Feel the Rhythm: Enjoy the Best Free Programs in Budapest in May 2026
Discover the best free events in Budapest this May, from jazz and street festivals to markets, art, and open-air concerts.
Discover the best free events in Budapest this May, from jazz and street festivals to markets, art, and open-air concerts.
The Budapest Jazz Club (BJC) will host several important events in the coming weeks. These include the UNESCO International Jazz Day Festival, the All In Jam Festival, and a concert by the Chris Potter Trio.
The large-scale, temporary exhibition, 'Freddie', tells the story of the late Queen frontman and recalls the band's concert in Budapest 40 years ago.
Retro atmosphere, modern urban vibe: one of Budapest's most exciting design hotels, Mamaison Vibe Hotel Downtown Budapest, has opened.
8 May is Hungarian Ice Cream Day, which is going to be celebrated this year with a special discount and the participation of up to 300 pastry shops and ice cream parlours across the country.
Budapest Park, which also cooperates with the Sziget Festival, is expecting many new attractions and well-known foreign and Hungarian performers in 2026.
István Szabó is directing a film based on one of the most beautiful works of 20th-century literature, Sándor Márai's Candles Burn to the Stub, starring Ralph Fiennes and Viggo Mortensen.
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A new system enables the number of 100E airport buses to be increased if necessary, which could help to reduce congestion and improve passenger comfort.
The newest addition to the Budapest Zoo was designed with the needs of small creatures in mind, and an educational trail has also been added.
As you may already know, tulip season is short and weather-dependent, but there's still time to make the most of it. Let us show you a few places near Budapest where you can pick your own tulips.
Celebrate May Day in Budapest with picnics, music, street food and riverside vibes.