Even in the lazy summer month of July Budapest never cease to entertain locals and visitors alike. Here are a few programmes which might interest you. Concerts, festivals, activities, street food galore, beer or wine and places to dine! Browse our selection of helpful recommendations and tips what to do in Budapest in July!
A night in Chinatown Budapest!
Chinatown terrace (available in summer months)
Address: 1107 Budapest, Jegenye u. 30
Open between: 17:00-23:00
Tired of Goulash soup and you would like to taste something more oriental? The Chinatown of Budapest got you covered! On the spot 10 container food stands offer authentic Asian street food in a wide variety. You can find summer specialties and dishes that you can’t taste anywhere else in Budapest: Chinese charcoal grill, Chinese pancake, dim sum, teppanyaki, bubble tea, Tsingtao beer, and many other delicious treats. The event itself is free, there is no entrance fee. There is no table booking or reservation system so if you plan to go with a bigger party, arrive a bit earlier to ensure your tables.
For more information use the link below:
https://www.facebook.com/ChinatownBudapest
Borszerda – Wine Wednesday
Wine Wednesdays are available on the 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th of July
Address: 1014 Budapest, Szent György tér 2.
Open between: 18:00-22:00
We have some great news for wine and art lovers! On every Wednesday the National Art Gallery (up in the Castle district) is hosting a series of events starting from late afternoon hours. You can enjoy some of the most delicious types of wine and not only can you feast your eyes on the picturesque panorama from the Castle district, but all the Wednesday events are themed around art. Once again, this event offers colourful programmes in July on Wednesday evenings: special exhibitions, informative guided tours and lectures, live music, and wine tasting await art enthusiasts. This year’s Wine Wednesdays are themed around various contrasts: light and shadow, classical and contemporary, sacred, and profane, as well as joy and sorrow. Magnificent paintings from artists such as Csontváry and Gulácsy, Szinyei and Ferenczy, Munkácsy and Mednyánszky, also from Courbet, Monet and Renoir will be featured.
If you still want to enjoy a few more glasses of wine on the Danube while cruising by the most significant sights of Budapest, then be sure to check out our Wine and Dine Cruise with Live Piano concert onboard!
For info on the Wednesday programmes use this link:
https://mng.hu/programtipusok/borszerda/
Madam Tussauds vax-hibition opened in Budapest!
Madam Tussauds Budapest (available all year around)
Address: 1051 Budapest Dorottya u. 6.
Open between: 10:00- 18:00 (17:00 is the last entry)
It’s here! After Hollywood, London, Tokyo, and many other big cities around the world, the mesmerizing world of Madame Tussauds is now presented in the heart of Budapest, in the beautiful Palazzo Dorottya. You can get close to international superstars, world-famous Hungarians, and the great figures of our history in a stunning environment, in an exciting and entertaining way. Come and visit this exquisite wax figure display in the centre of the city. The newly opened collection and the museum is a permanent exhibition and hopefully the collection will grow in every year from now on. In addition, if we may be bold as to give you planning options while you are in the centre of the city, Dock 11 is very close to the Madam Tussaud’s museum, so you can join one of Silverline cruises right away. Discover the wonderful sights of Budapest! Be sure to check our availability and schedule so you can plan your day wisely.
Learn more by using the link below:
https://www.madametussauds.hu/en/
Welcome to the jungle!
Guns ‘N Roses concert Budapest
Address: Puskás Aréna 1146 Budapest Istvánmezei út 3-5
When: July 19th from 18:00 – 23:00
Guess who is knock, knock, knocking on Budapest’s doors?! In the lazy month of July, the rock legend Guns ‘N Roses, accompanied by Phil Campbell and the Bastard Sons, are going to turn the heat even higher at the Puskás Aréna in Budapest! After a long hiatus on 19th July, they are finally back! The ever-so dynamic American rock band is simply unstoppable. Just like a night train, flying on an aero plane to Tel-Aviv they started their Euro trip on the 5th of June. Finishing in Athens on the 22nd of July, they will give concerts across Europe. But don’t worry because after being “pretty tied up” in Europe their tour continues in America in autumn! Before the concert make sure you visit the “Paradise City” that is Budapest on our Booze Cruise! While you enjoy the city sights on our 85-minute programme you can also make sure you are properly hydrated for the concert!
For ticket info use the link below:
www.LiveNation.hu
Do not miss out on the annual F1 race on the Hungaroring!
Formula 1 Grand Prix
Address: 2146 Mogyoród – Hungaroring
When: 21st-23rd July
As always, ever since 1986 when it’s summer, F1 is in the city of Budapest! The challenging 70 lap race is a highly expected event attracting thousands of people from all around the world. Experience the thrill and excitement of the Hungarian Grand Prix at this European leg of the Formula 1 races on Jul 21st, 22nd, and 23rd. Watch the top F1 drivers battle it out on the 4.381 km Hungaroring track with 14 corners.
The practice sessions start on the 21st and will take place between 1:30pm – 2:30pm. The 2nd session starts at 5pm and will last until 6pm. The second day practice session will start at 12:30pm and the qualification starts at 4:00pm. On the final day and the race, itself starts at 3pm.
Also if you want a change of scenery and chill out on water after an exciting race, try one of our boat cruises. Even though it will be a literal change of pace, as the whole idea of our cruises is to bring you a moment of relaxation, while you enjoy the main sights of Budapest.
For more information on tickets and availability use the link below:
Hungary, Budapest F1 Grand Prix tickets 2023: Formula 1 Hungarian Grand Prix 2023 – GP Budapest, Hungaroring – GP Hungary – MyGPTicket.com