Hungarian Folk Dance Show – Traditional Performance & Live Music

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June 9, 2026

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

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Experience an authentic Hungarian folk dance show in Budapest with live traditional music, colourful costumes and a captivating performance by the renowned Rajkó Folk Ensemble. Set in the atmospheric Hungarian Gastro Cellar in Budapest city centre, this cultural evening brings Hungarian folk traditions to life in an intimate wine cellar restaurant.

Choose from three ticket packages: a Hungarian folk show with a welcome drink, a traditional goulash soup experience, or a complete three-course dinner. Each option includes a one-hour live folk dance and music performance, presented in two 30-minute parts.

Highlights of the Hungarian Folk Show

Enjoy an authentic Hungarian folk dance performance by the renowned Rajkó Folk Ensemble.
Listen to live Hungarian folk music accompanying traditional dances.
Discover the colourful costumes, rhythms and regional dance traditions of Hungary.
Experience a charming wine cellar restaurant in central Budapest.
Choose between a welcome drink, Hungarian goulash soup or a three-course dinner.
Enjoy two 30-minute performances with a short interval.
Student and children’s ticket discounts available.
Advance online reservations recommended, as seats are limited.

Hungarian Folk Show Ticket Prices 2026/2027

Three ticket packages are available, allowing visitors to enjoy the same live Hungarian folk dance show with different dining options. All prices below are per person, including taxes and fees.

Ticket Package	Adult	Student	Child
Show & Welcome Drink	€19	€18	€9
Show & Goulash Soup	€28	€27	€14
Show & 3-Course Dinner	€57	€54	€34

Student tickets require a valid student ID. All packages include the live folk performance and a welcome drink. Prices and availability are subject to change; the final booking price is confirmed during reservation.

Option 1: Hungarian Folk Show & Welcome Drink – From €19

Enjoy the traditional Hungarian folk show in the wine cellar with a welcome drink upon arrival. This is the most affordable option for visitors who would like to discover Hungarian folk dancing and live music without a meal.

Includes: Welcome drink, one-hour live Hungarian folk dance show and traditional live music.

Option 2: Hungarian Folk Show & Goulash Soup – From €28

Combine an evening of Hungarian folk entertainment with one of the country’s best-known traditional dishes. Enjoy a serving of Hungarian goulash soup accompanied by fresh sourdough bread, a welcome drink and mineral water.

A vegetarian soup alternative is available upon request.

Includes: Welcome drink, traditional goulash soup with bread, mineral water, one-hour live folk dance show and Hungarian folk music.

Option 3: Hungarian Folk Show & 3-Course Dinner – From €57

Make the evening a complete Hungarian cultural and dining experience with a three-course served dinner in the atmospheric wine cellar restaurant. Enjoy traditional Hungarian flavours while discovering the country’s celebrated folk dance and music heritage.

Includes: Welcome drink, three-course served dinner, mineral water on the table, one-hour Hungarian folk dance show and live traditional music.

Hungarian Folk Show Dates – November 2026 to January 2027

The Hungarian folk show in the wine cellar is scheduled on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays at 19:00, subject to availability. Advance reservations are strongly recommended, especially during the Budapest Christmas market season and the festive holidays.

November 2026

Friday 13 November
Saturday 14 November
Sunday 15 November
Friday 20 November
Saturday 21 November
Sunday 22 November
Friday 27 November
Saturday 28 November
Sunday 29 November

December 2026

Friday 4 December
Saturday 5 December
Sunday 6 December
Friday 11 December
Saturday 12 December
Sunday 13 December
Friday 18 December
Saturday 19 December
Sunday 20 December
Friday 25 December – Christmas Day (subject to confirmation)
Saturday 26 December – Boxing Day (subject to confirmation)
Sunday 27 December
Friday 1 January – listed below under January

January 2027

Friday 1 January – New Year’s Day (subject to confirmation)
Saturday 2 January
Sunday 3 January

Important: These are the regular Friday–Sunday programme dates, not a guarantee of availability on every listed day. Holiday performances may follow a different schedule. Please check the live booking calendar for confirmed dates, available seats and ticket options.

