Time Out Market Budapest kicks off the year with foodie highlights and brand-new event series!

February brings a vibrant mix of gastronomic and cultural experiences to Time Out Market Budapest. To celebrate the Chinese New Year, restaurants will introduce special new dishes, while wine enthusiasts can discover exciting selections as part of Furmint February.

Naturally, Valentine’s Day specials will also be available, and the season’s beloved classics—carnival doughnuts—will return to the counters. The recently launched weekly lunch menu continues to strengthen the weekday offering, while a brand-new event series debuts: through an exclusive gastronomic evening, visitors will have the chance to get to know the Market’s restaurants more closely, starting with Casa Christa, which is preparing a dedicated menu for the occasion.

The cultural programme will be enriched by Art & Sip events in collaboration with Apollo Gallery. With this diverse February lineup, Time Out Market Budapest promises culinary discovery, inspiring cultural encounters, and a vibrant community atmosphere—setting the perfect tone for the year ahead.

Time Out Market Budapest kicks off the year with foodie highlights and brand-new event series!
Photo: Facebook/Time Out Market Budapest

Time Out Market Budapest opened its doors less than four months ago in the iconic Corvin Palace on Blaha Lujza Square, and it has already become one of the city’s most popular gastronomic and cultural meeting points. As the first Time Out Market to debut in the Central and Eastern European region, the Budapest location brings together gastronomy, drink culture, music, and creative experiences under one roof: eleven kitchens, three bars, five event spaces, and around 540 seats welcome visitors across nearly 2,500 square metres.

The Market’s local experts carefully curate every programme to ensure accessible, high-quality experiences for everyone—whether they come for food, culture, or music. Guests can enjoy a wide selection of flavours and a buzzing atmosphere at communal tables, while Time Out Market Budapest offers a year-round lineup of concerts, DJ sets, wine tastings, themed events, and family-friendly programmes—among which the following highlights showcase February’s offerings.

MONTHLY SPECIAL EVENTS THIS FEBRUARY

January 31 – February 7, 2026: Furmint Február

As the final days of the Mangalica Festival bring rich flavours to the Market, exciting Furmint pairings arrive alongside the dishes from 31 January, marking the start of Furmint Week. February 1 is celebrated globally as Furmint Day—the international tribute to one of Hungary’s most important grape varieties, renowned for its excellent potential for botrytised wines. Visitors can enjoy special dishes paired with wines worthy of the occasion.

All Furmint wines will be available by the glass at the Wine Bar, allowing guests to explore the full spectrum of this variety—from fresh, mineral-driven expressions to complex, layered styles. The week’s highlight falls on 31 January, when winemakers themselves will visit the Market to present their wines in person. On 1 February, the Market will officially celebrate Furmint Day, honouring Hungarian terroir and the craft of winemaking.

Time Out Market Budapest kicks off the year with foodie highlights and brand-new event series!
Photo: Time Out Market

On 24 February, Time Out Market Budapest will host an exciting tasting duel, giving visitors the chance to discover the magic of Furmint through a selection of exceptional, hand-picked wines. More information is available on the Market’s Facebook page.

At the Wine Bar, the following Furmint wines will be available by the glass until 24 February:

Kreinbacher Mogetiana Furmint 2023
Disznókő Furmint 2024
Oremus Mandolás Furmint 2023
Balassa Furmint “Kacsa” 2024
Tokaj Nobilis Birtok Furmint 2023
Sauska Birtok Furmint 2025
Gizella Pince Szil-völgy Furmint-Hárslevelű 2023
Béres Pincészet Birtokbor 2024
Carpinus Furmint Dry 2024
Káli Kövek Dörgicse Furmint 2024
Tornai Pincészet Furmint Apátsági Selection 2021

Whether paired with dishes from the Market or enjoyed on their own, Furmint bridges gastronomy, tradition, and discovery. One or more glasses, more than 100 dishes, and an unforgettable week dedicated to Furmint at Time Out Market Budapest.

Time Out Market Budapest’s food and drinks will be available throughout the evening, with the kitchens open until 10pm and the bars until 11:30pm. Last call at the bars at 11pm.

11 February 2026: Singles Bar Night | Unmatched x Time Out Market Budapest

On 11 February, one of Time Out Market Budapest’s most unique spaces, the Greenhouse, will host one of Unmatched’s most popular events: Singles Bar Night. The aim of the event is to create a space for singles aged 30–45 where real encounters and natural conversations take centre stage—without apps, algorithms, or mandatory ice-breaker games. Guests can expect a relaxed, friendly atmosphere built around great drinks and easy, genuine conversations.

