2nd January – 31st December 2008 (every day, except 20th August, 24th December, 31st December)
BUDAPEST
DINNER & CRUISE
One of our air-conditioned ships will take you on one-and-a-half-hours-long cruise with an excellent warm buffet-dinner. In the romantic candlelight atmosphere you can enjoy the wonderful view of the Budapest swimming in light. After dinner you can admire the panorama from the open upper deck.
http://www.ticket.info.hu/
January
from April till end of October 2008 every Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday
BUDAPEST
MUSIC, GASTRONOMY, DANCE AND RIVER CRUISE ON THE OPERETTA SHIP
During the voyage the international program of excellent singing, instrumental and dancing artists of the Hungarian Opera House will guarantee your entertainment. They present the most popular passages of operas, operettas, Italian, Spanish songs, musicals in the original languages, instrumental solos, and perform brilliant folklore, classical and step dances in elegant costumes.
http://www.operetthajo.hu/
4th February
BUDAPEST
PITTSBURGH SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
Conductor: Marek Janowski
Featuring: Nikolai Lugansky- piano
Beethowen: Piano Concerto in C-minor, op. 37
Brahms: Symphony No. 3 in F-major, op. 90
The Palace of Arts Budapest
www.mupa.hu/index.jsp
21st February – 12th May
BUDAPEST
TWO CENTURIES OF FRENCH MASTER DRAWINGS FROM THE COLLECTION OF THE LOUVRE
Experts of the Louvre selected the eighty most beautiful drawings to be exhibited at the Museum of Fine Arts. The creators of these works include renowned artists (Poussin, Watteau, Boucher, David) as well as virtuosic masters (Vouet, Lemoyne, Greuze). Artists whose works form part of the collection in Budapest (Verdier, Boissieu, André Le Brun) will be given special attention in the selection
Museum of Fine Arts Budapest
www.szepmuveszeti.hu/web/guest/aktualitasok
12th – 13th April
BUDAPEST
NATIONAL TÁNCHÁZ FESTIVAL AND CRAFT MARKET
Visitors to the Budapest Sports Arena are caught up in a whirl of dance houses, dance tuition, handicraft displays, performances by amateurs and professionals, dance ensembles, music schools and traditional folk artists from the regions of Hungary and the Carpathian Basin.
www.tanchaz.hu/start_en.html
1st May – 30th September (every Friday)
BUDAPEST
RAJKÓ FOLK ENSEMBLE SHOW 2008
In 1952 established, world famous Rajkó Orchestra and folk-dance ensemble are offering a unique musical experience. Their program consists of classical Hungarian folk dances, but includes also instrumental parts performed by Rajko orchestra together with cimbalom.
http://www.ticket.info.hu/
1st May – 31st October (every Tuesday, Thursday, Sunday)
November – April on http://www.ticket.info.hu/
BUDAPEST
HUNGARIAN STATE FOLK ENSEMBLE SHOW 2008
Hungarian State Folk Ensemble, one of the best professional ensembles in the World, was established in 1951 and has performed in 44 countries (more than 8 million visitors). Its aim is to collect a preserve authentic folk music and traditional costumes of Hungary by putting them on stage.
http://www.ticket.info.hu/
1st May – 31st October (every Monday, Wednesday)
November – April on http://www.ticket.info.hu/
BUDAPEST
DANUBE FOLK ENSEMBLE SHOW 2008
Danube Folk Ensemble is one of the most popular professional groups in Hungary (founded in 1957). The aim of the ensemble is to perform genuine dances with dynamism and style, and to create innovative dance-theatre pieces on these principles.
http://www.ticket.info.hu/
1st May – 31st October (every Saturday)
BUDAPEST
DANUBE SYMPHONY CONCERT
Program of the Danube Symphony Orchestra is made as a visiting card of Hungary. All melodies have a connection with Hungary: either they were composed by Hungarian or by foreign composer but with some relation to Hungary.
