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 […]
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 […]
French, German and Dutch police officers are assisting the Budapest Police Headquarters (BRFK) at this year's Sziget Festival. The National Ambulance Service (OMSZ) is present at the event with a care center and nine ambulance units, MTI reported on Wednesday. Csécsi Soma, spokesperson for the BRFK, emphasized at a press conference held on Wednesday, the […]
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 […]
The Sziget (or ‘Island’) Festival in Budapest has been awarded the "Recommended" rating by Greener Festival 2024. The recognition reflects the festival's commitment to sustainability, from reducing waste and using renewable energy sources to promoting inclusivity and responsible dining. Sziget also took home the Greener Innovation Award at the recent ‘A Greener Future’ (AGF) international […]
Around 178,000 guests stayed in the Hungarian capital's hotels during the Sziget festival, which took place between August 7 and 12. According to the National Tourism Data Service Center (NTAK), the capital's hotels registered a total of 336,000 guest nights, a tenth more than during last year's event, the Hungarian Tourism Agency (MTÜ) said on […]
In the Sziget Festival's area of just over one square kilometer, Yettel has built a network that can serve up to 60-80,000 people at the same time, the telecommunications partner of the event announced on the occasion of the opening of the festival. One of Europe's largest light music and cultural events attracts hundreds of thousands […]
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 […]
Around 700 tents and other camping equipment left behind by visitors at the Sziget Festival and donated to charity will be given to people in need, the Hungarian Charity Service of the Order of Malta told MTI on Friday. According to the statement, 20 institutions and volunteer groups of the Hungarian Charity Service of the […]
We can't complain, this year's Sziget festival has a realistic total of 420,000 visitors, even if it is 30,000 less than last year. In 2022, the two-year hiatus due to COVID generated a huge demand for festival-going, Sziget's chief organizer, Tamás Kádár told MTI on Wednesday. "During the two missed seasons, there was a huge […]
In the food courts, set up in the festival area, there is a strong focus on convenience services, an expanded international menu and special diets will be available. Festival-goers are sure to find a food court within a radius of about 150 meters, according to the organizers quoted by the financial website portfolio.hu. A total […]
