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

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

CONCERTS ST. STEPHEN’S BASILICA 

ST STEPHEN BASILICA
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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 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

MATTHIAS CHURCH CONCERT – Budapest in July

The beautiful Matthias Church in Buda’s Old Town holds classical music concerts several times a month with the Budapest Duna String Orchestra.
Spend an evening in this unique venue and enjoy a magical classical concert performed by the Duna String Orchestra and violin soloist Gabora Gyula:

Information about Matthias Church Concerts and tickets – click here

Address: Matthias church, Szentháromság tér 2, 1st district, Buda – map
Watch this beautiful video of the Matthias Church in Budapest on this link.

Hungarian folk dance performance every  Saturday

Hungarian folk
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Treat yourself to a cultural extravaganza as the famous Rajkó Folk Ensemble puts on a 1.5-hour dynamic and magical show of traditional music, dances and costumes.Through the dance-theater performance, you will witness a fascinating insight into the costumes, music, and dance heritage of Hungary and its former empire.
Each concert starts at night and consists of two halves of 40-45 minutes, with a break for intermission.

Hungarian Folk dance Information and Tickets – click here

Budapest Cruises on the Danube River

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Discover Budapest with a cruise on the Danube (45mn-1h), day and night, to admire Buda Castle, Matthias Church, the Hungarian Parliament, the Citadel, the famous Hotel Gellért, and many more! :

For Cruise 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 hour cruise on the Danube accompanied by a dinner and the musical performance of local Hungarian artists:

Information and booking – dinner cruise – click here

FORMULA 1 Grand Prix – Budapest in July
Budapest formula 1 Grand Prix

The Hungarian Formula 1 Grand Prix will take place in Budapest from July 19 to Sunday July 21, 2024The Hungaroring racing circuit, located 20 km north-east of Budapest, has hosted the Hungarian Grand Prix since 1986 and nearly 210,000 spectators admire in 2022 the victory of the pilot Max Verstappen. Further information on our dedicated article on this link.

National Opera – Budapest in July
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After more than 4 years of renovation, the Hungarian National Opera reopened its doors in 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 for an unique evening!

Information about the Budapest Opera, programs and tickets  – click here

Budapest Opera House Guided Tour

Discover the second largest stage in Europe on this guided tour of the Hungarian State Opera House, a must-see on your trip to Budapest!
A tour of the Opera House of about 60 minutes starts daily at 13.30, 15.00 and 16.30 in English, including a 10mn concert! Booking at least 1 week in advance strongly recommended.

Information Opera House Guided Tour
and booking – click here 

SPARTY bath parties at the Széchényi baths in July

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

Information SPARTY event 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.

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