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
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·Ages 3+·Indoor
Kippkopp and Tipptopp
A musical puppet-theatre adventure for young children based on Veronika Marék's chestnut characters.
Kolibri Fészek · 1062 Budapest, Andrássy út 74.
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Saturday, November 14
30 events
Festivals & markets·Ages 6+
Márton-napi lámpás felvonulás
A St. Martin's Day lantern parade for families and the community.
Mária Magdolna Torony · Igreja DE Santa Maria Magdalena, Kapisztrán tér, Budapest 1014
Festivals & markets·Indoor
Winter Lantern Fairytale Festival
A family festival with concerts, storytelling, book fair and activities for children and adults.
Marczibányi tér 5/A, 1022 Budapest
Family·Ages 3–12·Indoor
Boribon and Annipanni
A puppet show for children based on Veronika Marék's beloved stories of a teddy bear and a little girl.
Budapest Puppet Theatre · 1062 Budapest, Andrássy út 69.
Family·Ages 4–8·Indoor
Auntie Bors
A classic children's theatre performance celebrating beloved character Auntie Bors' 80th birthday.
Kolibri Theatre · 1061 Budapest, Jókai tér 10.
Theatre & stage·Ages 3–7·Indoor
Majorka Theatre: The Blue-Dyer's Apprentice
A puppet performance for young children by Majorka Theatre.
Újpest Cultural Center Nonprofit Ltd. – Megyeri Club · 1042 Budapest, István út 17-19.
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.
Festivals & markets·Ages 6+·Indoor
Japan Day at the Walter Rózsi Villa (morning)
Morning session of a cultural festival celebrating Japan at the Walter Rózsi Villa.
Walter Rózsi Villa · 1071 Budapest, Bajza utca 10.
Music·Ages 6+·Indoor
Open Day
An open day at the Liszt Academy with free access to its halls and performance programmes.
Liszt Academy · 1061 Budapest, Liszt Ferenc tér 8.
Wellness·Ages 16+·Outdoor
Mindful community walk and meditation
A gentle guided walk combined with a short meditation in nature, open to all adults who enjoy company.
Japanese Garden · Budapest, Hajós Alfréd stny., 1007
Family·Ages 0–12·Indoor
Gingerbread decorating workshop with FICSAK 12
A free, festive family morning decorating gingerbread with colorful icing for families with small children.
MOMkult – Bajor Gizi Hall · 1124 Budapest, Csörsz utca 18.
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.
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.
Family·Ages 3–12·Indoor
Rumini Bard Contest – Concert Theatre
A musical concert theatre for children based on Berg Judit and Varró Dániel's Rumini stories.
MOM Cultural Center – MOMkult, Theatre Hall · 1124 Budapest, Csörsz u. 18.
Museums & sights·Ages 6+·Indoor
Tulip & Sage – Guided Exhibition Tour
A guided tour of an exhibition at the Hagyományok Háza, suitable for anyone interested in folk art.
Hungarian Heritage House – Kallós Zoltán Exhibition Space · 1011 Budapest, Corvin tér 8.
Theatre & stage·Ages 6+·Indoor
Let us reveal the secrets of King Pomádé - the humour of György Ránki
An operetta performance with singers presenting the comic story of King Pomádé.
Hegyvidék Cultural Salon – Tamási Áron Room · 1124 Budapest, Törpe u. 2.
Museums & sights·Indoor
St. Martin's Day MÉTA matinee
A family morning at the Ethnographic Museum combining play, music and role-play around the legend of St. Martin.
Museum of Ethnography · 1146 Budapest, Dózsa György út 35.
Food & drink·Ages 16+·Outdoor
Budapest: Brunch & Cruise with optional unlimited Prosecco
A sightseeing cruise on the Danube combined with a rich buffet brunch.
Gróf Széchényi Ship · Széchényi rakpart 6, Akademia dock 2, 1052 Budapest
Sports·Ages 18+·Outdoor
run for your coffee
A 5 km group run in Budapest starting at Szent Gellért tér, followed by a coffee meetup.
Budapest, Szent Gellért tér
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.
