19 Nov 2013
February
“Busójárás” Spring-Rites Festival
27th February.–4th March 2014 - Mohács: Pannonia
An event called “busójárás”, which has been part of the UNESCO intellectual world heritage since 2009, takes place in Mohács where various groups enter the central square through the main street at the bang of the busó cannon and a street carnival begins. The people of Mohács celebrate the carnival also on the Tuesday of the carnival week saying good-bye to the cold season by lighting and dancing around a bonfire placed at the main square where they burn a coffin, symbolizing the winter.
Information: mohacs@tourinform.hu • www.mohacsibusojaras.hu
March
Budapest Spring Festival
21st March–6th April 2014 – Budapest: Budapest and Surroundings
The Budapest Spring Festival has been the greatest cultural festival of Hungary for 30 years. This series of events is also a significant international event. In eleven days of the 32nd Spring Festival, at 30 venues all over the Hungarian capital, approximately 100 events took place. The festival offers classical music concerts and jazz nights, as well as theatre performances, open-air concerts and other festival-like events.
Information: info@festivalcity.hu / www.festivalcity.hu
+36-1/486-3300, +36-1/486-3311
April
Hollókő Easter Festival
19th -21st April 2014 - Hollókő: Eger-Tokaj Wine Region
Since 1987, Hollókő has been part of the UNESCO world heritage. The revival of Palóc folk traditions, the village life of past times is demonstrated together with Easter folk customs. One can try painting eggs, jiggering and many other handcrafts. Easter can certainly not pass without the tradition of sprinkling of the girls by the boys from buckets of water.
Information: hollokozal@mail.datanet.hu
+36-32/579-010, +36-32/579-011
May
Herdsmen’s Festival – National Herdsmen’s Competition and Meeting
Middle of May 2014 • Hortobágy: The Puszta and Lake Tisza
Each year on Pentecost Saturday, herdsmen of grey cattle and arriving from various corners of the country gather in the Animal Park of Puszta to compete with each other and to show off their festive outfits. Visitors can satisfy their appetite with meals prepared at the cookery contest (goulash, mangalica stew) and buy gifts from the region’s craftsmen.
Information: info@hortobagy.eu / www.hortobagy.eu
+36-52/589-110 / +36-52/369-108
June
European ADRENALIN dragbike championship
May-June 2014 – Kiskunmadaras: The Puszta and Lake Tisza
The best and fastest cars and motorbikes ever built in Europe will boom and rumble in Kunmadaras again. Bikes of 1,200 and cars of 8,000 horse power arrive from each and every European country in order to fight a huge battle with one another and the Hungarian racers. The Cepsa Cup Hungarian Championship will also take place this weekend , and besides the drag race of the fantastic bikes and cars the very best of the Hungarian stunt bikers will also be there at the Shox Grand Prix.
Information: www.kunmadarasmotorsport.hu
+36-30/965-4435
Etyek Cellar Festival
in the beginning of June - Etyek: Pannonia
Hungary’s top winemakers meet here to have their vintage’s personally tasted. There is also an artisan exhibition in the centre of the village, children are entertained by traditional folk games, giant table games and a puppet theatre at the football field, where the Winemakers play against the selected team of the Parliament.
Information: pincefesztival@roxer.hu / www.pincefesztival.hu
+36-23/501-234
Budapest Summer Festival 2014
from June to the end of August 2014 - Budapest: Budapest and Surroundings
The Open-air Stage of Margaret Island is the home of premiers, musicals, operas, dance shows and concerts. At the Városmajor Open-Air Stage, according to the tradition, “Pest moves to Buda”. At the ruins of Saint Margaret chapel and at the Interactive Tale Stage, Renaissance mornings, popular tales and interactive games await the youngest audience.
Information: produkcio@szabadter.hu / www.szabadter.hu
+36-1/375-5922, +36-1/301-0147 (ticket office)
International Harley-Davidson Festival
4th- 8th June 2014 - Alsóörs: Lake Balaton
This is Hungary’s largest of motorbike owners meeting where, for five days a quality music programme is offered, along with the motor show. There will be a spectacular Harley-Davidson fashion show, stunt show and other breath-taking bike programmes, and of course fireworks that shouldn’t be missed either. The highlight of the festival is the motorbike parade on Saturday.
