Hay Festival Budapest
May
Budapest has held an edition of this renowned literary festival that hails from the border of England and Wales since 2012. It sees plenty of readings and debates that attract writers, speakers, novelists and poets from around the world.
Danube Carnival
June
Hungarian folk arts and the multiculturalism of Budapest are the central focus of this music and dance festival that stretches itself across 10 days. There are international flavours to the performances put on by hundreds of participants.
Buda Castle Beer Festival
June
Despite only springing into existence in 2011, this beer festival has already garnered a strong reputation. Lasting for four days, there are around 200 brews to sample, all set into the scenic backdrop of the Buda Castle.
Budapest Summer Festival
June – August
This festival combines ballet, opera, world music and orchestral performances with interesting exhibitions across three summer months. The open-air stage on Margaret Island is a real draw, but various venues around the city help to play host.
Hungarian Grand Prix
July
The Hungaroring is just a short distance from Budapest, and is the setting for the country’s annual Formula One Grand Prix. Take in the qualifying on the Saturday before Sunday’s race, and enjoy all the attractions of this high-octane circus.