What to do in Hungary this week? 29 January – 4 February
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Do you find yourself with a bit of free time on your hands? Whether you’re a local in Hungary or just passing through, we’ve got plenty of programme suggestions to keep you entertained! From a diverse selection of films, concerts, and a special walk tour in nature to carnival celebrations and art exhibitions, there’s something for everyone. What’s your favourite?
Italian Film Festival and more…
Craving a taste of Mediterranean Italy in the midst of winter? Head to Uránia National Film Theatre for the ongoing Italian Journey event. This Monday, you can tune in and watch Settembre, a romantic film directed by Giulia Steigerwalt. Beyond the Italian Film Festival, you can also watch the pre-premier screening of Smoke Sauna Sisterhood on 31 January. After the screening, you will have the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to join a special Q&A with producer Marianne Ostrat. For further screenings, you can check out Uránia’s website.
Transparent Sound New Music Festival
This year’s Transparent Sound New Music Festival events will take place at the Budapest Music Centre, the Liszt Academy, the Hungarian House of Music, Trafó, Fonó, Fuga, Nádor Hall, the Három Holló, Műcsarnok, Eötvös 10 and the Lóvasút Event Centre. Astonishing concerts and musical productions can be visited from the 6th of January to the 2nd of February. Here are the event’s closing programmes on the 2nd of February:
- 7.00 PM 2+2 Buffa/Matuz
- 8.00 PM Quelquefois: Blooming Vinyl release
Jazz Kamra – Orbay Lilla Quartet 2024 Gyenesdiás
Experience the extraordinary musical prowess of Lilla Orbay, a standout figure in the emerging jazz scene. Orbay’s multifaceted talents extend beyond her captivating vocal performances, as she shines equally bright as a skilled composer and a dynamic bandleader. This gifted artist’s rise to prominence was marked by a captivating display of her abilities at the Young Jazz Musician of the Year final, a prestigious event organised by the Hungarian Jazz Association in 2021. The concert will take place in Gyenesdiás on the 3rd of February.
Snowdrop Festival – Alcsút Arboretum 2024
Visitors are greeted by a two-and-a-half-hectare field of snow-white flowers, a spectacular sight that is unique in the country. Twenty-four varieties of Mediterranean snowdrops in seven species are on display for visitors to see. The special event will start in February, as snowdrops start to flower. The arboretum awaits visitors between 10.00 AM and 5.00 PM on every day of the week. The snowdrop blooming is expected to last 4–5 weeks.