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ENTERTAINMENT
coffee house to have a look at the interior. On
weekdays, tours are being organised in the
afternoon for those who just want a peak at
the opulent interior. Pest VI, Andrássy út 22, T:
(+36 1) 814 7100, www.opera.hu Map D6
OPERETTA AND MUSICAL THEATER Modernized
classic performances sung in Hungarian,
but subtitled in either English or German. Pest
VI, Nagymező u. 17. T: (+36 1) 312 4866, www.
operettszinhaz.hu Map F5
Bohemian at Brody
A club you want to belong to, bohemian Brody Studios combines the best of two
worlds: artsy charm and buzz of Budapest carried out with invention and high quality
service befitting any European capital. Open Jam Sessions on Mondays are a great
chance to listen in on the city’s bustling musical creativity, but the rough-lux interiors
with upcycled furniture, fresh pieces by local artists on the wall- have we mentioned the
bar? – are alone worth the visit. Brody Studios - Pest VI, Vörösmarty utca 38, Map E6
PESTI VIGADÓ Restored to its former glory that
featured many famous artists like Ferenc Liszt
or Claude Debussy, the building now houses
exhibits and all kinds of shows, concerts and
performances (mostly in Hungarian). Pest V,
Vigadó tér 2. www.vigado.hu Map C5
PUSKÁS FERENC STADION Used for Hungarian
soccer matches, this giant outdoor arena
occasionally hosts large-scale concerts by
the world’s most popular superstars. Pest XIV,
Istvánmezei út 3-5, at the M2 Stadionok metro
stop. www.puskasferencstadion.com Off Map
RAM COLOSSEUM An entertainment venue with
popular Hungarian and international modern
folk dance and music shows, creating real
theatrical experiences. Pest XIII, Kárpát u. 23-25.
T: (+36 1) 222 5253, www.ramcolosseum.com or
www.experidance.hu Off Map
ROYAL PALACE OF GÖDÖLLŐ Classical concerts,
historic festivals and palace tours at the former
residence of Empress Elizabeth, located just
outside of Budapest. Gödöllő 2100, Grassalkovich
Palace. T: (+36 28) 410 124, www.kiralyikastely.hu
Off Map
ST. STEPHEN’S BASILICA This Neo-Renaissance
church also offers regular organ and classical
music concerts in an ethereal surrounding.
Up-to-date program on the website. Pest V,
Szent István tér 1, T: (+36 20) 823 2095, www.
organconcert.hu Map D5
SYMA SPORT AND EVENT CENTER Adjacent to
the city’s Sportaréna, this venue hosts concerts,
athletic events, and fairs. Pest XIV, Dózsa György
út 1. T: (+36 1) 460 1100, www.syma.hu Off Map
THÁLIA THEATER This playhouse at “Budapest’s
Broadway” sometimes hosts live concerts and
dance performances. Most of the performances
are in Hungarian, but not all of them. Pest VI,
Nagymező u. 22-24. T: (+36 1) 331 0500, www.
thalia.hu Map D6
TRAFÓ HOUSE OF CONTEMPORARY ARTS
The theatre is pretty small and the seats are
not very comfortable, but this is Budapest’s
centerpoint of contemporary dance, theater
and modern circus performances, where very
casual clothing is the norm. Pest IX, Liliom u. 41.
T: (+36 1) 215 1600, www.trafo.hu Map A7
TRIP SHIP A unique venue for theater, concerts,
dance performances, and programs for children.
Buda I, Szilágyi Dezső tér, pier 2. T: (+36 20)
355 6476, www.tripart.hu Map D4
VÍGSZÍNHÁZ Late-19th-century theatre building
on the city’s grand boulevard, hosting comedy
shows and an occasional English concert or
performance. Pest XIII, Szent István krt. 14. T:
(+36 1) 329 2340, www.vigszinhaz.hu Map F5
OPERA & OPERETTA
ERKEL THEATER This modern musical theater
is part of the State Opera and strives to make
opera and ballet performances accessible for a
wider public. Pest VIII, II. János Pál pápa tér 30, T:
(+36 1) 814 7100, www.opera.hu Map C8
HUNGARIAN STATE OPERA HOUSE - CLOSED
FOR RENOVATION - This magnificent neo-
Renaissance building offers a variety of classical
and modern operas and ballets. You can
always pop in into the main hall or the Opera
JAZZ CLUBS
BUDAPEST JAZZ CLUB Almost daily groovin’
sessions by classical jazz cats and modern
performers. Pest XIII, Hollán Ernő u. 7. T: (+36 70)
413 9837, www.bjc.hu Map F5
COLUMBUS JAZZ PUB Floating musical mothership
features performances by Hungary’s
greatest jazz musicians. Pest V, Vigadó tér 4
(docked on the Pest riverbank). T: (+36 1) 266
9013, www.columbuspub.hu Map C4
IF KÁVÉZÓ Gifted musicians perform live in
a fashionable but easygoing venue. Pest IX,
Ráday u. 19. T: (+36 1) 299 0694, www.ifkavezo.
hu Map A6
LADÓ CAFÉ Enjoy jazz classics performed by
local musicians amid the unique ambience of a
popular theater from the communist era. Pest
VII, Dohány u. 50. T: (+36 70) 350 3929, www.
ladocafe.hu Map C7
OPUS JAZZ CLUB Enjoy smooth jazz melodies at
this downtown hotspot for regular live gigs of
local and international musicians. Pest IX, Mátyás
u. 8. T: (+36 1) 216 7894, www.opusjazzclub.
hu Map A6
ENGLISH-LANGUAGE
THEATER
HUNGARIAN NATIONAL THEATER Occasional
performances of original and adapted works in
English. Pest IX, Bajor Gizi park 1. T: (+36 1) 476
6800, www.nemzetiszinhaz.hu Off Map
SPINOZA THEATER An intimate theater and café
with innovative programs in a relaxed setting
in the Jewish quarter. Delicious meals and dinner
music shows, including a live klezmer band
playing every Friday at 7pm. Theater performances
are mostly but not only in Hungarian.
Pest VII, Dob u. 15. T: (+36 1) 413 7488, www.
spinozacafe.hu Map C6
ENGLISH-LANGUAGE
CINEMAS
Some of the movies in the following theaters are in
the original language with Hungarian subtitles.
For more information, check out their website.
CINEMA CITY at multiple locations in town
including: ALLEE Shopping Center: Buda XI,
Október huszonharmadika u. 8-10. T: (+36 1)
999 6161 Off Map; ARÉNA (IMAX) Shopping
Center: Pest VIII, Kerepesi út 9. T: (+36 1) 999
6161 Map D9; WESTEND City Center: Pest VI,
Vácí út 1-3. T: (+36 1) 999 6161, Map F6 www.
cinemacity.hu
CINEMA PINK New upscale movie theater inside
the Mammut Shopping Mall. Comfortable
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