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Workshops and courses in Budapest
368 upcoming events in Budapest over the next 8 weeks, at 159 venues — 140 free, 50 for kids.
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Theatre & stage·Ages 8–14·Indoor
Marczis Margitosok
A drama studio session for kids teaching acting, singing, movement and improvisation.
Marczibányi tér 5/A, 1022 Budapest
Learning·Ages 8–10·Indoor
CerkaRóka creative space animation course
A creative workshop for children aged 8-10 to craft, draw and make their own animated films.
Marczibányi tér 5/A, 1022 Budapest
Sports·Ages 12+·Indoor
Classical Ballet (Intermediate group + choreography)
An intermediate-level classical ballet class with choreography for teens and adults.
Kultúrkúria · Templom u. 2, 1028 Budapest
Arts & crafts·Ages 8+·Indoor
Enamel Jewellery Workshop
A weekly enamel jewellery-making workshop for adults and children aged 8 and up.
Marczibányi tér 5/A, 1022 Budapest
Museums & sights·Ages 16+·Indoor
Everyday Magic - Discussion Series at the Museum of Ethnography
An artist talk series pairing artists with ethnographers or historians about magic and ritual in contemporary art.
Museum of Ethnography – Programs · 1146 Budapest, Dózsa György út - Ötvenhatosok tere
Social·Ages 16+·Indoor
Konfrontzóna
A discussion about American politics and its implications for Hungary.
Inga Culture Café
02
Nov 10 – 15
12 events
Theatre & stage·Ages 12–14·Indoor
Round Table Theatre children's drama group
A weekly drama club for 12-14 year olds who enjoy playing, thinking and being part of a fun group.
Marczibányi tér 5/A, 1022 Budapest
Sports·Ages 12+·Indoor
Classical Ballet (Advanced group)
An advanced classical ballet class with pointe work, choreography and competition preparation.
Kultúrkúria · Templom u. 2, 1028 Budapest
Learning·Ages 16+·Indoor
Owen Hopkins on British Brutalism – lecture at the Walter Rózsi Villa
A free English-language lecture by architectural historian Owen Hopkins on the legacy of British Brutalism.
Walter Rózsi Villa · 1071 Budapest, Bajza utca 10.
Music·Ages 0–3·Indoor
What to sing at home with your little ones?
A playful musical session based on the Kodály method for 0-3 year-olds and their families.
Marczibányi tér 5/A, 1022 Budapest
Museums & sights·Ages 16+·Indoor
Numbers War - The mysteries of writing museum inventory numbers
A professional day for museum staff and conservators on best practices for writing inventory numbers.
Museum of Ethnography · 1146 Budapest, Dózsa György út 35.
Arts & crafts·Ages 18+·Indoor
Ceramics Workshop for Adults
A weekly adult workshop teaching pottery shaping, wheel-throwing and glazing techniques.
Marczibányi tér 5/A, 1022 Budapest
Wellness·Ages 16+·Indoor
Yoga in Daily Life
A traditional yoga class following the classical yoga tradition, suitable for all ages and fitness levels.
Kultúrkúria · Templom u. 2, 1028 Budapest
Museums & sights·Ages 12+·Indoor
Habsburg Palatine Crypt - A Unique Tour in the Underground Burial Place of the Hungarian Habsburgs
An English-language guided tour of the Habsburg Palatine Crypt beneath Buda Castle.
Buda Castle Walks · 1014 Budapest, Szent György square - Habsburg Gate, next to the F
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.
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.
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
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
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03
Nov 16 – 22
14 events
Learning·Ages 6–11·Indoor
Arkki Architecture School
Weekly architecture courses for elementary school children exploring design and creative thinking.
Marczibányi tér 5/A, 1022 Budapest
Theatre & stage·Ages 7–14·Indoor
Kriszta Szalai Köszi Drama Group
Drama games, improvisation and scene-writing sessions for children aged 7-14 building confidence and teamwork.
Kultúrkúria · Templom u. 2, 1028 Budapest
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
Theatre & stage·Ages 10–14·Indoor
I Screen
A debate theatre performance about online life aimed at grades 5-8 students.
