Jewish Summer Festival – Budapest
26 August 2007 - 2 September 2007Featuring a week of books and films, exhibitions and gastronomic events, the festival intends to present a cross section of Jewish culture, and in doing so relies also on music and dance, the internationally spoken ‘languages’ of culture. http://www.jewishfestival.hu
Danube Carnival International Cultural Meeting
16 June 2007 - 24 June 2007This gathering organized around the city attracts top European and overseas artists from the worlds of classical music, brass bands and world music as well as contemporary dance, together with the best of Hungarian folk dancing. www.dunaart.hu
Budapest Fair
23 June 2007 - 24 June 2007The Fair has been organized since 1991 to commemorate the final withdrawal of Soviet troops from Hungary. The programme includes a summer carnival, street theatre meeting, jazz concerts, children’s programmes and a classical music concert on Heroes’ Square. All events are free. www.festivalcity.hu
Budafest Summer Music Festival
3 July 2007 - 19 August 2007The Hilton Hotel’s Dominican Courtyard is the scene for opera, ballet, jazz, klezmer and ragtime summer evening concerts. Top symphony orchestras from Hungary perform in the square in front of St. Stephen’s Basilica; the Opera House is the venue for marvellous opera and ballet performances. www.viparts.hu
Budapest Autumn Festival
12 October 2007 - 21 October 2007The festival, which has become known as the “meeting point” of new arts, presents projects representing novel directions in art genres. The fields covered include: music, theatre, dance, fine arts and media arts, film and literature as well as happenings.
www.festivalcity.hu/bof
Festivities around the Bridge- Budapest
16 June 2007On the Chan Bridge's "birthday" there are spectacular shows outside Parliament Building, in the Tunnel underneath the Buda Castle and on the Danube, made more colourful by air shows and sports competitions. Starting time: 10.00. Locations: Chain Bridge, Tunnel, "Clark Ádám" Square and Roosevelt Square. Character of events: musical and dance performances, a show program, entertainment, folklore and fair.
MORE INFORMATION:
Budapesti Fesztiválközpont
1053 Budapest, Egyetem tér 5.
Tel.: 36-1/486-3300
E-mail: info@fesztivalvaros.hu
Web:www.festivalcity.hu
Budapest Equestrian Festival-Budapest
21 June 2007 - 24 June 2007Visitors are offered programmes on Shipyard Island over four days: Celebration of Fire (ancient ceremonies associated with St. John's Day) on the 22nd, the Open Historical Day (early Magyar culture) on the 23rd, equestrian show (archery, mounted warfare, stunts and other excitement) on the 24th and 25th
MORE INFORMATION:
Tourinform Iroda
1061 Budapest, Liszt Ferenc tér 11.
Tel.: 36-1/322-4098 Fax: 36-1/342-9390
E-mail: liszt@budapestinfo.hu
Summer on the Chain Bridge- Budapest
30 June 2007 - 12 August 2007Each weekend Budapest's oldest bridge is given over to pedestrians who can enjoy exclusive music programmes, brass band concerts, accordionists and jazz bands, view exhibitions and stroll across the Chain Bridge free of charge.
MORE INFORMATION:
Budapesti Turisztikai Hivatal1056 Budapest, March 15. tér 7.
Tel.: 36-1/266-0479 Fax: 36-1/266-7477
E-mail: info@budapestinfo.hu
Web:www.budapestinfo.hu
Genghis Khan and his heirs- The Mongol Invasion of Hungary 1241-42
25 May 2007 - 2 September 2007After many European metropols the Hungarian National Museum (Budapest) shows the popular Genghis Khan and his heirs Exhibiton which deals with the history of the Mongols from the metal age to the 20th century and the works of Buddhist arts.
Furthermore as a companion exhibition visitors can have a taste of the remnants of the Mongol Invasion of Hungary 1241-42.
Budapest Wagner Days
7 June 2007 - 10 June 2007The Palace of Arts is organising the “Wagner in Budapest” Opera Festival for the second time. In 2006, a semi-staged performance of Parsifal enjoyed immense success and in 2007, complete performances of the first two operas from Wagner’s legendary tetralogy, The Ring of the Nibelung will be presented.
