Birthday weekend at Müpa Budapest

Exactly 20 years ago, on March 14, 2005, Müpa opened its doors. That was the day our shared story began: that of visitors, artists and staff, who have since been shaped into a cohesive community by thousands of unforgettable experiences.

During this time, generations of artists have become experienced and globally recognized performers before our eyes, and countless viewers have been with us on this lifelong adventure from the very beginning.

On March 15 and 16, we will celebrate these memorable 20 years with a marathon weekend, with artists, many of whom have been closely intertwined with the fate of Müpa from the very first moment.

Families of artists and generations of musicians will take turns on stage: here we will have the Berecz, Kelemen, Ránki, Balázs, Lakatos, Bogányi and Oláh families – parents, children and sometimes even grandchildren playing music, singing or dancing together.

The most famous representatives of different musical generations are preparing to play together, from the trumpet to the cello and organ to the cimbalom. Of course, there will be productions focusing on singing and dancing: a special evening of folk singers, jazz, new circus, contemporary and folk dance will be on offer to those who join us.

Saturday, March 15th programs:

11:00 – 11:45 – Together – The Lakatos family
12:00 – 12:45 – In motion – Best of Recirquel
13:00 – 13:45 – Together – The Kelemen family
14:00 – 14:45 – The Shining Twenties
15:00 – 15:45 – Together – The Berecz family
16:00 – 16:45 – Generations of Musicians – Brefs messages à Ligeti et Kurtág
17:00 – 17:45 – Generations of Musicians – Focus on the Trumpet
20:00 – 21:00 – In harmony – The Great Hungarian Songbook
22:00 – 22:45 – Night organ concert with light painting

Sunday, March 16th programs:

10:30 – 12:00 – In Motion – Folk Dance Gala
12:00 – 12:45 – Together – Kálmán Oláh, Krisztián Oláh and Jr. Oláh Kálmán
13:00 – 13:45 – Generations of Musicians – Focus on the Cimbalom
14:00 – 14:45 – Generations of Musicians – Focus on the Cello
15:00 – 15:45 – Together – The Balázs Family
16:00 – 16:45 – Together – The Ránki-Klukon Family
17:00 – 17:45 – Random Trip – Time Zones
18:00 – 18:45 – Together – The Bogányi Family
19:30 – 21:00 – In Motion – Contemporary Dance Gala
21:00 – 21:45 – In Harmony – Women’s Energies

Date: March 15-16, 2025
Location: Budapest, Komor Marcell u. 1, 1095

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