Skip to content

Things to do in Budapest this weekThursday 15 October

TOP
10#2 in Budapest this week

Two Days in Budapest - Hungary

Any timeFrom €2

City tour with a live map and local stories on your phone. Start any time.

Start the tour

Happening now in Budapest

Visiting Budapest?Add your dates and this page leads with what’s on while you’re here.

Tonight in Budapest

11amArt Market Budapest 2026Thu 15 October, 11am · MTK Sportpark7pmDanko Jones (CA), support: Split DogsThu 15 October, 7pm · A38 Ship - Concert hall · From HUF 14,4027pmTosca (IC series, semi-staged)Thu 15 October, 7pm · Hungarian State Opera9pmFTC vs FC Viktoria Plzeň (UEFA Europa League)Thu 15 October, 9pm · Groupama ArénaTonightLiszt Fest 2026Thu 15 October · Müpa BudapestTonightRészletekből maga az egész | Sáros László György épületei és fotóiThu 15 October · Műcsarnok

This weekend

17 October and 18 October

SatOldtimer Show Budapest (XXII.)Sat 17 October, 9am · Magyar Vasúttörténeti Park · From HUF 8,000SatLittle Swan LakeSat 17 October, 11am · Hungarian State OperaSatCheese BudapestSat 17 October, 4pm · Rákóczi téri VásárcsarnokSatBIKINI - Őszi KlubnyitóSat 17 October, 6:30pm · Barba Negra Red Stage · From HUF 5,499SatHáry JánosSat 17 October, 6:30pm · Hungarian State OperaSatSear Bliss, Watch My Dying, guest: BornholmSat 17 October, 6:30pm · A38 Ship - Concert hall · From HUF 8,000SatVakhtang Kakhidze | Budafok Dohnányi Orchestra - Voice of GeorgiaSat 17 October, 7:30pm · Müpa Budapest - Béla Bartók National Concert Hall · From HUF 3,900SatVilágsztárok a Budapest Jazz Clubban: Andy Sheppard TrioSat 17 October, 8pm · Budapest Jazz Club · From HUF 9,900SatPsybaba Records 26. Birthday BashSat 17 October, 10pm · Dürer Kert - NagyteremSatCem Yildiz live (TR), Balkan Taksim (RO), Daniel Ban, Daniel SantiagoSat 17 October, 11:45pm · A38 Ship - Concert hall · From HUF 5,990SatMondoCon - Őszi MondoCon 2026Sat 17 October · Hungexpo · From HUF 11,000SunHÁRY 100 - Hungarian singers present Kodály folk songsSun 18 October, 11am · Hungarian State OperaSunVerdi: Macbeth - Encore (The Met: Live in HD)Sun 18 October, 6pm · Müpa Budapest - Festival Theatre · From HUF 4,900SunDes Rocs (US), Finn Forster (GB)Sun 18 October, 8pm · A38 Ship - Concert hall · From HUF 11,315

Food: where locals eat

See all ›

Local favourites in Budapest

GerbeaudDistrict V - Belváros · $$$New York CaféDistrict VII - Erzsébetváros · $$$Hungarikum BisztróDistrict V - Lipótváros · $$$Karaván Street FoodDistrict VII - Jewish Quarter · $Mazel TovDistrict VII - Jewish Quarter · $$$Rosenstein VendéglőDistrict VIII - Józsefváros · $$$ONYX RestaurantDistrict V - Belváros · $$$$KIOSK BudapestDistrict V - Belváros · $$$Retro LángosDistrict VI - Terézváros · $Auguszt Cukrászda (Belváros)District V - Belváros · $$Gerlóczy KávéházDistrict V - Belváros · $$$Kisharang ÉtkezdeDistrict V - Lipótváros · $

