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05
Dec

Hungarian Folk Dance Lesson & Dinner in Budapest

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Would you like to learn traditional Hungarian folk dances during your Budapest stay in a unique and casual setting? Have you ever heard about the Hungarian folk dance houses which are listed by UNESCO as an Intangible Heritage of Humanity? Experience a hands-on fully interactive, fun workshop while discovering Hungarian folk traditions. Dive into the unique world of Hungarian folk culture in the heart of Budapest.

Budapest Hungarian Folk Dance Lesson in Fono Musical Hall

Budapest Folk Dance Lesson in Fono

Currently not available

Inclusion in Folk Dance Experience

    • 4-hour Folk Program
    • Welcome Drink
    • Introduction to Hungarian Folk Traditions
    • Professional Folk Dance Tutor
    • Live Folk Music and Songs
    • Basic Folk Dance Learning
    • Pick-up at your Hotel (optional upgrade)
    • Small Group Activity (max. 5 people per group)
    • Group Discount available
    • Child / Student Discount available
    • Beginners welcome
Budapest Hungarian Folk Dance Learning & Dinner in Fono House

Budapest Folk Dance Learning

Reserve your Hungarian Folk Experience in advance

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Prices of Hungarian Folk Experience

EUR 30 for Adults
EUR 15 for Children (under 18 years of age)
Free for Children under 7 years of age

The prices reflect a guaranteed small group folk experience (you will have a private tutor for your small group, but the event is bigger, attracting approx 80-100 guests within this large company you will be a small group.  The maximum group size is 6.  If you have a larger group interested in learning Hungarian dances, please send us an email inquiry to info [at ] hungarianfolk (dot) com.

Dates of  Hungarian Folk Experience

Budapest Hungarian Folk Dance Workshop in Fono House

Folk Dance Workshop in Fono House

Mondays 6:30 pm
Tuesdays 6:30 pm
Wednesdays 7:30 pm
Fridays 7:30 pm

The Budapest Folk Dance Learning Experience welcomes any ages and any nationalities, you can be a beginner or you can be an advanced learner there will be great dance moves to learn at a fun and supportive community event.  The Hungarian folk dance moves are authentic and have been part of the Hungarian heritage for centuries.

Testimonials about Fono Folk Dance House in Budapest

Budapest Hungarian Folk Dance Lesson and Dinner in Fono House

Hungarian Dance Lesson in Fono House

Some of the reviews quoted from Fono’s Facebook page:

“A beautiful place next to the river with a grand stage for dance performance. It’s really fantastic!”

“Very good mood, nice environment, good music, friendly people. Those who want to dance and learn to dance should come here.”

“Cozy place, sophisticated programs – one of your big favorites!”

“Folk and world music, the central venue for living traditions in Budapest.”

Photos from Budapest Fono official website: fono.hu

23
Nov

Free Folk Concerts at Budapest Christmas Market

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Enjoy free Hungarian folk concerts in Budapest on Vorosmarty Square Christmas Market. Most of the concerts take place in the evening at the Xmas Fair, please check the dates and hours below.

Folk Concert at Budapest Christmas Fair

Folk Concert at Budapest Christmas Fair

Looking for a truly fantastic and spectacular festive experience in Hungary where Hungarian folk bands give free concerts? Look no further than the beautiful, renowned Budapest Budapest Christmas Market on Vorosmarty Square.

Each year the centre of Budapest is transformed into a magical Christmas shopper’s paradise full of market stalls, unique, handmade Christmas gifts, while the air is filled with the lovely smell of cinnamon pastries, sausages and mulled wine.

Soak up the Budapest Christmas sights and lights, listen to the free concerts near Cafe Gerbeaud, try some delicious warm street foods as you wander around this lovely market in the city centre of Budapest.

There are many free entertainments at the market too, with several folk concerts late afternoon or evenings, even on weekdays.

Dates of Free Hungarian Folk Concerts

The dates for the year 2019 Budapest Christmas market on Vorosmarty Square have not been confirmed yet.