http://www.ticket.info.hu/
23rd May
BUDAPEST
STAATSKAPELLE DRESDEN
Conductor: Myung-Whun-Chung
Featuring Lars Vogt-piano
Weber- Der Freishütz-overture
Mozart-Piano Concerto in D minor, K 466
Brahms- Symphony No. 4 in E minor, op. 98
The Palace of Arts Budapest
http://www.mupa.hu/
27th May
BUDAPEST
VIENNA PHILHARMONIC
Conductor: Lorin Maazel
The Palace of Arts Budapest
http://www.mupa.hu/
1st June – 30th September (every Friday and Sunday, in May every Friday)
BUDAPEST
ORGAN CONCERTS IN THE ST. ANNE CHURCH
The St. Anne Church makes home for our organ-concerts. The church is one of the most beautiful baroque buildings of Budapest. The program of the concert was adapted for the organ of this church by Gabor Lehotka, composer and professor of the Academy of Music.
http://www.ticket.info.hu/
16th–24th June
BUDAPEST
DANUBE CARNIVAL INTERNATIONAL CULTURAL MEETING
This gathering organized around the city attracts top European and overseas artists from the worlds of classical and world music, as well as brass bands, contemporary dancers and the best performers of Hungarian folk dancing.
http://www.dunaart.com/
23rd June–23rd August
SZENTENDRE
SZENTENDRE SUMMER AND THEATRE
Each weekend the town’s streets, squares, courtyards, churches and cultural institutions host theatrical performances, concerts, films, children’s and traditionalist programmes.
www.szentendreprogram.hu/index.html
26th–29th June
BUDAPEST
BUDAPEST EQUESTRIAN FESTIVAL
Visitors are offered programmes on Shipyard Island over four days: the Celebration of Fire (ancient ceremonies associated with St John’s Day) on the 22nd, the Open Historical Day (early Magyar culture) on the 23rd, and an equestrian show (archery, mounted warfare, stunts and other entertainment) on the 24th and 25th.
http://www.nlmt.hu/
29th June – 6th July
GÖDÖLLO
PALACE CONCERTS – CHAMBER-MUSIC FESTIVAL
One of the summer’s most important classical-music events attracts Europe’s best musicians to Hungary.
Gödöllő Royal Palace
http://www.kiralyikastely.hu/
July – August
BUDPAEST
EVENING CONCERTS AT THE ZOO
The summer night concert series in the Budapest Zoo is a unique contribution to the cultural life of Budapest in the summer. These - by now traditional - concerts are very popular possibly because of the special atmosphere of the zoo by night, which certainly adds to the musical experience of each program. In July and August 2008 five new concerts will be presented to the fans of music and the zoo.
http://www.zoobudapest.com/
4th July – 3rd August
BUDAPEST
BUDAPEST – SQUARE – FILM – MUSIC FESTIVAL
The Tér-Film-Zene Fesztivál will be organised for the fourth time in Budapest and for the first time in Szeged, Debrecen, Győr and Pécs. The visitors can see the attractive films for every age free of charge. The spectators can see family, music, dance, movies and silent films every day on a daylight giant LED wall from 16.30 till 23.00.
http://www.terfilmzene.hu/
9th–11th August
GÖDÖLLO
BAROQUE PALACE DAYS
Visitors are whisked back to the Baroque epoch and the time of Antal Grassalkovich, founder of the Royal Palace. There is a lively fair, riding displays, concerts, dance performances and other attractions.
Gödöllő Royal Palace
http://www.kiralyikastely.hu/
16th – 20th August
BUDAPEST
WINE VILLAGE
Guests are welcomed with wine tasting, concerts, children’s programmes and a grape-harvest procession.
www.borfalu.hu/index.php
7th September
BUDAPEST
NIKE BUDAPEST INTERNATIONAL HALF-MARATHON
23rd Nike Budapest International Half Marathon is one of the biggest half marathons in Europe with 6000 participants. The course is fast and flat except at the bridges, leading through the most beautiful parts of the city, through the ancient Andrassy Street, across several old bridges, past the famous Opera House and Parliament.
http://www.budapestmarathon.com/
9th September – 14th December
BUDAPEST
A SYMBOLIST VISION - LIFE-WORK EXHIBITION OF FERDINAND HODLER
In 2008 the oeuvre of Ferdinand Hodler will be presented to the public. The last exhibition from Hodler’s works, similar in scale to the one coming to Budapest and thus as comprehensive as this one will be, was staged in Switzerland in 1983. It is also important to note that no exhibition launched in Hungary has ever provided such a complete portrayal of a foreign artist’s oeuvre.
