Budapest guide · Friday, September 25
Things to do in Budapest today
Everything happening in Budapest today — concerts, theatre, exhibitions, family programmes and nights out, from every venue and ticket site in one list.
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Museums & sights·Ages 6+·Indoor
The Bastion of Liberty exhibition
An exhibition at the Citadella presenting Hungary's historic struggles for freedom and the figures behind them.
1118 Budapest, Citadella sétány 1.
Festivals & markets·Ages 6+·Indoor
Hagyományok Háza Days 2026 - Researchers' Night
A folk crafts fair and Researchers' Night event showcasing traditional Hungarian handicrafts and demonstrations.
Hungarian Heritage House · 1011 Budapest, Corvin tér 8.
Music·Ages 6+·Indoor
Lunchtime concert
A free daytime classical concert by Music Academy students, open to the public.
Liszt Academy · 1061 Budapest, Liszt Ferenc tér 8.
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Museums & sights·Ages 6+·Indoor
Room to Room
A tour through Müpa combining a VR experience, the Ludwig Museum and a discounted meal.
Müpa · 1095 Budapest, Komor Marcell u. 1.
Museums & sights·Ages 6+·Indoor
OperaTour - English - I.
A 60-minute English-language guided tour of the Hungarian State Opera building.
Hungarian State Opera – Hungarian State Opera / Hungarian State Opera · 1061 Budapest, Andrássy út 22.
Learning·Ages 60+·Indoor
Senior Club – London
An educational talk about London for senior club members.
Marczibányi tér 5/A, 1022 Budapest
Film·Ages 12+·Indoor
Praise King Saint László! (Törőcsik)
A Hungarian documentary film screening in Hungarian.
Uránia National Film Theatre – Mari Törőcsik Hall · 1088 Budapest, Budapest, Rákóczi út 21.
Film·Ages 12+·Indoor
Hungarian Wedding (Fábri)
A Hungarian musical romantic film screening in Hungarian.
Nemzeti Filmszínház Nonprofit Kft. – Fábri Hall · 1088 t, Rákóczi út 21.
Outdoors·Ages 6+·Outdoor
Citadella Guided Panorama Tour
English-language guided walking tour of Gellért Hill and the Citadella with panoramic city views.
Buda Castle Walks · 1014 Budapest, Szent György square - Habsburg Gate, next to the F
Social·Ages 60+·Indoor
Me-time 60+: Pick up the thread!
A creative crafts and conversation session for people over 60 at the Budafoki Library.
Budafoki Library · Budafoki Könyvtár
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.
Film·Ages 12+·Indoor
Mohács – Clash of Worlds
A Hungarian documentary film screening in Hungarian.
Uránia National Film Theatre – Ceremonial Hall · 1088 Budapest, Budapest, Rákóczi út 21.
Film·Ages 12+·Indoor
My Love, Morocco (Csortos)
A romantic drama film screened in its original language with Hungarian subtitles.
Nemzeti Filmszínház Nonprofit Kft. – Csortos Hall · 1088 t, Rákóczi út 21.
Outdoors·Ages 12+·Outdoor
52 Days in Hell – The Siege of Budapest 1944–45: A Tour of Buda Castle and Underground Bomb Shelter
An English-language walking tour exploring the WWII siege of Buda Castle above and below ground.
Buda Castle Walks · 1014 Budapest, Szent György square - Habsburg Gate, next to the F
Festivals & markets·Ages 18+·Outdoor
LŪCIEN – Ócsai Öregfalu Cultural Festival 2026
A free outdoor cultural festival featuring melodic house and techno DJ LŪCIEN.
Ócsa town · Ob Bau, Bajcsy-Zsilinszky utca, Ocsa 2364
Food & drink·Ages 16+·Indoor
Coffee Tasting and Workshop by Kávékalmár & Apricot Coffee
A coffee cupping and workshop during Budapest Coffee Week featuring six coffees from Kávékalmár, for adults.
Apricot Coffee · Brody Sandor utca 17, Budapest 1088
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
Sports·Ages 5+·Indoor
Krav Maga Course
Weekly Krav Maga self-defense training sessions for children (5-13) and adults (14+).
Marczibányi tér 5/A, 1022 Budapest
Film·Ages 3–12·Indoor
Shaun the Sheep and the Monster of Weeds' End
An animated film screening suitable for children and families.
Nemzeti Filmszínház Nonprofit Kft. – Fábri Hall · 1088 t, Rákóczi út 21.
