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The
splendour of the
Medici
Exhibition in the Museum of Fine Arts
24th
January - 18th May 2008
Art and Life in Renaissance Florence -the exhibition provides
visitors with an insight into the Medici patronage and art collection,
as well as into the culture and life of the period defined by this
family. An appropriate start of the Renaissance Year 2008 in Hungary.
More
details here
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Fed
Cup
30th
January -
2nd February,
2008
The annual
international team tennis competition for women.
Europe/Africa Zone Group I 2008- Syma Center Budapest
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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.
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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.
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Cirque
du
Soleil - Delirium
29th
February
- 1st March,
2008
The
newest show
of the worldfamous company in the Sportarena Budapest.
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Chris
Rea
concert
3rd
March, 2008
The
Fabulous
Hofner Blue Notes live - the new tournee in Budapest Sportarena.
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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.
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ISU
World
synchronized Skating Championship
28th
-30th
March,
2008
Budapest
Sportarena
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Stomp
1st - 6th April
2008
A unique
combination of percussion, movement and
visual comedy in Budapest Sportarena.
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Mark Knopfler
concert
12th May 2008
Kill To Get Crimson
tour
in
Budapest Sport Arena.
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Kylie Minogue
concert
15th May 2008
Kyliex2008
the songs of her newest album
in
Budapest Sport Arena.
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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.
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Vaya Con Dios
concert
8th June 2008
Open
Air Stage at Margitsziget.
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Budapest Farewell
Parade
Open-air programmes
for all ages. More
details here
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Avril Lavigne
concert
7th July 2008
At Petőfi Csarnok- open air.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Budapest Wine
Festival
17th International
Budapest Wine and Champagne
Festival and Fair.
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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.
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Budapest
Autumn Festival
Annual
cultural festival in Budapest focusing on conteporary music. See detailed program
here.
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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.
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