Hungary · CONCERTS, OPERA AND FOLK SHOWS
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The Opera House on Andrássy út reopened after a six year restoration, and there is organ music under the dome of St Stephen’s most evenings of the week. These 15 performances are set out by what you actually get: the programme, the seating, the running time, and whether dinner or a drink comes with the ticket.
Enjoy a Danube dinner cruise in Budapest with live Rajkó Folk Orchestra music, a Hungarian dance show, and a warm buffet dinner.
“Amazing experience, fun and great food. The service was 100👌 Levante our waiter was great, highly recommended.”
Tour the restored Hungarian State Opera House in Budapest, learn its story, and finish with a short live concert and great photo stops.
“I liked small group and the opéra performance was excellent.”
Hear Mozart and Bach in St. Stephen's Basilica, Budapest. Pick one of three concerts and seating classes for 70 minutes.
“There was an excellent variety of musicians and vocalists in a spectacular setting!”
Hear organ and flute in St. Stephen's Basilica with Kolos Kováts and a Mozart to Bach program, plus Verdi and Saint-Saëns.
Spend 70 minutes inside Matthias Church for a classical concert with the Duna String Orchestra, violin soloist Gabora Gyula, and famous hits.
“The concert was a truly enjoyable experience. I appreciated not only the quality of the music but also the unique and serene atmosphere of the church, which added a special touch to the performance.”
Hear Vivaldi, Mozart, and more in Budapest’s St. Michael’s Church. 70 minutes of top acoustics, with flexible seating options.
“Easy to book on line. Wonderful Vivaldi concert in a beautiful church. Easy to walk to our Viking ship.”
Budapest’s Rajkó Folk Ensemble in 80 minutes of Hungarian music and dance, with dinner options at the Hungarian Gastro Cellar.
“The theatre was absolutly beautifull, we sat on the balcon and it was a pleasure to visit this program, the dancers and the musicants were all professionals! After this we joined the cruise, which was an easy 10 minutes walk from the theatre.”
Budapest night dinner cruise with a 4-course meal, welcome drink, and live operetta and folk show, plus classic Danube sights.
“We chose this trip as it combined an evening river cruise where we got to see the buda castle and parliament building lit up, dinner, and a folk show. It was quite expensive but it did not disappoint.”
A classic organ concert inside St. Stephen’s Basilica, with flexible seating. Add a Danube cruise for views, wine, and Hungarian food.
“Concert location moved from the iconic location the night before. Was a good concert but really disappointing to have paid so much and the event moved to a small nearby church and not to have tue experience we dearly wanted”
Watch the Rajkó Folk Ensemble perform live in a Budapest wine-cellar venue with traditional Hungarian music, dance, and an optional food package.
“This performance was a highlight of my trip to Budapest. The dance troupe was highly professional, and the male dancers, in particular, amazed us with their athletics and stamina. Costumes and music added to the visual and auditory effects. The dancers used their shoes as percussion instruments, much as flamenco artists do. Wonderful!!!”
70-minute organ concert at St. Michael’s Church, Budapest’s oldest working organ, Bach to Liszt, from $24.
“The place was gorgeous, and the organ music... It was impressive and unforgettable! I would definitely love to come again!”
A 2-hour Danube night cruise in Budapest with live folk music, dancing lessons, and three included drinks as the city lights up.
“We booked on to the 7:30 trip and we were given the option to either get off at 9 or stay on until the end so we chose to stay on until the end and thank god we did! 7:30-9 was live music and a few songs, but from 9 onward was when the real show started!! The dancers were brilliant and the music was lovely. We had so much fun, and even got to do the conga around the boat and learn some dance steps. This was the hush light of our whole trip, 10/10 - so much fun!”
Go inside St. Stephen’s Basilica for a live Grand Organ concert, a guide-led instrument talk, treasury highlights, and panoramic terrace views.
“Great experience- music was great and the church is as beautiful as you could wish for. I would highly recommend it.”
St. Stephen’s Basilica organ concert in Budapest with an organist-led backstage look, short performance, Treasury relics, and terrace views.
“The organist was friendly, informative and an incredible musician. He explained the function and workings of the organ and took questions and comments. The concert was fabulous with many styles and eras of organ music, even playing Bach's Toccata in D minor. This was a top experience of our European trip.”
Walk Buda Castle Hill with a licensed guide, then end with Hungarian folk singing and dance, with big Pest views.
“This tour was without a doubt the best tour I have ever been on. My tour guide, Kristóf, was incredible in his breadth and depth of knowledge, his kindness and character, and his showmanship. I could not have asked for a better ambassador to the Buda Castle and Hungarian culture more broadly. He is a true local with an earnest and down-to-earth love of his people and their culture/history. This showed in how he answered my many questions not just with patience but with a true passion for my interest, always enthusiastic and even happy I’d asked. He was always looking for ways to make his tours better and it…”
