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August 10-15, 2023 between Sziget Festival again in Budapest
The first Sziget Festival opened its doors to a very small audience in 1993, but since then it has grown into one of the largest music festivals in Europe.Every year, the organizers work to bring the biggest performers to their Citizens and provide space for more than 1,000 performances on 60 different stages, for 6 full days.
More than 100 nations are represented on the Island, and visitors also come from countries as far away as Brazil or New Zealand. This peaceful meeting of cultures – in the spirit of music, celebration and fun – is what Freedom Island is really about.
Although music is at the center of the Sziget, art also plays a key role every year. Circus, dance, theater, performances, museums, fine art venues: it’s hard to list how many programs await festival-goers at every moment of the day. Artists and performers come from all over the world, but every Citizen has the opportunity to create.
Budapest World Athletics Championships
August 19-29, 2023
2,000 athletes from more than 200 countries will come to Hungary to celebrate the queen of sports and take part in the world’s third largest sports event.
This is the first time that the top athletics event is being held in Central Europe, in one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Budapest, with its historic parts of the world heritage and its world-famous panorama, will be the perfect venue for the athletes and the public.
The state-of-the-art facility, which meets all needs and was built specifically for athletics, will not only be the new home of Hungarian athletics, but also the largest competition and training center in Central Europe.
The goal of the organizers is not only to make the 9-day event perfect, but they also want the legacy of the World Cup to live on. We want to take the sport to new heights and make an impact on everyday people and the younger generation. The stars of the World Cup in Budapest are superheroes and ordinary heroes. Superheroes are the athletes competing in the World Cup who push the physical limits of man every day. Everyday heroes are the people who get off the couch, walk, run and exercise regularly to live a healthier life.
August 20 programs Budapest – Saint Stephen’s Day 2023
18st of August to 20th of August, 2023
August 20 is the celebration of the founding of the state and King Szent István, in the framework of which August 18-20, 2023. interested parties are welcomed with a series of four-day events at several locations in Budapest! Visitors will be treated to spectacular fireworks, St. Stephen’s Day Ceremony, Flag Raising and Cleaning, Festive Holy Mass and St. Jobb Procession, an exciting air parade over the Danube, and many more surprises!
The August 20th fireworks display is the largest fireworks display in Europe, which awaits those interested on the quays of Budapest on August 20th, 2023 as the conclusion of the national holiday programs. In addition to the fireworks, visitors can expect a spectacular drone show, festive light painting of the Parliament, the National Gallery and Gellért Hill, as well as other visual and sound effects!
The fireworks will start shooting over the Danube at 21:00, which will be supplemented with additional visual and sound effects. The Greek fire will be a spectacular decoration of the Elizabeth Bridge and the Freedom Bridge during the evening.
Downtown Beer Festival 2023 Budapest
Between August 29 and 3 September, 2023
More than 250 types of beer can be tasted at the Downtown Beer Festival.
Szabadság Square will be filled again with beer and the best faces at the Downtown Beer Festival.
As in previous years, this year we are waiting for you with more than 250 types of beer, craft specialties from the best domestic breweries, an international beer selection from the best importers, and cool FoodTrucks in the heart of the city center between August 29 and September 3! The best breweries in the country in one place for 6 days! The best breweries in the country in one place.
What can you expect this year?
Golden cold beer in a glass with a steamy wall
The quality street food offer
The best Hungarian breweries in one place
International beer selection
Beer premieres
Amazing environment
Warm summer evenings
Friends, loves
Entry to the event is free, but to drink beer you have to buy a unique glass festival glass!
X. Generali Night Run Budapest
09/02/2023
Night, running, friends! The Generali Night Run Budapest is waiting for you in the beautifully illuminated capital on September 2, 2023!
Participants can choose from four distances, the half-marathon race can even be completed in relays!
