Classical or Traditional Music Concerts in Budapest in September?

Posted by angelafrench on 05/20/25 11:49 PM

I will be in Budapest September 21-25 and want to schedule in some concerts both classical and traditional/folk music. I've looked at the website calendars for the opera house, Vigado, BMC, Liszt Music Academy, Fono, and Mupa. There is shockingly little on the calendars? Is there just not much happening in September or are calendars not determined this far in advance? Are there other venues I should be looking into (besides church concerts)?

I did find Marriage of Figaro at the Opera House and the Hungarian National Philharmonic Orchestra season opener on Sept. 25. But the others had nothing.

Anybody here from Budapest that can tell me if my timing is just bad for my vacation?

Posted by TexasTravelMom

TX, USA

05/21/25 04:40 AM

5286 posts

Well, I looked at all those and that’s what I saw also. I also checked the Opus Jazz Club, the Hungarian House of Music, and the MVM Dome and nothing much on those dates. I looked at the Budapest Operette and its schedule doesn’t seem to be up yet. The MUPA has more on, but probably not what you had in mind. Spinoza could have been an option for the folk music category, but those performances are Thurs. & Fri. and you will miss them.

Unless Mr. Ë comes up with something, you may just have the misfortune of being there the wrong few days.

Posted by TexasTravelMom

TX, USA

05/21/25 04:57 AM

5286 posts

Well, my daughter told me the other day that I should play with ChatGPT, so this seemed like it might be an occasion. Here’s what it told me. Ha!

Classical Concerts & Opera in Budapest (Sept 21–24, 2025)

September 21, 2025 (Sunday)

Vivaldi: The Four Seasons
St. Michael’s Church – 7:00 PM
Enjoy a string orchestra performance of Vivaldi’s iconic violin concerto in a historic setting.
Buda Castle

Ave Maria, Air & Alleluja
St. Stephen’s Basilica – 8:00 PM
A serene evening featuring classical masterpieces in one of Budapest’s most magnificent churches.
Budapest Concert

September 22, 2025 (Monday)

Carmen
Hungarian State Opera House – 6:00 PM
Experience Bizet’s passionate opera in French with Hungarian and English surtitles.

Classical Concert at Matthias Church
Matthias Church – 7:00 PM
Enjoy a string orchestra performance in the stunning Neo-Gothic Matthias Church.

September 23, 2025 (Tuesday)

Swan Lake (Ballet)
Hungarian State Opera House – 6:00 PM
Tchaikovsky’s timeless ballet in three acts, a must-see for ballet enthusiasts.

Classical Concert at Matthias Church
Matthias Church – 7:00 PM
Another opportunity to enjoy a string orchestra performance in this historic venue.

September 24, 2025 (Wednesday)

Ave Maria, Air & Alleluja
St. Stephen’s Basilica – 8:00 PM
A repeat of the serene evening featuring classical masterpieces in the Basilica.

*I don’t think it’s all correct……

Posted by Mr Ë 🇺🇸 🇺🇦

Republic of Texas / U.S.A. / Magyarország / Budapest

05/21/25 08:24 AM

22426 posts

It is the start of the week and that doesnt help.

The Liszt just hasnt published the post break schedule yet (August is the break between seasons). So keep checking back
The Hungarian House of Music has this, classical .. well ... but very culturally relevant and I bet fun: https://zenehaza.hu/en/occasion/musicians-cafe-jeno-varga-his-band
The church concerts in your other post.
Candlelit concerts ... not yet published for September: https://feverup.com/en/budapest-magyarorszag/candlelight

September is a long way off, so keep checking the sights. Things do get updated.

And this is not normally a location in town that I would be thrilled to recommend, but in your case, maybe so. A hotel built around music: https://ariahotelbudapest.com/en/dining.html