EVENTS CALENDAR

The splendour of the Medici
Exhibition in the Museum of Fine Arts

24th January - 18th May 2008

Fed Cup

30th January - 2nd February, 2008

The annual international team tennis competition for women.
Europe/Africa Zone Group I 2008- Syma Center Budapest

Budapest Opera Ball

2nd February, 2008

Traditional social event, first organised in 1886 and after an interval of 62 years, it was revived in 1996. Besides international guests, the most famous Hungarian opera singers perform. See detailed program.

Two Centuries of French Master Drawings from the Collection of the Louvre

21st February - 12th May, 2008

In the Museum of Fine Arts at the City Park. Further information.

Cirque du Soleil - Delirium

29th February - 1st March, 2008

The newest show of the worldfamous company in the Sportarena Budapest.

Chris Rea concert

3rd March, 2008

The Fabulous Hofner Blue Notes live - the new tournee in Budapest Sportarena.

Budapest Spring Festival

14th - 30th March 2008

Annual cultural show in Budapest attracting hundred-thousands. Classical music, Opera, Dance shows, Theatre, Folk music and folk dance, jazz concerts, exhibitions and other events. See detailed program.

ISU World synchronized Skating Championship

28th -30th March, 2008

Budapest Sportarena

Stomp

1st - 6th April 2008

A unique combination of percussion, movement and visual comedy in Budapest Sportarena.

Mark Knopfler concert

12th May 2008

Kill To Get Crimson tour  in Budapest Sport Arena.

Kylie Minogue concert

15th May 2008

Kyliex2008 the songs of her newest album  in Budapest Sport Arena.

Budapest Danube Carnival

Danube carnival is an international cultural festival taking place all over Budapest including folk, classical and world music concerts, folk dancing and contemporary dance performances. Artists and performers are invited from not only Hungary, but all over the world. More details here.

Vaya Con Dios concert

8th June 2008

Open Air Stage at Margitsziget.

Budapest Farewell Parade

Open-air programmes for all ages. More details here

Avril Lavigne concert

7th July 2008

At Petőfi Csarnok- open air.

17th Budafest Summer Music Festival

During the summer-break in most of the worlds concert halls and opera houses the Summer Music Festival in Budapest offers a huge range of opera and classical music events organized in three different locations in the city.
More details to be found here.

Formula 1 Hungarian Grand Prix

31st July to 4th August 2008

The Formula 1 Hungarian Grand Prix is one of the most spectacular of all car races in Budapest attracting hundred-thousands of visitors each year to the Hungaroring race track near the capital. Link to the Hungaroring website.

Sziget Festival - Festival Island

12th August - 18th August, 2008

The Sziget Festival is organised annually on the Óbuda-Island in Budapest. This is the biggest music festival in Central-Europe lasting for one week with thousands of concerts, performances and many other programs, such as exhibitions, theatre shows, films, etc. See detailed program.

Festival of folk arts

16th August - 20th August, 2008

The festival of folk arts is organised annually in the castle district of Budapest. Traditional Hungarian craftsmen show their talents and sell their hand made products. A lively event with lots of folk music and dance.

Budapest Wine Festival

17th International Budapest Wine and Champagne Festival and Fair.

23rd Budapest International Marathon

5th October, 2008

The event is very popular among runners from all over the world, not only because it's a truly international happening, but also because the race touches almost all the historical sights of the city making it more exciting. After the finish the tired runners can take a bath in the Széchenyi bath.
See more details here.

Budapest Autumn Festival

Annual cultural festival in Budapest focusing on conteporary music. See detailed program here.  

New Year's Eve Gala and Ball  at the Opera

Budapest 31st December, 2008

The Hungarian Opera House hosts the New Year's ball and Gala with many Hungarian and international opera stars, followed by a banquet serviced by the famous Gundel Restaurant. 
More details here.