WHAT'S ON
contemporary, classical & community events for expats-
Latin American Film Days in Budapest, 23–29 September
The fourth edition of this festival brings 12 films from seven countries to Budapest’s Uránia National Film Theatre, offering a programme of contemporary and classic cinema from across the region of Latin American. More >>
Features
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Alphaville, MVM Dome Budapest, 10 October
The legendary Alphaville is coming to Budapest to stage the biggest concert of their career in Hungary. After more than four decades of iconic music, Alphaville will perform at the MVM Dome with a spectacular production and a full concert set.
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Dub Pistols to Play in Budapest on 16 October
The Dub Pistols have achieved everything they can and still want more. Fronted by infamous London musician Barry Ashworth, they toured the world countless times, spending years touring every corner of America on extended punk-rock roadshows while remixing the likes of Moby, Korn, Limp Bizkit and more. legendary performer. Simply one of the best live bands in the UK.
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Open Farm Days: 'Taste Your Way Across the Hungarian Countryside'
From August 22 to October 4, spanning five distinct weekends, rural family farms, wine cellars, and artisan workshops across 19 regions of Hungary will open their doors for the annual Open Farm Days event series.
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Legendary Harlem Globetrotters to Perform in Three Hungarian Cities in October
The Harlem Globetrotters mark their 1926 founding with a centenary tour hitting Hungary next year: Veszprém Arena on October 29, Szeged City Sports Hall on October 30, and Papp László Budapest Sportaréna on October 31.
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Parliament Lifts Immunity of PM Magyar & Two Orbán-Era Ministers
Parliament voted to suspend the immunity of Prime Minister Peter Magyar at a special session on Monday, 28 September.
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Fare Evasion Penalties Hike on Budapest Public Transport
Passengers caught travelling without a valid ticket or pass on the BKK public transport system will face higher penalties from 2 November, with several charges increasing by 20–25%.
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Interviews
insights into the lives of expats & local leaders-
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Bernadett Dubovszky, Gardener in Budapest
Bernadett is a District 12 resident and a happy mom of two. After spending decades in the corporate world as an economist, she decided to bring her fluent English and sharp problem-solving skills from the office into the fresh air. She focuses on helping expat families keep their Buda gardens beautiful and tidy.
Galleries
see what happened & who was there
Movies
see trailers & reviews so you know what to watchShowtime Guide
Movies now showing in English around Budapest:
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Specials
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Open Day @ Britannica International School in Budapest on 14 October
Britannica is delighted to invite prospective families to their upcoming Open Day. Choosing the right school is a big decision. That’s why this Open Days is thoughtfully focused on helping you better understand why Britannica might be the right fit for your child's learning journey.
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LIWO Insight: Cleaners Walk the Distance to the Moon Every Day
Many of us take tidy offices, clean public transport vehicles and well-maintained public spaces for granted. Yet we rarely stop to think about the people whose work makes all this possible. World Cleanup Day, observed on September 19, is an opportunity to pause for a moment and recognize the professionals whose dedication helps make our surroundings safer, cleaner and more livable every single day.
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Great Read: Xpat Community E-Magazine, 17 September
The fresh newsletter for the International Community in Hungary - described by readers as a "Great read each week" - is now available for your interest and use via the link below.
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