Hungary — Events
Formula One Hungarian Grand Prix
August 9, 2010
The Hungarian Grand Prix is one of 19 races that make up the prestigious Formula 1 (F1) Grand Prix World Championships. The race always attracts legions of fans that come from around the world to soak up the incredible sights and sounds of this event. Braving the roar of engines and the smell of burning rubber, spectators cheer on their racing heroes as they battle it out over the course at incredible speeds. Fans can buy race merchandise and memorabilia at the trade stands and some lucky visitors can also get close to the drivers at special ticket-only events.
Budapest Contemporary Drama festival
November 25, 2011 - December 5, 2011
At the contemporary drama festival, you can see the best hungarian plays of the last year, with english subtitles. This is one of the best opportunities to experience wonderful hungarian performances. If you’re visiting Hungary and are interested in the theater and arts, make sure to catch one of the many plays showing at this festival.
Gala Concert of the 100-Member Gypsy Orchestra
December 30, 2011
This lively event provides visitors with an exciting introduction to Hungary’s wine regions during an evening of wine-tasting and supper with music provided by the world-famous 100-Member Gypsy Orchestra. During the concert, visitors are treated to performances of pieces by Offenbach, Brahms, Rossini, Khachaturian, Liszt and Strauss as well as classical folk music.
New Year's Eve Gala & Ball at The Opera
December 31, 2011
Budapest’s Italian-Renaissance Opera House is the splendidly opulent setting for this good old-fashioned ball. Those who have managed to get a ticket can expect to be well entertained, not only by the resident Opera House ensemble but by the audience, elegantly dressed and friendly. The gala concert features soloists, ballet dancers and the orchestra of the National State Opera. Hungarian food and drink are served and the event closes with music and dance, in a party atmosphere that later spills onto the street.
New Year's Day Concert
January 1, 2012
A great way to welcome in the New Year, Budapest’s New Year’s Day Concert welcomes a host of internationally-renowned performers to the stage. The concert takes place in Budapest’s stunning 19th-century Opera House located in the heart of this magical city.
Titanic International Film Festival
May 15, 2012 - May 22, 2012
Budapest’s best known and most respected film festival runs over 10 days in four cinemas in the city. Each year, the Breaking the Waves award is given to the jury-voted best film.
BudaFest Summer Music Festival
July 12, 2012 - August 9, 2012
This extremely popular music festival showcases everything from Klezmer to Latin rhythms, opera and jazz.
Red Bull Air Race
August 19, 2012 - August 20, 2012
Over a million spectators crowd on to the banks of the Danube to watch the spectacular Red Bull Air Race, an exciting competition in which the world’s top pilots race against one other in a race based on speed, precision and skill. The objective for the pilots is to navigate a challenging obstacle course in the sky in the fastest possible time. They fly individually against the clock and have to complete tight turns through a slalom course consisting of specially designed 19m (62ft) high pylons, known as air gates .