Time Out Market Budapest kicks off the year with foodie highlights and brand-new event series!
Photo: Time Out Market

This event is designed for those who prefer personal impressions and spontaneous connections over endless online messaging. The programme runs from 19:00 to 22:00, and organisers recommend arriving early to maximise the chance to meet new people. The event welcomes both Hungarian- and English-speaking guests. Visitors are encouraged to arrive even before the programme begins and explore the diverse culinary offer of Time Out Market Budapest.

A valid ID is required for entry, and tickets are non-refundable. Tickets are available at the following link: TICKETS

14 February 2026: TADAM x Time Out Market Budapest

On 14 February, Time Out Market Budapest steps up once again: on this Saturday, one of the most original party series of Budapest and Vienna—TADAM—returns to the Market for the second time. TADAM is known for its distinctive venues and raw, energetic sound; an event that puts the city’s pulse and the communal experience at its core. Similar to the philosophy of Time Out Market, TADAM focuses on connection—sharing food and drinks, conversations, and quality music in a vibrant space. This evening, these two worlds meet again, bringing a full-night house music experience to the Market. From 7pm, DJs TheFirth and Ādem will be behind the decks, playing house music all night long. Entry is free.

Time Out Market Budapest’s food and drinks will be available throughout the evening, with the kitchens open until 10pm and the bars until 11:30pm. Last call at the bars at 11pm.

Click here to book a table: RESERVATION

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14-15 February 2026: Valentin-nap a Time Out Marketen

Celebrate Valentine’s Day at one of the city’s most vibrant meeting points! Time Out Market Budapest welcomes guests to a sparkling Valentine’s weekend: on 14 and 15 February from 18:00, couples can enjoy champagne and special flavours in celebration of the occasion. A curated Valentine’s offer awaits couples, blending shared moments, bubbles, and culinary discovery.

The package includes a bottle of Time Out Market champagne, waiting at the table to make the evening memorable from the very first toast. The experience is completed by an exclusive Valentine’s dessert created especially for this occasion: guests can choose from three unique sweet creations. The event will take place in one of the Market’s intimate private rooms, providing a cosy, secluded atmosphere.

Time Out Market Budapest kicks off the year with foodie highlights and brand-new event series!
Photo: Time Out Market

The Valentine’s package price is 9,500 HUF for two people, available with prior reservation and valid for a 2-hour table booking.

Tickets are available at the following link: TICKETS

After purchasing tickets on jegy.hu, reservations are automatically registered in the Market’s system—no additional table booking is required.

16-22 February 2026: Chinese New Year at Time Out Market Budapest

To celebrate the Chinese New Year, Time Out Market Budapest will offer a selection of limited-edition, themed dishes between 16–22 February. Chefs from the participating kitchens will prepare special creations exclusively for this occasion, bringing the characteristic flavours and culinary traditions of the holiday to Budapest.

Chinese New Year – celebrated by over two billion people worldwide – is one of the world’s most significant cultural festivals. The colour red symbolises luck and prosperity, while festive dishes traditionally represent wealth, long life, and good fortune. The Year of the Horse stands for energy, momentum, and new beginnings, perfectly aligning with Time Out Market’s diverse, experience-driven culinary world.

Details of the themed menu will soon be available on the Time Out Market Budapest Facebook page.

19 February 2026: Art&Sip by Time Out Market x Apollo Gallery

Time Out Market Budapest has recently launched a new cultural programme series called Art&Sip, held approximately every six weeks. The first edition took place at the end of January. The aim of the series is to periodically highlight the work of the currently exhibiting artist from the Apollo Gallery, located in Corvin Palace.

Carefully selected artworks are installed in The Vault room at the Market, giving visitors an intimate look at the artist’s world. The exhibiting artist is present at each Art&Sip event, giving guests the chance to meet them in person. Each edition also features a limited, event-exclusive cocktail available only at the Spirit Bar, drawing visual and conceptual inspiration from the exhibiting artist’s style.

Daniella Tóth, Managing Director of Apollo Gallery, summarised the initiative: “Through the Art&Sip series, our goal is to select artworks together with our artists and curator that extend the experience of the Apollo Gallery’s current exhibitions into the Time Out Market. The selection installed in The Vault offers visitors a preview, and if the pieces spark their curiosity, they can further explore the exhibition at our gallery located in Corvin Palace. On 3 February 2026, we open our new exhibition titled ‘What We Preserve, What We Pass On’, and throughout the month, guests at the Market will also be able to see a selection of works. The next Art&Sip event will take place on 19 February at 6pm.”

More information is available on the corresponding Facebook event.