Hungarian Folk Show Starting Time & Programme

18:30–19:00	Arrival and welcome drink
19:00–19:30	Hungarian folk dance and live music – first part
19:30–19:50	Interval
19:50–20:20	Hungarian folk dance and live music – second part

The performance features 60 minutes of live entertainment, with a 20-minute interval between the two parts. Guests selecting a dining package can enjoy the accompanying food service during the evening.

Meet the Rajkó Folk Ensemble

Founded in 1950, the Rajkó Folk Ensemble has a long history of presenting Hungarian folk music and dance to audiences from around the world. The ensemble celebrates Hungary’s rich cultural heritage through energetic choreography, traditional costumes and live musical accompaniment.

The performance introduces visitors to the diversity of Hungarian folk traditions, combining expressive couple dances, rhythmic footwork and traditional melodies. It offers an entertaining introduction to Hungarian culture for international visitors, families and music lovers alike.

Three-Course Hungarian Dinner Menu 2026/2027

Guests booking the Show & Dinner package may select from the following menus.

Menu A – Traditional Dinner

Starter: Tarragon poultry ragout soup
Main course: Chicken leg with paprika essence, potato gratin, fresh salad and pickles
Dessert: Traditional Hungarian Somlói sponge cake

Menu B – Vegetarian Dinner

Starter: Seasonal vegetable cream soup
Main course: Pasta Marinara with tomato, olives and shredded Parmesan
Dessert: Traditional Hungarian Somlói sponge cake

The vegetarian menu must be requested when making the reservation. Menu items may be changed by the restaurant. Guests with dietary requirements should provide details before booking.

Book Your Hungarian Folk Dance Show in Budapest

Whether you prefer a simple folk show with a welcome drink or a complete Hungarian dinner experience, the Hungarian Gastro Cellar offers a memorable evening of live music, traditional dance and local culture in the heart of Budapest.

Seats are limited, particularly on popular Friday and Saturday evenings. Select your preferred date and ticket package in the online booking calendar to check current availability, prices and cancellation conditions.

Advance booking recommended – subject to availability.

Mary Lin

February 24, 2017 at 7:36 pm

Hi, I am interested in booking the folkshow dinner for group of 18 people (7 adults 11 children). Can you please give me a quote?

Many thanks

Mary

Hungarian Folk

February 25, 2017 at 1:26 pm

Dear Mary,
thank you for your group inquiry about Hungarian folk shows with dinner in Budapest.
We have already contacted you via email, please check your mail box / junk mail for our personalised offer.

Mrs Kieu

May 7, 2017 at 1:27 pm

Hi,
We are a group of 18 persons who are looking to have a Folk Show & Dinner in Traditional Inn on Saturday 27 May. Please give a quotation , Thank you

May 8, 2017 at 12:25 pm

Dear Guest,

thank you for your comment.

We will soon send you our offer.

Thank you for your patience.

Raymond

January 12, 2018 at 6:38 pm

We will be a group of 20 adults – This will be a 70th birthday outing we would like Hungarian Folk Dance Show in Traditional Inn on Gellert Hilltop Budapest on Friday 18th May, Can you please email me a price quote for this group – thank you

gragail@bigpond.com

March 2, 2018 at 6:35 am

We are interested in this Concert on the night of 24th May 2018. We note you pick up and drop off at hotels. We will be staying at Synagogue Apartment Dohany, Dohany u 1, 07. Erzsebetvaros. Can we use the pick up/drop off service from this address?

March 2, 2018 at 2:39 pm

thank you for your inquiry.

Yes, of course, guests can be picked up from any Budapest hotel / apartment. The same applies to the drop off too.

https://hungarianfolk.com/hungarian-folk-dance-show-traditional-inn-gellert-hilltop-budapest

I hope I could be of help.

padma

March 22, 2018 at 12:40 pm

Please confirm how big group you can accommodate. do you have capacity for 200

March 23, 2018 at 12:49 pm

Dear Padma,

We will soon send you an email to your email address.