Information: info@openroadfest.hu / www.openroadfest.hu
+36-1/248-0922
Balaton-Bike-Fest
Middle or second period of June 2013 - Balatonfüred: Tihany, Lake Balaton
Lovers of cycling can choose among a dozen programmes, take part in contests, and enjoy professional tours and parades. Several times, the the competitions take place on the water as well: mountain bike-kayak duathalon and water jump. There will also be marathon, dirt, trial, national criteria, XCO , downhill, Balaton tour and rallies.
Information: info@dakar.hu / www.balatonbikefest.com /www.balatonbikefest.com
+36-20/934-3676
Hungarian Dance Festival
End of June, Győr: Pannonia
The Hungarian Dance Festival is one of the greatest celebrations of Hungarian art of dance. Leading ensembles of the Hungarian art of dance will take part in the series of events: every genre of the art of dance will be represented from classical ballet through folklore to the alternative performances.
The aim of the Festival is to provide a comprehensive picture of the actual state of Hungarian art of dance, and to stress the importance of collaboration within the genre.
Information: +36-96/523-217 E-mail: info@gyoribalett.hu
www.gyoribalett.hu
July
VOLT Festival
2nd- 5th July 2013ó4 • Sopron: Pannonia
This festival has one of the oldest traditions among Hungary’s provincial festivals, where both Hungarian and international pop stars are invited. Apart from the music programmes, the festival offers a significant cultural programme every year, with a free academy and theatre performances, as well as children and family programmes in the mornings.
Information: www.volt.hu
+36-1/372-0650
Blue ribbon regatta
11th-13th July 2014 • Balatonfüred: Lake Balaton
The “Kékszalag” contest is the oldest among the regattas around Lake Balaton, the first contest having been organized in 1934. The 160 km route goes through the following places: Balatonfüred – Balatonkenese - Tihany – Keszthely – Balatonfüred. 300 to 350 boats participate in the contest with 1400 to 1700 sailors. The boats will line up at the start line in front of the viewers.
Information: hunsail@hunsail.hu / www.hunsail.hu
+36-1/460-6925
International Palace Games of Visegrád
11st–13th July 2014 - Visegrád: Budapest and Surroundings
The Visegrád International Palace Games have been organised to commemorate the Visegrád kings’ meeting of 1335. Besides the tournament, historical music and dance, performances, a fair, comedy and puppet shows, many exhibitions will take place as well. At the sports field, horse and foot soldier battle; there is also a falconer and dance show, Italian guidons’ programme, pennon breaking and a fortress battle.
Information: info@palotajatekok.hu /www.palotajatekok.hu / info@visitvisegrad.hu
+36-30/933-7749
16th Festival of the Wine Egri Bikavér on St. Donatus Day
in the middle of July 2014 • Eger: Eger-Tokaj Wine Region
The festivities of one of the most famous wines of Hungary, Egri Bikavér. More than 30 restaurants and the same number of wine cellars offer specialties with the Bikavér wines which have been chosen by the professional jury’s recommendations. The programme is accompanied by concerts and cultural programmes.
Information: • www.egrihegykozseg.hu
+36-36/411-943
Heineken Balaton Sound
10th-13th July 2014 • Zamárdi: Lake Balaton
A festival with world-famous DJs, performers and bands at the beach of Balaton with colourful accompanying programmes. Entry is with daily tickets or with a four-day ticket. An outstanding experience not only for the fans of electronic and dance music, but for everyone who enjoys listening to music and being on the beach. The organizers of Balaton Sound wanted to create a new and unique type of music festival to Hungary.
Information: www.sziget.hu / www.balatonsound.hu
+36-1/372-0650, +36-30/320-1111
Veszpremfest
Middle of July 2014 • Veszprém: Pannonia
Veszpremfest is a cultural event featuring Hungarian and international performers of classical music, jazz, pop and opera.
