Hungarian Folk Art Archives

Sep

Budapest Hungarian Folk Shows at Christmas

Enjoy a festive traditional Hungarian Folk Show during your Christmas stay at Budapest. This holiday season offers various folklore themed programs in the Hungarian capital.

Book your tickets in advance to secure your places in one of the Folk Shows in December.

Hungarian Folk Show Programs during Christmas & New Year in Budapest 2023/2024

Dec 20, 2023: Folk Cruises
Dec 21, 2023: Folk Cruises
Dec 22, 2023: Folk Cruises
Dec 23, 2023: Folk Cruises
Dec 24, 2023: no Folk Shows on this date. Check Christmas Eve Cruises
Dec 25, 2023: no Folk Shows on this date. Check Christmas Day Cruises
Dec 26, 2023: Folk Cruises
Dec 27, 2023: Folk Cruises
Dec 28, 2023: Folk Cruises
Dec 29, 2023: Folk Cruises
Dec 30, 2023: Folk Cruises
Dec 31, 2023: NYE Folk Dinner Cruise
Dec 31, 2023: NYE Cruises
Jan 1, 2024: NYD Folk Cruises

Folk Christmas in Budapest

Gingerbread Christmas Tree Decoration from Hungary

Christmas time in Hungary is greatly influenced by the Hungarian folklore (such as in Christmas songs and dances, Christmas stories, Christmas decorations etc.).

Budapest Christmas Markets

The Christmas Markets in Budapest (usually open from mid-November) offer a wide range of Folk Crafts at their stalls – all handmade products carefully selected by a Professional Panel to represent some of the best contemporary handcrafts with folk motifs, among others. The Christmas Market at St Stephen’s Basilica often holds free folk concerts (programme available in November).

Budapest Christmas Market

Budapest Christmas Market Tour

Should you be interested in Hungarian Christmas Traditions, we recommend you to book a guided Christmas Market Tour, where you can learn more about traditions and Hungarian Folk Culture, while enjoying a 3-tier wine tasting, a chimney cake and a mug of mulled wine.

Free Folk Concerts at Budapest Christmas Market
Hungarian Folk Motifs on Christmas Decorations
Folk Shows at New Year

Christmas Concerts in Budapest

Christmas Programs in Budapest

Sep

Budapest Hungarian Folk Shows at New Year

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Hungarian Folk Show in Budapest

Celebrate the end of the year with a unique Budapest program, and book your seats on a Folklore Show in the festive season.

Tickets are already on sale for the special New Year’s Eve Folk programs in Budapest. Say good-bye to the old year with traditional Hungarian folk music shows.

Hungarian Folk Show Programs during Christmas & New Year in Budapest 2023/2024

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New Year Concerts in Budapest

New Year Programs in Budapest

Last updated Dec 4, 2023

Jul

Hungarian Folk Show & Parliament Tour

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Enjoy a spectacular Hungarian Folklore Show in the Danube Palace, after discovering one of the most beautiful buildings on a guided tour – the Hungarian Parliament.

Inclusions of Folk Show & Parliament Tour Package

Budapest Folk Show

1.5h Hungarian Folk Show (8 pm – 9.30 pm)
1st Category Seating (Seating Map)
1h Guided Parliament Tour (incl. 10min security check-in) from approx. 11 am (guide in English only) – Passport needed for entry

Prices of Folk Show & Parliament Tour

€39 for EU-citizen Adults (€52 for non-EU citizens)
€37 for EU-citizen Students (€40 for non-EU citizens)

Schedule

The Old Upper House Hall

The Parliament Tour starts either at 10.45am or 11am, depending on the date. Please check the booking form to see the exact starting hour on your preferred date of visit.

Schedule of 10.45am – 12pm Parliament Tour & 8pm Folk Show package:

10.30-11am: Registration at Parliament Visitor Center (please look for the hostess with a sign) at the Northern side of Kossuth Lajos Square
Address: 1-3 Kossuth Lajos Sq. Budapest H-1055
11am-12pm: Parliament Tour (approx. 50 min guided tour + 10 min security check-in and out)
12pm: Parliament Tour ends
7.40pm: Meeting at Folk Show Venue (Danube Palace)
8-9.45pm: Hungarian Folk Show

Schedule of 11am – 12.15pm Parliament Tour & 8pm Folk Show package:

10.45-11.15am: Registration at Parliament Visitor Center (please look for the hostess with a sign) at the Northern side of Kossuth Lajos Square
Address: 1-3 Kossuth Lajos Sq. Budapest H-1055
11.15am-12.15pm: Parliament Tour (approx. 50 min guided tour + 10 min security check-in and out)
12.15pm: Parliament Tour ends
7.40pm: Meeting at Folk Show Venue (Danube Palace)
8-9.45pm: Hungarian Folk Show

Terms & Conditions

Visitor Center of Budapest Parliament

To be able to participate in the tour, you will need to bring:

Adults: valid passport or photo ID card
Students: valid passport or photo ID card + valid Student ID (Students must be under 24 years of age)
Folk Show & Parliament Tour package confirmation email (in printed or digital format)

Security Check
A security check is required before entering the Parliament. Forbidden items: large bags, packages or objects capable of causing personal injury, such as pocket knives, knives, gas spray, weapons, firearms, ammunition, explosives, blasting agents or related devices, or any pyrotechnic devices.

Photos/ Videos
Taking photos /videos is permitted, except in the great Dome Hall (for the protection of the Holy Crown).

Pets
Pets are not allowed in the building, except guide dogs.

Cancellation Policy
Late arrival or no-show means no refund. The tour cannot be re-scheduled.
Please note that the building of the Parliament is a functioning state institution. Due to parliamentary or state events, visits may be cancelled for certain dates. In such case, you will be informed about options of re-scheduling your tour or offering a refund.
The maximum number of guests on each tour is 20 people. In case of overbooking, you will be offered the closest available date. If we do not receive a reply from you min. 24 hours before the tour, your booking will be cancelled without the option of any refund.

Dress Code
Appropriate clothing is required for each visitor.

Pickup & Drop Off
The price of the package does not include any hotel pickup or drop off, but the cruise hostesses can order you a reliable taxi after the program, if you wish.

Code of Conduct

As per the Code of Conduct of the House of Parliament, the following actions are forbidden:

Wearing or displaying symbols of dictatorship or conducting oneself in a manner deleterious to the National Assembly, to the national treasure of the Holy Crown and the Coronation Insignia, or to human dignity,
Bringing flags, noise-making devices or other instruments of protest into the building,
Raising one’s voice, sing or demonstrate in the building,
Eating, drinking or smoking in the building,
Sitting, kneeling or lying on the stairs, ground or furnishings in the building,
Causing damage to the building or to the furnishings,
Disturbing or in any way hindering organisations and staff in the building in their work.

Guests who fail to act in accordance with the Code of Conduct will be escorted out of the building by guards. No financial compensation will be issued for unfinished programs.

Apr