Top things to do in September
The most exciting, colourful, and lively season is right around the corner! Wine and dine your way into the beauty of autumn in Budapest!
As the leaves turn yellow and crisp the whole capital is ready to wake up once more. After the lazy summer months, the city switches into a higher gear in terms of available programmes.
The numerous wine related events scattered around not just Budapest, but the entire country marking the middle of the harvest season. In addition, lots of cultural programmes and concerts are available in the city.
So, immerse yourselves in the rich variety of activities what the capital has for you to offer.
Let us provide you a short list of some of the most anticipated and exciting thing to do in Budapest.
32nd Budapest Wine Festival
Where: Buda Palace
When: 7-10 September 2023
Open from 14:00
Entrance: Ticket admission
Picture source: programturizmus.hu
For the 32nd time the Annual Wine Festival is held in the court of the gorgeous Buda Palace. Behold the breath-taking panorama over the city and indulge your taste buds with some of the finest types of wine which Hungary has to offer!
Wine enthusiasts will have the opportunity to taste the excellent selections of our country’s diverse wine and sparkling wine selection from renowned and excellent domestic wineries of the 22 regions. Explore the terroir and unique taste of each region and vote on your favourite. Speaking of flavours, the Gourmet Court will offer a variety of premium dishes and fantastic culinary surprises to complement your wine tasting. For the first time this year, the terrace will be opened to the public, providing special experiences and privileges for the VIP guests. The upgraded entrance tickets cover a welcome drink from the VinAgora stand and a champagne glass from which you can sample the different types of wine, and besides daily tickets multiple day passes are also available. To book in advance visit their website provided by the link below:
https://aborfesztival.hu/en
In case the panorama of the Buda Castle district is not enough for you, or you want to enjoy the vistas of all the main sights of the inner city from the most advantageous spot, check out our Wine & Dine cruise. Try our selection of different types of wine onboard! Or, perhaps other dinner and drink cruises may appeal to you check them out here.
KRAFT beer festival
Where: Dürer Kert
Address: 1117 Budapest, Öböl utca 1.
When: 7-10 September 2023
Entrance: Free (Consumption requires token/credit)
Picture source: monyobrewing.com
If wine is not your cup of tea, 😊 rest assured Budapest also offers some beer related activities too.
Once again in September 2023, the KRAFT Beer Festival will take place, now at Dürer Garden, featuring over 30 domestic and international breweries, as well as the specialties of the most important domestic beer shops.
This means you’ll have the opportunity to individually taste at least 300 beer specialties(!) These are the beers that the participating breweries are currently most proud of, and often they are specially crafted for this occasion, with the beer introductions timed for this event.
Additionally, there will be concerts, live music, and DJs throughout all four days on the festival grounds.
The KRAFT Beer Festival has always been the highlight of the craft beer industry and beer enthusiasts alike. This grand beer celebration showcases all significant domestic beer market players, along with foreign and regional names. Each exhibitor prepares their most exciting offerings and specialties for this event. Concerts are scheduled every evening, during the daytime DJs will provide the music for the occasion.
Food trucks will also be present during the festival offering a variety of food options to complement the beer experience. Festival entry and concerts are FREE, open to everyone. However, for those who want to enjoy beer, you will need “recup” and tokens (chips), but you can find out more about the details on the spot at the info points, or by clicking the link below:
https://www.facebook.com/events/196933525709768/
Chain Bridge Festival
Where: Clark Ádám tér and the Pesti alsó rakpart
When: 16 September 2023
Entrance: Free
From: 10:00-22:00
Picture source: 150.budapest.hu
As the 150. anniversary of Budapest is right around the corner; more and more festive programme will provide you occasions to celebrate with the locals! In our previous blog entry, we introduced the Chain Bridge. If you want to read about the past and the future of the bridge, click here.
The Chain bridge festival invites you to various concerts on Clark square, on the Buda side of the bridge. Starting from 17:00, the orchestra of the bridge master will start the ceremony, followed by DJ sets. After the greeting speech of the mayor of Budapest, the great concert will commence, followed by DJ sets until the end of this event.
During the daytime, from 10:00 historical exhibitions and children’s programmes will be available on the Pest side of the bridge, at Pesti alsó rakpart. Such as Wooden merry-go rounds, play tents, workshops focusing the necessity of recycling, circus with juggler artists and many more. What is more our dock is also close by and you can take a break on any of our cruises. Whether you would like to sit for a spill and enjoy the sights of the capital on our sightseeing cruise or want to go for a drink or two while cruising around the river Danube.
