What to do and see in Budapest in July?
Discover the numerous events and activities we have selected for your visit to Budapest in July.
The calendar for Budapest in July is regularly updated as soon as new events are announced that attract our full attention.
CONCERTS ST. STEPHEN’S BASILICA
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
7,14,21 and 28 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
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
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 also the possibility of a dinner cruise every evening (two hours and forty five).
For Cruise information in Budapest – click here
You also have the opportunity to dine during your cruise
while admiring Budapest by night!

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

The Hungarian Formula 1 Grand Prix will take place in Budapest from July 21 to Sunday July 23, 2023. The 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.
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 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.