Everything you need to know about Budapest’s Sziget Festival 2022!

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The Island of Freedom, or Sziget Festival, will return to Budapest between 10 and 15 August 2022. World stars and fun-lovers from all over the world will mingle in Budapest to soak up the atmosphere of this special festival. But what do you need to know about the festival? What changes and what stays the same? Who will be performing, where to sleep and what to eat? Read our article below to get all your questions answered.

Performers

In 2022, the returning Sziget Festival will once again bring the biggest stars to the Hungarian capital. The Arctic Monkeys, Calvin Harris, Dua Lipa and Justin Bieber are among the main performers. They will be joined by Steve Aoki, Bastille, Lewis Capaldi, Stromae, Tane Impala and Kings of Leon.

All musical styles and many countries are represented. More than 100 artists will ensure a great atmosphere. For a daily breakdown, visit the Sziget Festival website. However, the Samsung Colosseum, the Freedome, the Ticketswap Party Arena and the Cirque du Sziget also offer a wide range of possibilities, to name just a few of the more than 30 venues.

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Access, parking, travel

You can go to the island on foot, by taxi or even by boat. However, the easiest way to get there is to take the HÉV. From Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport, there is a direct Sziget connection. If you choose a taxi, there are 4 partners to get on and off the island at the closest point of entry. The official taxis of Sziget are Bolt, Főtaxi, City Taxi and 6×6 Taxi. We recommend that you only use these taxis to avoid fraud.

There are only a limited number of parking spaces. You can get to the designated parking area via the H-bridge. It is possible to arrive by bicycle or scooter, which can be parked at the designated area. Access is via the K-bridge, as usual. However, the main entry point has been moved a little further away. This will also relieve traffic congestion in the area and ease congestion on busy days.

Accommodation

You can camp anywhere on the island. Exceptions are venues, the area around stages and the campsite, for which a separate ticket is required. There are a variety of upgraded camping services on the Island. There are also a number of Airbnb and hotel options.

Hospitality and services

The biggest transformation and change will be in the hospitality sector. This mainly concerns the catering services and the location of food trucks. There will be no scattering of restaurants, but food trucks will be set up in various locations around the island. Each food court will have meat-heavy, vegetarian, vegan and climate-friendly options. There will also be a zero waste shop at the festival this year, for the first time. Drinks will continue to be served by the backpack system.

On the last note, we share a useful tip with you. The Sziget App, available on all operating systems, will help you find your way around. Programme board, map and much more will help you have the best possible time at the festival.