For more information click here.
Óbuda Summer 2007
10 June 2007 - 4 August 2007Óbuda offers a huge selection of music events this summer both in the charming surroundings of Aquincum Museum and Kiscell Palace. On the Main Square from 10th June every Sunday morning classical and big band concerts take place besides the musical evenings.
From 14th July to 4th August visitors can enjoy classical miniatures (from Vivaldi to Kreisler) like serenades, dances and divertissements played by the Erkel Ferenc Chamber Orchestra, the Mendelssohn Chamber Orchestra , the Weiner-Szász Chamber Symphony Orchestra and the Liszt Ferenc Chamber Orchestra in the courtyard of Kiscell Palace.
For further details please click here.
Christmas Lights
10 December 2007 - 30 December 2007During Advent and the Christmas period the beautiful gothic Mátyás Church in Buda Castle holds a series of classical music concerts. For details see http://matyas-templom.hu
Budapest Christmas Market
24 November 2007 - 1 January 2008The city is decorated with Christmas ornaments and a large fair is held from Vörösmarty tér and the Parade Square, next to Városliget (City Park). At Vörösmarty tér visitors can buy quality folk art and individual applied art products and enjoy a variety of cultural programs.
The Cafe also offers a fantastic selection of traditional Hungarian Christmas cakes.
On December 21-23 a living Bethlehem awaits the audience.
Don`t forget to taste the colour and tasteful Hungarian Christmas cookies in the huts on the square, but only after you have tried the fried sausage (kolbasz) accompanied by a cup of mulled wine.
www.budapestinfo.hu
European New Year`s Gala and Ball
31 December 2007 - 1 January 2008The Opera House gives venue for the most prestigious Gala Evening of the year.
The Gala Programme starts at 8:00 pm, followed by a Gala Dinner and endless dance. New Year`s Balls have been held for decades in one of Europe`s most beautiful buildings. The gala concert features soloists, ballet dancers and the orchestra of the National State Opera.
Gala Dinner is served at 9:30 pm. After greeting the New Year with champagne, the ball starts with the opening dance of professional dancers and lasts until dawn.
See detailed programme and ticket information
Autumn and Christmas Concerts in Matthias Church
27 September 2007 - 31 December 2007One of Budapest`s symbols, the centuries-old Matthias Church dominates the Castle District in Buda. Thanks to its excellent acoustic qualities, for many years it has also served as a venue for concerts, oratories and symphonic performances arranged from the works of both Hungarian and foreign composers. http://matyas-templom.hu
Budapest Spring Festival
16 March 2007 - 1 April 2007The 2007 Budapest Spring Festival takes place from 16th March to 1st April and will feature guest orchestras from all over Europe including the Philharmonia with Riccado Muti.
Sziget Festival – Budapest
8 August 2007 - 15 August 2007Europe's longest and largest music festival, the Sziget (Hungarian for island) takes place in early August and is just a short HÉV ride to the north of Budapest. The big name bands and around-the-clock hedonism attracts an increasingly international crowd, but Sziget has plenty more to offer, including football tournaments, a chess and bridge club, a marriage tent and bungee jumping. If you can't handle a full week of boozing, Budapest is near enough to spend a day sightseeing and relaxing in the baths. Expect to spend a small fraction of what you would at a festival in the UK, a weekly pass purchased in advance costs 20,000 Ft (under £60) and a beer will set you back £1.20.
Formula-1 Marlboro Hungarian Grand Prix -Hungaroring
3 August 2007 - 5 August 2007World famous racing drivers do their best to grapple with speed and power at the Hungaroring www.hungaroring.hu
Budapest International Wine Exhibition and Fair
5 September 2007 - 9 September 2007Hosted in the grounds of Buda Castle, this exhibition and fair present the best winemakers, where a wine auction and a harvest procession are essential elements of the event. The festival also offers a cultural menu of classical and jazz concerts. http://www.vinagora.hu/
Ghymes Ensemble - World Music at Christmas
26 December 2007The Ghymes Ensemble was founded in 1984 in Slowakia and integrate Hungarian and other Central-Eastern European folk music into their unique sound of traditional folk instruments but also drums and saxophone.
