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20 August Celebrations

Aug 19-22, 2026 Budapest

The 20 August Celebrations in Budapest mark Hungary's national holiday with a multi-day program of state ceremonies, cultural festivals, and public entertainment. Centered around the Danube and key city landmarks, the event...

National Holiday Fireworks +6

20 August Celebrations and Debrecen Flower Carnival

Aug 20, 2026 Debrecen

The 20 August Celebrations in Debrecen commemorate the national holiday of King Saint Stephen, Hungary's state founder. The day features official state ceremonies alongside the colorful and traditional Flower Carnival procession through...

National Holiday Parade +4

St Stephen’s Day

Aug 20, 2026 Budapest

St Stephen’s Day is Hungary’s national holiday celebrating the founding of the state. In 2026, the Budapest celebrations include a state-funded fireworks display scheduled for 20 August.

National Holiday Fireworks +3

Debrecen Flower Carnival

Aug 20, 2026 Debrecen

The Debrecen Flower Carnival is a major annual cultural festival in Hungary, culminating in a grand floral parade on August 20, 2026. The week-long celebration features elaborate floats decorated with hundreds of...

Traditional Festival Parade +4

Schaeffler Night Ride

Aug 18, 2026 Debrecen

The Schaeffler Night Ride is a community-focused evening cycle parade in Debrecen, Hungary, featuring thousands of illuminated bicycles taking over city roads. Held on August 18, 2026, it serves as the opening...

Parade Cycling +5

Aquaticum Spa Festival

Aug 15, 2026 Debrecen

The Aquaticum Spa Festival is a one-day event held on August 15, 2026, at the Aquaticum Outdoor Waterpark in Debrecen, Hungary. Celebrating 200 years of spa culture in the city, the festival...

Spa Festival +8

Joint Concert by José Cura and Szabolcs Szamosi

Aug 14, 2026 Debrecen

Tenor José Cura and organist Szabolcs Szamosi will perform a joint concert at the Debrecen Great Reformed Church on August 14, 2026. The performance features a diverse repertoire focusing on the interaction...

Classical Music Organ Concert +4

Budapest Zoo 160th Anniversary Festival

Aug 8-9, 2026 Budapest

The Budapest Zoo and Botanical Garden celebrates its 160th anniversary with a weekend festival in Budapest featuring animal-related programs, performances, historical displays, and family activities. The event marks the anniversary of the...

Anniversary Zoo +3

Jazzpiknik

Aug 6-8, 2026 Paloznak

The Jazzpiknik festival is held in Paloznak from August 6 to 8, featuring a blend of jazz, soul, funk, and pop music. The event's lineup includes international artists such as Rick Astley,...

Music festival Jazz +6

Medieval Festival in Szeged Celebrates John Hunyadi’s Victory at Belgrade

Jul 26-27, 2026 Szeged

Held in the Lower Town of Szeged, this medieval festival commemorates the historical victory of John Hunyadi at the Siege of Belgrade. The event features a colorful procession from the city center...

Medieval History +8

Azerbaijani Carpets - From Tradition to Contemporary Art

Jun 25 - Jul 26, 2026 Budapest

The exhibition "Azerbaijani Carpets - From Tradition to Contemporary Art" is held at the Museum of Ethnography in Budapest, Hungary, from June 25 to July 26, 2026. It showcases rare historical Azerbaijani...

Exhibition Art +7

B my Lake

Jul 16-18, 2026 Lake Velence

B my Lake is a three-day techno and house music festival held annually on the shores of Lake Velence, Hungary. The festival features performances by international artists, bringing the elite of electronic...

Music festival Techno +2

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