Hungarian Folk Dancers
Hungarian Folk Dancers

Folk Shows and Concerts in Budapest

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.

Hungarian Folk Motifs From Kalocsa
Hungarian Folk Motifs From Kalocsa

If you are passionate about live folk music, want to get lost in some of the deepest human feelings, or simply want to learn some folk steps, please let us offer you some of the most fantastic and memorable folk shows currently running in Budapest.

Hungarian Folk Show & Concert

The Hungarian State Folk Ensemble, regarded as one of the best in Hungary, was established in 1951. Its aims were to collect and play authentic folk music and preserve the Hungarian folk dances and traditional costumes of Hungarian-inhabited areas by putting them on stage for the public. They are regularly featured in national events and abroad.

Dates & Booking Folk Tickets

 

Folk Show in Danube Palace Budapest
Folk Show in Danube Palace Budapest

The Hungarian Folk Show and folk concert takes place in the Danube Palace. The rich and colourful repertoire entitled the Ensemble to be regarded as one of the top touring groups in the world.

The extraordinary Hungarian folk music that inspired Franz Liszt, Bela Bartok and Zoltan Kodaly is put on stage by both a folk orchestra and a world-famous gypsy orchestra in amazing folk concerts combined with dance shows. The 5 members of the Folk Orchestra play authentic, traditional instruments (e.g. the hammered dulcimer known as  cimbalom in Hungarian) and perform Hungarian folk music at its highest artistic level.

Folk Dinner Cruise with Folk Concert

Why not enjoy an hour long Hungarian Folk Show on the river Danube in Budapest on an evening cruise? Combine and evening sightseeing tour along the beautiful river Danube, a delicious 4-course dinner and a live folk show!

Dates & Booking Folk Tickets

 

Folk Cruise Dinner Interactive Show in Budapest
Folk Cruise Dinner Interactive Show in Budapest

The Folk Dinner Cruise program is available with a 4 course dinner served at your very own table. The length of the cruise is optional: you may choose the full evening 3 hour night delight, or the shorter 1.5 hour cruise. The Folk Show is in the last hour of the cruise from about 9.30 pm to 10.30 pm where 4 -6 dancers will present the Hungarian dances in a lively and enjoyable way, also showing various costumes of highlighted folk regions (different colors, patterns and embroidery).

Hungarian Folk Dance Show in Traditional Inn

Have a great evening in an excellent atmosphere, get picked up from your hotel, marvel at the city views from a Panorama Bus Tour, taking you from the City Centre of Budapest up to the top of Gellert Hill, take a look at the Citadel and the Statue of Liberty, then enjoy a traditional 3-Course Dinner with Live Hungarian Folk Dance Show in a lovely Inn.

Dates & Booking Folk Tickets
Hungarian Folk Dance Show with Dinner in Inn and Bus Tour
Hungarian Folk Dance Show with Dinner in Inn and Bus Tour

 

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