For further information please visit www.ghymes.hu
Gala Concert of the 100-member Gypsy Orchestra
30 December 2007This event in the Budapest Congress Centre is part of the traditional New Year's Eve celebrations: The evening starts with wine-tasting followed by the concert of popular classic and Hungarian tunes. Dinner will be during the concert.
Further information www.vipart.hu
New Year's Eve in Budapest
31 December 2007Budapest is all buzz on New Year's Eve but the action concentrates on three locations: a 10 hour disco at Oktogon, Hungarian pop groups at Nyugati Square and live bands from different countries on Vörösmarty Square. Midnight is celebrated with fireworks at Oktogon.
7th International Circus Festival
24 January 2008 - 28 January 2008This celebration of the world of circus is a serious competion for the participating professionals. Producers, directors and agents are always searching for new talent and attractions. This event is only held every other year to guarantee exclusivity and maximum interest for the international community.
See www.maciva.hu for more details
Budapest Opera Ball
31 December 2007 - 1 January 2008The crowning event of the carnival season is undoubtedly the Opera Ball in the Hungarian State Opera House. The ball is opened by more than a hundred debutante dancers and after the opera programme guests can dance till dawn.
See www.operabal.com for details
Nike International Half-Marathon
2 September 2007Runners can choose between the 21km half-marathon and the alternative 4km, 8km and 12km runs. The route leaves from City Park and takes in the most attractive parts of Budapest. INFORMATION:
Budapesti Sportiroda•
H-1146 Budapest, Dózsa György út 1-3.
Tel.: 36-1/273-0939•Fax: 36-1/273-0936
E-mail: paitz.krisztina@bpsportiroda.hu
www.budapestmarathon.com
17th Champagne and Wine Festival of Budafok
31 August 2007 - 2 September 2007For the 17th time this year, the Municipality of Budafok–Tétény organizes the Budafok Champaigne and Wine Festival, which has become one of the largest autumn events in the Hungarian capital by now. The programme of the festival is designed so that the young and the elderly can find the best entertainment for their age. In addition to the romantic visits to wine cellars and the gastronomical delights, there is a colourful cultural programme for visitors: foreign and domestic folk ensembles, wind orchestras, jazz bands and various popular performers will make sure that the guests enjoy the show. The inauguration of the Promontorium Wine Knights’ Order and the Chevalier Törley Champaigne Order are also expected to be spectacular. Following the tradition of the previous events, several of Hungary’s historical wine-regions will be featured in the festival.
http://www.budafokiborfesztival.hu/
Pannon Wine national Assembly Wine Festival and Festivities- Budapest
8 June 2007 - 10 June 2007The festival of top wines and top winemakers in City Park; marvels of Hungarian gastronomy and a real market atmosphere. Visitors can sample wines, listen to Gypsy, folk and dance music, and browse through the stalls of the crafts fair.
MORE INFORMATION:
Pannon Bormíves Céh
1146 Budapest, Állatkerti út 2.
Tel.: 36-1/468-4045 Fax: 36-1/363-4848
E-mail: kalman@gundel.hu
Web:www.pannonbor.hu
Busó Carnival - Mohács
15 Februar 2007 - 20 Februar 2007Wearing animal skin disguises and flamboyant masks, shaking rattles and bells, the Croats of Mohács turn the town into a joyful masquerade of merrymaking.
www.mohacs.hu
International Dixieland Festival - Salgótarján
10 May 2007 - 13 May 2007Ranked as one the most important events of its kind in Central and Eastern Europe, the festival will feature the complete ‘line-up’ of Hungarian Dixieland musicians and recognized bands and soloists from Europe and overseas.
Miskolc International Opera Festival
13 June 2007 - 24 June 2007The idea behind this event was to make it a unique global Bartók festival. Celebrated stars from La Scala, the Metropolitan, Covent Garden and the Bolshoy will also appear on stage. www.operafesztival.hu
VOLT Festival – Sopron
4 July 2007 - 7 July 2007Music is performed over three days on several stages erected at the Lővér Camping Site in the middle of a forest in the town of Sopron. Hungarian and foreign stars, such as Cold Cut, Prodigy, Korn, Touch and go, etc. appear and play different genres of music. For further information click here.