Folk Concert at Budapest Christmas Fair

Folk Concert at Budapest Christmas Fair

Don’t forget that Budapest has plenty to offer apart from the Christmas Markets too, including beautiful buildings, UNESCO world heritage sites on both sides of River Danube, stunning architecture, and world-famous natural thermal baths in Budapest where you can soak during the cold winter days.

23
Nov

Hungarian Folk Show

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Hungarian Folk show in Danube Palace

Most Hungarian folk dance shows in Budapest take place in the Aranytiz Community & Cultural Center in Budapest.

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Hungarian Folks shows in Budapest, Hungary

Hungarian Folk show

Hungarian Folk show

Booking in advance is warmly recommended. Please see our reservation form on the left side.

Traditional folk dances and music are performed by the Rajko Folk Ensemble.

Hungarian Folk Dance Shows

Hungarian Folk show

Hungarian Folk show

  • Authentic Folk Dances: century old movements, dances of couples, groups and solo dancers, from the Hungarian Middle Ages to the 19th century (most of them collected in isolated Hungarian villages in the early 20th century). The dances are authentic and put together is an amazing show.
  • Award winning Hungarian Folk Dancers: the folk dance ensembles (founded in the 1950s) have earned numerous international awards
  • Hungarian Folk Dresses: traditional Hungarian embroidery from various regions and for a wide range of occasions
  • Spectacular Dance Show: the traditional Hungarian folk dances are put into a narration. Events and life stories emerge from the Hungarian folk dance shows with powerful dynamics: love, desire, loss, youth, celebration, fun, teasing, and many more feelings evoked during the folk show performances
  • Great Value for Money: the tickets for the Hungarian folk shows are very affordable (as is Budapest in general. On top of the cheap ticket prices, students can get discounts, and there are many deals and packages. Folk show tickets start from 29 Euros.
  • Concert Hall: the venue of the folk shows is a neo-baroque historical building the Aranytiz Cultural Center.
  • Central location: the concert halls are 5-15 min Budapest city center.
  • Family event: Hungarian folk shows in Budapest are an ideal option if you visit Budapest with family or friends of mixed interests
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Seating plan

Cat 1: Rows from stage 1-6

Cat 2: Rows from stage 7-11

Cat 3: Rows from stage 12-13

Hungarian Folk Shows Budapest 2023

Hungarian Folk Show in Budapest

Hungarian Folk Show in Budapest

Each folk show starts at 8 pm in the evening. The folk dance show is from 8 pm to 9:45 pm (with 15 min intermission), performed in 2 shows. The first half of the show is approx. 40 min, then comes a 15 min break, followed by another approx. 40 min act.

When the Folk Dance Show has ended, you can opt for a Danube city cruise to continue your beautiful cultural night in Budapest.

Dates of Hungarian Folk Shows:

April 2023:  8

May 2023: 6, 13, 20, 27

June 2023: 3, 10, 17, 24

July 2023: 1, 8, 15, 22, 29

August 2023: 5, 12, 19, 26

September 2023: 2, 9, 16, 23, 30

Hungarian Folk show

Hungarian Folk show

If you cannot see a date, it means that there is no folk show scheduled on that day, let us recommend the Folk Dinner Cruises.

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Booking Budapest Folk Show

Aranytiz Community & Cultural Center Budapest

Aranytiz Community & Cultural Center Budapest

You can book a folk show performance if you are visiting Budapest, the capital city of Hungary. Performances are almost every day from May to late October. The shows are performed by 3 of the best folk ensembles in Hungary. If you are interested in a specific folk ensemble please let us know. Contact info [at] hungarianfolk.com for requests or inquiries.

The tickets come in three categories: Category 1, Category 2 and Category 3

First-class tickets are the best seats to see the Hungarian Folk Show, second class tickets offer very good viewing, while 3rd class show tickets are with good views of the dance show.

The shows are in Aranytiz Cultural Center in the heart of Budapest on the Pest side. We will let you know in your confirmation of the ticket reservation on how you can get there. At your special request, we can give you a detailed itinerary (usually guests need to know the way from their hotel to the Folk Show venue).