Magyar Színház – Artjáró · 1077 Budapest, Hevesi Sándor tér 4.
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
Museums & sights·Ages 65+·Indoor
Mental fitness – Tombs, mummies, the afterlife
An interactive session on Ancient Egypt for seniors from age 65.
Museum of Fine Arts · 1146 Budapest, Dózsa György út 41.
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
Without the Danube There Is No Life – Meeting of Cultures Along the River
A curator-led tour exploring how the Danube connected peoples and cultures throughout history.
Museum of Ethnography · 1146 Budapest, Dózsa György út 35.
Learning·Ages 16+·Indoor
Master's open day at Corvinus
An open day at Corvinus University presenting master's programmes through talks and consultations for prospective students.
Fővám tér 8., Budapest, Hungary, 1093
Museums & sights·Ages 14+·Indoor
"Instead of celebration" art | Curatorial tour with Anna Kopócsy
A curatorial guided tour of the exhibition on Hungarian women artists of the early 20th century, for youths and adults.
Hungarian National Gallery · 1014 Budapest, Szent György tér 2.
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.
Museums & sights·Ages 16+·Indoor
Literary therapy at the Tulip & Sage exhibition
A guided discussion and literary therapy session connected to the exhibition, exploring family traditions and relationships, for adults.
Hungarian Heritage House – Martin György Specialist Library · 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
Family·Ages 1–7·Indoor
Stone Dance – Moldavian and Gyimes Children's Folk Dance House and Craft Workshop
A weekly folk dance house with Moldavian and Gyimes music, games and crafts for young children and parents.
National Dance Theatre – Lobby · 1024 Budapest, Kis Rókus utca 16-20.
04
Nov 23 – 29
14 events
Music·Ages 6+·Indoor
Ördöngös Folk Music School
Weekly folk music lessons for children from age 6 and jam sessions for adults in the evening.
Fonó Budai Music House · 1116 Budapest, Sztregova utca 3.
Learning·Ages 16+·Indoor
Explore, Compare, Decide: Access Masters Budapest
A free fair for prospective students to meet international business schools and explore Master's programmes.
Mövenpick Hotel Budapest Centre · Budapest, Ntak Sz 22041413, Rakoczi ut 43-45, 1088, 1088 Budapest
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
Museums & sights·Ages 6+·Indoor
Free to Soap - Guided Tour
A guided exhibition tour at the Hungarian Heritage House.
Hungarian Heritage House – Nagy Lajos Hall · 1011 Budapest, Corvin tér 8.
Learning·Ages 16+·Indoor
László Krasznahorkai: Hymns to High Art
A literary discussion about the role of visual art and music in László Krasznahorkai's work, for adults interested in literature.
Petőfi Literary Museum · 1053 Budapest, Károlyi u. 16.
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
Learning·Ages 16+·Indoor
Corvinus Bachelor's Open Day – 2026
An open day for prospective bachelor's students at Corvinus University of Budapest.
Corvinus University of Budapest · 8 Fővám tér, 1093 Budapest
Family·Ages 0–3·Indoor
With baby at the PIM
A free guided tour and playful activity session for parents with babies at the Petőfi Literary Museum.
Petőfi Literary Museum · 1053 Budapest, Károlyi u. 16.
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.
Learning·Ages 14+·Indoor
Kikötő Book Club
A free book club meeting for teenagers and young adults at the Üllői úti library.
Üllői Road Library · 1191 Budapest, Üllői út 255.
Music·Ages 8–10·Indoor
Triton the Wizard's Mysterious Treasures - Liszt-worms Academy - Izabella Simon's children's programme 8-10
A children's music discovery programme at the Academy of Music exploring music, architecture and art for ages 8-10.
Liszt Academy – Hall I · 1061 Budapest, Liszt Ferenc tér 8.
Film·Ages 16+·Indoor
Film Club – Thought Generator – Student Reporters
A free monthly student-led film club screening and discussing 'The Danish Girl' at Trafó, aimed at young people.