Szeged Open-Air Festival
6 July 2007 - 20 August 2007Operas, ballets, musicals and folk dance shows performed on a stage of impressive size set in a prestigious environment in front of the Dome will not fail to enchant all 4000 spectators. http://www.szegediszabadteri.hu/
Visegrád International Palace Games
6 July 2007 - 8 July 2007A tournament of knights and a royal procession revive the glorious days of Visegrád. A crowd of scurrying craftsmen, carnival showmen, food and beverage vendors dressed in medieval costumes create the impression of a medieval fair.
Border Castle Festivities (Végvár Merrymaking) – Eger
21 July 2007 - 29 July 2007The series of events starts off with a masquerade followed by a show by martial arts teams, entertainment for children with people on stilts and puppeteers with giant puppets, and the re-creation of Turkish times at the fortress on the day designated to Oriental culture.
European Convivial Wine Songs Festival
27 September 2007 - 30 September 2007Invited male choirs present their national convivial songs in the settlements of the Villány-Siklós Wine Route and form a joint choir to sing the most beautiful wassails in the history of music. http://www.winesongfestival.hu
Csabai Sausage Festival – Békéscsaba
19 October 2007 - 23 October 2007Csabai Sausage Festival – Békéscsaba
Four weeks of slaughtering pigs, making sausage, competing, eating and drinking, interspersed with entertainment and top quality cultural and technical events, a food processing exhibition and fair, and a wine feast. www.kolbaszfesztival.com
Beethoven Evenings with the National Philharmonic Orchestra
21 July 2007 - 4 August 2007The great composer often stayed at the Brunswick Mansion. The charming grounds are the venue for orchestral concerts accompanied by the National Choir and famous soloists. www.filharmonikusok.hu
Summerfest International Folklore Festival
12 August 2007 - 22 August 2007Folk dance ensembles from several continents display their traditional dances in Szászhalombatta and surrounding villages. The programme also has a crafts fair, theatrical productions, dance house, exhibition of sculpture and an aqua-carnival.
www.summerfest.battanet.hu
Hollókő Easter Festival
8 April 2007 - 9 April 2007Hollókő is a perfectly preserved village in north east Hungary that is a UNESCO World Heritage site on account of the vernecular architecture and fabulous folk costumes and traditions. Every Easter the whole village dresses in traditional costume and there is lots of music making and dancing. www.holloko.hu
Christmas in Gödöllő
10 December 2007 - 27 December 2007The Royal Palace in Gödöllő celebrates Advent with a series of concerts over the weekends leading up to Christmas. This is a wonderful opportunity to experience the newly renovated Baroque Theatre where most of the concerts take place
16th Komárom Days
26 April 2007 - 1 May 200726th April - 1st MayThe town of Komárom in Hungary jointly with Komárno in Slovakia is organizing a fair and a variety of folk, rock and classical concerts, as well as sports competitions for children and adults alike.
MORE INFORMATION: Polgármesteri Hivatal2900 Komárom, Szabadság tér 1.
Tel.: 36-34/541-300 Fax: 36-34/541-348
E-mail: referens@komarom.hu
Web:www.komarom.hu
15th Music Festival in Szolnok
23 March 2007 - 2 May 2007In addition to orchestra concerts and chamber music evenings, dance performances are also included in the programme.
MORE INFORMATION:
ARS-IN-KOM Művészeti és Kommunikációs Kft.
5000 Szolnok, Mészáros L. u. 27/a
Tel: 36-56/420-189 Fax: 36-56/421-565
E-mail: arsinkom@axelero.hu
Concerts in the Eszterházy Mansion- Fertőd
1 April 2007 - 31 September 2007In the Esterházy Mansion, where the great master Haydn once introduced his works himself, we can listen to a number of excellent concerts.
MORE INFORMATION:
Esterházy Kastély9431 Fertőd, Joseph Haydn u. 2.
