Culture

Budapest’s Museum of Illusions is getting ready to blow your mind all over again! The museum announced on social media that its bigger, bolder and more mind-bending experience is here, with doors reopening on October 13.

Looking for things to do in Budapest for free? October brings concerts, art markets, design events, international meetups and even steampunk markets – with plenty of options for visitors who don't speak Hungarian.

British comedian Jimmy Carr is returning to Budapest in 2027 with his new stand-up show Laughs Funny. Known for his razor-sharp one-liners, deadpan delivery and famously dark sense of humour, Carr will perform at the Sportaréna on March 17, 2027.

From the end of April to October, atmospheric nostalgic public transport services run in Budapest every weekend. You can still catch them in 2026,

Planning a visit to Budapest’s famous Széchenyi Bath? There’s now another reason to explore the park around it: a new Kolodko mini statue has appeared nearby, honouring the engineer behind its thermal waters.

The new temporary exhibition at Hungarian Art & Business (HAB) presents the artistic movement known as the Pécs School. Entitled SzínPhonia.

One of Budapest’s largest and most historic parks is set for a major transformation. Plans for the renewal of Népliget include more greenery, improved walking and cycling routes, better recreational facilities and a reduction in through-traffic.

In our series of one-day trips from Budapest, we visit Tata, a charming lakeside town of castles, gardens and natural wonders. With its beautiful Old Lake and historic sights, Tata is an easy escape from the capital.

While memories of this year’s festival are still fresh, preparations for the next Sziget can already begin: sales of Sziget 2027 Super Early Bird tickets will start on August 24.

If your goal was to hunt down all the famous mini statues in Budapest you better extend your stay here. With the rate that they have been appearing in recent weeks, it's hard to keep up!

Faithless and Morcheeba will return to Sziget Festival as part of a new Day Zero celebrating the event's 30-year legacy. Designed for longtime fans and their children, the opening day blends iconic performances with festival nostalgia.

Budapest's collection of hidden Kolodko sculptures keeps growing. Just a few days after the Money Blower appeared near the National Bank, a brand-new miniature has been discovered in nearby Liberty Square.