If you’re visiting Budapest in mid-August, you’re in for one of Europe’s largest and most vibrant free festival experiences — the celebration of Hungary’s National Day, marking the founding of the Hungarian state and honoring King Saint Stephen.

Forever Dance with the Stars

A few days ago, Michael Kiwanuka announced that he would be canceling several of his concerts due to health reasons, including the performance in Budapest. However, the Sziget organizers acted quickly.

Starting August 1, 2025, Budapest’s iconic tram lines 4 and 6 are back in full operation along the entire Grand Boulevard (Nagyk?rút), after a successful trial run the previous day.

August’s Artefact of the Month at the Hungarian National Museum is a special treat for music lovers and those fascinated by the history of photography and cinematography: Queen Backstage – Budapest 1986 is an unmissable photo exhibition in our capital.

The weekend of the 40th Formula 1 Hungarian Grand Prix is set to be a very special one in Budapest, with lots of exciting programmes on offer, including a LEGO Formula 1 car made up of 400,000 LEGO bricks.

Budapest has a variety of vibrant free programmes available in August, choose your favourite!

Magical Wildhorn Musical Gala and Danube Symphony with stars awaits you on August 7 at the Margaret Island Theatre.

From August 1, 2025, Budapest’s two most iconic thermal spas—the Széchenyi and Rudas Baths—will prohibit entry to all children under the age of 14, unless attending on medical prescription.

The exhibition, which showcases the life's work of Giacomo Marastoni, has opened after six years of preparation. It displays 240 pieces from 28 public and church collections in four countries, as well as 240 pieces on loan from private collectors.

Now you can have a selfie with Taylor Swift in Budapest as one of her new wax figures has been installed at the Madame Tussauds Budapest.

On Saturday, July 26, the Hungarian Bathing Association will organize the Night of Beaches for the 16th time. This year, 51 Hungarian baths will join the program series.