Going out

See all ›

Bars, live music and nights out

Fri 6pmKALAPÁCS | Rudán Joe BandFri 16 October, 6pm · Barba Negra Blue Stage · From HUF 8,000Fri 7:30pmAndré Rieu 2026Fri 16 October, 7:30pm · MVM DomeFri 7:30pmDub Pistols (UK), Freestylers (UK), MangoFri 16 October, 7:30pm · A38 Ship - Concert hall · From HUF 9,900Fri 11:30pmAkvaWaves invites: Ely Oaks 360Fri 16 October, 11:30pm · Akvárium Klub - NagyHallFri 11:30pmLidocain NightFri 16 October, 11:30pm · A38 Ship - Concert hallFriAkvaWaves 360 invites: Ryota (JP), Yung Singh (UK)Fri 16 October · Akvárium Klub - KisHallWed 6pmMarko Hietala - European Tour 2026Wed 21 October, 6pm · Barba Negra Blue Stage · From HUF 10,999Wed 7pmSadSvit (UA)Wed 21 October, 7pm · A38 Ship - Concert hallWed 7pmSecret Memories - Tihanyi 70 | UMZEWed 21 October, 7pm · Müpa Budapest - Festival Theatre · From HUF 4,000Wed 7pmSimple Plan - Bigger Than You Think! Europe TourWed 21 October, 7pm · Barba Negra Red Stage · From HUF 20,950Wed 7:30pmAlan Gilbert | Leif Ove Andsnes | NDR Elbphilharmonie OrchesterWed 21 October, 7:30pm · Müpa Budapest - Béla Bartók National Concert Hall · From HUF 7,500Thu 6:30pmRockstars Not Dead - Plays Stranger ThingsThu 22 October, 6:30pm · Barba Negra Blue Stage · From HUF 5,999Thu 7pmBohemian Betyars POGO BULI, vendég: VárhegyutcaThu 22 October, 7pm · Dürer Kert - NagyteremThu 7pmTrio MandiliThu 22 October, 7pm · Akvárium Klub - NagyHallThu 7:30pmJunkies | SX7/25Thu 22 October, 7:30pm · A38 Ship - Concert hall · From HUF 6,990Thu 11pmNext Level 12th Birthday - ZOMBOY, LAYZ, VYLEThu 22 October, 11pm · Akvárium Klub - NagyHall

Walking tours

See all ›

Free, tip-based, self-guided and guided

FreeBest of Budapest Free Walking TourDaily · 2.5 hrs · ★ 5 on GuruWalkFreeFree Essential Budapest TourDaily · 2.5 hrs · ★ 4.8 on GuruWalkFreeHighlights and Secrets of Budapest In Depth Tour Daily · 3.5 hrs · ★ 5 on GuruWalkFree🎖️Free General Tour of the Historic Center.🟡 Welcome to BudapestDaily · 2.5 hrs · ★ 4.8 on GuruWalkFreeBuda Castle free tour: Fisherman’s Bastion, Royal PalaceDaily · 2.3 hrs · ★ 4.7 on GuruWalkFreeWonders of Buda Castle and the Underground Hidden Gems. Historical Free Tour Daily · 2.3 hrs · ★ 5 on GuruWalkFreeJewish Heritage free walking tour with Local GuidesDaily · 2.5 hrs · ★ 4.9 on GuruWalkFreeBuda AND Pest in One Step - See It All, Miss NothingDaily · 2.3 hrs · ★ 5 on GuruWalkFreeJewish Quarter & Synagogues with personal storiesDaily · 2 hrs · ★ 4.9 on GuruWalkFree© Budapest Free Walking Tour ✅ BY LOCALSDaily · 2.5 hrs · ★ 4.9 on GuruWalkFreeJust landed! ✅ Welcome to Budapest 2 hours walking tourDaily · 2 hrs · ★ 4.9 on GuruWalkFreeAll-in-One Budapest Free Walking TourDaily · 2.5 hrs · ★ 5 on GuruWalk▶ Video1 Day In Budapest - 5 Best Things to Do and MoreAny time · From €24 days in BudapestAny time · From €2▶ VideoTwo Days in Budapest - HungaryAny time · From €2▶ VideoBudapest Danube Bend Full-Day TripAny time · 12 hrs · From €2

Tours & day trips

See all ›

Booked with the operator

Esztergom Basilica and Dome LookoutTrain from Budapest Nyugati (about 1.5 hours) · From HUF 5,600Hollókő Old VillageBus or car from Budapest (about 2 hours) · From HUF 4,000Eger Castle (Dobó István Castle Museum)Train or coach from Budapest (about 2 hours)Gödöllő Royal PalaceSuburban rail (HÉV H8) from Örs vezér tereSkanzen - Hungarian Open Air Museum, SzentendreHÉV H5 to Szentendre, then busTihany Abbey (Lake Balaton)Car or train plus bus via Balatonfüred (about 2 hours from…
New in BudapestYour first month in Budapest, plannedFour weeks, sixteen small steps: your people, your places and a Saturday routine.For hotels & hostelsRun a hotel or hostel in Budapest?List your trivia nights, pub crawls and tours here for free, in front of everyone looking for something to do.