Information: info@veszpremfest.hu / www.veszpremfest.hu
+36-88/444-454, +36-88/444-453
Hungarian Formula 1TM Grand Prix
End of July - Mogyoród: Budapest and Surroundings
The Hungarian Grand Prix has been organised at the Hungaroring circuit near Budapest since 1986. After minor modifications, in 2003. the track has acquired its current form, the length of which is 4,381 meters. Due to its narrow track sections and sharp curves overtaking is very difficult, therefore, the Hungaroring is often compared to the Monaco track.
Information: office@hungaroring.huwww.hungaroring.hu
ostermann@t-online.hu +36 1 266 20 40 (ticket office)
www.hungaroinfo.com (EN, DE)+36-28/444-444
Nádasdy historic festival
End of July - Sárvár: Pannonia
The programs mirror the everydays from the turkish ages into our present in a splendid and joyful form: singers, troubadurs, monks, warriors and merchants walk again the streets. The main spectacle of the three days are the siege plays: it is the time of heroism and self-sacrifice. The battle between the invading ottomans and the hungarian soldiers guarantees the entertainment.
Information: www.nadasdyfesztival.hu
Open Air Festival of Szeged
July to August 2013 - Szeged: The Puszta and Lake Tisza
The beautiful site, the Dóm square evokes the atmosphere of Saint Mark’s square in Venice. From year to year, the performances provide an ever more versatile picture; so everyone will find something they can enjoy. The foundation is operetta, which, nowadys is almost as popular as musicals. During the festival, the purchased tickets are also valid for the exhibitions of REÖK (Regional Pan Artistic Centre).
Information: www.szegediszabadteri.hutitkarsag@szegediszabadteri.hu
+36-62/471-411
August
Sziget Festival
11th- 18th August - Budapest: Budapest and Surroundings
On an island in the middle of the Hungarian capital, sorrounded by beautiful trees, thousands of young people meet to enjoy the Sziget Festival. What is offered by the festival is also extraordinary: apart from the variety of music genres dozens of programs are organized, from street theatres to circus, from contemporary dance to exhibitions. This is the place where young people make friends and maybe even fall in love.
Information: info@sziget.hu / www.sziget.hu/fesztival
+ 36-1/372-0650, +36-1/372-0659
Zemplen Festival
Middle of August 2013 - Tokaj, Sárospatak and surrounding Eger-Tokaj Wine Region
The greatest cultural-touristic-gastronomic series of events of the region offers interesting programmes for every generation. Theatre performances, classic, pop music and jazz concerts, as well as excursion concerts offer a wide-scale selection. All this is accompanied by food tasting programmes including typical dishes of the area and the famous Tokaji wines.
Information: info@zemplenfestival.hu / www.zemplenfestival.hu
+36-1/462-0330
Summerfest International Folklore Festival and Folk Art Fair
from 12th to end of August 2014 • Százhalombatta, Ráckeve, Tököl: Budapest and Surroundings
Secrets and 1000-year old cultures, magical encounters await visitors. Due to sixteen years of work, the Summerfest has become one of the greatest folklore events of the country. Besides the festival’s events, classical music concerts, fine art exhibitions, children’s programmes, world music tent concerts, open-air theatre and international dance programs are available.
Information: info@summerfest.hu / www.summerfest.hu
+36-23/358-973; +36-23/550-000
Debrecen Flower Festival
15th–21st August 2014 • Debrecen: The Puszta and Lake Tisza
A one week fiesta with the contribution of world stars and Hungarian artists. One sorrounded by flowers and extraordinary bouquets.
Information: info@fonixinfo.hu / www.fonixinfo.hu
+36-52/518-400, +36-52/518-404
Festival of Folk Arts
Middle of August (including 20th of August) - Budapest: Budapest and Surroundings
In the castle of Buda craftsmen present the tricks of various traditional trades, involving the audience in the process of creation. On the stage, traditional Hungarian and foreign musicians, dancers and orchestras perform. On the 20th of August, the festival of Saint Stephen is celebrated by a procession of masters and consecration of bread.