Tel.: 36-99/537-640 Fax: 36-99/537-642
E-mail: informacio@mag.hu
www.haydn-eszterhaza.hu
Aggtelek-Jósvafő Traditionalists and Arts Days
20 Februar 2007 - 30 December 2007The core of these cultural events is the series of classical and pop concerts in Baradla Cave, famed for its acoustics and stunning limestone "scenery", but traditionalist programmes, fairs and village days await visitors too.
MORE INFORMATION:
Aggteleki Nemzeti Park Igazgatóság
H-3758 Jósvafő, Tengerszem oldal 1.
Tel.: 36-48/506-000 Fax: 36-48/506-001
E-mail: info.anp@t-online.hu
Web:www.anp.hu
Days of Szeged
15 May 2007 - 20 May 200713th Wine Festival, 8th Bridge Market, concerts, family programs.
MORE INFORMATION:
Tourinform Iroda
6720 Szeged, Dugonics tér 2.
Tel./fax: 36-62/488-690 Tel.: 36-62/488-699
E-mail: szeged@tourinform.hu
Web:www.szegedvaros.hu
National Minorities' Festival- Ráckeve
28 April 2007 - 29 April 2007This is the only festival in the country where all the dance ensembles andbands of national minorities living in Hungary and cherishing their culturaltraditions can meet at the same time. In addition to stage productions thereare dance houses, folk art display, handicraft-making, a musicians' and dancersprocession, days of gastronomy and talks related to national minorities.
MORE INFORMATION:
Ács Károly Művelődési Központ
2300 Ráckeve, Kossuth Lajos utca 51.
Tel.: 36-24/51-86-50 Fax: 36-24/42-41-50
E-mail: info@akmk.rackeve.hu
Web:www.summerfest.rackeve.hu
Gisella's Days Multi-arts Festival -Veszprém
4 May 2007 - 6 May 2007The "Town of Queens" pays homage to Gisella of Bavaria, wife of King St. Stephen, with a historical procession in period costume, exhibitions, a crafts fair, children's programmes, concerts as well as Hungarian and German folklore performances.
MORE INFORMATION:
Tourinform Iroda
8200 Veszprém, Vár u. 4.
Tel./fax: 36-88/404-548
E-mail: veszprem@tourinform.hu
Web:www.veszprem.hu
Savaria International Ballroom Dancing Competiton Latin European Cup and International Latin Open- Szombathely
19 May 2007This year's 42nd "Savaria" is the Latin European Cup, the official competition of the International Dance Sport Federation (IDSF). The second day is devoted to the International Latin Open competition.
MORE INFORMATION:
Tourinform Iroda
9700 Szombathely, Kossuth L. u. 1-3.
Tel.: 36-94/514-451 Fax: 36-94/514-450
E-mail: szombathely@tourinform.hu
Web:www.szombathely.hu
Town of Painters Festival-Kaposvár
24 May 2007 - 27 May 2007Late 19th-early 20th century milieu, bohemian artists, spectacular productions, breathtaking performances, high-standard live music concerts, fine arts and crafts displays and a street exhibition in the hometown of painter József Rippl-Rónai.
MORE INFORMATION:
Tourinform Iroda
7400 Kaposvár, Fő u. 8.
Tel.: 36-82/512-921, 36-82/512-922 Fax: 36-82/320-404
E-mail: kaposvar@tourinform.hu
Web:www.kaposvar.hu
Flowering Days- Őriszentpéter
25 May 2007 - 28 May 2007One of the longest-running events in the Őrség region, the Whitsun multiarts festival, lives up to its slogan: "Meeting of people in the light of the arts".
MORE INFORMATION:
Tourinform Iroda
8900 Zalaegerszeg, Széchenyi tér 4-6.
Tel.: 36-92/316-160, 36-92/510-696 Fax: 36-92/510-697
E-mail: zalaegerszeg@tourinform.hu
Web:www.zalaegerszeg.hu
"Festival of Dance" National and International Meeting of Contemporary Arts- Veszprém
21 May 2007 - 26 May 2007Photos of the dance performances are presented at an exhibition that is updated and expanded day-by-day. Visitors can also attend concerts and films.