Get outside

See all ›

Parks, beaches, walks and hikes around Budapest

FreeBudapest - Szentendre - Budapest cycle route (BKK)44.7 km · about 4 hrsFreeNagy-Szénás and Zsíroshegy hike (BKK route)10.6 km · about 3 hrsFreeBudapest - Dunakeszi - Budapest cycle route (BKK)50 km · about 4.5 hrsFreeHűvösvölgy - Hármashatár-hegy - Solymárvölgy Blue Trail loop (BKK route)Route from BKK (Budapest Transport Centre)FreeKamaraerdő loop (BKK route)7.3 km · about 2 hrs

Date night

Dinner, drinks and a show

A38 ShipDistrict XI - Buda riversideSzimpla KertDistrict VII - Jewish Quarter360 BarDistrict VI - TerézvárosAkvárium KlubDistrict V - BelvárosFri 7pmDuna Art Ensemble: Romany Face - Romengi facaFri 16 October, 7pm · Müpa Budapest - Festival Theatre · From HUF 4,500Budapest Jazz ClubDistrict XIII - ÚjlipótvárosBarba NegraDistrict XXI - CsepelDürer KertDistrict XI - LágymányosBoutiq BarDistrict VI - TerézvárosOpus Jazz ClubDistrict IX - Ferencváros

Comedy, theatre & film

Today 7pmTosca (IC series, semi-staged)Thu 15 October, 7pm · Hungarian State OperaFri 7pmDuna Art Ensemble: Romany Face - Romengi facaFri 16 October, 7pm · Müpa Budapest - Festival Theatre · From HUF 4,500Sat 11amLittle Swan LakeSat 17 October, 11am · Hungarian State OperaSat 6:30pmHáry JánosSat 17 October, 6:30pm · Hungarian State OperaSun 11amHÁRY 100 - Hungarian singers present Kodály folk songsSun 18 October, 11am · Hungarian State OperaSun 6pmVerdi: Macbeth - Encore (The Met: Live in HD)Sun 18 October, 6pm · Müpa Budapest - Festival Theatre · From HUF 4,900Wed 7pmSecret Memories - Tihanyi 70 | UMZEWed 21 October, 7pm · Müpa Budapest - Festival Theatre · From HUF 4,000

Late night

For when the night is young

Today 9pmFTC vs FC Viktoria Plzeň (UEFA Europa League)Thu 15 October, 9pm · Groupama ArénaFri 11:30pmAkvaWaves invites: Ely Oaks 360Fri 16 October, 11:30pm · Akvárium Klub - NagyHallFri 11:30pmLidocain NightFri 16 October, 11:30pm · A38 Ship - Concert hallSat 10pmPsybaba Records 26. Birthday BashSat 17 October, 10pm · Dürer Kert - NagyteremSat 11:45pmCem Yildiz live (TR), Balkan Taksim (RO), Daniel Ban, Daniel SantiagoSat 17 October, 11:45pm · A38 Ship - Concert hall · From HUF 5,990Thu 11pmNext Level 12th Birthday - ZOMBOY, LAYZ, VYLEThu 22 October, 11pm · Akvárium Klub - NagyHall

More in Budapest

Budapest: what's on, answered

What's on in Budapest this weekend?

This weekend (17 October and 18 October) there are 14 events listed in Budapest, including Oldtimer Show Budapest (XXII.), Little Swan Lake and Cheese Budapest. Free walking tours run every day too.

Are there free things to do in Budapest?

Yes: 12 free walking tours (tip-based, booked through GuruWalk).

What tours can I do in Budapest?

There are 6 tours and day trips to book, including Esztergom Basilica and Dome Lookout and Hollókő Old Village and 15 self-guided walking tours you can start on your phone at any time, from FreeGuides Tours.

Where should I eat in Budapest?

Local favourites include Gerbeaud, New York Café, Hungarikum Bisztró and Karaván Street Food, and for a drink, A38 Ship and Szimpla Kert.

Where can I go hiking near Budapest?

Walking and hiking routes within 30 km of Budapest include Budapest - Szentendre - Budapest cycle route (BKK), Nagy-Szénás and Zsíroshegy hike (BKK route) and Budapest - Dunakeszi - Budapest cycle route (BKK).

How is this page put together?

It covers 15–22 October and is refreshed several times a day from FreeGuides' own weekly research of Budapest, booking partners and self-guided tours from tours.freeguides.com. Times and prices come from each organiser, so check before you go.