Szeged
This theatre, where operas, ballet and classical concerts are staged, has been the centre of cultural life in Szeged since 1886.
Must-see entertainment in Hungary
Keszthely
The White Mirror Room in the palace hosts regular chamber orchestras, choirs and solos.
Pécs
Intimate, experimental productions staged next door to the Pécs National Theatre.
Budapest
The attractive little building on Szent István körút, roughly halfway between the Danube and Nyugati tér, is where comedies (including Shakespearean ones…
Esztergom City Theatre & Cultural House
Esztergom
What was once the synagogue for Esztergom’s Jewish community (the oldest synagogue in Hungary, built in the Moorish Romantic style by Lipót Baumhorn in…
Castle District
This cultural centre just below Buda Castle has frequent programs for children and adults, including the excellent Sebő Klub és Táncház at 7pm on the…
Castle District
The renovated 19th-century music hall attached to the Hotel Victoria serves as a small concert venue and theatre. It’s a wonderfully intimate place to…
Budapest
On a boat moored on the Danube off the northern end of V Vigadó tér, this club features live music, including jazz, with big-name local and international…
Erzsébetváros & the Jewish Quarter
What was previously known as Örökmozgó ('Moving Picture') cinema, part of the Hungarian Film Institute, has metamorphosed into this modern picture house…
Ferenc Liszt Conference & Cultural Centre
Sopron
This beautifully renovated venue facing Széchenyi tér contains a theatre, concert hall, Tourinform office, casino and restaurant, and hosts some of the…
Budapest
There are five premier league football teams in Budapest, out of a total of 16 nationwide, including Újpest, which plays at far-flung Ferenc Szusza…
Pécs
Somewhere John Malkovich would be proud to perform, the Bóbita is not just for kids; there are shows aimed at adults only. There are also arts and crafts…
Esztergom
Boasting a large selection of wines and pálinkas, this local hang-out, just down from the basilica, stages DJs and live bands on Friday and Saturday…
Marczibányi tér Cultural Centre
Castle District
This venue has Hungarian, Moldavian, Slovakian and Csángó dance and music by Guzsalyas (adult/student 1200/800Ft) usually on Thursday at 7pm.
Pécs
For tickets and information on Pécs' cultural happenings, visit the Pécs Cultural Centre, or pick up the biweekly freebie Pécsi Est.
Szentendre
This centre stages theatrical performances, concerts and folk-dance gatherings, and can also tell you what’s on elsewhere in Szentendre.
Northern Hungary
From folk dance to full drama, something’s always on at Tokaj’s fantastic theatre behind the synagogue.
Eger
Dance, opera and drama are staged at the town’s theatre, due south of the basilica.
Kecskemét Cultural & Conference Centre
Kecskemét
The cultural centre sponsors some events and is a good source of information.
