Grammy Award–winning American jazz-soul singer Gregory Porter will take the stage and get everyone dancing this August at the Paloznak Jazz Piknik at Lake Balaton, the organizers have announced. Gregory Porter stormed the world with his unique sound, bringing contemporary jazz to the masses. He has received numerous accolades, including two Grammy Awards for Best […]
The Sziget festival, held annually on Óbuda Island in the Danube in Budapest, was again awarded for standing up for societal issues at the European Festival Awards in Groningen, in the Netherlands. The festival was recognized in the category 'Take a Stand', founded to recognize events taking a stand for peaceful dialogue, humanity, tolerance and […]
One of Europe's largest festivals is back in Hungarian hands. Sziget will begin organizing the 2026 event with its current management and organizing team, under the strategic leadership of its founder, Károly Gerendai, according to a press release issued by the event. This will allow Sziget, once again as an independent festival, to further strengthen […]
Hungarian runners won the main event of the 40th Spar Budapest Marathon on Sunday, the second day of the traditional running festival: Viktória Nyikos was the first to cross the finish line in the women's marathon, while Máté Vásárhelyi won the men's race. Vásárhelyi, the national champion on the classic 42.195-meter distance, was also the […]
Open cellars, vineyard tours and cultural events await visitors between October 3 and 5 at the Tokaj-Hegyalja Harvest Days, one of Hungary's oldest harvest festivals, organizers told MTI. They wrote that the venue for the event, which has been held since 1932, will be the Tokaj Festival Valley this year, but programs are also being […]
According to the main organizer of Sziget, Tamás Kádár, the festival, held on Óbuda Island on the River Danube in Budapest, benefited from the infusion of fresh blood, as thanks to the changes and renewal, the event, which ended early Tuesday morning, attracted 416,000 visitors, which is 5% more than last year. "The trend has […]
A Hungarian girl living in Oman became the 11 millionth visitor in the history of the Sziget Festival, and was welcomed at the entrance on the closing day of the event on Monday. Emília Panna Kormos said that this was her first time at Sziget. The young lady, who was greeted by a crowd of […]
This year, between August 17 and 20, the traditional Festival of Folk Arts in Budapest will be enriched with special Eastern programs: three South Korean masters will present the traditional arts and crafts of their country. At this popular event in Buda Castle, masters Lee Jongyoon, Lee Sangbae, and Kim Suyeon will demonstrate the meticulous […]
Tamás Kádár, CEO of Sziget, said that more tickets have been sold for this year's festival than last year. Due to Covid and other industry impacts, ticket sales had been declining since 2022, but the current growth is definitely welcome at the event held on the Óbuda Island on the River Danube. Kádár also said […]
Virág Csiszár, Sziget’s International Booking Manager, presented — at a recent press conference — the music programs for the festival’s major stages, highlighting that this year’s lineup is both incredibly current and highly diverse. Among the Main Stage headliners are Kid Cudi, who is one of the most intriguing figures in American hip-hop and R&B […]
A new chapter is beginning in the life of Sziget Festival — one that preserves its unique atmosphere and diverse programming while introducing a range of spectacular new features. Visitors can expect a refreshed program structure, creative innovations, and non-stop experiences available around the clock. Several venues are being relocated, and new 'districts' within the […]
With new venues and around 3,000 programs ranging from visual arts to new circus and music, the Valley of Arts is waiting for visitors between July 18 and 27 in Kapolcs, Taliándörögd and Vigántpetend in an area north of Lake Balaton. Speaking at a press conference in Budapest on Wednesday, Minister of Public Administration and […]
The third SopronFest will take place between June 1 and 8, with hundreds of events at 75 venues. Timmy Trumpet, Parov Stelar, Worakls, Dub FX, Halott Pénz, Majka, Ákos and Desh will be among the artists performing at the Lővérek area of the town of Sopron, NW Hungary, during the Pentecost weekend, the event organizers […]
This year marks the 30th time visitors cross the iconic K Bridge to the Freedom Island, where over 1,000 programs at 50 locations await them, celebrating a diversity of genres. Among the highlights are Kylie Minogue, Liam Gallagher, Martin Garrix and Sam Smith. The event will also feature the Great Street Theater and the ever-fantastic […]
The Budapest French Institute is set to celebrate the French national holiday with a lively street party, featuring free concerts and workshops on July 13 in the capital. This annual event offers a rich blend of cultural activities, highlighting the diversity and vibrancy of French and international traditions. Evening Highlights Break Dancing Workshop: Kicking off […]