MORE INFORMATION:
Tourinform Iroda
8200 Veszprém, Vár u. 4.
Tel./fax: 36-88/404-548
E-mail: veszprem@tourinform.hu
Web:www.veszprem.hu
Festival of St. Elizabeth- Sárospatak
27 May 2007 - 28 May 2007The whole town, birthplace of St. Elisabeth of the House of Árpád, shifts back in time with a period costume parade and historical festival. The medieval fair has musicians, dancers and artistes.
MORE INFORMATION:
Tourinform Iroda
3950 Sárospatak, Eötvös u. 6.
Tel./fax: 36-47/511-441 Tel.: 36-47/315-316
E-mail: sarospatak@tourinform.hu
Web:www.sarospatak.hu
Whitsun Season Opening- Gyenesdiás
27 May 2007 - 28 May 2007Arts and crafts exhibition, fishing tournament, fish soup cooking and folklore programme - just a sample of the many things of interest to young and old alike.
MORE INFORMATION:
Tourinform Iroda
8315 Gyenesdiás, Kossuth L. u. 97.
Tel./fax: 36-83/511-790
E-mail: gyenesdias@tourinform.hu
Web:www.gyenesdias.hu
Whitsuntide Procession- Ópusztaszer
28 May 2007One of the most popular village customs associated with Whitsun was the election of the Whitsun king and queen. The young man exhibiting the greatest bravery and daring in the tournament always won the hand of the princess.
MORE INFORMATION:
Ópusztaszeri Nemzeti Történelmi Emlékpark Kht.
6767 Ópusztaszer, Szoborkert 68.
Tel.: 36-62/275-133/271 Fax: 36-62/275-007
E-mail: opusztaszer@tourinform.hu
Web:www.opusztaszer.hu
Pécs National Theatre Meeting- Pécs
7 June 2007 - 16 June 2007The event, the most important of its kind in Hungary, generates a genuine festival mood in the city.
MORE INFORMATION:
Tourinform Iroda
7621 Pécs, Széchenyi tér 9.
Tel.: 36-72/213-315, 36-72/511-232 Tel./fax: 36-72/212-632
E-mail: baranya-m@tourinform.hu
Web:www.pecs.hu
5th Debrecen Turkey Days- Debrecen
8 June 2007 - 9 June 2007For the 5th time this event invites the inhabitants of Debrecen and visitors from across the country to the main square and the inner city pedestrian streets. Focused around gastronomic and cultural events. A whole-day fair, turkey and pig roasting, a wine tent, a beer garden, children's programmes and pop and classical music concerts enrich the range of programmes of this event.
MORE INFORMATION:
Tourinform Iroda
4024 Debrecen, Piac u. 20.
Tel.: 36-52/412-250 Fax: 36-52/535-323
E-mail: debrecen@tourinform.hu ; tourinform@ph.debrecen.hu
Web:www.debrecen.hu
Miskolci International Opera Festival (Bartók+Paris) - Miskolc
13 June 2007 - 24 June 2007The event was designed to be "the" Bartók festival in the world. Performers include stars from La Scala, the Metropolitan, Covent Garden and the Bolshoi Theatre.
MORE INFORMATION:
Miskolci Operafesztivál
3525 Miskolc, Déryné u. 1.
Tel.: 36-46/509-407 Fax: 36-46/509-408
E-mail: operami@t-online.hu
Web:www.operafesztival.hu
Pápa International Festival of Toys and Games- Pápa
16 June 2007 - 18 June 2007Play is fundamental to human development. Toys and games, from traditional folk toys to today's electronic games, of interest to all generations, have a central role in these cultural festivities.
MORE INFORMATION:
Jókai Mór Művelődési Központ
8500 Pápa, Köztársaság liget 1.
Tel./fax: 36-89/313-482 Tel.: 36-20/333-7588
E-mail: jmk_papa@elender.hu
Festival of Hungarian Theatres from beyond the borders- Kisvárda
21 June 2007 - 30 June 2007Ethnic Hungarian companies from Transylvania, Serbia-Montenegro, Slovakia and the Ukraine participate in the festival.
MORE INFORMATION:
Várszínház és Művészetek Háza4600 Kisvárda, Flórián tér 20.