Looking forward to receiving your reply.

May 12, 2018 at 8:53 am

Hi. Have sent you emails but no reply. We are coming to the traditional inn next week. Are any of your dishes suitable for vegans? Can you arrange something? Thanks

May 12, 2018 at 9:36 am

Hi Mary,
I have double-checked, but unfortunately we haven’t received any emails from you.

Yes, vegetarian guests receive a special menu.

Kristen Knight

October 14, 2018 at 3:08 pm

I am traveling with someone that uses a wheelchair that does not fold. Can we use your transportation or find our own? Can we get into the building with a wheelchair?

October 15, 2018 at 9:54 am

Dear Kristen,
thank you for your inquiry.
I’m afraid the bus is not accessible with unfolding wheelchairs, therefore we would recommend you to book another program (for example the Folk Show in Theater Style: https://hungarianfolk.com/hungarian-folk-shows-theatre. If you book this program, please note that guests in wheelchairs can be seated only on the ground floor in category 1 or 2.)

Rodianne Brincat

December 17, 2018 at 8:27 pm

I booked 6 adults and 2 children I paid via paypal but I did not receive any tickets. Can you please check for me?

December 18, 2018 at 9:05 am

Dear Rodianne,
thank you for contacting us.
I would like to confirm that we have received your booking, and the confirmation email has automatically been sent to your given email address.
I have now forwarded it from our backup email address.
Please check the junk/spam folder of your mailbox too.

Cheri

February 26, 2019 at 4:05 am

I am interested in the dinner and folk music show at a traditional inn. Will you please tell me the name of the inn? Thank you.

February 26, 2019 at 8:41 am

Dear Cheri,
The exact location of the traditional Hungarian dinner in Budapest depends on the number of guests booked for a particular evening, and is chosen from a set of traditional Hungarian inns.

If you wish to make sure to know the particular inn chosen for the night, we’d suggest making your booking as the date is nearing as we will see the number of guests more clearly (although last minute extra bookings are not rare, especially among groups). In this case we can inform you. Please contact us in an email if you wish to get a more timely reply.

reem

July 7, 2019 at 2:09 pm

hi ,im interested in your show in august 13 but i find it expensive can u give a better price for 2

July 8, 2019 at 7:41 am

Dear Reem,
thank you for your inquiry.
I’m afraid we cannot offer a discount for 2 persons on this program.
If the price is over your planned budget, we would recommend you the Hungarian Folk Show in Theater style (no dinner), which starts from €24 per person.

reem kanaan

July 11, 2019 at 2:32 pm

what is your cancellation policy ?

July 11, 2019 at 4:21 pm

Hello Reem,

the folk show tickets are refundable if the Tour should happen to be cancelled for technical reasons, but unfortunately, there is no refund if the tickets are not used. By all means, we strive to find a mutually satisfactory solution in case your plans change for your Budapest holiday. Please let us know 72 hours in advance if there is any change in your plans of attendance.

Booking is on:
https://hungarianfolk.com/hungarian-folk-dance-show-traditional-inn-gellert-hilltop-budapest

Ruti

October 12, 2019 at 8:34 pm

We are 2 person and we want to go to polk show with out diner on december

October 13, 2019 at 11:02 am

Hello Ruti, the following Hungarian Folk Show Dance events will be held during the course of December (full evening theatrical show performed by the leading Hungarian Folk Dance Ensemble in Hungary)
December, 2019 with the following days
7, 14, 21, 26, 28, 29
You can pick a date (if you use the calendar icon in the form, it will show all the available dates for the Budapest Folk Shows) and make your booking here: https://hungarianfolk.com/hungarian-folk-show-theater-booking
Enjoy the festive month of Dec in Budapest. Please check out the Budapest Christmas guide for more things to do: http://budapestchristmas.com/

Margaret Tullock

October 16, 2019 at 9:47 pm

Good evening, do you have any events planned for late November/early December? If you do please let me know the price for two people. Thank you.

