What to do and see in Budapest in September 2024?
Discover the events and activities we have selected for your visit to Budapest in September.
This calendar is updated as soon as new events are announced for Budapest in September.
DOWNTOWN BEER FESTIVAL from 3 to 8 September
This 8th edition of the festival will feature over 250 different beers, craft specialities from the best Hungarian breweries, international beers from the best importers and FoodTrucks between 3 and 8 September in the heart of the city centre on Freedom Square (‘Szabadság tér’)! Admission is free.
Opening hours: daily from 11.30am to midnight (Thursday to Saturday until 2am).
Address: Szabadság tér – 5th district – map – festival website on this link.
MATTHIAS CHURCH CONCERT – every Friday
The beautiful Matthias Church in Buda’s Old Town holds classical music concerts every Friday in September 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. Concert every Friday.
Information about Matthias Church Concerts and tickets – click here
Address: Matthias Church, Szentháromság tér 2, 1st district, Buda – map –
Budapest Wine Festival – 12th to 15th September 2025
The Budapest Wine Festival is an opportunity to discover Hungarian wines in the unique and majestic setting of Buda Castle. From Thursday, the 12th, to Sunday, the 15th September, 2024 you can explore more than 100 Hungarian producer stands as well as numerous culinary stands and numerous cultural programs (concerts, dances…) and activities for children.
The entrance ticket on the spot for 1 day includes a crystal glass (empty, to taste the wines at the various stands) and free admission to the permanent collections of the History Museum of Budapest at the Castle.
Address: Buda Castle, Szent György tér 2, 1st round- Plan – website –
Open hours : Thursday and Friday: 14h00-24h00; Saturday: 12h00-24h00 and Sunday: 12h00-22h00.
Discover the great video of the 2023 edition of the Budapest Wine Festival:
CONCERTS ST. STEPHEN’S BASILICA
every Sunday and Tuesday.
In the center of Pest enjoy an organ or a string concert in St. Stephen’s Basilica, one of the most beautiful neo-classical buildings in Budapest. Take your pick from 3 concerts, each with 4 seating classes, to tailor your experience to your taste and budget. Concert every Sunday and Tuesday:
Duration: about 70 minutes. Information on Classical Music Concerts in St Stephen’s Basilica
and tickets – click here
Address: St. Stephen’s Basilica, Szent István ter 1, 5th district, Pest – map –
Budapest Half Marathon on September 8th, 2024.
The largest Central European Half Marathon takes place in Budapest on Sunday, the 8th September, 2024. More than 15,000 participants of 71 nationalities are expected for this 21km race (individual and team races).
It is a unique opportunity to visit Pest and its beautiful avenues, and to cross the Danube and run at the foot of the Buda Castle! Full information and registration on this link.
Check out this video of the 2022 Half marathon edition:
National Opera in Budapest
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
Cruises on the Danube River – Budapest in September
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 (information on this link).
For Cruise information in Budapest – click here
Information on this link to our article, ‘Cruises in Budapest’.
‘The World of Banksy’ exhibition until 22 September 2024
Banksy is the world’s most famous and controversial British graffiti artist, turning streets into giant canvases across the globe, from London to New York, Gaza to Tokyo. The exhibition ‘The World of Banksy’ presents over 100 works, murals, canvases and videos covering the whole of his output, from paintings from the very first phase of his career to his final years, from works created using the graffiti technique by hand to those created using stencils, which allow for faster execution. Presented for the first time in Budapest, this exhibition takes place in the Komplex gallery, whose exposed brick walls, dynamic lighting and careful staging make for a complete and immersive experience!
‘The World of Banksy’ exhibition and ticket information – click here
Address: Komplex, Király utca 26, 1061 Pest – map – website. Open every day from 10 am to 6 pm. Thursday, Friday and Saturday until 20:00.
SPARTY bath parties at the Széchényi baths
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 in Budapest!
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.
‘World Press Photo 2024’ exhibition from 20 September to 27 October 2024
The World Press Photo exhibition has been held in Hungary every year for the past 48 years, and this year it is taking place in a new exhibition venue, the huge entrance hall of BIODÓM, at the far end of the Budapest zoo. This new edition of ‘World Press Photo’ presents the best and most important photojournalistic and documentary photographs of the past year, selected by an independent jury.
A total of 3,851 photographers from 130 countries took part in this edition, and in the end the 31 winning photographers representing 24 countries are on show. The World Press Photo exhibition presents authentic images, true stories, stories that are sure to make you think. The exhibition will be open to the public every day from 20 September to 27 October.
Address: Biodóm, Állatkerti krt 16, 14th district – map – website – FB.
Open every day from 10am to 6pm (8pm on Fridays and Saturdays).
