Budapest Concert Calendar

Folk shows and concerts in Budapest have always been favoured by tourists, and of course among locals who work hard to preserve a much loved tradition of Hungary: the rich and diverse Hungarian folk dances, songs. Although Hungary has unusually rich and deep folk traditions, folk music and traditions are still essential parts of the Hungarian everyday life. If you …

Dvořák and Beethoven are back for 3 evenings in the Palace of Arts in Budapest by Elisabeth Leonskaja and the Budapest Festival Orchestra. The very popular Dvořák–Beethoven series continues! Elisabeth Leonskaja, a former duet partner of Sviatoslav Richter, is one of the great masters of the piano. She will perform two Beethoven piano concertos over three days with the Budapest …

Enjoy an unforgettable evening of Russian music in Franz Liszt Academy of Music Budapest by Renaud Capuçon, Lahav Shani and the Budapest Festival Orchestra. Lahav Shani conducts the Budapest Festival Orchestra, with violinist Renaud Capuçon, who is one of today’s most sought after violinists. Three works which at one time were banned, but today are recognized as some of the …

Takacs-Nagy & the Budapest Festival Orchestra perform Haydn and Mozart in Franz Liszt Academy of Music Budapest. Gabor Takacs-Nagy, a principal guest conductor of the Budapest Festival Orchestra, presents a programmed sampling works from the Classical period. Concert Venue: Franz Liszt Academy of Music Budapest Concert Date: Apr 17 and Apr 18, 2020 Concert Begins at: 19:45pm Booking: book your …

The ever popular Billy Elliot musical has returned to Ferenc Erkel Opera Theatre Budapest. This musical adaptation is a collaboration between Sir Elton John and the winning team behind the original 2000 feature film. The performance will feature many popular stage actors  accompanied by a new generation of talented children. Concert Venue: Ferenc Erkel Opera Theatre Budapest Concert Date: 14-30 …

Monteverdi’s popular ‘L’Orfeo’ is back in Palace of Arts Budapest. The greatest Italian symphonic composers of the 19th and 20th centuries, building bridges between nations, periods and styles, in concert with the singer Nora Fischer, Ivan Fischer’s world-renowned daughter. Concert Venue: Palace of Arts Concert Date: 22 and 23 September, 2019 Concert Begins at: 15:30, 19:45pm Booking: book your tickets …

Monteverdi’s popular ‘L’Orfeo’ is back in Palace of Arts Budapest. Soloists will include singers from the world over, with the Hungarian Emoke Barath and the Italian Valerio Contaldo featured in the main roles. The dancers are working with choreographer Sigrid T’Hooft, one of the foremost experts of Baroque steps, who has supported the orchestra’s performances of early music for years. …

Hear Mozart’s choral masterpiece, the Requiem, on an unforgettable concert in the beautiful and magnificent St. Stephen’s Basilica Budapest. St. Stephen’s Basilica of Budapest is one of the most beautiful, most significant churches and touristic attractions of Hungary. Enter this majestic building and dedicate an evening to beautiful baroque music by Mozart, while admiring the intricately decorated interior of the …

Fireworks Cruises in Budapest with Live Music Dont miss the spectacular evening Fireworks Cruises in Budapest on August 20, celebrating Hungary’s birthday. While all Budapest Sightseeing and Dinner Cruises are popular every day throughout the year, the very special day of August 20 just adds more to the beauty of the capital city with its Fireworks Show. The special Fireworks …

St Michael’s Church Budapest A unique concert series for all classical music lovers, The Best of Classical Music Concert series in St. Michael’s Church, Budapest. Travel back in time with talented artists as they perform the very best of classical music, works from Mozart, Schubert, to Händel, Bach, Vivaldi, Franck, Albinoni, Liszt, and Handel in Budapest’s stunningly beautiful St. Michael’s …