You can also buy the folk show tickets in a night program package: Hungarian Folk Show followed by a 1.5 hour Danube cruise in the city.

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Night Danube Cruise Budapest after Folk Show

Night Danube Cruise Budapest by Steve Calcott

19
Nov

Wine Catacomb Restaurant

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Wine Catacomb Restaurant

The Wine Catacomb Restaurant offers guests a traditional Hungarian evening in a wine cellar.

Located in Budafok, citadel of the Hungarian wine culture with its unique wine cellar system, which was awarded the honourable title of “The town of grape and wine”.

Wine Catacomb Restaurant

Wine Catacomb Restaurant

The restaurant is established in a former wine cellar of the Budafok cellar system, and is more than just a restaurant where you can enjoy delightful and famous Hungarian dishes, but it also hosts special folklore programs.

Folk dance ensembles and a 5-member folk group deliver performances specially choreographed for this place, in the very centre of the restaurant called Theatre Hall.

The folklore program consists of three parts, the first two parts presenting Hungarian dances, while the third mainly gypsy dance and music.

Folk Show in the Wine Catacomb Restaurant

Folk Show in the Wine Catacomb Restaurant

The folk show starts at 20.30 pm every day.

Address: 64 Nagytetenyi street, District 22,  H-1222

Phone: +36-1-424-7955
09
Nov

Hungarian Folk Dance Show in Traditional Inn with Bus Tour and Photo Stop Gellert Hilltop Budapest

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Hungarian Folk Show in a Traditional Inn

Why not enjoy a Hungarian Folk Dance show in a traditional inn in the city of Budapest?

Hungarian Folk Dance Show with Dinner in Inn and Bus Tour

Hungarian Folk Dance Show with Dinner in Inn and Bus Tour

Have a great evening in an excellent atmosphere, get picked up from your hotel, marvel at the city views from a guided Panorama Bus Tour, taking you from the City Centre of Budapest up to the top of Gellert Hill, take a look at the Citadel and the Statue of Liberty, take some amazing photos on the Gellert Hilltop offering undoubtedly the best panoramic views of Budapest with superb photo opportunity, then hop back in the bus and enjoy a traditional 3-Course Dinner with Live Hungarian Folk Dance Show in a lovely Inn, off the city centre of Budapest. The Bus Tour & Folk Show with traditional Hungarian Dinner is a popular package.

Reservation in advance is recommended.

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Inclusions in Hungarian Folk Dinner & Bus Tour:

Hungarian Goulash Soup on Evening with Folk Show Budapest

Hungarian Goulash Soup on Evening with Folk Show Budapest

  • 4 hour evening programme (from 7 pm – 11 pm)
  • Guided Bus Tour  (5 languages – ENG, GER, FRA, ITA, SPA)
  • Budapest Panorama from Citadel on top of Gellert Hill
  • 3-Course Served Dinner in a Hungarian Inn in Budapest
  • 1 Welcome Drink (Palinka or Soft Drink)
  • 1 Glass of Wine (or Soft Drink)
  • Live Hungarian Folk Dance Music
  • Live Hungarian Folk Dance Show with 3 musicians and 2-3 pairs of folk dancers (approx. 1h)
  • Hotel Pickup
  • Hotel Drop off
  • Special Dietary Needs catered for: Vegan Menus, Gluten Free, Lactose Free Meals on request (please let us know in advance)
  • Child Discount available
  • Group Discount available

Prices of Hungarian Folk Dinner

Folk Music Show in a Budapest Inn

Folk Music Show in a Budapest Inn

EUR 57 for Adults
EUR 28.5 for Children (under 12 years old)

Group discount – please contact us via the booking form or in an email to info [at] hungarianfolk [dot] com.