Tel.: 36-45/405-239 Fax: 36-45/500-451
E-mail: kisvarda.szinhaz@t-online.hu
Web:www.kisvarda.szinhaz.hu
Sopron Festival Weeks- Sopron, Fertőrákos
22 June 2007 - 15 July 2007Besides being famed for its superb acoustics, the Fertőrákos Cave Theatre is also known for its quality music productions, mainly opera. Visitors to Sopron can choose from theatrical performances, chamber concerts, folklore presentations, a fair and children's programmes staged in the squares and courtyards of the historical town centre.
MORE INFORMATION:
Tourinform Iroda
9400 Sopron, Liszt Ferenc u. 1.
Tel.: 36-99/517-560, 36-99/517-561 Fax: 36-99/517-527
E-mail: sopron@tourinform.hu
Web:www.sopron.hu
International Festival of Military Bands- Eger
22 June 2007 - 24 June 2007At several locations of Eger, including Dobó Square, the Stadium and public spaces, Hungarian and international military bands will be giving their performances to the public.
MORE INFORMATION:
Tourinform Iroda
3300 Eger, Bajcsy-Zsilinszky u. 9.
Tel.: 36-36/517-715 Fax: 36-36/518-815
E-mail: eger@tourinform.hu
Web:www.eger.hu
Győr Summer International Cultural Festival- Győr
22 June 2007 - 15 July 2007The colourful palette of the festival, which boasts a history of over 40 years, includes pop, classical and folk music, jazz, ballet, dance, opera, operetta and theatrical productions, exhibitions, a handicrafts fair and gastronomy programmes.
MORE INFORMATION:
Tourinform Iroda
9021 Győr, Árpád u. 32.
Tel./fax: 36-96/311-771 Tel.: 36-96/336-817
E-mail: gyor@tourinform.hu
Web:www.gyor.hu
"Kabóciádé" Children's Festival- Veszprém
19 June 2007 - 24 June 2007 King Habakkuk and Queen Boróka, sovereigns of a fairy-tale empire, and their entire retinue await the arrival of children with their parents. The opening ceremony is followed by concerts, puppet performances, fair cavalcade, exhibitions and open-air programmes in a colourful buzz of activity.
MORE INFORMATION:
Tourinform Iroda
8200 Veszprém, Vár u. 4.
Tel./fax: 36-88/404-548
E-mail: veszprem@tourinform.hu
Web:www.veszprem.hu
Early Music Days-Sopron
23 June 2007 - 30 June 2007The programme includes master-classes held by world-famous professors and concerts performed with period instruments.
MORE INFORMATION:
Tourinform Iroda
9400 Sopron, Liszt Ferenc u. 1.
Tel.: 36-99/517-560, 36-99/517-561 Fax: 36-99/517-527
E-mail: sopron@tourinform.hu
Web:www.sopron.hu
International Big Band Festival- Hajdúböszörmény
24 June 2007 - 25 June 2007Hungarian and foreign bands generate a livelyfestival mood as they show off their musical expertise and battle for the festival prize.
MORE INFORMATION:
Tourinform Iroda
4220 Hajdúböszörmény, Kálvin tér 6.
Tel./fax: 36-52/561-851 Tel.: 36-52/561-852
E-mail: hajduboszormeny@tourinform.hu
Web:www.hajduboszormeny.hu
Lavender Festival-Tihany
24 June 2007 - 26 June 2007Excursions, lavender harvesting, handicrafts playhouses, entertainment.
MORE INFORMATION:
Tourinform Iroda
8237 Tihany, Kossuth L. u. 20
Tel./fax: 36-87/448-804 Tel.: 36-87/438-016
E-mail: tihany@tourinform.hu
Web:www.tihany.hu
WAN2 Festival-Mezőtúr
28 June 2007 - 2 July 2007Besides the best of Hungary this festival also features stars from abroad, a display of instruments, musicians' forum, talent contest, festival films and sports.
