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Updated Budapest Events for 2026

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JANUARY

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APRIL

  • 2026 Hungarian parliamentary election is expected to be held on 15 April. The country is divided with the opposition parties having a little perceived advantage over the current ruling parties. If things go like the last election the city of Budapest will vote in majority against the current ruling parties. Budapest will be where the largest political crowds will gather. If you are traveling to Budapest in April, be prepared for some disruption to your daily plans. BUT, if the most recent protests against and rallies for the government which were in the range of 200,000 citizens each, are of any indication the protests will begin at the time on their permit, and they will end at the time on their permit. There will be no large-scale public disorder or vandalism and few if any arrests. When the rallies are finished, they generally pick up their own trash. Do not ask me or expect me to comment on local politics. I am here as a guest of the country, the people and the government. Under these circumstances I dont think it polite to comment.
  • 18 & 19 Etyek Picnic https://etyekipiknik.hu/
  • The Oldtimer Automobile Show 12-13 April at the Hungarian Railway History Park. Featuring 500 vintage vehicles, including cars, motorcycles, trucks, buses and steam locomotives https://vasuttortenetipark.hu/rendezvenyek/xx-oldtimer-show/
  • 10 April - 10 May: Theater Festival https://mitem.hu/en/news
  • 14 to 5 April: Spring / Easter Fair (need to confirm) https://www.budapestbylocals.com/budapest-spring-fair/
  • 5: Easter Sunday.
  • 5: MAV Steam Easter in Gödöllő https://www.mavrailtours.hu/hu/travels/2026
  • 5: MAV Steam cloud pendulum between Gödöllő and Hatvan https://www.mavrailtours.hu/hu/travels/2026
  • 18: MAV Behind the scenes: The Istvántelk Steam Workshop https://www.mavrailtours.hu/hu/travels/2026
  • 25: MAV PIVO Express Brno https://www.mavrailtours.hu/hu/travels/2026

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Tickets for most of the MAV steam engine trips well into the summer and most of the other trips through April have gone on sale. They will sell out.

Programs open for ticket sales
https://www.mavrailtours.hu/hu/travels/2026
2026.02.14.Valentine's Day Steam Cloud Candlelight ExpressDinner in the spirit of romance
2026.02.15.Busó ExpressSpecial train to Busójárás
2026.04.05.Steamy Easter in Gödöllő
2026.04.05.Steam cloud shuttle between Gödöllő and Hatvan
2026.04.18.Behind the scenes: The Istvánteleki Steam Workshop
2026.04.25.PIVO Express BrnoBeer tram, beer tour, brewery visit!
2026.05.01.Steam cloud trip to SzolnokBudapest - Nagykáta - Szolnok
2026.05.01.Steam cloud trip to BékéscsabaSzolnok - Békéscsaba
2026.05.02.Steam cloud trip to GyulaEdinburgh - Edinburgh - Edinburgh
2026.05.02.Steam cloud trip to SzegedEdinburgh - Edinburgh
2026.05.03.Steam cloud trip to KecskemétHoppers Crossing - Kecskemét
2026.05.03.Steam cloud trip to BudapestKecskemét - Budapest
2026.05.09.Behind the scenes: Ferencváros Railway StationTicket sales are CLOSED! ALL TICKETS ARE SOLD OUT!
2026.06.06.Steam cloud trip to the Danube Bend
2026.06.13.Behind the scenes: Ferencváros Railway StationTicket sales are CLOSED! ALL TICKETS ARE SOLD OUT!
2026.06.20.Behind the scenes: The Istvánteleki Steam Workshop
2026.07.04.Semmering Express to Graz
2026.07.25.Steam cloud trip to the Danube Bend
2026.08.08.Visit with BCmot at Ferencváros Railway Station
2026.08.29.Behind the scenes: The Istvánteleki Steam Workshop
2026.09.05.Behind the scenes: Ferencváros Railway Station
2026.09.26.Steam cloud trip to the Danube Bend
2026.10.10.Behind the scenes: The Istvánteleki Steam Workshop

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the Budapest Klezmer Band. Two concerts. One in at an outdoor stage in a park in July. The other in March at the Congress Center. The one in March is to celebrate the 80th birthday of the piano player. If you want an excellent evening and a very unique look into the culture of Eastern Europe seeing these guys is a necessity. https://youtu.be/WqU1DW1qn8U?si=LPlAatWhqIIn9HDr

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