Festivals, fairs and seasonal events
Current Budapest family festivals, fairs and seasonal activities with dates, venues and official sources.
Scheduled opportunities
24 results in alphabetical order
12 September 2026
Tesla meeting at Aeropark
Aeropark
A car meeting at the aviation museum; detailed programme to follow.
12 September 2026, 09:00–13:00
AJAMK Open Day
Angyalföld József Attila Cultural Centre
A free chance to try family and children's classes starting in September, from children's yoga and Kerekítő to ballet, drama, ceramics, chess and puppetry.
12–20 September 2026; individual event times are listed in the official search tool
20th Ars Sacra Festival
Various Venues across Budapest
An anniversary festival of sacred arts with exhibitions, concerts, performances, church events and walks in Budapest.
12 September 2026; see the official programme page for individual times
Madách Square, Örkény Theatre and Merlin
Örkény Theatre's all-day season-opening festival in Madách Square, the theatre and Merlin, with family activities, theatre, music and creative workshops.
2026 September 12., 10:00–18:00
Virágtelep Festival
Virágtelep
A limited-time Budapest event; before setting out, check the official website for the time, admission and any registration requirement.
12 September 2026, 10:30–19:00
Kispest Community Fair
Church Square
An end-of-summer family day with folk music, theatre, games, stilt walkers and a fair.
2026 September 13., 11:00
MOM Cultural Centre
A limited-time Budapest event; before setting out, check the official website for the time, admission and any registration requirement.
2026 September 15–20.
Budapest Classics Film Marathon – French Institute
French Institute in Budapest
A limited-time Budapest event; before setting out, check the official website for the time, admission and any registration requirement.
2026 September 18–20.
Kertváros Festivities
Budapest, District XVI
A limited-time Budapest event; before setting out, check the official website for the time, admission and any registration requirement.
19–20 September 2026; opening times vary by venue
Cultural Heritage Days 2026
Various Venues across Budapest
A nationwide heritage weekend opening up buildings, walks and cultural activities in Budapest. Families can choose venues using the official search tool.
2026 September 19., 18:00–20:30
Kultúrkölykök – Concert and Animated Film
Bókay Garden
A limited-time Budapest event; before setting out, check the official website for the time, admission and any registration requirement.
19 September 2026, 10:00–19:00
Újbuda Book Party
B32 Gallery and Cultural Space
An all-day family book festival with puppet theatre, music, picture-book launches, crafts, a Rumini exhibition, a book swap and a stamp-collecting quest.
2026 September 19–20.
Wekerle Cultural Heritage Days
Kós Károly Square
A limited-time Budapest event; before setting out, check the official website for the time, admission and any registration requirement.
20 September 2026, from 09:00
BabaFok Community Space Turns Four!
Klauzál Cultural Centre
The fourth birthday programme of the BabaFok Community Space for families with young children, linked to its regular play and community activities at Klauzál Cultural Centre.
2026 September 25–26.
Eleven Autumn Festival
Bartók Béla Boulevard
A limited-time Budapest event; before setting out, check the official website for the time, admission and any registration requirement.
25–26 September 2026; times and registration vary by activity
Researchers' Night 2026
Universities and Research Institutes across Budapest
A two-day autumn science festival with talks, experiments and laboratory activities. The official event search includes family and age-group filters.
2026 September 26., 08:00–14:00
Újpest Running and Cycling Festival
Újpest
A limited-time Budapest event; before setting out, check the official website for the time, admission and any registration requirement.
2026 September 26., 15:00-tól
Kesztyű-Hop – Hip-Hop Day
Kesztyűgyár Community Centre
A limited-time Budapest event; before setting out, check the official website for the time, admission and any registration requirement.
26 September 2026, 10:00–17:30
12th Judit Polgár Global Chess Festival
Hungarian National Gallery
A family chess festival with competitions, a quiz, simultaneous chess and playful challenges at the Hungarian National Gallery.
27 September 2026, 09:30–22:00
St Michael's Day Fair
Babér Street Church Garden and Mosoly Street Car Park
A period-style fairground with a craft market, play areas, amusement rides, puppet theatre, board games, a petting zoo and family workshops.
27 September 2026, 11:00
Kolibri Festival
Kolibri Theatre and Jókai Square
An outdoor family festival with children’s performances, music, crafts, face painting and a stamp-collecting game.
3 October 2026
Citroën meeting at Aeropark
Aeropark
A display of classic and unusual Citroën cars.
9–11 October 2026; see the official website for the detailed daily programme
Autumn Gardening Days 2026
Buda Arboretum
A three-day autumn gardening event at the Buda Arboretum; check the detailed daily programme, admission conditions and entrance before setting out.
10–11 October 2026, 09:00–18:00 each day
8th Ferihegy Ikarus Meeting
Aeropark
Ikarus buses, nostalgic rides, a parade and vehicle demonstrations among historic aircraft.
Opening hours, prices, age limits and dates may change. Always check the selected venue's or activity's official website before setting off.
