Budapest Summer - on 6 special locations all summer long

June - August 2010 

 

Margaret Island, Városmajor, Budapest Zoo, Hilton Dominican Court, Opera House, Vajdahunyad Castle 

 

 

  

Budapest Summer Festival this year again!

  

What will this summer be like in Budapest?  Visitors to Budapest will be offered more than 100 musical and theatre performances at six exciting locations! This year’s performances, which will provide a unique artistic experience, and several other interesting events organised at the venues will make the summer unforgettable.  Let’s get to know these venues a little! 

 

Have a look at the Budapest Summer Festival's film here:

 

 

  

Budapest Summer 2010 e-brochure can be viewed here.

 

 

 

 

 

Open-Air Festival on Margaret Island

Located adjacent to the Water Tower landmark, the Open-Air Theatre on Margaret Island is the sole permanent outdoor stage in Hungary, and is able to accommodate close to 3,000 spectators. The theatre, which boasts unique capabilities, has been the venue for operettas, classical ballet performances, operas and, in recent decades, rock operas and musicals. In addition to well-known Hungarian singers and musicians, numerous world-famous bands and other performers give concerts here each year.  

 
 

 
Highlights of the Open-Air Stage of Margaret Island:

Jubilee concert of the 25-year old 100-Member Gypsy Orchestra

Boris Godunov

The Legend of the Sun

Interactive Tale Stage

 

Further information here >>

 

 

 

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Musical Zoo Nights

The musical nights are held at two locations: the main venue is adjacent to the Palm House, where the lake and the brightly lit monument create a special atmosphere. Sometimes the concerts are organised in the Japanese Garden, and this traditional location also contributes to the unique atmosphere of the evening.  Before the performances, our guests can already enter the garden after 7 p.m., where they can enjoy the beautiful sunset at the lakeshore or they can visit the Aquarium and the Palm House. In the Barlang Restaurant you can also have a pleasant candle-lit dinner under the old sycamores.  The terrace of the Palm House Pastry Shop, which has a wonderful panorama on the lake, is also open.  In the summer everybody will be able to choose a concert according to their preferred music style.  Our concert series will above all include performances of the most prominent jazz, dixieland and klezmer artists.

 

MÁV Symphony Orchestra: Strauss Night

Bori Rutkai and the Specko Jedno

Benkó Dixieland Band

Márta Sebestyén's performance

Bolyki Brothers a cappela

25 years of the Hot Jazz Band

Bea Palya and Balázs Szokolay Dongó duo

The Budapest Klezmer Band is twenty years old

 

Further information here >>

 

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BudaFest - Hungarian State Opera House

19th Summer Music Festival

 

The central location of the BudaFest Summer Music Festival is the Hungarian State Opera House, which is one of the most important monuments from the 19th century in the Hungarian capital and to which BudaFest has been closely connected since its establishment.  The richly decorated building was erected according to the plans of Miklós Ybl in 1875-1884, and it was undoubtedly the peak of the artist’s career. 

 

 

 

Puccini: La Bohéme: Sunday, 8 August, Tuesday, 10 August, Thursday, 12 August

Verdi: The Troubadour (Il Trovatore): Sunday, 15 August, Tuesday, 17 August 

 

 

Further information here >>

 

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BudaFest - Hilton Dominican Court

The first performance in the open courtyard between the Ruined Church and the Hilton Hotel, in the heart of Budapest, took place in 2003. The exclusive panorama provided by the features of the Dominican Court provides the events of BudaFest with an elegant locale.

 

 

 

6 July: Budapest Klezmer Band

8 July: Kings of Violin - Chamber Orchestra of the 100-member Gypsy Orchestra

13 July: Latin Night

15 July: Budapest Klezmer Band

20 July: Benkó Dixieland Band

22 July: Folklore Night with the Duna Art Ensemble

27 July: Domenico Cimarosa: The conductor, Joseph Haydn: The songstress

 

Further information here >>

 

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Summer Concerts in Vajdahunyad Castle

This summer again, great masterpieces of classical music, as well as traditional Hungarian Gypsy music, swing and klezmer music performances, await visitors in the heart of the Városliget (City Park), in a delightful environment, with the enchanting backdrop of Vajdahunyadvár.  Visitors can enjoy the concerts each Monday and Thursday from 8.30 p.m. 