Trafó House of Contemporary Arts · 1094 Budapest, Liliom utca 41.
05
Nov 30 – Dec 6
14 events
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
Learning·Ages 16+·Indoor
Hungarian Humor History 2
A literary evening analysing Hungarian humor through anecdotes and parodies with a literary historian and actor at a museum.
Petőfi Literary Museum · 1053 Budapest, Károlyi u. 16.
Food & drink·Ages 16+·Indoor
Kitchen Triathlon | Lainox – Live Demo
A live culinary demonstration event showcasing Lainox kitchen equipment, for industry adults.
Gastro Prompt Hungary Kft. · 49/B Kőbányai út, 1101 Budapest
Learning·Ages 16+·Indoor
Workshop Visit - A Performance by Pál Mácsai
An actor opens the door to his workshop process of performing poetry, for adults.
Marczibányi Square Cultural Center – Marczi Theatre Hall · 1022 Budapest, Marczibányi tér 5/a
Learning·Ages 18+·Indoor
Protection of cultural heritage in crisis situations | international conference
An international conference for professionals on protecting cultural heritage during conflicts, disasters and crises.
Hungarian National Museum · 1088 Budapest, Múzeum krt. 14-16.
Learning·Ages 60+·Indoor
Book club at Kelenföld Library
Book club discussion for seniors and adults at the library.
Kelenföld Library · Kelenföldi Könyvtár
Family·Ages 7–14·Indoor
Bird School
Monthly bird-watching workshop teaching kids aged 7-14 about the world of birds.
Marczibányi tér 5/A, 1022 Budapest
Learning·Ages 16+·Indoor
Women Startup Competition – Final 2026 I Visitor Ticket
A startup pitch finale in Budapest where visitors can meet founders and watch pitches.
CREATE26 Coworking · 26 Király utca, 1061 Budapest
Museums & sights·Ages 16+·Indoor
Adult drama workshop
A museum-based drama workshop for adults and young people.
Hungarian National Gallery · 1014 Budapest, Szent György tér 2.
Food & drink·Ages 18+·Indoor
Around the World Series #5 - The World and Secrets of Unicum
A tasting event exploring the history and secrets of Hungary's iconic Unicum liqueur.
A38 Ship – Restaurant · 1117 Budapest, Petőfi híd, budai hídfő
Arts & crafts·Ages 16+·Indoor
Create! – In Golden Light
A creative workshop for young people and adults over 16 to unleash their artistic energy.
Hungarian National Gallery · 1014 Budapest, Szent György tér 2.
Film·Ages 12+·Indoor
Young Picasso
A documentary film screening about the early years and training of Pablo Picasso.
Várkert Bazár – Guard Palace · 1013 Budapest, Ybl Miklós tér 2.
Museums & sights·Ages 6+·Indoor
The Vigadó tells stories – Building history tour
A guided walking tour about the building history of Pesti Vigadó.
Pesti Vigadó · 1051 Budapest, Vigadó tér 2.
Outdoors·Ages 6+·Outdoor
Historic walk tour at the birthplace of Budapest
A historic walking tour exploring the birthplace of Budapest around Pesti Vigadó.
Pesti Vigadó · 1051 Budapest, Vigadó tér 2.
06
Dec 7 – 13
8 events
Outdoors·Ages 12+·Outdoor
Hanukkah Jewish Quarter walk with András Borgula – spiced with literature
A guided literary walk through the Jewish Quarter around Hanukkah, led by András Borgula.
Dohány Street Synagogue – in front of the Dohány Street Synagogue · 1074 Budapest, Dohány utca 2.
Theatre & stage·Ages 16+·Indoor
An Evening with Balázs Sebestyén in Budapest!
An interactive Q&A evening with Balázs Sebestyén on personal beliefs and reality.
Klauzál Gábor Budafok-Tétény Cultural Center – Klauzál Gábor Cultural Center · 1222 Budapest, Nagytétényi út 31-33.
