From Europe-day celebrations to new exhibitions: here are some of the best programs in Budapest to attend in May
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Europe-day, concerts, cultural and culinary festivals, new exhibitions: the last month of spring brings colourful programs to Budapest, for kids and grown-ups as well. Here are a few of them that are worth checking out.
Corvin Beer Festival
The Corvin Sörfesztivál (Corvin Beer Festival) will celebrate its 10th birthday this year with a 5-day festival. The festival takes place between 8 to 12 May in Corvin Sétány. More than 30 beer manufacturers will be present, including CsÃki sör, MONYO Brewing, Etyeki Sörmanufaktúra, but you can also taste some of Hungary’s best cheese and sauces.
Floralia – Roman spring celebration
Between 10 and 12 May, the Aquincum Museum and Archeological Park will celebrate spring with a festival for the 33rd time. As promised, the park will be full of flowers and Roman citizens wearing togas, celebrating the goddess of spring, Flora. Programs include guided tours, both in Hungarian and English, and workshops. Visitors can try what it’s like to live in ancient Rome, they can learn how to make flower crowns, experience Roman school, or compete in the Olympic games.
Europe-day celebration
Celebrate the 20th anniversary of Hungary being a part of the European Union with a free festival in the 5th district, near Kossuth Square. Taking place on 12 May in Szabadság Square, there’s something for everybody: there are programs for children, including quizes, games, a puppet show, and more. Concerts for children will start at 10:30 AM, and later in the afternoon, Hungarian bands including Szabó Balázs Bandája and Carson Coma will play an acoustic set. There’s also a 20-km running race celebrating the anniversary.
Jazzy Festival
Enjoy jazz music and a glass of wine at a 4-day festival between 17 and 20 May at MomKult. Food trucks and more than 40 wine shops will be represented at the festival as well. Concerts include Matt Bianco, Electro Deluxe, Los Orangutanes, and many more. You can read more about Jazzy Festival here.
