We all daydream about sipping a cold beer while listening to our favourite band on a hot summer night. It is time to bring our dream to reality. Hungary used to have countless festivals during the year and in the summertime when one ended, another was just starting. Obviously Covid-19 had a big impact on this in the previous years, but this is it. In this article we collected the long waited Sziget Festival program list, and some smaller festivals in and around Budapest as well.

Sziget Festival

2023 is the year when we can hop on that party train safely again, and Sziget is the must-have experience for everyone who is staying at Budapest between 10-15 August! It is not a question, why it is called the Island of Freedom: the diversity of programmes, people and of course music is the driving source, why everyone wants to join the so called 'Sziget spirit'. Among others, we will be able to enjoy of artists like Billie Eilish, David Guetta or Imagine Dragons. One of the best european and worldwide festival is back, are you gonna miss it?

When? 

2023.08.10-15

Where?

Budapest, Hajógyári Island

Fishing on Orfű

Aka the friendliest festival. Fishing on Orfű is a pop-rock music festival at a campsite next to Lake Pécs. The four day event is proud to be a family- friendly festival where, from kids to parents, everyone can find something to enjoy. They have some stages to listen to the best alternative Hungarian performers, wine tours, petting zoo, a lake to cool yourselves  and many more.

When? 

2023.06.28-07.01.

Where?

Orfű, Panoráma Camping

Művészetek Völgye

aka The Valley of Arts. It started in 1989 and by now three neighbouring villages give home to it every summer for 10 days. The universal artwork festival honors all kinds of art.  Events include theatrical performances, classical, folk and world music concerts, literary evenings and afternoons, exhibitions and crafts. 

When? 

2023.07.21- 30.

Where?

Kapolcs, Taliándörögd, Vigántpetend

Balaton Sound

Aka  the „Mecca of electronic music”. The festival takes place at the lakeside of Balaton giving the best of both, a holiday at the beach and partying. Don Diablo, Kungs, Armin van Buuren, Kshmr y many other artists will perform for you to bring the big tunes of electronic music. You can´t skip this one.

When? 

2023.06.28-07.01.

Where?

Zamárdi, Nyárfa utca 13

Kolorádó

A festival in the woods. It takes place at a clearing only 40 minutes from the downtown of Budapest. Join for hiking, party to Hungarian bands or enjoy a drink next to the fireplace. They promise no reception, but a lot of adventures with people like Baco Exu do Blues, King Crimson, Dan and Shay, Violent Femmes and Elefante.

When? 

2023.06.28-07.01.

Where?

Juliannamajor Nagykovácsi, Hungary 2094