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>> what's happening
Budapest is a bustling capital where the vegetarian travelers can satisfy their cultural hunger as well. Stay in our centrally located vegetarian apartment and you'll get to gigs, museums and festivals easily. Here we give just a flavour of all the concerts, gigs, festivals and celebrations that take place in Budapest - there are so many, we just can't fit them all in! You can read a detailed calendar here, or here.

>> venues: there is so much happening in Budapest that I don't always manage to keep this calendar up-to-date. I suggest that you check these venues too.

Budapestarena (pop/rock/sport events)

Ticketpro (anything mainstream)

A38 (alternative/world music/jazz)

Sziget (rock festivals)

Trafo (contemporary dance and music)

JULY 2007

>> Exhibitions: and the Incas arrived...
Comprehensive view of the culture and art of civilisations in Peru almost three centuries before the Spanish conquest. Open till 16. September.
Museum of Fine Arts

>> Exhibitions: Genghis Khan.
The tatars are back but with a much nicer aim than in 1241 when they raided Hungary. Paintings, gold treasures, Buddhist statutes and manuscripts plus traditional tents, Jurta’s and cultural programs in the museum garden. Open till 2. September.
Hungarian National Museum

>> Concerts: Candy Dulfer
08. July 8 pm Petöfi Csarnok, Szabadtér tickets

>> Concerts: Michael Bolton
09. July 8 pm Papp László Budapest Sportaréna tickets

>> Concerts: Bueno Vista Social Club
19. July 7pm Papp László Budapest Sportaréna tickets

>> Concerts: The Rolling Stones
20. July 7pm Puskás Ferenc Stadion tickets

>> Festivals: Balaton Sound 12-15 July
a train ride away at our lovely Lake Balaton at Zamárdi. On stage: Basement Jaxx, Anima Sound System, The Brand New Heavies, Beastie Boys, Nouvelle Vague. Info We'll be there.

>> Chain Bridge Weekends June 15, 2007 - August 23,
Our lovely old bridge is closed to traffic every weekend, so pedestrians can enjoy a lovely walk from Buda to Pest. There are concerts, shows, markets and activities for the small ones.

AUGUST 2007

>> Exhibitions: and the Incas arrived...
Comprehensive view of the culture and art of civilisations in Peru almost three centuries before the Spanish conquest. Open till 16. September.
Museum of Fine Arts

>> Exhibitions: Genghis Khan.
The tatars are back but with a much nicer aim than in 1241 when they raided Hungary. Paintings, gold treasures, Buddhist statutes and manuscripts plus traditional tents, Jurta’s and cultural programs in the museum garden. Open till 2. September.
Hungarian National Museum

>> 3-5 August: Formula 1
Speed fans are welcome to the Formula One Hungarian Grand Prix every August at Hungaroring.
www.hungaroring.hu

>> 8-15 August: Sziget Festival - multicultural youth festival Zsofi's choice!
Thousands of young people move out to an island in Budapest (Hajógyári sziget) in tents for a week to participate in a giant pop festival once known as Pepsi Island. Pepsi Island has since grown into the largest concert festival in Central Europe.
Bands to look forward to: Maddness, Faithless, The Killers, Rachid Taha, Pink, Manu Chao, The Chemical Brothers, Sinead O'Connor, Värttinä and a lot more. There is a great boat service to the island from 10 minute walk from budaveg.
www.sziget.hu<<

>> 17-20 August: Festival of Folk Arts Zsofi's choice!
An event around August 20 in the Buda Castle giving the visitor an introduction to folk art and crafts from different regions of Hungary.

>>20 August: Foundation of the State and Constitution Day
As part of the celebrations a large-scale fireworks display is held in Budapest. All are welcome to join the crafts fair and concerts held along the Pest side of the Danube Embankment in the days before and after the festivities.

> 25 of August: BUDAPEST PARADE Zsofi's choice!
It is a Budapest street carnival at the end of the summer. Very diverse music, 50 lorries the procession ends with a street party at Heroes Square and fireworks. See my photo on the top right corner:it was taken in front of the State Opera House at the Parade in 2002. www.budapestparade.hu.

>> 25 August-9 September: Jewish Summer Festival
concerts, film festivals, book week, gastronomy days and exhibitions. website

SEPTEMBER 2007

>> Exhibitions: and the Incas arrived...
Comprehensive view of the culture and art of civilisations in Peru almost three centuries before the Spanish conquest. Open till 16. September.
Museum of Fine Arts

>> Exhibitions: Genghis Khan.
The tatars are back but with a much nicer aim than in 1241 when they raided Hungary. Paintings, gold treasures, Buddhist statutes and manuscripts plus traditional tents, Jurta’s and cultural programs in the museum garden. Open till 2. September.
Hungarian National Museum

>> 2 September: 22nd Nike Budapest International Half-Marathon
The route of the race goes through the most beautiful parts of Budapest.
www.budapestmarathon.com.<<

>> 5-9 September: 16th Budapest International Wine and Champaign Festival
The International Wine Festival presents famous Hungarian wine specialties and wine regions. website

>> 1-2 September: Budafok Champagne and Wine Festival
Budafok's fame rest on the Hungarian Törley Champagne Factory. Of the many wine cellars in the area several can be visited as part of programs spiced up with folk dance performances, Swab parties and (depending on the season) vintage balls.<< website

>> 30 September: 22nd Plus Budapest International Marathon
The route of the marathon race goes along both banks of the Danube, across the most beautiful bridges of the town, showing the remarkable tourist sights of Budapest.
www.budapestmarathon.com.

OCTOBER 2007

>> Concerts: Gwen Stefani
19.October 8 pm Papp László Budapest Sportaréna tickets

>> Concerts: Cirque du Soleil - Delirium
30 and 31 October 8 pm Papp László Budapest Sportaréna tickets

>> 14 October: 12nd Budapest Women's Race
The route of the marathon race goes along both banks of the Danube, across the most beautiful bridges of the town, showing the remarkable tourist sights of Budapest.
www.budapestmarathon.com.

>> 12-21 October: Budapest Autumn Festival
A festival recommended to friends of contemporary art. Programs include dance, theatre performances, films, photograph expositions, computer art, etc.
www.festivalcity.hu<<

>> 1-24 December: Budapest Christmas Fair Zsofi's choice!
Christmas fairs are held in several parts of the city during December, but the best feeling can be find at the Vörösmarty Square.. Museums evoke the folk traditions related to Christmas, and stage fairs selling different applied art works.

>> 31 December: European New Year`s Gala and Ball
The Opera House gives venue for the most prestigious Gala Evening of the year. The Gala Program starts at 8:00 pm, followed by a Gala Dinner and endless dance.