What to do in Budapest in January?
Discover the numerous events and activities we have selected for your visit to Budapest in January. The Budapest calendar for January is regularly updated as soon as new events are announced that attract our full attention.
CONCERTS – ST. STEPHEN’S BASILICA IN JANUARY
In the majestic setting of St. Stephen’s Basilica in the center of Pest an unique organ concert is offered adapted by Miklós Teleki. The arias of the program are performed by Kolos Kováts, one of the most famous singers of oratorio concerts in Hungary, and you can also listen to the flutist, Eleonóra Krusic.
Concert on January 3rd at 8:00 pm with program subject to change: Amadeus Mozart: Fantasy in F minor K 608, Antonio Vivaldi: 4 Seasons – Winter (Largo), Alessandro Stradella: Pieta Signore, Tomaso Albinoni, Ferenc Liszt, Bach,…
Duration: about 70 minutes. Tickets from 22 €!
Information on Organ Concert and tickets – click here
Address: ST. STEPHEN’S BASILICA, Szent István ter 1, 5th district, Pest – map –
Ice Rink of 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: 1500 Ft (≈5 €) the entry on weekdays until Friday noon, then 2000 Ft on weekends (≈7 €). Skate rental: 1800 Ft (≈6 €) – Website – Map.
Address: Olof Palme sétány. 5, XIVth district.
MATTHIAS CHURCH CONCERT – Budapest in January
In the magnificent Matthias Church in the historic old town of Buda classical music concert is held at 19:00 on January 4th with the Budapest Duna String Orchestra performing compositions by Bach, Handel, Mozart and Vivaldi, among others (from €40 in category B).Information and tickets – click here
Address: Szentháromság tér 2, 1st district, Buda – map –
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 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!
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