Music·Ages 6+·Indoor
Matinee Concert: Kenneth Hamilton Piano Recital
A Saturday piano matinee by Liszt scholar Kenneth Hamilton pairing Liszt with romantic and folk-inspired works.
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
Family·Ages 0–4·Indoor
Hangora
A baby theatre performance for 0-4 year-olds combining puppetry, music and interactive play.
Hungarian Theatre – Art-járó · 1077 Budapest, Hevesi Sándor tér 4.
Family·Ages 6–10·Indoor
MUS-E – Beyond and Within Music
Playful creative music and art workshop for children aged 6-10, exploring connections between art forms.
Müpa Budapest · 1095 Budapest, Komor Marcell u. 1.
Theatre & stage·Ages 6+·Indoor
Bastien and Bastienne / The Telephone
A double bill of Mozart's pastoral opera and Menotti's comedic opera at the Hungarian State Opera.
Hungarian State Opera · 1061 Budapest, Andrássy út 22.
Theatre & stage·Ages 3–7·Indoor
The Curious Little Elephant
A fairy-tale play for preschoolers based on Rudyard Kipling's story.
Studio K Theatre – Small Hall · 1092 Budapest, Ráday u. 32.
Theatre & stage·Ages 6–12·Indoor
Top Hat and Potato Nose
A family adventure play about kids starting a circus and solving a mysterious monkey heist.
Magyar Színház – Main Stage · 1077 Budapest, Hevesi Sándor tér 4.
Family·Ages 9–12·Indoor
City Planners!
A playful family workshop for children aged 9-12 exploring the European art exhibition 1250-1600.
Museum of Fine Arts · 1146 Budapest, Dózsa György út 41.
Family·Ages 7–9·Indoor
Nose-tingling Adventures
A playful family workshop for children aged 7-9 exploring the European art exhibition 1250-1600.
Museum of Fine Arts · 1146 Budapest, Dózsa György út 41.
Family·Ages 0–12·Indoor
Silent book picture-book session – Where the story is yours
A free creative picture-book session for children and families at the children's library.
Sárkányos Children's Library · 1088 Budapest, Szabó Ervin tér 1.
Social·Ages 18+·Indoor
A mother is born
A community gathering for mothers led by a perinatal expert, part of the Adinish Mother Circle series.
Adinish Showroom · 1025, Áfonya utca 6/a, 1025 Budapest
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Sunday, November 15
30 events
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.
Theatre & stage·Ages 0–4·Indoor
Baby Theatre: Meow
A baby theatre performance based on Suteyev's story 'Meow' for the youngest audience.
Marczibányi Square Cultural Center – Chamber · 1022 Budapest, Marczibányi tér 5/a
Theatre & stage·Ages 3–10·Indoor
Where Did the Winter King Go? – Musical marionette performance
A musical marionette puppet show for young children.
Goldmark Hall · 1075 Budapest, Wesselényi u. 7.
Outdoors·Ages 12+·Outdoor
Millennium Walking Tour
A guided walking tour along Andrássy Avenue exploring the development of the area.
Hungarian State Opera · 22 Andrássy út, 1061 Budapest
Theatre & stage·Ages 6+·Indoor
Icing on the Cake! - Kamill, Who Sees with His Hands
A premiere of a children's storytelling series episode about a boy who sees with his hands.
Jurányi Production Community Incubator House – Jurányi Lab · 1027 Budapest, Jurányi u. 1.
Music·Ages 6+·Indoor
Kolompos Folk Dance House
A traditional Hungarian folk dance house with live music from the Kolompos ensemble.
Corvin Cultural House – Erzsébetliget Theatre – Theatre Hall · 1165 Budapest, Hunyadvár u. 43/B
Learning·Indoor
Béla's Instrument-Making Workshop
A hands-on workshop teaching participants how to build simple traditional instruments.
Marczibányi Square Cultural Center – Chamber · 1022 Budapest, Marczibányi tér 5/a
Family·Ages 3–12·Indoor
Baby Fox
A puppet show for young children about a little fox starting kindergarten and making friends.
Budapest Puppet Theatre · 1062 Budapest, Andrássy út 69.
