Ponty Show Budapest

For fishing enthusiasts, November brings the return of one of the most anticipated events of the year: PontyShow 2026, taking place from November 6 to 8 at the Hungexpo Exhibition Centre. For more than a decade, this exhibition has been one of Central Europe’s biggest celebrations of carp fishing and modern angling culture.

Over the course of three days, more than 100 exhibitors will showcase their products, including some of the most popular Hungarian and international brands. Visitors will have the opportunity to discover the latest range of baits, rods, reels and fishing equipment, as well as receive first-hand advice from experienced anglers and industry experts. PontyShow offers something for all age groups: interactive activities for children, and professional presentations and product demonstrations for adults.

Every admission ticket includes a complimentary HiCARP gift package (available in either boilie or feeder versions), and the ticket also serves as a raffle entry. Valuable prizes will be drawn twice a day, with the grand prize being a Rippton bait boat worth HUF 1,000,000. Free parking is available at the venue, making the event both enjoyable and convenient to visit.

The aim of PontyShow is to bring anglers, manufacturers and fishing enthusiasts together while showcasing the innovations and experiences shaping the world of modern carp fishing today.

November 6, 2026 – Friday Programme

Main Stage:

• 11:00 – István Móri and Zsolt Osvald – Pecasuli (Fishing School)
• 12:00 – Gábor Sipos – Method School: Special Session
• 13:00 – Raffle draw
• 14:30 – Zoltán Szarvas – Fish Finders: Regulations and Practical Applications
• 15:00 – Attila Gál – The RSD Is Accessible to Everyone: From Community Fishing Piers to Fishing Tourism Destinations
• 16:00 – József Szalma and Szilveszter Németh – Carp Fishing Is Our Life
• 17:00 – Raffle draw

November 7, 2026 – Saturday Programme

Main Stage:

• 10:00 – Róbert Petrovszki – The River Catfish Hunter
• 10:30 – Norbert Puskás (President of MOHOSZ) – A Renewed, Angler-Focused MOHOSZ
• 11:30 – Zsolt Erdei – A Boxing Legend Talks About Fishing
• 12:00 – Come and Ask Gábor Döme Your Questions
• 13:00 – Raffle draw
• 14:00 – Bence Szabó – Barbel Fishing on the Danube
• 14:30 – Krisztián Jankovich – The Story Behind the Austrian Mirror Carp Record
• 15:00 – Hungary’s Boat Fishing Spinning Team Becomes World Champion in Both Individual and Team Categories in 2026 – Péter Bosánszky, Marcel Szirtes, Alex Rigó and András Fejes
• 16:00 – Zoltán Szarvas – Fish Finders: Regulations and Practical Applications
• 16:30 – Norbert Lábas – Elusive Crocodiles
• 17:00 – Raffle draw

November 8, 2026 – Sunday Programme

Main Stage:

• 11:00 – Tibor Kaszás – In the Spirit of Tüskevár: Uncle Matula and the Retro Fishing Competition on Stage
• 11:30 – Szabolcs Tímár – Championship Tips
• 12:00 – István Móri, Péter Mór (Peccantás YouTube channel) and Erika Farkas (Communications Director of the Childhood Leukaemia Foundation) – The Fishing Community Setting an Example for a Good Cause
• 12:30 – Raffle draw
• 14:00 – Botond Lamik – Conscious Big Carp Fishing in European Waters
• 14:00 – Szabolcs Tímár – Championship Tips
• 15:00 – Gábor Sipos – Method School: Special Session
• 15:30 – PontyShow Product Awards – Award Ceremony
• 15:30 – Raffle draw – Grand Prize Draw

Visitors will also have the opportunity to take their official fishing licence exam at the event, at the following times:

• Friday, November 6, 2026: 9:30, 10:30, 11:30,13:30, 14:30, 15:30
• Saturday, November 7, 2026: 9:30, 10:30, 11:30, 13:30, 14:30, 15:30
• Sunday, November 8, 2026: 9:30, 10:30, 11:30, 13:30, 14:30

Venue: Hungexpo Exhibition Centre – Pavilion G, Albertirsai út 10, 1101 Budapest, Hungary

Date: November 6–8, 2026 (Friday–Sunday)

Opening Hours:

Friday–Saturday: 9:00 AM–6:00 PM

Sunday: 9:00 AM–5:00 PM

Ticket Prices:

Adult admission: HUF 7,690

Children under 10: Free admission

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