UPDATED 28 October
For what is going on at the local music and theater venues, you can find a fairly complete list of them here: https://community.ricksteves.com/travel-forum/hungary/concerts-in-budapest
These are updates and additions to this post: https://community.ricksteves.com/travel-forum/hungary/list-of-budapest-events-july-through-october-25
OCTOBER
Ongoing/ Chinese Latern Festival at the Zoo https://zoobudapest.com/en/programs/animals-of-the-world-chinese-lantern-festival/
15/ The excellent SCOTTISH NATIONAL ORCHESTRA CHOIR will perform in Budapest, at Matthias Church, on Wednesday, OCTOBER 15, 2025, at 7:30 PM. MATTHIAS CHURCH Szentháromság tér 2 Buda Castle
16/ Diplomatic Spouses Charity Fair: I went last year, nice way to broaden the topic of coming to Budapest. https://press.agency/diplomatic-charity-fair-2025/
20/ We look forward to welcoming you to a special Hungarian premiere at the Liszt Academy. The concert will feature the Helsinki Baroque Orchestra, the Purcell Choir, and distinguished foreign soloists. Admission is free, but prior registration is required at the following email address: [email protected] , https://haydneum.com/programok/haydneum-zeneakademia-berlet-1-cartellieri-rubezahl/
24/25/26 Rampart Closing Weekend: https://xpatloop.com/channels/2025/10/rakpart-closing-weekend-in-budapest-24---26-october.html#
NOVEMBER
Ongoing/ Chinese Latern Festival at the Zoo https://zoobudapest.com/en/programs/animals-of-the-world-chinese-lantern-festival/
08/ Midnight Concert at the Castle Garden Baazar. https://www.bfz.hu/en/program-management-site/202526/midnight-music/202511082330/
08/ The golden lights of the Museum of Fine Arts will shine again this year: the 2025 Vince Gala, a celebration of discerning wine lovers and the most prestigious wine social event in Hungary, will soon open its doors. https://vince.hu/rendezveny/vince-gala-2025/
11/ Rail Trip: St. Martin's Day Candlelight Express Dinner train https://www.mavrailtours.hu/
14/15/ Most of the Christmas Markets open: https://community.ricksteves.com/travel-forum/hungary/the-christmas-markets-open-soon-in-budapest
14/ Borjour Wine & Cheese 2025: https://borjour.hu/rendezvenyek/
22/ Bordeaux November Tasting, Corinthia Budapest https://wineloversrendezvenyek.hu/bordoi-november/english
DECEMBER
Ongoing/ Christmas Markets
Ongoing/ Chinese Latern Festival at the Zoo https://zoobudapest.com/en/programs/animals-of-the-world-chinese-lantern-festival/
6/ Rail Trip: Szancsengő Express Budapest – Gödöllő https://www.mavrailtours.hu/
6/ Rail Trip: Santa Claus Express to the Railway History Park https://www.mavrailtours.hu/
6/ Rail Trip: Szancsengő Express Gödöllő - Vác06. Szancsengő Express Vác - Bp. https://www.mavrailtours.hu/
13/ Rail Trip: Advent Express Vienna, Semmering/Vienna https://www.mavrailtours.hu/
20/ Rail Trip: Advent Express Bratislava/Brno https://www.mavrailtours.hu/
27/ Borjour Bubble 2025: https://borjour.hu/rendezvenyek/
30/ Wine & 100 Member Gypsy Band Gala Concert wine tasting event. https://online.jegy.hu/program/zene-bor-a-100-tagu-ciganyzenekar-evadzaro-galakoncertje-119754?lang=en.