Theatre & stage·Ages 5–8·Indoor
The Owl Who Was Afraid of the Dark
A stage adaptation of Jill Tomlinson's story about a little owl overcoming fear of the dark, for young children.
Kolibri Fészek · 1062 Budapest, Andrássy út 74.
Family·Ages 3–12·Indoor
Boribon Goes on Holiday
A children's theatre performance based on the popular Boribon book series about a lakeside holiday adventure.
Thália Theatre – Arizona Studio · 1065 Budapest, Nagymező utca 22-24.
Museums & sights·Ages 6+·Indoor
Experience Painting – Object of the Month
A painting workshop at the Museum of Ethnography inspired by the object of the month.
Museum of Ethnography · 1146 Budapest, Dózsa György út 35.
Family·Ages 5+·Indoor
Rumini Bard Contest
A family musical theatre show featuring the beloved mouse character Rumini and a surprise gala concert of songs about his adventures.
MOMkult – Theatre Hall · 1124 Budapest, Csörsz utca 18.
Family·Ages 3–6·Indoor
Motolla craft workshop
A craft workshop for small children and their parents to create together.
Marczibányi tér 5/A, 1022 Budapest
Museums & sights·Ages 12+·Indoor
Guided tour of the Soldier's Lot exhibition
A guided tour of an exhibition on the everyday memory of compulsory military service in Hungary.
Museum of Ethnography · 1146 Budapest, Dózsa György út 35.
Wellness·Ages 18+·Indoor
Pilates × Afro House @Dugattyús
A Sunday morning mat pilates class combined with live Afro House DJ music for adults.
TBA – DUGATTYÚS
Theatre & stage·Indoor
Süsü the Dragon
A stage adaptation of István Csukás's popular tale, for children and adults alike.
New Theatre – Main Stage · 1061 Budapest, Paulay Ede utca 35.
Theatre & stage·Ages 6+·Indoor
The Double Lotti
A theatrical adaptation of Erich Kästner's timeless classic, for families and children.
6SZÍN · 1066 Budapest, Jókai u. 6.
Music·Ages 6+·Indoor
This Is Almost Too Much! – Understandable Music 2026-27/2
A classical concert featuring Tchaikovsky's Symphony No. 4 performed by the Budafok Dohnányi Orchestra.
Liszt Academy · 1061 Budapest, Liszt Ferenc tér 8.
Family·Ages 3–10·Indoor
Let's Play a String! Mimó and Csipek – A Stormy Day / with craft workshop
A musical puppet show for children with a craft workshop afterwards, performed by the Liszt Ferenc Chamber Orchestra.
Óbuda Society Circle · 1036 Budapest, Kiskorona utca 7.
Music·Ages 10–15·Indoor
Folk Music to Taste - Liszt Bugs' Academy - Song-Brewing Matinee for ages 10-15
A folk music matinee for 10-15 year olds exploring folk instruments and motifs.
Liszt Academy – Solti Hall · 1061 Budapest, Liszt Ferenc tér 8.
Outdoors·Ages 6+·Outdoor
Buda Castle – World-Famous Sights of the Castle Quarter and Civic Town
A guided walking tour of Buda Castle's Palace Quarter and civic town, with panoramic views of Budapest.
Buda Castle Walks · 1013 Budapest, Ybl Miklós tér - Ybl Miklós szobor
Theatre & stage·Ages 12+·Indoor
The Fountain of Bakhchisarai
A classical ballet performance about a Tatar khan's sorrow, recommended for ages 12 and up.
Hungarian State Opera · 1061 Budapest, Andrássy út 22.
Family·Ages 3+·Indoor
The Poor Fisherman and His Too Demanding Wife
A marionette puppet theatre performance for families based on a classic folk tale.
ÓKK – Óbuda Cultural Center · 1032 Budapest, San Marco utca 81.
Theatre & stage·Ages 3–7·Indoor
The Donkey on Top of the Tower
A theatre performance for young children.
Stúdió K Theatre – Theatre Hall · 1092 Budapest, Ráday u. 32.
Music·Ages 6+·Indoor
The Day of Silence 2026/1.