Family·Ages 3–12·Indoor
Winter holidays - Éva Anna Turóczi's session
An interactive creative session for children and families at the Pesterzsébet Library.
Pesterzsébet Library · Pesterzsébeti Könyvtár
Theatre & stage·Ages 16+·Indoor
Krisztián Steigervald's 3rd Christmas generational experience evening
An interactive evening exploring self-knowledge and generational differences, for adults.
MOMkult – Theatre Hall · 1124 Budapest, Csörsz utca 18.
Learning·Ages 16+·Indoor
Greek theatre IV – Lecture by Prof. György Karsai, literary historian
A scholarly lecture on Euripides' Alcestis and ancient Greek theatre, for adults interested in classical literature.
Kultúrkúria · Templom u. 2, 1028 Budapest
Learning·Ages 16+·Indoor
Anna Szabó T.: Spells
Book talk with poet Anna Szabó T. about her new poetry collection, hosted by György Dragomán.
Petőfi Literary Museum · 1053 Budapest, Károlyi u. 16.
Music·Ages 16+·Indoor
Song Repair Workshop // Mariah Carey // ISON
A talk-format retro session analysing Mariah Carey's classic song from an artistic angle, for music enthusiasts.
IsON · 1074 Budapest, Hársfa u. 25.
Film·Ages 16+·Indoor
Documentary Film Club – What Will Happen to Petya?
A documentary screening about a father caring for his children, including a son with autism, with discussion.
Marczibányi tér 5/A, 1022 Budapest
Exhibitions and longer-running events
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
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.
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
Learning·Ages 18+·Indoor
International Conference on Cyber Security and Cloud Computing (ICCSCC)
An academic conference for researchers and professionals on cybersecurity and cloud computing.
ibis Budapest Castle Hill · 43 Krisztina körút, 1013 Budapest
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
Film·Ages 16+·Indoor
100% Indian – screening series at START Filmklub
A five-part free screening series on Hungarian Indian-movement culture followed by discussions, for adults.
START Film Club · 1094 Budapest, Bokréta utca 15.
Learning·Ages 16+·Indoor
Workshops with Habitat for Humanity Hungary
Practical workshops teaching home repair skills like fixing, plumbing and electrical basics, for adults.
Habitat Creative Centre · 1027 Budapest, Margit körút 26.
Learning·Ages 16+·Indoor
How to look at a city? – Dávid Zubreczki's lecture series at MagNet Közösségi Ház
A lecture series by architecture writer Dávid Zubreczki about discovering urban architectural details, for adults.
MagNet Community House · 1062 Budapest, Andrássy út 98.
Museums & sights·Ages 12+·Indoor
Museum in the line of fire
An exhibition about the losses suffered by the Hungarian Natural History Museum during the 1956 revolution, for history-interested visitors.
Hungarian Natural History Museum · 1083 Budapest, Ludovika tér 2-6.
Museums & sights·Ages 6+·Indoor
City on the frontline – Buda and Pest in the Ottoman era – exhibition at the Budapest History Museum
An exhibition about Buda and Pest's life and culture during the Ottoman occupation.
Budapest History Museum · 1014 Budapest, Szent György tér 2.
Museums & sights·Ages 6+·Indoor
"Shadows of Lightness" – Péter Nádas's Parallel Stories – exhibition at the Petőfi Literary Museum
An exhibition exploring the parallel photographic and literary work of writer Péter Nádas, suited for all ages.
Petőfi Literary Museum · 1053 Budapest, Károlyi utca 16.
Quick answers
- Workshops and courses in Budapest: what's on?
- 368 events (Nov 10, 2026 – Jan 8, 2027) at 159 venues — 140 free and 50 suitable for kids. Highlights: Marczis Margitosok, CerkaRóka creative space animation course, Classical Ballet (Intermediate group + choreography).
- Are there free events?
- Yes, 140 of them are free, for example: CerkaRóka creative space animation course, Owen Hopkins on British Brutalism – lecture at the Walter Rózsi Villa, Numbers War - The mysteries of writing museum inventory numbers.
- 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, 14:50.
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