This year, the route also touches the Buda Castle, passes the lower quay under the Chain Bridge, you can admire the illuminated Parliament and the Margit Bridge – and of course we don’t miss the Tunnel resounding with gongs. We are waiting for you with music and visual effects at several points along the route!
On the first weekend of September, the competition center will be set up at the fabulous Várkert Bazaar, where the start and finish area, the EXPO, the information desk, restrooms and luggage storage are also located. In addition to the usual distances, we will also hold our 2020 innovation, the headlamp race. At our refreshment points, we continue to wait with chilled water and isotonic drinks, while at the finish line we prepare D24 cold non-alcoholic beer!
Budapest Wine Festival 2023
September 7-10, 2023
At the world heritage site, enjoying the most impressive panorama of the capital, visitors can taste thousands of wines from domestic and foreign exhibitors.
The Budapest Wine Festival, which is unique in the world and attracts hundreds of exhibitors and tens of thousands of visitors every year, is one of the most beautiful open-air wine events in Europe.
The excellent wines and professional programs are accompanied by a colorful gastronomic offer and cultural program, so we can say goodbye to the summer in a worthy way.
In 2023, the organizers are preparing new areas, programs and surprises.
Budapest, Budavári Palace, Szent György tér, Hungary
38. WIZZ AIR BUDAPEST HALF MARATHON
10th September, 2023
September 10, 2023. The day when you can start Hungary’s favorite half-marathon again!
This is the event where the start ceremony is full of excitement, the course is fast, the route is panoramic, the atmosphere is frenetic, the musical scores are fun, and the fans are enthusiastic.
If you don’t want to run the half-marathon as an individual, you can also start in pairs or trios, and the classic 10 will not be left behind. Run your first half marathon here or set a new personal best!
WKF World Karate Championship
between October 24 and 29, 2023
The 2023 World Cup will be held between October 24 and 29 in the Papp László Budapest Sportarena, the WKF will hold its congress here before the top competition, and international referee training and exams will also take place.
The Hungarian organizers are expecting a huge field, between 1,600 and 2,000 participants, for the adult karate world championship in Budapest.
GARMIN WTF BUDA
29/10/ 2023
Field or asphalt? Choose! In WTF (Way to The Forest) running races, the environment is given: the forest. You decide whether you want to complete the race on asphalt or on a tourist road. You can be an urban runner, a beginner off-roader or a regular chameleon, you will find what you came for in this race 😉
ASPHALT
The asphalt route of the race starting from Szépjuhászne follows the János-hegy asphalt road. You can run on closed forest asphalt roads, free of traffic, in the heart of the Buda Mountains.
FIELD
The route of cross-country runners, depending on the distance, from the starting point next to Szépjuhászné, touches the points Makkosmária, Sorrento, Virág-völgy. The entire route follows the tourist roads of the Buda Mountains.
UEFA EURO2024
19/11/ 2023
European Championship 2024 qualifier, 8th round
Hungary-Montenegro
Budapest, XIV. ker., Puskás Aréna
Budapest Christmas market
Each year, from the end of November to the end of December, Vörösmarty Square is transformed into the annual Budapest Christmas Market. Visitors can browse over 100 stands offering unique Christmas-themed arts and crafts. A giant Advent calendar on the facade of the glamorous Gerbeaud building, exhibitions, live entertainment and food & wine are also part of the festivities. Each day, between December 1st and 23rd a new window is opened in the Advent calendar, accompanied by light and music shows. Children’s programs include artisan courses and puppet shows.
The scent of traditional Hungarian foods like lángos (fry bread with a variety of toppings), kürtöskalács (a cone-shaped sweet hollow pastry), roasted meats, fried sausages and other delicacies like home-made strudels, töki pompos (oven-baked dough) and roasted chestnuts wafting in the air is sure to whet your appetite. Soak up the holiday atmosphere and keep yourself warm while strolling among the wooden stalls of the market with a cup of mulled wine. The magical atmosphere of the Budapest Christmas market is a truly unforgettable experience.