October 17, 2019 at 4:11 pm

Hello Margaret, yes, there are several folk events planned for both November and December:

November folk show dates in Budapest – mostly in the Danube Palace Theatre in the city centre
November, 2019: 1, 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 https://hungarianfolk.com/hungarian-folk-show (also available in a Hungarian Parliament tour package)
November – every night: Folk Show on the Budapest Danube Cruise 3 hours: https://budapestrivercruise.com/folk-dance-show-on-budapest-evening-cruise
November – every night: Folk Show on the Budapest Danube Cruise 1.5 hours: https://budapestrivercruise.com/light-budapest-dinner-cruise-with-folk-dance-show
November every Friday and Saturday https://hungarianfolk.com/hungarian-folk-dance-show-traditional-inn-gellert-hilltop-budapest

December folk show dates in Budapest – mostly in the Danube Palace Theatre in the city centre (also available in a Hungarian Parliament tour package)
December, 2019: 7, 14, 21, 26, 28, 29 https://hungarianfolk.com/hungarian-folk-show
December – every night: Folk Show on the Budapest Danube Cruise 3 hours: https://budapestrivercruise.com/folk-dance-show-on-budapest-evening-cruise
December – every night: Folk Show on the Budapest Danube Cruise 1.5 hours: https://budapestrivercruise.com/light-budapest-dinner-cruise-with-folk-dance-show
December every Friday and Saturday https://hungarianfolk.com/hungarian-folk-dance-show-traditional-inn-gellert-hilltop-budapest

Let me also recommend a festive winter / Christmas guide for the Hungarian capital
http://budapestchristmas.com/

Wishing you a great winter holiday in Budapest city!

Kerry Cowley

October 31, 2019 at 10:31 pm

We’ll be in Budapest for only 2 nights on June 25th and 26th. I’m trying to decide between the 90 min. Hungarian Dance Performance in the Danube Palace that starts at 24 euro and the folkdance and dinner program that goes from 6.30pm – 11 pm. Will we get out of the bus for a photo stop only at Gellert Hill? What food is included with the 3-course menu? Is it the same group of dancers and musicians that perform at the Danube Palace? Is the show the same length as the one without dinner? Can you purchase tickets cheaper in person at the Danube Palace or elsewhere than what you’d pay online? Where can I go to read reviews of each choice?

November 2, 2019 at 11:08 am

Hello Kerry,

thank you for contacting us regarding your planned visit to the Hungarian capital.
Let me answer your questions one by one:

Will we get out of the bus for a photo stop only at Gellert Hill?
Yes, the only photo stop is the one at Citadel.

What food is included with the 3-course menu?
There could be small differences in the menu according to which restaurant the show takes place in, but it usually includes Goulash or meat broth, roasted mixed meat plate and Somlói sponge cake. The menu also includes a welcome drink and one glass of wine.

Is it the same group of dancers and musicians that perform at the Danube Palace?
No. In the Danube Palace there’s a big ensemble performing while in the traditional Hungarian restaurant you can watch one or two pair(s) of dancers.

Is the show the same length as the one without dinner?
The tour always includes the dinner, it can not be booked without it.

Can you purchase tickets cheaper in person at the Danube Palace or elsewhere than what you’d pay online?
No, ticket prices are the same online as bought in the Danube Palace.

Where can I go to read reviews of each choice?
Please see the e-mail we sent to you.

GEORGIA ZACHAROPOULOU

September 26, 2022 at 5:28 pm

HELLO
Iam interested to make a reservation in traditional Inn folk show and dinner for four people on the 23rd of October 2022.How can I make a reservation?

September 27, 2022 at 8:06 am

Dear Georgia,
Folk Shows at Tradotonal Inn are not available this season.
Let me recommend the Folk Dinner Cruise program instead:
https://hungarianfolk.com/dinner-cruise-with-folk-show

November 30, 2022 at 5:05 pm

Dear Georgia,
Folk Shows at the Traditional Inn are currently not available.
Let me recommend the folk river cruises instead:
https://hungarianfolk.com/dinner-cruise-with-folk-show