Programmes to look out for while visiting Budapest in June
As we are marching into the summer more and more outdoor programmes are available in Budapest. In the following entry we would like to recommend some of the most exciting programmes to visit while you are in Budapest. In this entry we would like to offer you a few things which you shouldn’t miss out on, if you are in town! Besides visiting the obvious sights and attraction of Budapest you should definitely get a glance at these events.
Ark Festival – Bárka Fesztivál at Feneketlen-tó
Photo: csodalatosbudapest.hu
When: 2 JUNE 2024
Where: Feneketlen-tó, XI. Budapest
The Bárka Festival at Feneketlen Lake invites visitors with all-day free programs, featuring the culture, music, and flavors of 13 nationalities, along with a concert by Parno Graszt. At the Bárka Festival, different cultures come together and showcase themselves through music, dances, food tastings, and craft workshops. The festival will also feature a concert by David Yengibarian, an Armenian musician and composer, who plays the accordion. The unique musical world of this artist, inspired by folk music, draws its main inspiration from Armenian musical traditions, European and American jazz and improvisational music, Argentine tango, and the music of Astor Piazzolla, who rejuvenated the tango genre.
Jazz and Wine Festival at Margaret Island
Photo: montagewinebar.com
When: 7 JUNE – 9 JUNE 2024
Where: Margaret Island Theatre, address: Margit Sziget
Tickets: JEGYVASARLAS.HU | koncertek, fürdők, programok, jegyvásárlás
The Hungarian Jazz Association and the Margaret Island Theatre are organizing the Jazz and Wine Festival for the first time. In addition to the grand concert on Saturday evening, the weekend will feature smaller concerts and atmospheric music on Friday June 7, from late afternoon and throughout Saturday. These performances will take place in the theatre’s Colonnade, at the base of the Water Tower.
At this event, two wineries from six wine regions will be introduced and will offer their wines for tasting. For those who want to delve even deeper into the world of wines, there will also be opportunities to participate in small-group wine tastings. Naturally, there will be no shortage of wine snacks and cheese specialties at the festival.
Viadukt Terrace on the lower Pest embankment
Photo: Viadukt Terasz Facebook
When: On weekends from 18 MAY – 1 OCT 2024
Where: Jane Haining Quay between Elisabeth Bridge and Chain Bridge
On May 18, the Viadukt Terrace has opened its second season on the lower Pest embankment between the Chain Bridge and the Elizabeth Bridge.
We introduced the Viadukt in details in our last year’s entry. If you missed it, you can check it out here. Available on weekends, when this section of the quay is closed off from traffic. This is also a great opportunity to visit our company at Dock 11 where you can rest a bit after the numerous events.
The uniqueness of the Viaduct Terrace lies not only in its panoramic location but also in its 80-meter-long, cool interior space that runs beneath the line of tram 2. Behind its ornate green gate, the space, which previously served as a warehouse and later as a restaurant, reveals a unique, industrial-style environment where art and contemporary culture play a central role.
The organizers have planned joint yoga and meditation sessions, and there will be plenty of activities for children as well such as workshops, and puppet shows. In the evenings, varied and high-quality musical events await everyone who enjoys the unique atmosphere of the Danube shore. In addition to sustainable hospitality, it is particularly important that the affordable refreshments are made from quality ingredients, the alcoholic beverages come from renowned producers, and there is a wide selection of domestic craft beers to choose from.
Danube Carneval – Duna Karnevál
Photo: atempo.sk
When: JUNE 7- JUNE 14 2024
Where: Various locations in and over Budapest (Magyar Nemzeti Múzeum, KOBUCI, Pomázi Művelődési Ház és Könyvtár, Erzsébetligeti Színház, Margitszigeti Szabadtéri Színpad)
Tickets: DunaKarnevál (dunakarneval.hu)
The Danube Carnival is an indispensable highlight of Budapest’s summer cultural scene. The programs, which encompass various genres, showcase our country’s rich folk music and dance heritage, bring the folk-dance traditions preserved in different parts of the world, and unite all of this into a captivating whirlwind for the audience. Creating an authentic carnival atmosphere at various locations around Budapest, the event features not only local bands and ensembles but also international guest performers. Present will be professional, traditionalist, and amateur representatives of the folk-dance movement, including adults, youth, and children. In addition, if you would like to experience folk-dance on the Danube complete with a 4 or 7 course dinner, do not hesitate to check out our Dinner Cruise with Folklore and Operetta Show programme. Available on every day of the week in the late afternoon hours.
We hope that we have gathered some programmes which will pique your interest. Enjoy your stay in Budapest and be sure to check out our next post later this month.