MORE INFORMATION:
Tourinform Iroda
5400 Mezőtúr, Szabadság tér 17.
Tel./fax: 36-56/350-901 Tel: 36-56/550-637
Email: mezotur@tourinform.hu
Web:www.mezotur.hu
Festival of Water, Music and Flowers- Tata
22 June 2007 - 24 June 2007Old Lake is the venue for a yachting competition and water carnival, and it provides a beautiful backdrop to the evening programmes. The organizers have something to offer lovers of classical and pop music as well as those who enjoy flower arranging, and the children haven't been forgotten either!
MORE INFORMATION:
Tourinform Iroda
2890 Tata, Ady Endre út 9.
Tel./fax: 36-34/586-045, 36-34/586-046
E-mail: tata@tourinform.hu
Web:www.tata.hu
Ópusztaszer Memorial Park of National History Museum Night -Midsummer Night- Ópusztaszer
23 June 2007Celebration of summer solstice, the longest day in a year. The bonfires set on this night serve to extend daylight, and they do not only shine but also purify and bless. Animals driven across the fire and people jumping over it are believed to stay healthy, and fruits roasted at this time of the year are a remedy for stomach pain and sore throat.
MORE INFORMATION:
Tourinform Iroda
6767 Ópusztaszer, Szoborpark 68
Tel.: +36-62/275-133/ext. 121 Fax: +36-62/275-007
E-mail: opusztaszer@tourinform.hu
Web:www.opusztaszer.hu
Gyula Castle Theatre Multi-Arts Festival- Gyula
29 June 2007 - 12 August 2007Visitors to the historical castle and surroundings are entertained with theatre, puppet theatre, opera, operetta, ballet, classical and folk music, medieval court music, jazz and folk dance.
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Tourinform Iroda
5700 Gyula, Kossuth L. u. 7.
Tel./fax: 36-66/561-680 Tel.: 36-66/561-681
E-mail: bekes-m@tourinform.hu
Web:www.gyula.hu
Szentendre Summer and Theatre- Szentendre
29 June 2007 - 20 August 2007Each weekend the town's streets, squares, courtyards, churches and cultural institutions host theatrical performances, concerts, films, children's and traditionalist programmes.
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Duna-parti Művelődési Ház
2000 Szentendre, Duna korzó 11/A.
Tel./fax: 36-26/301-701
E-mail: dmh@dunakanyar.net
Web:www.szentendre.hu
Bridge-Building Days- Neszmély
30 June 2007 - 2 July 2007The event offers a platform for young people of the "Visegrád Four" and Austria. The delicious aromas from oven-cooked traditional dishes are a real attraction for the many visitors, who can also sample some of the fine wines from the Danube wine region.
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Tourinform Iroda
2900 Komárom, Igmándi út 2.
Tel./fax: 36-34/540-591 Tel.: 36-34/540-590
E-mail: komarom@tourimform.hu
Web:www.komarom.hu
Karcag Mutton Cooking Contest- Karcag
29 June 2007 - 30 June 2007The competition, of international repute, is joined by a fair, display of artisan crafts, street of handicrafts, plus cultural and entertainment programmes.
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Tourinform Iroda
5300 Karcag, Dózsa György u. 5-7.
Tel./fax: 36-59/503-225
E-mail: karcag@tourinform.hu
Web:www.karcag.hu
Szőreg Rose Festival- Szeged
29 June 2007 - 1 July 2007Cut-rose displays, flower arrangements, rose fair, rose playhouse, Rose Queen contest, concerts, international folk dance programme, procession, street ball and fireworks.
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Tourinform Iroda6720 Szeged, Dugonics tér 2.
Tel./fax: 36-62/488-690 Tel.: 36-62/488-699
E-mail: szeged@tourinform.hu
Web:www.szegedvaros.hu
Canna Indica Festival-Zalakaros
29 June 2007 - 1 July 2007Using the town's characteristic plant the canna indica as its symbol, there is a flower festival, accompanied by celebrations, a fair and the cheerful air of a busy festival.
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Tourinform Zalakaros
Tel.: 36-93/340-421
E-mail: zalakaros@tourinform.hu
Events Calendar 2008
1 January 2008 - 31 December 2008You can find the most fascinating events in 2008 in the Events Calendar 2008.
