What to do and see in Budapest in February 2024 ?
Discover the numerous events and activities we have selected for your visit to Budapest in February.

The calendar for Budapest in February 2024 is regularly updated as soon as new events are announced that attract our full attention.

Ice Skating rink of Budapest in February

ice rink in Budapest

The ’Városliget’ ice rink in Budapest is the largest open-air skating rink in Europe located on the edge of the city’s woodland, the largest green space in the capital with a magnificent view of Vajdahunyad Castle!
This unique ice rink in Budapest is open from mid-November to the end of February.

Open hours: Monday to Friday from 9h to 13h and from 17h to 21h; Saturday and Sunday from 09h to 13h and 16h to 21h (20h on Sunday).
Price: ≈ 6 € entry on weekdays until noon Friday;  on weekends ≈ 8,5 €. Skate rental ≈ 7,5 € – Website.

Address: Olof Palme sétány. 5, XIVth district, Pest. – Map.

CONCERTS AT ST. STEPHEN BASILICA 

budapest basilica

Visit St. Stephen’s Basilica in the heart of Budapest and delight in an outstanding classical concert. The venue itself is one of the most beautiful buildings in the city, but this is not all that will be breathtaking during the evening. Listen to excellent artists performing from 3 different concerts (W. A. Mozart: Requiem in D minor k 626,J.S Bach, Handel, Albinoni,F. Schubert, Vivaldi, etc…). and from 4 different seating categories, depending on your preferences and budget. Concert every Sunday and Tuesday:

For Information of St. Stepen’s Basilica Concert and tickets
– click here

Address: St. Stephen’s Basilica, Szent István ter 1, 5th district, Pest – map

VALENTINE’S DAY

Valentine' day in Budapest

If you will be in Budapest in February for Valentine’s Day on February 14th, discover the different cruises and dinners on the Danube organised for this unique occasion!

For information and tickets – click here

Budapest Cruises on the Danube River – Budapest in February

Cruise tour sightseeing

Discover Budapest with a cruise on the Danube (45mn-1h), day and night, to admire Buda Castle, Matthias Church, Hungarian Parliament, Citadel, Hotel Gellért, and more.
There is the possibility of a dinner cruise every evening (two hours and forty five).

Cruises information in Budapest: click here

You also have the opportunity to dine during your cruise while admiring Budapest by night!

Cruise on the Danube

In the evening departing at 19:45, you can enjoy a two and a half hour cruise on the Danube accompanied by a four-course dinner and the musical performance of local Hungarian artists (November to February with advanced departure at 19:00).

Information and booking – dinner cruise – click here

National Opera in Budapest
budapest opera

After more than 4 years of renovation, the Hungarian National Opera reopened its doors in March 2022! With a capacity of 1200 seats, the National Opera of Budapest inaugurated in 1884 is an iconic place of the Hungarian capital. Discover its architectural beauty and the quality of its representations!

Information about the Budapest Opera, programmes and tickets on this link.

‘SPARTY parties’ at the Széchenyi baths in February

The Széchenyi Baths host the Sparty parties on every Saturday evenings in their outdoor baths. In this impressive setting you will experience animations, dancers, 3D projections and DJs live sets for a unique winter evening !

Information SPARTY and tickets –  click here

Video of the Sparty event:

The Széchenyi baths can be reached by public transport via the Metro M1 – Széchenyi fürdő station – and the trolley bus 72 – Széchenyi fürdő station.
Address: Széchenyi baths, Állatkerti krt. 9th – 14th district, Pest.

Dinner Cruise with Live Music and Folk Dance Show

Hungarian folk
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Enjoy the evening views of the city accompanied by live music, while having a great dinner on board. Start and end your journey at the Academia ferry terminal. Spot sights like the iconic House of Parliament, the historic Chain Bridge, Buda Castle, and Fisherman’s Bastion on Castle Hill. Relax while listening to live salon music is performed by 3 members of the Rajkó Folk Orchestra and Ensemble:

Dinner Cruise with Live Music and Folk Dance Show information
and booking – click here

Discover also opera, classical concerts and shows in Budapest in our dedicated article on this link.