Film·Ages 12+·Indoor
The Rivals of Amziah King
An English-American crime film screening in English with Hungarian subtitles.
Uránia National Film Theatre – Ceremonial Hall · 1088 Budapest, Budapest, Rákóczi út 21.
Family·Ages 3–12·Indoor
Hungarian Folk Tale Day - fairy tale crafts
A free crafts session for children celebrating Hungarian Folk Tale Day at the Lehel utcai Library.
Lehel Street Library · Lehel utcai Könyvtár
Museums & sights·Ages 6+·Indoor
Researchers' Night at PIM
A free night of behind-the-scenes tours and exhibition talks at the Petőfi Literary Museum.
Petőfi Literary Museum · 1053 Budapest, Károlyi u. 16.
Games·Ages 16+·Indoor
Budapest Bash Scavenger Hunt
A city scavenger hunt with clues and tasks designed for team bonding among adults.
Budapest Baristas · 15 Múzeum körút, 1053 Budapest
Outdoors·Ages 6+·Outdoor
Budapest: Daytime Danube Sightseeing Cruise with Audioguide
A daytime sightseeing boat cruise on the Danube with audio guide, suitable for all ages.
Akadémia dock nr. 2 · Idősebb Antall József rakpart, 1051 Budapest
Film·Ages 16+·Indoor
The Birthday Party
Greek-Spanish-Dutch-British drama thriller screened in English with Hungarian subtitles.
Uránia National Film Theatre – Mari Törőcsik Hall · 1088 Budapest, Budapest, Rákóczi út 21.
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.
Learning·Ages 16+·Indoor
Nemes Nagy Reading Circle
A free adult reading and discussion group exploring texts around the theme of crossing borders.
Petőfi Literary Museum · 1053 Budapest, Károlyi u. 16.
Museums & sights·Ages 6+·Indoor
Contest of Flowers – Guided Tour
A guided tour of an exhibition at the Hungarian Heritage House's Kallós Zoltán gallery.
Hungarian Heritage House – Kallós Zoltán Exhibition Space · 1011 Budapest, Corvin tér 8.
Nightlife·Ages 18+·Indoor
Drum Club with Merikan
A Drum & Bass club night with DJ Merikan.
A38 · Petőfi Bridge; 1114 Budapest; Budai alsó rakpart
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
Film·Ages 12+·Indoor
The Lamb You Want
A film screening at the Csortos hall.
Nemzeti Filmszínház Nonprofit Kft. – Csortos Hall · 1088 t, Rákóczi út 21.
Outdoors·Ages 6+·Outdoor
Citadella, Bastion of Oppression and Freedom - Sunset Panoramic Walk with Rooftop Garden Visit
A sunset guided walking tour exploring the history of the Citadella and its rooftop garden.
Buda Castle Walks · 1013 Budapest, Ybl Miklós tér - Ybl Miklós szobor
Learning·Ages 18+·Indoor
Katalin Frideczky: Time to Wake Up!
A book presentation for adults at the Kőbányai Library.
Kőbányai Library · Kőbányai Könyvtár
Arts & crafts·Ages 18+·Indoor
Crochet Circle at Dagály utcai Library
A community crochet club for adults to create and share projects at the Dagály utcai Library.
Dagály Street Library · Dagály utcai Könyvtár
Learning·Ages 18+·Indoor
"Rákosmente Stories" - local history talk by Sándor Szelepcsényi
A free local-history lecture for adults at the Rákoscsabai Library.
Rákoscsaba Library · Rákoscsabai Könyvtár
Learning·Ages 18+·Indoor
Káposztásmegyer Book Club
A monthly adult book club discussing Ken Kesey's One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest at the Babits Mihály Library.
Mihály Babits Library · Babits Mihály Könyvtár (Káposztásmegyer)
Social·Ages 18+·Indoor
Death Café
A grief-processing discussion series for adults at the Újpesti Library.
Újpest Library · Újpesti Könyvtár
Music·Ages 18+·Outdoor
Beton.Hofi - 4th National Citromale Gang Meetup
An evening concert followed by DJ sets and dance floors for adults at Budapest Park.
Budapest Park – Main Stage · 1095 Budapest, Fábián Juli tér 1.
Museums & sights·Ages 6+·Indoor
Researchers' Night at the Hungarian Natural History Museum
Free interactive science programmes, collection visits and talks for the whole family.
Hungarian Natural History Museum · Budapest, Ludovika tér 2-6.
Social·Ages 18+·Indoor
Is Green Good Business?
An English-language networking meetup discussing green finance and sustainability for professionals and enthusiasts.
