Not sure what to do in Budapest in August? Here is the program recommendation
It is worth spending August in Budapest, as this month, a lot of celebrations and programs await both natives and tourists. Among others, the Hungarian National Celebration is held on 20th August with fireworks.
Organ concerts in Budapest
The Szent István Basilica in Budapest welcomes those interested in organ concerts. The concerts start at 8:00 PM and last about 70 minutes, with no intermission. The material for the concert was composed by organist Miklós Teleki, who is one of Hungary’s best organists.
The program of the concert is the following:
1. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791): Fantasie in F minor K 608
2. Alessandro Stradella (1639-1682): Pietà Signore
3. Tomaso Albinoni (1671-1751): Adagio
4. Franz Liszt (1811-1886) – Camille Saint-Saёns (1835-1921):
Legend in A major (St. Francis of Assisi’s Sermon to the Birds)
5. Johannes Brahms (1833-1897): Prelude and Fugue in G minor
6. Giuseppe Verdi (1813-1901): Prayer of Fiesco from opera Simone Boccanegra
7. Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750):
Polonaise, Minuet and Badinerie from Suite in B minor BWV 1067
8. Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750): Toccata and Fugue in D minor BWV 565
Budapest Mineral Show
The country’s largest mineral exchange, the Budapest Mineral Show, will take place again this August between 25 and 27. More than 200 exhibitors present the treasures of the depths of the earth, minerals, rocks, fossils and ornaments and jewelry made from them. The stock exchange offers not only the opportunity to shop, but also to learn and have fun. Many of the exhibitors sell the specimens they have collected and are happy to tell you about the adventurous story of finding them.
Budapest Airport Night
On 12 August, the Night of the Airport will be held in the Aeropark. Pilots, flight attendants, air traffic controllers, technicians and airport specialists come to the Aeropark to present the airport. If you are interested in the behind-the-scenes of aviation and the airport, this program is for you. You can see up close how a small jet engine works. In addition, three airplanes, one helicopter and one car simulator will be in continuous operation.
August 20 Hungarian National Holiday
20 August is Hungary’s national holiday and official state holiday commemorating the founding of the state and the state founder King Stephen I. The official ceremony in Budapest, on Kossuth Square, starts with the raising of the Hungarian flag and the clean-up ceremony from 8:00 AM. The Holy Crown can also be viewed on this day from 10 AM to 6 PM. As a continuation, there will be an air and water parade on the Danube between 9 AM and 9.40 AM. The crafts festival is organised in Buda, and Hungary’s cake is presented there. From 5 PM, they will pay homage to the patron saint of Hungary with the Szent Jobb procession around the St. Stephen’s Basilica. The holiday ends with evening fireworks.