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ENTERTAINMENT
PERFORMANCE VENUES
A38 SHIP Rock the boat nightly at one of Budapest’s
top music and dance venues, docked on
the Danube. Buda XI, moored south of Petőfi
Bridge. T: (+36 1) 464 3940, www.a38.hu Off Map
ARTUS Avant-garde theater and dance performances
by the Gábor Goda Company, along
with art exhibitions and concerts. Buda XI,
Sztregova u. 7. T: (+36 30) 820 3865, www.artus.
hu Off Map
ÁTRIUM THEATER A cultural presentation space
offering English-language theater performances,
dance shows, live concerts. Buda II, Margit krt.
55. T: (+36 1) 317 9338, www.atriumfilmszinhaz.
hu Map E3
BUDAI VIGADO Cultural center, also known as the
Hungarian Heritage House, which stages mostly
Hungarian folk dance and music performances.
Buda I, Corvin tér 8. T: (+36 1) 225 6049, www.
heritagehouse.hu Map D3
BUDAPEST CONGRESS CENTER Extensive arena
welcoming crowd-drawing headliners. Buda XII,
Jagelló út 1-3. T: (+36 1) 372 5400, www.bcc.hu
Map B2
BUDAPEST MUSIC CENTER (BMC) This multifunctional
facility encompasses a comprehensive
music library, a record label, and multiple
venues that showcase established and promising
muscians. The Opus Jazz Club is also part of
the BMC. Pest IX, Mátyás u. 8. T: (+36 1) 216 7894,
www.bmc.hu Map A6
DANUBE PALACE Classical concerts and performances
by the Hungarian State Folk Ensemble
and other companies. T: (+36 1) 317 2754. Pest V,
Zrínyi u. 5. www.dunapalota.hu Map D5
FONÓ MUSIC HALL World music, folk music, folk
dances and jazz performed on several stages.
Buda XI, Sztregova u. 3. T: (+36 1) 206 5300, www.
fono.hu Off Map
HUNGEXPO One-stop shop for events, conferences,
conventions and exhibitions. Pest X,
Albertirsai út 10. T: (+36 1) 263 6000, www.
hungexpo.hu Off Map
KLEBELSBERG CULTURAL CENTER Tucked into
the serene Buda hills, his cultural locale hosts
modern and folk dancing, classical theater and
contemporary arts. Buda II, Templom u. 2-10. T:
(+36 1) 392 0860, www.kulturkuria.hu Off Map
LISZT ACADEMY OF MUSIC Top-notch music performances
at this Art Nouveau music university
founded by its namesake composer. It has a
splendid main concert hall and a smaller hall
for chamber music performances. Guided tours
every day at 1:30pm. Pest VI, Liszt Ferenc tér 8. T:
(+36 1) 462 4600, www.lisztacademy.hu Map D6
MADÁCH THEATER A grand modern playhouse
featuring cool wall paintings and elaborate
productions of hit musicals like Cats and Mary
Poppins. English subtitles provided for some
shows. Pest VII, Erzsébet krt. 29-33. T: (+36 1) 478
2041, www.madachszinhaz.hu Map D7
MARGARET ISLAND OPEN-AIR STAGE This beautiful
amphitheater is surrounded by the parkland
of the biggest island in the Danube, making it a
splendid summertime venue. Margaret Island,
under the Water Tower (accessible by bus 26
from Nyugati Square). Open in the summer.
www.szabadter.hu Off Map
MATTHIAS CHURCH Located on Castle Hill near
the Fisherman’s Bastion, this impressive church
is a must-see sight for tourists with its colorful
ceramic tiled roof, and richly decorated interior.
It also organizes regular concerts of classical and
church music. Buda I, Szentháromság tér. www.
matyas-templom.hu Map D3
MILLENÁRIS Multiple venues in Buda’s Millenáris
Park offer frequent exhibitions, concerts, fairs,
and special events. Buda II, Kis Rókus u. 16-20. T:
(+36 1) 336 4000, www.millenaris.hu Map E-F2
MOM CULTURAL CENTER A modern venue by a
Buda park offering concert, theater and dance
performances, along with exhibits and openair
cinema (during summer). Adjacent is a big
indoor sports hall where concerts are being
staged as well. Buda XII, Csörsz u. 14-18. T: (+36
1) 319 9854, www.momkult.hu and www.momsport.hu
Map B2
ÓBUDAI TÁRSASKÖR Opulent performance hall
that hosts classical and ragtime concerts. Buda
III, Kiskorona u. 7. T: (+36 1) 250 0288, www.obudaitarsaskor.hu
Off Map
ORFEUM This underground evening cabaret
serves up tasty cocktails and classy entertainment,
from swing and jazz shows to Frank
Sinatra tributes and vaudeville shows. Closed on
Mondays. Pest VII, Erzsébet krt. 43-49. T: (+36 1)
336 00 56, www.orfeumclub.hu Map D7
PALACE OF ARTS A huge performance center with
a very impressive monthly line-up featuring the
best of the best Hungarian and international
artists. Pest IX, Komor Marcell u. 1, at the tram
2 Millenniumi Kulturális Központ stop. T: (+36 1)
555 3000, www.mupa.hu Off Map
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. Upto-date
program on the website. Pest V, Szent
István tér 1, T: (+36 20) 823 2095, www.organconcert.hu
Map D5
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
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