Kubik Coworking Budapest · Budapest, Jászai Mari tér 5-6, 1137
Nightlife·Ages 18+·Indoor
Øpus 8 // Very Small Club // Balna, Lacos, Oliver SCH, Swain
A free-entry techno club night featuring the Øpus crew and guest DJs.
Very Small Club · Dohány u. 28, 1074
Film·Ages 16+·Outdoor
DRIVE: In Memoriam Kavinsky - Outdoor Cinema & Synthwave Night
An open-air synthwave-themed film and music night for teens and adults.
Dürer Kert – Garden · 1117 Budapest, Öböl utca 1.
Learning·Ages 16+·Indoor
Open Class
A talk show featuring a clinical psychologist discussing grief processing and her new book.
Inga Culture Café
Music·Indoor
Songs, Tales, Dreams - biankahaidu Concert
A concert of songs and tales blending dreamlike imagery, suitable for the whole family.
ÓKK – Csillaghegy Community House · 1039 Budapest, Mátyás király útja 13–15.
Film·Ages 12+·Indoor
It's OK to Cheat (Fábri)
Film screening in the Fábri hall.
Nemzeti Filmszínház Nonprofit Kft. – Fábri Hall · 1088 t, Rákóczi út 21.
Learning·Ages 18+·Indoor
Book Launch at Krúdy Gyula Library
A launch event for Zsuzsanna Hillinger's book "Historical Diary" for adults.
Krúdy Gyula Library · Krúdy Gyula Könyvtár
Learning·Ages 18+·Indoor
Zalán Makranczi: The Defense Speech
A lecture for adults at the Belvárosi Library (fully booked).
Belvárosi Library · Belvárosi Könyvtár
Learning·Ages 16+·Indoor
Art and Psychoanalysis
A lecture by psychiatrist Kinga Göncz on migration and identity through the lens of Márai's writing.
Petőfi Literary Museum · 1053 Budapest, Károlyi u. 16.
Nightlife·Ages 18+·Indoor
Mango All Day Long
A DJ party at Pavilon featuring hip-hop and electro beats for adults.
Pavilon · Nehru part Budapest 1093
Nightlife·Ages 18+·Indoor
Doboz Ruin Pub and Club Entry & Drink Ticket
A nightlife entry ticket with a drink to a ruin pub and club, for adults.
Klauzál u. 10
Music·Ages 16+·Indoor
Budapest Classical Salon Concert in a 19th-Century Style
An intimate classical salon concert by Hungarian artists for adult audiences.
Podmaniczky u. 4
Film·Ages 12+·Indoor
Odyssey (Törőcsik)
A film screening at Uránia National Film Theatre for teen and adult audiences.
Uránia National Film Theatre – Mari Törőcsik Hall · 1088 Budapest, Budapest, Rákóczi út 21.
Arts & crafts·Ages 16+·Indoor
"I Combed the Clouds" - Kokas session for adults
A creative session for adults combining singing, movement and classical music to reconnect with playful creativity.
Music Collection · 1088 Budapest, Ötpacsirta utca 4.
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.
Music·Ages 12+·Outdoor
ELEFÁNT // Pécs, Káptalan Kert
An open-air club concert by the band ELEFÁNT as part of their summer tour.
Káptalan Kert · Kaptalan utca 22, Soskut 2038
Music·Ages 12+·Indoor
Budapest: Hungarian Folk Dance & Concert with Dinner Option
A folk dance and concert performance by the Rajkó Folk Ensemble with an optional dinner.
Király Street 20 · Király utca 20, 1061 Budapest
Social·Ages 18+·Indoor
Teapsy Friday - Tea Social House Party
An alcohol-free social gathering with tea in a cozy apartment setting, for adults to meet new people.
Okūma · Vörösmarty 19
Music·Ages 16+·Indoor
RED SWAMP: 10ASSIPPI // TIL THE END (USA), Selfless Abuse
A metal concert night featuring multiple bands.
Dürer Kert – Small Hall · 1117 Budapest, Öböl utca 1.
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.
Theatre & stage·Ages 16+·Indoor
Nick Payne: Constellations - Ördögkatlan Production
A tragicomic play about time, love and chance for adult audiences.
Szkéné Theatre – Theatre Hall · 1111 Budapest, Műegyetem rkp. 3.
Theatre & stage·Ages 16+·Indoor
Attila in Ravenna
A two-part legend performed as a world premiere theatre production for adults.
New Theatre – Main Stage · 1061 Budapest, Paulay Ede utca 35.
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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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