Find out what’s happening this October in Budapest. The best Budapest events, programs and top things to do in the city. Have fun!
1. Night of Brewers
2. Local Design Market
3. Octoberfest Budapest
4. Coffee Day
5. Sehenswert Film Festival
6. Literary Festival & Book Fair
7. Art Market Budapest
8. Spar Budapest Marathon
9. Sidewalk Festival
10. Lumina Park Exhibition
This year, the Night of the Kitchen Pubs will be held on 7 October in Budapest. Visitors can visit the participating brew pubs from afternoon until evening for a taste of excellent cold beers. The event will focus on taprooms, pub gastronomy and quality draught beers.
The Local Design Market will once again move to Elisabeth Square on 7 October. The whole family can browse together at the huge fair, where children and dogs are welcome. You’ll find unique clothes, jewellery, home decorations and gourmet delicacies made by local designers and designers.
Experience the iconic Oktoberfest atmosphere in Budapest during the first two weekends of the month. Fröccsterasz is waiting for all guests who want to celebrate October with high-quality draught beers and super gifts. You can look forward to not only a good beer but also a music program and performance of traditional Bavarian bands.
Start October with a great all-day coffee day at the Akvárium Club. Specialities from around the world will be waiting for coffee lovers and professionals alike. In addition to excellent drinks, visitors can also look forward to exciting activities, a number of exhibitors and a Brew Blend competition.
This year, the Eyes Wide Open Film Festival will take place from 5 to 15 October in several cities across the country. The festival will feature a range of German-language films, as well as two high-quality co-productions from participating countries. The festival will also feature internationally acclaimed masterpieces, as well as exciting audience meetings and discussions.
From 12 to 15 October, the National Dance Theatre will host this year’s Margó Literary Festival and Book Fair. The festival will feature both local and foreign authors, who will present their newly published books. There will also be cozy evening concerts and literary talks.
The most prominent international contemporary art fair in Central and Eastern Europe will dazzle visitors from 19 to 22 October. The Art Market will feature over 100 exhibitors from 30 countries, as well as excellent national and international artists. The venue will also host programs such as the Art Photo Budapest and the Inside Art international art conference.
Once again in October, a great outdoor event will be waiting for sport lovers. It’s time to put on your running shoes because the Spar Budapest Marathon will take place on 14 and 15 October. Not only marathon runners are welcome, but also runners of shorter distances, families, friends and supporters!
This weekend sees the start of a popular event on People’s Theatre Street, the colorful Sidewalk Festival. The festival of music, gastronomy and civic events, which brings together local forces, will offer a wide range of activities from noon until the evening. The organizers aim to create a fun, underground atmosphere for everybody to enjoy.
One of last year’s favourite exhibitions, Lumina Park will light up Palatinus Beach once again this October! From the end of the month, visitors will be able to enjoy a brand new exhibition with a special atmosphere. After last year’s “trip around the world”, this time the 150th birthday of Budapest will be celebrated with a dazzling light and sound show.
Photo: Liberty Bridge by Sergey Omelchenko
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