 

 

 

King St. Stephen Symphonic Orchestra

MÁV Symphony Orchestra

Budapest String Orchestra

Franz Liszt Chamber Orchestra

Hungarian Virtuoso Chamber Orchestra

Budapest Klezmer Band

Budapest Ragtime Band

100-Member Gypsy Orchestra

Mendelssohn Chamber Orchestra 

Musica Sonora Chamber Orchestra

 

 

Further information here >>

 

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Dance in the Carmelite Courtyard 

29 July 2010 - 19 August 2010

 

The program of "Dance in the Carmelite Courtyard" is selected from the best choreographies and performers of our repertory. Spectacular dance shows - from traditional hungarian folk dance to flamenco and tango - within a beautiful setting in the Castle District.

Venue: National Dance Theater Carmelite Court 

 

The National Dance Theater performs its Dance Night each year at the beautiful Carmelite Court evoking a historic atmosphere, where a colorful program is awaiting audiences this year also, as performances in different dance styles can be seen on these summer nights. You can see folk dance, tango, flamenco, among others, performed by outstanding representatives of each genre.

 

Detailed 2010 programme:

July 29 and August 10

Vukán-Chopin: Visual Notes

Budapest Dance Theatre

 

July 30 and August 5

Bonchida Three Times

Honvéd Dance Theatre *

 

August 3 and 17

Sentido de FlamenCorazon

Andrea Lippai and the FlamenCorazón Arte Dance Theatre *

 

August 4 and 19

TálaMantra

Sivasakti Kalánanda Dance Theatre *

 

August 5 and 14

Black Pearls

Honvéd Dance Theatre *

 

August 6 and 12

Colores del Tango

Johanna Kulik, Santiago Maciel, Josip Bartulovic, and the Budapest Tango Orchestra*

 

August 11 and 18

Dancing Hungarians
Hungarian State Folk Ensemble – Heritage House *

 

August 21

Step by dance

9th Contemporary Summer Dance Course and Festival Gala Evening

Budapest Dance Theatre

(location: National Dance Theatre – Main Auditorium)

 

 

The performances begin at 8.30 P.M.

In case of bad weather, our performances will be held in the Main Auditorium.

The program is subject to change.

* Dance workshop follows the performances.

 

 

Further information here >> 

 

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Hotel Package Offers

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Ticket purchase

 

Tourist Information Offices       

Tourinform Deák square
Address: Sütő utca 2. (at Deák square)
Opening hours: 8am - 8pm every day
suto@budapestinfo.hu
www.budapestinfo.hu
Tel: +36 1 438 80 80

 

Tourinform Liszt Ferenc square
Address: Andrássy út 47. (at Oktogon)
Opening hours: 12am– 8pm every day
liszt@budapestinfo.hu
www.budapestinfo.hu
Tel: +36 1 322 40 98

 

 

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Organizers, contact details

Budapest Zoo & Botanical Garden
info@zoobudapest.com
www.zoobudapest.com
tel: +36-1-273-49-01

 

 

 

Musica Hermina Foundation
www.vajdahunyad.hu
tel: +36-1-363-42-01

 

 

 

 

Szabadtér Színház Kht.
Open-Air Stage on Margaret Island, Open-Air Stage at Városmajor
jegy@szabadter.hu , www.szabadter.hu
Tel: +36-1-375-59-22

 

 

 

V.I.P. Arts Management
Hilton Dominican Court, Hungarian State Opera House
viparts@viparts.hu
www.viparts.hu www.budafest.hu
tel: +36-1-302-4290

 

 

 

Tourism Office of Budapest
www.budapestinfo.hu, info@budapestinfo.hu
Tel: +36 1 266 04 79