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Dates of Hungarian Folk Dinner

The dates of the Hungarian Folk & Dinner depend on which month you wish to book for. In summer time there are more days throughout the week, in winter season it is only the weekends.
Days in the Spring / Summer / Autumn:
April, May, June, July, August, September, October

Monday: no tour (Folk Dinner Cruise available as an alternative)
Tuesday: 7 pm (Hotel pickup at 6.30pm)
Wednesday: no tour (Folk Dinner Cruise available as an alternative)
Thursday: 7 pm (Hotel pickup at 6.30pm)
Friday: 7 pm (Hotel pickup at 6.30pm)
Saturday: 7 pm (Hotel pickup at 6.30pm)
Sunday: no tour (Folk Dinner Cruise available as an alternative)

Hungarian Folk Show in a Traditional Inn

Hungarian Folk Show in a Traditional Inn

Days in Winter:
November, December, March

Monday: no tour (Folk Dinner Cruise available as an alternative)
Tuesday: no tour (Folk Dinner Cruise available as an alternative)
Wednesday: no tour (Folk Dinner Cruise available as an alternative)
Thursday: no tour (Folk Dinner Cruise available as an alternative)
Friday: 7 pm (Hotel pickup at 6.30pm)
Saturday: 7 pm (Hotel pickup at 6.30pm)
Sunday: no tour (Folk Dinner Cruise available as an alternative)

There is no tour in January and February, we would recommend taking a Folk Dinner Cruise in Budapest these months.

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Programme of Tour & Folk Dance & Dinner

Budapest at Night from Gellert Hill - Prabhu Balakrishnan

Budapest Views  – Prabhu Balakrishnan Photo

6.30pm – Pickup at your hotel Reception
7 pm – Sightseeing Bus Tour starts
8.15 pm – Arrival at Hungarian Inn
8.20 pm Dinner & Hungarian Folk Dance Show starts
9.50 pm Bus Tour continues
10 pm – Night Photo Stop at Citadel on top of Gellert Hill – beautifully lit Budapest UNESCO Heritage sights
11 pm – Drop off at your hotel

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15
Apr

Folk Dance on Dinner Cruise in Budapest Hungary

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Budapest Folk Boat on Danube River

Enjoy an amazing Hungarian Folk Music and Dance entertainment on a boat tour in Budapest while the beautiful sights of the city unravel. Make an early booking as seats are limited and the program is popular among visitors to Hungary:  more details about the Budapest Folk Dinner Cruise.

Night on Hungarian Folk Boat. - Budapest Parliament

Night on Hungarian Folk Boat.

Options include an evening Danube Cruise with a Served Ala Carte Dinner. The Folk Dancing part also includes a bit of folk dance learning opportunity for those who love to participate in the fun!

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Included in Folk Boat

  • Approx 2.5 – 3 hour Cruise on the Danube (subject to seasonal changes)
  • Days: seasonally changes, please see the booking calendar
  • Hours: Evening Hours (specific hours depend on the day, as shown in the booking calendar). For example, from March 1 to Apr 2 the programme is from 7.30 to 10.30pm. From Apr 3 to May 31, the programme is from 7 to 9.30pm. Boarding is 30 min before the cruise begins.
  • Dinner: Served A La Carte Dinner (Pick your choice aboard)
  • 6 options for Main Course
  • Live Entertainment: Salon -Folk-Operetta Music and Dance
  • Dock in City Centre of Budapest (near Elizabeth Bridge)
  • AC / Heating –  depending on weather
  • Children discount available
Folk Cruise Budapest Hungarian Bottle Dance

Folk Cruise Budapest Hungarian Bottle Dance

The dancers of FolkRhythm Hungarian folk dance and band will entertain you in the last 1 hour.

Tickets are quickly sold out, especially at the weekends.