Information: www.nesz.hu / neszfolk@nesz.hu / www.mestersegekunnepe.hu
+36-1/214-3147, +36-1/214-3523
INTERNATIONAL MOTORCYCLE AND STREET FIGHTER COMPETITION
Middle of August 2013 - Kunmadaras: the Puszta and Lake Tisza
This event is the highest ranking European drag championship in the country and the region, also accepted by MAMS , where several thousands of horse power of motorcycles gather together. The The aim of the game is to be the fastest motorist to complete the 402.33 metres. Famous foreign motorists perform at every contest with their unique machines, and the only motor stunt contest in Hungary takes place here, as well.
Information: hajoe@t-online.hu / www.kunmadarasmotorsport.hu
+36-30/965-4435
19th Royal Days International Folk Dance Festival
20-24 August 2014 Székesfehérvár: Pannonien
Royal Days in the Town of Royals
The 19th edition of the international folk dance festival awaits its visitors with open-air performances, concerts, street music, international folklore evenings, gastronomy shows, children programmes and dance movie screenings.
Besides the picturesque Baroque style city centre of Székesfehérvár, events are held in the Dancehouse in Malom Street.
Royal Days – Music, Dancing and You!
Information: info@artefolk.hu / www.royaldays.hu
+36-22/312-795
Wine Weeks Balatonfüred
3 weeks in August 2013 - Balatonfüred: Lake Balaton
The Wine Weeks of Balatonfüred, which is a prestigious event of the Balatonfüred-Csopak Wine Region has a long history. Winemakers await guests in their cosy wine tents set up on the Tagore promenade for three weeks. Visitors can enjoy a great variety of cultural and folklore programmes every night and shop at the folklore market in the daytime.
Information: www.balatonfured.hu / muvelodes@balatonfured.com
+36-87/581-257
Savaria Historical Carnival
End of August 2014 • Szombathely: Pannonia
This is Central Europe’s largest historic festival when the entire city dresses up in togas and tunics to go back to Roman times. Apart from the events on stage, there will be Carnival theatre, comedian street theatre performances, fire works and „slave-market”, too. The peak of the programme is the procession with torches on Saturday night.
Information: savariakarneval@t-online.hu / www.savariakarneval.hu
+36-94/510-160, +36-94/510-161
VI. Balaton-Bike-Fest
29-31 August 2014 - Balatonfüred: Tihany, Lake Balaton
Lovers of cycling can choose among a dozen programmes, take part in contests, and enjoy professional tours and parades. Several times, the the competitions take place on the water as well: mountain bike-kayak duathalon and water jump. There will also be marathon, dirt, trial, national criteria, XCO, XCE, pump track, Balaton tour and rallies.
Information: info@dakar.hu / www.balatonbikefest.com
+36-20/934-3676
Jewish Summer Festival
From end of August one week long • Budapest: Budapest and Surroundings
The main objective of the festival is to introduce the Jewish culture and to emphasise with the variety of programmes the importance of different cultures living together in peace. The multicultural series of programmes about the Hungarian and Jewish heritage, as well as also accepting the traditions of other people is the biggest Jewish festival in Europe.
Information: zsikk@aviv.hu / www.jewishfestival.hu
+36-1/343-0420, +36-1/413-5531
September
Biofood and Wine Festival
in the middle of September 2014 - Hajdúszoboszló: The Puszta and Lake Tisza
„Health and Wine, they intertwine!” gastronomy made of guaranteed bio-ingredients, the introduction of Hungary’s historic wine regions, Bio-Battle, cultural programmes, three-day festival feeling in the spa town.
Information: www.hajduszoboszlo.hu / hajduszoboszlo@tourinform.hu
+36 52/558-928
23rd Budapest International Wine Festival
In the middle of September 2014 / Budapest: Budapest and Surroundings
This is one of the highest ranking and most popular professional events and artistic festivals of Central Europe that is held together by one of the oldest produce of mankind, wine. At this event, from year to year, tens of thousands of people learn about the art of civilized wine consumption, meet with wine makers and taste the specialties of Hungarian gastronomy and listen to folk music.