A classical music event at Budapest Music Center organized by Concerto Budapest.
Budapest Music Center · 1093 Budapest, Mátyás utca 8.
Museums & sights·Ages 6+·Indoor
Guided Tour of the Ceramics Hall
A guided tour through a collection of 4,000 ceramic objects from Hungarian and international museum collections.
Museum of Ethnography · 1146 Budapest, Dózsa György út 35.
Music·Ages 6+·Indoor
Day of Silence 2026/2
A classical music event part of the Day of Silence series at Budapest Music Center.
Budapest Music Center · 1093 Budapest, Mátyás utca 8.
Theatre & stage·Ages 12+·Indoor
MusicalPlusz 116.
A musical theatre event as part of the MusicalPlusz series.
Kőrösi Csoma Sándor Kőbánya Cultural Center · 1105 Budapest, Szent László tér 7-14.
Museums & sights·Ages 6+·Indoor
The Future's Past: Metropolis Assemblage
An exhibition/event exploring the past of the future through the Metropolis Assemblage theme at Walter Rózsi villa.
Walter Rózsi Villa – Program Ticket · 1071 Budapest, Bajza utca 10.
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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
Nightlife·Ages 18+·Indoor
Ladies' Paradise – a girls' night out show
A sensual male revue show combining music, dance and humour for an adult girls' night out.
Vörös Neon · 1 Dob utca, 1074 Budapest
Theatre & stage·Ages 18+·Indoor
Ladies’ Paradise – Friday the 13th, your lucky day!
A theatrical cabaret show for adults at Vörös Neon Cabaret Színház on Friday the 13th.
Vörös Neon Cabaret Theatre
Nightlife·Ages 18+·Indoor
Grand Theft USB - USB Roulette: Psy Edition
A psytrance party night for adults where DJs play from randomly chosen USB sticks.
TBA – Nivo Drink Bar
Nightlife·Ages 18+·Indoor
BAR NIGHT SESSION - TAKE-OFF
A relaxed bar night at The Secret AVØ Club with electronic grooves, cocktails, and a DJ set.
AVØ Club · Erzsébet tér 13, Budapest 1051, HU
Nightlife·Ages 18+·Indoor
Girl Power - Scary. Baby. Ginger. Posh. Sporty. All night long.
A pop-themed DJ party night for adults at Sárqány club.
Sárkány · Széll Kálmán tér 6.
Nightlife·Ages 18+·Indoor
Ramazuri no.2
An all-night house and tech house party with DJs Kirill, Kernel and QPI, for adults.
Piston · Budapest, Margit körút 15-17, 1024
Nightlife·Ages 18+·Indoor
◉ Right Time - Manic Minds ◉
A club party with a hardcore/jungle DJ set by a well-known figure of the Hungarian electronic scene, for adults.
Gólya Presszó · Budapest, Orczy út 46-48, 1089
Nightlife·Ages 18+·Indoor
Placebo Afterparty BP / Postpunk Lovers / MetroKlub Vol. 31
A two-floor afterparty following Placebo and F.O. System concerts, playing underground 80s/90s music, for adults.
Metro Club Theatre · Dohany utca 22
Nightlife·Ages 18+·Indoor
Art Disco at DOJO
A nightlife event for adults combining a sculpture exhibition, food and an all-night DJ lineup.
Dojo Boutique Club · Budapest, Zrínyi u. 4/a, 1051
Nightlife·Ages 18+·Indoor
RUMBLE XXL
A club night featuring ten DJs playing trance and techno at Palazzo.
Palazzo Permanens · Budapest, Kertész u. 36, 1072
Quick answers
- Things to do in Budapest this weekend: what's on?
- 321 events (Nov 14 – 15) at 198 venues — 34 free and 60 suitable for kids. Highlights: Hyperspace x Bónusz Festival 2026, Candlelight: Tribute to Adele, Kippkopp and Tipptopp.
- Are there free events?
- Yes, 34 of them are free, for example: Open Day, Gingerbread decorating workshop with FICSAK 12, run for your coffee.
- 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 9, 19:54.
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