Museum of Fine Arts Budapest
http://www.szepmuveszeti.hu/
20th – 21st September
BUDAPEST AND 250 PLACES AROUND IN HUNGARY
EUROPEAN HERITAGE DAYS
Under the auspices of Council of Europe, the Office of Cultural Heritage has been organizing for over a decade the European Heritage Days, declaring the third weekend of September each year the red-letter days of built-up heritage in Hungary. Hundreds of prominent buildings open their gates for guided tours of locations not open normally for the public. Also made available are supporting programmes, concerts, talks, play centres with a view to enhancing the gala atmosphere of the event.
http://www.oroksegnapoorsoorsk.hu/
4th–11th October
GÖDÖLLO
GÖDÖLLO INTERNATIONAL HARP FESTIVAL
Europe’s foremost harpists meet in the Royal Palace at Gödöllő.
Gödöllő Royal Palace
http://www.kiralyikastely.hu/
5th October
BUDAPEST
PLUS BUDAPEST MARATHON
23rd Plus Budapest International Marathon with 3500 runners and 800 relay teams in the heart of Europe expects you! The course is fast and flat except at the bridges, leading through the most beautiful parts of the city. Distances: 42 km, 30 km, relay for 3 and 5. Don’t miss the opportunity, register now!
http://www.budapestmarathon.com/
10th – 19th October
BUDAPEST
BUDAPEST AUTUMN FESTIVAL
The festival, which has become known as the “meeting point” of new arts, features projects representing novel directions in arts genres. The fields covered include music, theatre, dance, fine arts and media arts, film and literature.
http://www.bof.hu/
19th – 23rd October
VIENNA–SOPRON–TATA–BUDAKESZI–BUDAPEST
VIENNA–BUDAPEST SUPER MARATHON
The aim of the race is to promote sport, running and a generally healthy lifestyle, while giving competitors the chance to get a good view of Austria and Hungary.
http://www.supermarathon.hu/
3rd November
BUDAPEST
ORCHESTRE NATIONAL DU CAPITOL DE TOULOUSE
Conductor: Tugan Sokhiev
Featuring: Maxim Vengerov - violin
Csajkovszkij: Violin concerto
Ravel: Daphins and Chloe
Ravel: Bolero
The Palace of Arts Budapest
http://www.mupa.hu/
20th – 23rd November
BUDAPEST
BUDAPEST ART FAIR
The Budapest Art Fair, the most prestigious parade of art dealers, Hungary’s first and only forum for representing classical and contemporary art, will be staged again between 20th and 23rd November 2008 at Art Hall (Műcsarnok) in Budapest.
http://www.budapestartfair.hu/
6th December
BUDAPEST
ROYAL FLEMISH PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA
Conductor: Philippe Herreweghe
Featuring: Martin Helmchen- piano
Schumann: Piano concerto in a-minor
Beethoven: Symphony No. 3
The Palace of Arts Budapest
http://www.mupa.hu/
6th December – 4th January
BUDAPEST
CHRISTMAS AT THE CASTLE
The series of Advent and Christmas events are organized at the castle every year. The connecting temporary exhibitions are always staged in the ballroom, while the almost 30 Christmas trees decorated with ornaments made by contemporary applied artists put up in the rooms housing the permanent exhibition. During the weekends: concerts, performances, applied arts fair, wine and honey fair.
Nagytétényi Kastélymúzeum
www.nagytetenyi.hu/index_en.html