I have been unable to purchase tickets to the Budapest Puppet Theater Peer Gynt in early December even though I was online when they were posted. I have been checking Ticketswap. Are there any other sites? Is it possible people may resell tickets in front of the theater on the night of the show or is the venue too small? Thanks for any information.
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Republic of Texas / U.S.A. / Magyarország / Budapest
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Performance, date and time? Let me see what I can do. I checked a few at random. I was surprised not many seats left. How many do you need?
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OP
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Peer Gynt on Dec. 7 and 8 at 6 pm. Looking for two tickets. We are staying close to the theater. Thanks for your prompt response.
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Republic of Texas / U.S.A. / Magyarország / Budapest
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My phone looked like I could buy tickets. I'll check the laptop tonight. Maybe a US IP is the issue. No one else that I am aware of sells them. I checked the big vendors in town.
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Republic of Texas / U.S.A. / Magyarország / Budapest
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Both dates sold out. I was amazed how few seats are available for anything in December.
Erre az időpontra már nincs szabad jegy.
Az Ön által választott időpontra minden jegy elfogyott. Kérjük, válasszon másik időpontot!
You aren't going to find ticket scalpers outside.
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OP
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We certainly do appreciate your help. If there is actually availability, Dec. 7 is preferable, however open to any option.
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OP
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Just saw your reply. Thanks for checking.
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Chicago
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Given that the performances you want are sold out, you might email the box office
([email protected]) and see if they do some sort of resale/return
process. Or, sometimes a venue will hold some seats back until the day of performance.
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OP
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Thanks. I will email the box office.
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Republic of Texas / U.S.A. / Magyarország / Budapest
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The puppet theater is better than a kids show, but if you were looking for kids, there are other options.
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OP
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No, but thanks. Definitely for two old adults who love theater.
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Republic of Texas / U.S.A. / Magyarország / Budapest
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Excellent. But then you can not leave here without experiencing theater with the locals.
Look at this https://madachszinhaz.hu/en/play/the-phantom-of-the-opera.
Sure, we've all seen it, but in a Hungarian theater surrounded by Hungarisns?
But first an early dinner at https://maps.app.goo.gl/Qkg5JMbgW5qnqMV67?g_st=ac
OR
https://maps.app.goo.gl/mkiA3xWjDsM8Sr588.
OR a late dinner at
https://maps.app.goo.gl/Qkg5JMbgW5qnqMV67?g_st=ac
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Republic of Texas / U.S.A. / Magyarország / Budapest
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Or, not theater but pure Hungarian class. Book a dinner reservation for an hour before the concert start. Very good menu/food. Outstanding jazz venue. https://opusjazzclub.hu/en/concerts/4-x-jazz-andras-des-quartet
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Republic of Texas / U.S.A. / Magyarország / Budapest
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And of course the Opera. But if yu want the best for that try and do Friday or Saturday
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OP
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Wow. Thanks for the information. Looking at the Jazz Club. Any recommendations? Also the Opera. I understand if this is trending away from the original question and I need to pose another question.
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OP
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Dates Dec 3 to Dec 9
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Republic of Texas / U.S.A. / Magyarország / Budapest
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No. You own the thread. You can change the title if you want.
They are all different experiences.
The theater is you with the locals doing a very local evening at the theater.
The jazz club is also mostly local and just an excuse to do something hard to find in th e US.
The Opera is starting to feel tourist pressure so I suggest Friday and Saturday nights for greater local presence.
You cant go wrong with any of them.
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OP
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I think we will take one of each. And the restaurants. Thank you again. We will donate to Ukraine.
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Republic of Texas / U.S.A. / Magyarország / Budapest
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G-d Bless. Spend a few more nights here and I will take you to visit and meet ....
But on a happier note more than one is excellent. I love diving into a culture and what better way than diving into the culture of a culture.
For your kindness, i will do what ever i can do to improve your visit.
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OP
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Thank you Mr E.
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Republic of Texas / U.S.A. / Magyarország / Budapest
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This is one of my favorite theathers in town. Beautiful! This production has english subtitles https://vigszinhaz.hu/en/productions/buszkeseg_es_balitelet/20261203-1900
and here is a list of most all of the venues: https://community.ricksteves.com/travel-forum/hungary/updated-budapest-performance-venue-list
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OP
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Thank you for reposting your list of performance venues. So many amazing opportunities. Do you have any further thoughts on the choices for dinner with music options?
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OP
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Regarding the Opus Jazz Club. Do you need to book reservations for both the ticket and the dinner?
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Republic of Texas / U.S.A. / Magyarország / Budapest
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At the jazz you need to book a dinner reservation and buy a ticket for the performance. Set the reservation for 45 min to an hour prior. Looks bad suffing the face in front of performers.
I believe I sent you a link to a restaurant list. You will see on the list that those with music are noted. But you still need to call or write and confirm they will on your night. One that I think is good for the a tourist visit is https://maps.app.goo.gl/7TMpLXPPY7zpGjXF6 Good food, good service and good Gypsy Music.
I noticed this on the calendar too: 4 - 11 Hanuka Festival https://mazsihisz.hu/iv-hanukafeszt-a-csoda-velunk-kezdodik/
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OP
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Thanks again. I can see we will need to start planning for a return trip to Budapest!