ARC giant poster art exhibition
Where: Bikás Park
How to get there: Easily reachable by Metro line 4
When: 8 September until 8 October 2023
Entrance: Free
Picture source: arcmagazin.hu/main
The ARC is the most visited free public exhibition in Hungary. Since 2000, it’s been about the freedom of creativity. Artists can express themselves about their view on current, ongoing global-or local political issues. Anyone can apply without limits, and the exhibition is open, available day and night. For 22 years now, the ARC expo has been considered as a thought-provoking and opinion-shaping visual-cultural event. It’s already a traditional part of Budapest’s cultural offering, and its significance goes way beyond, being just an exhibition.
The art pieces are presented in poster formats on huge billboards, often placed near open parky areas. The exhibition always features though-provoking arts filled to the brim with actual issues and world-wide problems.
The theme of the exhibition changes annually and is centred around one major question, or statement, this year’s topic and title is: What are you preparing for?
The sizzling side-effects of global warming? Preparing for slavery after the A.I. takes over control of humanity? Browsing brochures on space travel, packing your stylish branded space suit? A future without education? Perhaps the perspective of a thermo-nuclear war? The ARC exhibition will hopefully give you plenty to think about. Here you can use the link for more information: https://arcmagazin.hu/main
Jewish Cultural Festival 2023
Where: 7 locations, Synagogues, and concert halls around Budapest
When: 3-12 September 2023
Entrance: Ticket admission
Picture source: koncertmester.hu
For the 25th time, two weeks before Rosh Hashanah the annual Jewish Cultural Festival brings life and joy the city. The Jewish Cultural Festival in Budapest is a vibrant celebration that showcases the rich and diverse heritage of the Jewish community in the heart of Hungary. Through a series of events, performances, exhibitions, and discussions, the festival highlights various aspects of Jewish culture, including music, art, history, and traditions. Visitors can explore iconic venues such as the Dohány Street Synagogue, Frankel Leó Street, and Rumbach Street Synagogue, among others, where they can immerse themselves in the captivating world of Jewish traditions and creativity. This annual festival fosters cultural exchange, understanding, and appreciation, making it a significant and enlightening experience for both the Jewish community and the broader public. The series of musical programmes, offer klezmer, jazz, classical and pop concerts, duets, orchestras, and many more.
The series of events takes place at the Dohány Street, Frankel Leó Street, Hegedűs Gyula Street, Rumbach Street Synagogue, Bálint House, House of Hungarian Music, and Papp László Sports Arena. For more detailed information on the week’s schedule check the link below:
https://www.zsidokulturalisfesztival.hu/hirek/25th-jewish-cultural-festival-budapest
Renoir exhibition at the Museum of Fine Arts
Where: Museum of Fine Arts
Available between: 22 September 2023 – 7 January 2024
Entrance: Ticket admission
Photo: Depositphotos
Pierre-Auguste Renoir (1841-1919) was a renowned French painter and a prominent figure in the Impressionist movement. He is celebrated for his exquisite depictions of everyday life, capturing the fleeting moments and nuances of human interaction, landscapes, and scenes of leisure. Renoir’s style evolved over the years, beginning with more traditional techniques before he embraced the vibrant brushwork and use of light that became characteristic of Impressionism. His works are characterized by their softness, vibrant colours, and a sense of joy and spontaneity. Renoir’s contributions to the art world continue to be celebrated for their profound influence on modern painting, influencing other giants of the upcoming generation such as Pablo Picasso or Henri Matisse.
Starting from 22nd of September the exhibition will be available in Budapest until 7th of January 2024. Trying to showcase all the major and relevant works of his, the exhibition encapsulates six decades of his rich and colourful art heritage. For more information on the exhibition check out this link:
https://ligetplusz.hu/renoir-szm-2023
Hopefully we provided you with useful tips on what to experience in the capital. Enjoy the autumn with us!
The perfect autumn weather creates the best set up and surrounding to see the marvelous sights of Budapest on the river Danube. If you have already seen the highlights, Silverline Cruises still offers so much more. With our dinner cruises and unlimited drink cruises we really would like to boost your cruise experience. Let it be a romantic evening with a candle-lit dinner, accompanied by live piano performance onboard or a lively cocktail cruise, Silverline Cruises got you covered! Visit our website and find a programme which suits you best.
