100-Member Gypsy Orchestra Concert @ Vajdahunyad Castle

"The traditionalist artistic work of this special Orchestra is invaluable and unique in the world". They play classical pieces as well as traditional Gypsy music, Hungarian melodies and folk songs.

1 August - 1146 Budapest, Vajdahunyad stny.

Open-Air Operetta Concert & Theatre @ Buda Castle

Exclusive summer concert and theatre performance featuring the best singers and dancers from the Budapest Operetta Theatre.

2 & 3 August - 1014 Budapest, Országház u. 2.

Record Fair @ Szimpla Kert

On the first Saturday of each month fans can pick up rare records and memorabilia at this huge vinyl & CD fair, which offers with a great selection of CDs, LPs, T-shirts, posters, magazines, books, pins.

3 August - 1075 Budapest, Kazinczy u. 14.

WAMP Design Fair @ Erzsébet Square

Refresh your wardrobe or just treat yourself to trendy summer accessories at what;s described as 'the most vibrant market in Budapest near the pool under the shadow of parasols'.

4 August - 1051 Budapest Erzsébet tér

Garron Chiu Stand-Up Comedy Show @ Club25

Chiu is a mainstay in the Asian comedy scene, "always trying to justify his huge ego, talk about his myriad of failed relationships (and his currently successful so far one), aiming to figure out whether he is too Asian or not Asian enough".

5 August - 1056 Budapest, Irányi u. 25

Eileen Kay Book Launch @ Massolit Bookshop & Café

She's an ex-comedienne, ex BBC film editor, ex radio presenter, well-travelled ex-pat and author. Kay ran away from the USA, now splits her year between Europe and Asia and her humour between irony and sarcasm.

6 August - 1072 Budapest, Nagy Diófa u. 30.

Michael Kiwanuka @ Sziget Festival

British soul singer-songwriter Michael Kiwanuka, hails from North London, England, delivering folk-inflected soul that finds similarities with Bill Withers, Otis Redding and Terry Callier.

7 August - 1033 Budapest, Óbudai-sziget