Theatre, cinema and performances
Children's plays, family cinemas, puppet theatres, concerts and shows in Budapest, with verified official sources.
Scheduled opportunities
24 results in alphabetical order
12 September 2026, 14:30–17:20
The Paul Street Boys
Vígszínház – Comedy Theatre
A musical stage adaptation of Ferenc Molnár's novel, lasting 2 hours 50 minutes.
12 September 2026, 10:00–12:00
Music for Children! Weekend Session and Family Nook
Eötvös10 Cultural Centre
An interactive children's concert with guitar, recorders, songs and rhymes, followed by free play and an informal conversation with parent–infant and early-childhood consultants.
12 September 2026, 11:00–12:30
Guided Tour for Children
House of Music Hungary
A small-group children's activity in the music exhibition, attended independently without adults.
13 September 2026, 10:30–13:00
Magic Days – The Little Rooster's Diamond Half-Penny
Angyalföld Children's and Youth Centre
A puppet performance based on the folk tale of the persistent little rooster is joined by a themed adventure trail, creative workshop and playroom, exploring courage and justice with humour.
18 September 2026, 10:00; 60 minutes
Paár Julcsi – Pocket Tales
MOM Cultural Centre
A safe shared arts session led by Julcsi Paár, combining live music, storytelling, movement, rhymes and play for very young children and their parents.
2026 September 19., 10:00
Pöttöm Theatre – Little Circle, Little Button
Táncsics Mihály Cultural Centre – Soroksár
A limited-time Budapest event; before setting out, check the official website for the time, admission and any registration requirement.
2026 September 19., 10:00
Beyond the Glass Mountain – or the Sea-Stepping Shoe
Megyeri Club
Álomzug Társulás's tale of Mrs Hannaléna and a sea-stepping shoe that follows wishes playfully asks where our true desires would take us.
19 September 2026, 11:00–12:00
Duo, trio, quartet
Müpa – Glass Hall
A Hangvár concert with the Anima Musicae Quartet exploring how instruments work together in duos, trios and quartets.
20 September 2026, 10:30–12:10
Baby Fox
Budapest Puppet Theatre
A puppet show about familiar situations in families with young children, lasting 100 minutes including an interval.
21 September 2026, 10:00–10:30
Baby concert at Müpa
Müpa – Glass Hall
A short live concert for families with young children, in an environment designed around babies’ needs.
21 September 2026, 10:00–10:30
Musical playtime
Müpa – Bohém Event Venue
Songs, rhymes and shared play with everyday objects, inspired by toddlers’ familiar routines.
22 September 2026, 10:15–11:00
House of Music Hungary
Shared singing and a musical experience for young children and their accompanying adults.
25 September 2026, 10:30–13:00; registration required
Baby Theatre – Dance of Colours
Angyalföld Children's and Youth Centre
A playful, non-verbal first theatre experience for very young children, with Indian-dance-inspired movement, colourful textiles, rhythm and atmospheric elements from Hungarian poems.
26 September 2026, 11:00–14:00
Family Day – The Wonderful Wizard of Oz
Csili Cultural Centre
Körúti Theatre's Wizard of Oz musical, told with songs and humour, is accompanied by face painting and crafts at Csili's family day with Dorothy's familiar companions.
26 September 2026, 10:00–10:45
Danny Tells: Kodzsugukila, the Witch
Lóverseny Square Community House and Homoktövis Education Centre
Danny Bain's Hungarian-language African tale brings the brave jumping mouse, the gazelle and the witch to life with puppets, unusual percussion, music and humour.
26 September 2026, 15:00–16:40
Everyone Can Be a Kufli!
Budapest Puppet Theatre
A puppet show bringing the Kuflik stories to the stage, lasting 100 minutes including an interval.
26 September 2026, 10:00
Baby theatre – Meow
Wekerle Cultural Centre
Délibáb Company’s short animal story is followed by shared play, with puppets and instruments for children to explore.
27 September 2026, 18:00–19:00
The Birth of the World
Kolibri Theatre for Children and Young People
A 60-minute youth performance inspired by stories about the creation of the world.
27 September 2026, 16:00–17:00
Family Organ Expedition
Müpa – Béla Bartók National Concert Hall
László Fassang presents Müpa’s organ through demonstrations, projected visuals and live music. Presented in Hungarian.
10 October 2026, 16:00
Family Kerekítő – Bring Dad too!
Wekerle Cultural Centre
Sing, rhyme and play together with Kata Farkas, autumn songs and folk instruments.
11 October 2026, 10:30
Tompeti and Friends Family Concert
Klauzál Cultural Centre
Tompeti and friends invite children to sing and move together in a cheerful concert with familiar songs, plenty of humour and stage play involving the whole family.
17 October 2026, 11:00
Csiribiri – Concert by Judit Halász
Kőrösi Csoma Sándor Cultural Centre
Judit Halász's family concert at Kőrösi combines Hungarian poems set to music for children with favourite songs known by several generations.
17 October 2026, 16:00
Wekerle Pocket Theatre – The Elf Factory
Wekerle Cultural Centre
Bábrándozók Company presents a puppet adaptation of Ervin Lázár’s story, followed by lantern-making for children.
19 October 2026, 18:00–19:00
Organ Expedition
Müpa – Béla Bartók National Concert Hall
László Fassang presents Müpa’s organ through demonstrations, projected visuals and live music. Presented in Hungarian.
Opening hours, prices, age limits and dates may change. Always check the selected venue's or activity's official website before setting off.