23 February – March 1, 2026: Carnival doughnut specialties at Time Out Market Budapest

In the final week of February, Time Out Market Budapest will embrace the spirit of the carnival season, with several kitchens introducing traditional and reimagined doughnuts to their menus. In Hungary, doughnuts spread widely in the 19th century and have since become an iconic part of the season from Epiphany to Ash Wednesday. Both csörögefánk and classic ring doughnuts are beloved local favourites, with variations found in numerous cuisines worldwide.

From 23 February to 1 March, multiple restaurants at the Market will offer tempting carnival-themed desserts. Guests can enjoy treats such as seasonal fruit bao doughnuts from 101 Bistro, csörögefánk with apricot and ginger from Casa Christa, cardamom doughnuts from Pingrumba, and cottage-cheese doughnuts from Szaletly.

24 February 2026: Winelovers vs Time Out Market – Furmint Borpárbaj

On 24 February from 6pm, Time Out Market Budapest will host an exciting Furmint Duel: a head-to-head tasting featuring eight wines—four Furmints selected by the Time Out Market team competing against four wines provided by Winelovers. The event takes place at the Market Wine Club, where guests will follow the “battle” through a guided tasting and decide which wine emerges as the evening’s champion. Four pairings, eight wines, one winner—participants will crown the ultimate Furmint of the night.

At the Wine Bar, the following Furmint wines will be available by the glass until 24 February:

Kreinbacher Mogetiana Furmint 2023
Disznókő Furmint 2024
Oremus Mandolás Furmint 2023
Balassa Furmint “Kacsa” 2024
Tokaj Nobilis Birtok Furmint 2023
Sauska Birtok Furmint 2025
Gizella Pince Szil-völgy Furmint-Hárslevelű 2023
Béres Pincészet Birtokbor 2024
Carpinus Furmint Dry 2024
Káli Kövek Dörgicse Furmint 2024
Tornai Pincészet Furmint Apátsági Selection 2021

Tickets are available at the following link: TICKETS

Time Out Market Budapest’s food and drinks will be available throughout the evening, with the kitchens open until 10pm and the bars until 11:30pm. Last call at the bars at 11pm.

26 February 2026: Chef’s Table – Casa Christa

Starting in February, Time Out Market Budapest launches a new event series spotlighting the restaurants of the Market: Chef’s Table. Each month, a different kitchen is featured, giving guests the chance to discover the Market’s culinary world through a special menu created for the occasion. During the event, the restaurant’s chef or manager personally guides guests through the menu, sharing insights into the concept and stories behind the dishes, bringing visitors closer to the restaurant’s identity.

The first exclusive dining event will be hosted by Casa Christa, presenting a unique five-course menu prepared four-hands by Chefs Tóth Keve and Ádám Barna. Guests will also have the opportunity to meet the restaurant’s owner, Miklós Forrai. Tickets will be available in limited numbers from 3 February, and further details will be shared on the Time Out Market Budapest Facebook  page.

LUNCH MENU AT TIME OUT MARKET BUDAPEST

Starting mid-January, Time Out Market Budapest welcomes weekday visitors with a new fixed-price lunch menu. The menu is available Monday to Friday between 11:30am and 3:30pm. Guests can currently choose from the dishes of seven different kitchens, and the selection is refreshed weekly, allowing visitors to discover new flavours every week. A one-course lunch is priced at 3,450 HUF and includes a main dish plus a bottle of water or a glass of beer. The two-course option — a main dish and a dessert — is available for 4,950 HUF and also includes water or a glass of beer. Service charge is included in both options.

With this new lunch offering, Time Out Market Budapest aims to provide an even more appealing midday dining option for local professionals and regular visitors, while also offering tourists a high-quality and affordable lunch experience.

WEEKLY PROGRAMMES AT TIME OUT MARKET BUDAPEST

Mondays 6.30-9.30pm – The Piano Hour

Every Monday from 6.30pm to 9.30pm, guests can enjoy live piano music and a glass of wine in the heart of Corvin Palace. Gyula Nyári, pianist and president of the Hungarian Bar Pianists’ Association, is one of the key representatives of the Hungarian bar piano tradition, known for his elegant playing and wide repertoire that bridges the golden age of bar music with a fresh, contemporary spirit. 

Tuesdays 7-9pm – Jazz & Wine by Jazzpiknik

Every Tuesday evening from 7pm to 9pm, jazz and wine take the spotlight at Time Out Market Budapest. The stage will feature diverse and exciting acts from the Hungarian jazz scene, while guests can enjoy special wine tastings and a selection of Hungary’s finest wines, curated by Wines of Hungary. The organizers of Paloznaki Jazzpiknik bring the signature Balaton festival vibe into the heart of the city: from intimate duos to dynamic trios, all in the vibrant atmosphere of Time Out Market Budapest. 