  • Prices of Folk & Dinner Cruise

    €79 per person (from March 1 to Apr 2). Inclusions: 3-hour Danube Cruise, 3-Course Served Dinner

    €95 per person (from March 1 to Apr 2). Inclusions: 3-hour Danube Cruise, 6-Course Served Dinner

    €91 per person (from Apr 3 to May 31, Weekdays: Mon – Fri) Inclusions: 2.5 hour Danube Cruise, 4-Course served Dinner

    €107 per person (from Apr 5 to May 31, Weekdays: Mon – Fri). Inclusions: 2.5-hour Danube Cruise, 7-Course Served Dinner

    €97 per person (from Apr 3 to May 31, Weekends: Sat & Sun) Inclusions: 2.5 hour Danube Cruise, 4-Course served Dinner

    €115 per person (from Apr 5 to May 31, Weekends: Sat & Sun) Inclusions: 2.5-hour Danube Cruise, 7-Course Served Dinner

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Budapest Folk Cruise

About the Folk Music and Dance Night

The folk dancers are the members of the traditional folk ensemble called Folkrhythms, who gained show experience in the former, nationally and internationally acclaimed Rajko Folk Ensemble, honing their fine sophisticated dancing and singing skills, showing the traditions of the Hungarian folks of various regions in Hungary. The folk dance ensemble on the river cruise is 4 – 6 dancers, plus there is a quartet playing the folk dance music for the group. The members of FolkRhythms will take you for a lovely dance with them at the end of the night (only if you want to learn dancing!)

Hungarian Folk Show Boat Budapest - Balancing Bottle

Folk Boat – Balancing Bottle

The Folk Dance includes Hungarian traditional dances, like the spectacular the Women’s Bottle Balancing Dance (women balancing fragile wine bottles on their heads while dancing) or the Men’s Stick Dances (men acting out shepherd with their herding sticks, making tricky dance moves as if fighting off enemies).
The Folk entertainment is followed by an interactive and fun workshop where you will get an opportunity to learn a bit of Hungarian Folk Dances.

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Menu of Budapest Folk Dinner Cruise

Please note that the menu is seasonally changes, please see the actual menu below (Until Apr 3, 2024):

Appetizer (included in the 6-Course Dinner option)

Amuse Bouche: Bacon-Wrapped Date

Starter (included in the 6-Course Dinner option)

Fole Gras served with Mango Chutney and Freshly Baked Bread

Soups

Goulash Soup (GF) (LF)
Seasonal Soup: Sweet Potato Cream Soup with Walnut Parsley Pesto and Roasted Almonds (V) (GF)

 

Main Courses with Side:

You can choose from the following main course options on the dinner cruise:

FISH: Herb-Crusted Salmon Fillet on a Creamy Spinach Tagliatelle bed, served with Parmesan Shavings
CHICKEN: Chicken Breast Fillet Served with Smoked Paprika Mashed Potatoes and Vegetable Ragout (GF)
DUCK: Duck Leg Confit served with Cabbage Pasta stuffed Chimney Cake and Gravy

Chicken Breast Fillet Served with Smoked Paprika Mashed Potatoes and Vegetable Ragout (GF)

Chicken Breast Fillet Served with Smoked Paprika Mashed Potatoes and Vegetable Ragout (GF)

BEEF: Stout infused Beef Stew with Mushrooms and Dark Chocolate served with Bread Dumplings
VEGETARIAN: Beetroot Risotto with Carrot Croutons and Parmesan (V) (GF)
VEGAN: Poke Bowl (salad bowl with Tofu and Nuts) (GF) (LF) (V) -please leave a comment upon booking to request vegan meal

Desserts 

Breezy Tapioca Pudding with Coconut Milk served with Honey and
Forest Fruit Coulis (LF) (GF) (V) (Vegan)

Dark Chocolate Cashew Brownie with Bourbon Vanilla Ice Cream (V)

Cheese  (included in the 6-Course Dinner option)

Cheese Plate served with Walnuts

GF – Gluten Free
LF – Lactose-Free
V – Vegetarian

We reserve the right to make seasonal adjustments to the dinner cruise menu and drink list based on the availability of fresh produce and the ongoing evaluation of customer feedback.

Further Hungarian Folk programs are also available in Budapest.

Timetable e of the Folk Cruise

Dinner Cruise with Folk Night:

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Budapest Evening Folk Show Boat

Budapest Evening Folk Show Boat

Last updated Mar, 2024

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