Information: info@borkulturakft.hu / www.winefestival.hu
+36-1/203-8507
October
Wine Days of Mór
in the beginning of October 2014 - Mór: Pannonia
The Wine Days offer various cultural, wine-tasting, sports and other entertaining programmes. In connection to the wine days, international wind-instrument, as well as folk-dance festivals interchange year after year.
Information: www.lambergkastely.hu / www.moribornapok.hu /
lambergkastely@lambergkastely.hu
+36-22/407-255
Red Wine Festival
3th–5th October 2014 • Villány: Pannonia
Villány is the homeland of the full, fiery red wine: during the vintage days, in the town, colourful programmes await those interested in wine tasting. The main attraction is the vintage procession with the colourful selection of horsemen, carriages, wine orders, dance groups, music groups and choirs. Miraculous nature, climate, friendly people living here, as well as the excellent-quality wine have made this settlement famous.
Information: info@borut.hu / www.villanyiborvidek.hu
+36-72/492-181
Tokaj-Hegyalja Vintage Days
October 2013 - Eger: Tokaj Wine Region
This is the famous vintage day of Hungary’s emblematic wine region, made unforgettable by the procession and the folk and traditional bands that play. Apart from the introduction of wines and the winners of the previous years’ wine contests, there is an opportunity to taste wine specialities, visit cellars and get an idea of how the famous Tokaji wines are made.
Information: +36-47/352-511 • tokaj@tourinform.huwww.tokaj.hu
Budapest Autumn Festival
In the first half of October 2014 - Budapest: Budapest and Surroundings
The main objective of the festival is to contribute to the realization of the concept „Budapest as a festival city” by inviting internationally ranked performances and local performers capable of drawing international attention and to enhance Budapest’s European cultural rank and its image as a significant European cultural centre.
Information: info@festivalcity.hu / www.cafebudapestfest.hu
+36-1/486-3300, +36-1/486-3311
Budapest Marathon
12th October 2014 - Budapest: Budapest and Surroundings
Lovers of running can join the race, and run through the most beautiful parts of the city. The selection is wide; from the official marathon distance of 42 km to a 600 metre run, everyone can find their favourite running distance. Fans of shorter distances can also run Mini-marathons and Maratonka but walkers are also welcome at the event and families can complete the 600-metre Family Running Race together.
Information: info@futanet.hu / www.futanet.hu
+36-1/220-8211, +36-20/965-1966 (Registration office)
Csabaer Sausage Festival
23rd-26th October 2014 - Békéscsaba
Traditions associated with the slaughter of the pig, sausage-making competitions – and many opportunities to sample the final product. There are also cultural and professional programmes, a food-industry exhibition and fair, and wine tastings.
Information: www.csabaikolbaszfesztival.hu
XI. Gödöllő Liszt Festival
Second half of October 2014 - Gödöllő: Budapest and Surroundings
According to various sources, Ferenc Liszt was the favourite composer of Elisabeth, the wife of the Habsburg king, Franz Josef I. At the crowning in Mathias Church, the Crowning Mess specifically composed by Ferenc Liszt for this occasion was presented. The festival’s concerts are linked to Ferenc Liszt’s birthday, on October 22nd every year.
Information: www.kiralyikastely.hu / Information@kiralyikastely.hu
November to December
Budapest Christmas Fair
14th November to 24th December 2014 • Budapest: Budapest and Surroundings
The Budapest Christmas Fair has become the most important series of programmes of the winter period also known and recognised at international level. Folk and applied artists sell their goods especially Christmas gifts made from natural materials with original handicraft technique. The quality of the goods is guaranteed by the association of Folkloric Unions. The atmosphere is also traditionally festive with the scent of gingerbread, cinnamon, mulled wine and pinetree, all over.
Information: info@budapestinfo.hu / www.budapestinfo.hu/xmas
+36 1 486 33 02, +36-1/328-6024
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