Wednesdays 7-8.30pm – RITMO by Jazzpiknik

Every Wednesday, RITMO brings Latin nights to Time Out Market, organized by Jazzpiknik, adding vibrant energy to midweek in the heart of the city! Immerse yourself in an evening filled with irresistible rhythms, lively energy, live music, and a Latin atmosphere. Guests can enjoy the music alongside special dishes from the Time Out Market chefs and signature cocktails — all in an iconic setting!

Thursdays 7-10pm – Thursday Night DIS(H)CO

Every Thursday from 7pm to 10pm, the city’s best DJs take over the decks — all guests have to do is enjoy themselves. Thursdays are the perfect opportunity for pre-drinking and getting into the weekend spirit with a delicious cocktail or a refreshing non-alcoholic drink, complemented by the Market’s iconic dishes.

Fridays 7-11pm – Chef’s Kiss by Budai House Clique

Every Friday from 7pm to 10pm, Budai House Clique brings the world of afro and melodic house to the Time Out Market main hall with energetic yet refined sets, always building on their close connection with the audience. Budapest’s first duo focusing on Afro House, joined by rising talents of the Hungarian electronic music scene at Corvin Palace. Expect deep rhythms, hypnotic grooves, and a unique energy that will turn Friday into the new Saturday at Time Out Market Budapest.

Saturdays 7-11pm – Saturday Sparkle by Jazzpiknik

Every Saturday from 7pm to 11pm, high-quality electronic music takes over Time Out Market Budapest. Jazzpiknik once again shows its versatile side: this time blending house, funk, and electronic beats with the sparkle of champagne. The perfect way to kick off the weekend – best enjoyed with bubbles! The organizers of Paloznaki Jazzpiknik – the iconic Balaton festival that brings international stars and Hungarian favorites to the stage each summer – now create Saturday night magic in the heart of the capital. With carefully selected performers – Dr Geb, DJ Lleo, SaxoDJ and many more – there will be a fusion of groove, improvisation, and electronic flair that brings the festival’s unique spirit to Budapest.

Sundays 11.30am-3.30pm – Family Sunday Funday

Every Sunday 11:30am to 3:30pm, it’s all about laughter, play, and family time at Time Out Market Budapest! Think colorful craft workshops, fun games, music, dancing, and plenty of giggles – all with delicious food, refreshing drinks, and awesome animators leading the fun for kids.

THE TIME OUT MARKET EXPERIENCE

Alongside its diverse cultural programmes, Time Out Market Budapest invites guests on a gastronomic journey: its carefully curated selection of the city’s and the countryside’s most talented chefs and restaurateurs. The experience is completed by three bars, offering a wide range of both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.

  • The Italian cuisine of Anyukám Mondta brings decades of passion and family tradition to Time Out Market Budapest
  • Pingrumba serves the captivating flavours of the Middle East in the Market
  • 101 Bistro reimagines the complex flavours of Taiwan through unique bites
  • Szaletly’s mission at Time Out Market is to bring contemporary Hungarian cuisine closer to the city’s food lovers
  • CANTEEN by István Pesti serves traditional Hungarian flavours – a new exclusive concept for Time Out Market Budapest
  • Casa Christa brings a taste of Lake Balaton to Time Out Market Budapest
  • Bigfish is where sea breeze meets city buzz
  • Tuning Burger brings a world-class burger experience, gourmet style to the Market
  • M’EAT by Rácz Jenő serves premium Hungarian antipasti with a bold Mediterranean twist
  • LIRA by Essência offers casual fine dining at Time Out Market Budapest
  • Hai Nam Pho joins with bold, nostalgic Vietnamese flavours
  • Dreher Tanksör taps into tradition with unpasteurised tank beer
  • One Counter, 22 Wine Regions, and Endless Experiences at the Wines of Hungary Bar
  • Born to Mix: Absolut Bar debuts at Time Out Market Budapest

Address: Time Out Market Budapest – Corvin Palace, 1085 Budapest, Blaha Lujza Square 1.

Opening hours: Daily from 11:30am to 11:30pm, kitchens close at 10pm. Last call at the bars at 11pm.

Contact: info.budapest@timeout.com, +36 20 232 0505

Reservation: Book a table
To stay up to date: please visit the Time Out Market Budapest website
Connect with Time Out Market on Instagram, TikTok and Facebook: @TimeOutMarketBudapest

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