The best festivals to visit in Hungary this summer
Hungary
The best festivals to visit in Hungary this summer
Date: 24 June, 2025
If you are planning to visit Hungary this summer, remember that besides sunny weather, good food, medicinal hot waters, cultural activities, architectural marvels, famous ruin pubs there is also many festivals that are definitely worth to check out. Here is our top picks for you:
The small but pretty town of Veszprém shall definitely be on your list if you want to experience something really special. VeszprémFest’s uniqueness lies in the fact that they do not have a preference for any type of music but are committed to provide a great time for all, including those who love opera, jazz, classical music, world music & pop music resulting not just in a versatile program but a mixed crowd. This year’s main stage line up is a perfect example. Depending on the day you can listen to Joe Bonamassa, Train, Tátrai Tibor, Postmodern Jukebox or Clean Bandit. Date: 8-12 July. For more information and tickets visit https://veszpremfest.hu/
If you are someone who enjoys all sorts of performing arts, take note of the Művészetek Völgye Festival. This universal art festival is one of a kind in Hungary where you can enjoy concerts, theatrical performances, stand up comedies, dance houses & much more. This year’s 34th ’Valley of Arts’ Festival in Kapolcs, within a stone’s throw from the Northern shore of Lake Balaton, offers over 1500 programs to choose from through the days of 18-27 July. Performers include the most popular Hungarian bands like Bagossy Brothers Company, Quimby, Blahalouisiana, Ivan & the Parazol, Punnany Massif, Hiperkarma, Belga, Hobo, Bohemian Betyars & Carson Coma. You can purchase one day tickets, 3, 5 and 10 day passes and review the full program athttps://www.muveszetekvolgye.hu/
If your trip to Hungary is at the end of July/beginning of August and you would fancy to indulge yourself in tasting some fantastic local wines & delicacies all while listening to the concerts of Earth, Wind & Fire, Deladap, Zaz, Lukas Graham, Mario Biondi, Judith Hill, Lehmann Brothers, The Kennedy Administration, just to mention a few of those performers who will entertain the crowd through 31 July - 2 August, look no futher! The Paloznaki Jazzpiknik, is just a short distance from Csopak at the shores of Lake Balaton and about an hour drive or a 2-hour train ride from Budapest. The festival organized this year for the 13th time focuses mostly on jazz, funk, pop & soul and attracts over 20.000 people each year. To view the program & purchase your tickets visit:https://jazzpiknik.hu/
Our last pick is no surprise.Sziget Fesztivál awaiting visitors from around the globe since 1980 is definitely one of the most significant festivals in Europe, attracting around half a million visitors per year. In the heart of Budapest on the Óbuda island, The Island of Freedom offers concerts, DJ sets, all sorts of performances and unlimited fun from 6th till 11th August. 2025’s line up includes Shawn Mendes, A$AP Rocky, Anyma, Post Malone, Little Simz, Empire of the Sun, FKA Twigs, The Last Dinner Party, Michael Kiwanuka, Armin van Buuren, Boris Brejcha, Vini Vici, Miss Monique & many more. You can purchase one-day tickets, 3 and 6-day passes and get more info athttps://szigetfestival.com/en/.
