What's On In Budapest

March - April

Budapest Spring Festival
Various venues, Budapest
The Budapest Spring Festival is the largest annual cultural event in Hungary. Showcasing a range of talent from orchestral and chamber concerts, jazz, contemporary dance and film screenings throughout the city. Featuring national and international performers.

June

Budapest Farewell Parade
Various open-air venues in Budapest
To mark the day when the last Russian solider left Hungary - Budapest becomes alive with street entertainment plus a lot more!

July - August

Budafest Summer Opera & Ballet Festival
Budapest
Bringing opera and ballet productions to the Hungarian State Opera - al fresco concerts at the Hilton Dominican Court and outside the Basilica.

First week of August

Sziget Festival
Budapest
The biggest and best music festival in Hungary held at Budapest's shipyard site. 15 different stages showcasing the best national and international bands and DJ's. Events also take place at many other venues throughout the city.

Last week in October

Budapest Autumn Festival
Various venues, Budapest
Concentrating on contemporary arts, music, dance, theatre, film and photography. Performances and exhibitions take place throughout the city.

December

Budapest Christmas Markets
Budapest
Take in the magic of the festive season as you enjoy a leisurely stroll from Vorosmarty Square to Parade Square (Christmas decorations aplenty!)

 

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Useful facts on Budapest

Population: 1,886,000

Time Zone:
(Summer): GMT+2
(Winter): GMT+1

Country dialling code: +36 1

Country: Hungary

Cafes/Bars: Captivating establishments that have carved out a niche between being cafes and nightclubs

Restaurants: Hearty traditional feasts, you can go Italian, Chinese, Mexican or even Russian.

Shopping District: New shopping centers being built. For hand-made products, visit the famous Vaci utca in the city center

Climate:
Continental temperature

Useful information
Useful tel. no. for Budapest

Emergency number (police / fire / ambulance): 112

24 hour medical service:
318-8212

Airport Information: 296-7155

Bus Station:
252-1896

Train station:
461-5400

Taxis:
211-1111

British Consulate: (+36 1) 266 2888

Tourist Office:
+36 (06)1 488 8700

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