Winter Cinetrip Pool Party in Budapest Szechenyi Bath

December Bath Party Szechenyi Spa Baths Budapest

Winter in Budapest cannot go without thermal baths, and parties! Cheer up, darkness is switched on earlier so parties can start earlier.

December Bath Party Szechenyi Spa Baths Budapest

Pre-NYE Bath Party in Szechenyi Baths

On December 30, 2017, you can be part of one of the biggest Cinetrip bath parties in Budapest. Cinetrip is the most awesomest party brand in Central Eastern Europe, be part of  its Cinetrip Winter Pool Party in Szechenyi Bath on pre New Year’s Eve in 2017. Let the warm waters, and the beats keep you warm. A party for a 2000 party folk, with mega sensations.

The annual pre New Year’s Eve Party in Budapest attracts young folks from all over the world, whose sole reason to visit Hungary and re-visit Budapest is to be part of the Cinetrip Winter Party edition. Great party. Period. Don’t forget your slippers, a thick towel big enough to cover you well (there are a few meters between the pool and the building to run). If you do forget, you can buy towels and robes on the spot.

DJs: the leading DJs of Hungary and the region

Early Bird Tickets (get lucky!): €50

Single Ticket: €60

Booking online in advance: Cinetrip Bath Party Booking

Hours: from 10:30 pm to 3 am

Have fun in Budapest!

Cruises Budapest Christmas

Why not indulge in a festive Christmas Dinner in Budapest, and be part of the real Christmas atmosphere during your December holiday? There are several venues and restaurants where you can celebrate the Christmas season in Budapest. Please note though that the places are booked up pretty soon, so make your booking as early as you can.

Budapest Cruises in Winter

Budapest Cruises in Winter

December 24 – Christmas Eve Dinner Cruises

Celebrate Christmas Eve on board of a cozy Danube Cruise in Budapest. The Christmas Eve Dinner Cruise with Gypsy Band program offers a 2h cruise with Buffet Style Christmas Dinner and 1 Glass of Wine with a Live Gypsy Band playing Salon Music, while the Dinner Cruise & Bar Piano includes 3h cruising with 4-course Served Dinner and 1 Welcome Drink (or Unlimited Drink Package), and Live Piano Battle Show.

Should you have other plans for the evening, you can still join a river cruise during daytime: the 2pm Lunch Cruise with buffet lunch & drinks or the 2pm Sightseeing Cruise with audio guide can also be a good choice for Dec 24.

December 25 – Christmas Day Cruises

Christmas Cruise on River Danube

Christmas Cruise on River Danube

Continue the festive days on Dec 25 with a special Christmas Day Dinner Cruise. One of the most popular dinner cruises is the A La Carte Dinner Cruise with 2.5h cruising and 4-course A La Carte Menu. The Dinner Cruise & Bar Piano includes a 3h cruise with semi-a la carte dinner of 4 courses, 1 welcome drink and Live Piano Battle Show. Should you prefer an all-inclusive buffet-style dinner, the Dinner Cruise with Gypsy Band is what we recommend.

The 2pm Lunch Cruise with buffet lunch and the 2pm Cruise & Guide are also available on Dec 25.

December 26 – Boxing Day Cruises

For Dec 26, you can choose from more dinner cruises, starting from the high end A La Carte Dinner Cruise (2.5h cruise with 4-course a la carte dinner and 1 welcome drink), or the 3h long Dinner Cruise with Piano Music, as well as the Dinner Cruise with Gypsy Music.

More themed cruises are available on Dec 26, such as the Wine Cruise, the Cocktail Cruise or Afternoon Sightseeing Cruises (2pm Cruise & Guide, Budget Sightseeing Cruise) and Evening Sightseeing Cruises.

Vorosmarty Square Christmas Market Budapest

Every year the Christmas Market on Vorosmarty Square awaits guests with Free Concerts and Performances from Nov until Jan: folk, jazz, rock, world music and other genres entertain the visitors of the Budapest Christmas market. Take a stroll, enjoy the free concerts in the background (or at the front dancing), have a mug of mulled wine in your hand and take in the heart-warming lights. And let’s not forget: do taste some Christmas delicacies like the Chimney Cake. Programs are various and colourful from Kids Puppetries to Blues, Soul or Folk performances.

2019 Free Concerts at the Budapest Christmas Market

11 Nov 2016

Dynamite Dudes

Dynamite Dudes Budapest Christmas Market

17:00 Folka Moka Folk band Christmas Concert
18:00 Csangallo Folk band Christmas Concert
19:00 Dynamite Dudes Street Band Christmas Concert
20:00 Budapest Show Choir Christmas Concert

12 Nov 2016

11:00 Opening
12:00 Tarsoly band, Lesko-Dely Tercia and Lesko Gábor folk band Christmas Concert
13:00 Mongoose Limit Pop Band Christmas Concert
14:00 Versi Varsa  Folk Band Christmas Concert
16:00 Hangacsi Marton Guitar Artist Christmas Concert
17:00 Old Suba & Fender Music Band for Children Christmas Concert
18:00 Szombati-Stelli Acoustic Guitar Duo Christmas Concert
19:00 Havay Viki and the Horsa Folk Band Christmas Concert
20:00 SoulFool Pop Band Christmas Concert

13 Nov 2016

Mono Mano Band Budapest Christmas Market

Mono Mano Band Budapest Christmas Market

10:00 Mono Mano Music Band for Children Christmas Concert
11:30 Reparetekmogyoro Music Duo for Children Christmas Concert
14:00 Bubabal, children dance house
16:00 Beatus Paszabi bell ensemble Christmas Concert
17:00 Muriel pop-rock-funk-reggie band Christmas Concert
18:00 Dobroda Authentic Band Christmas Concert
19:00 Silence Fiction Jazz & Pop Band Christmas Concert

18 Nov 2016

17:00 Marthy Barna Guitar Artist Christmas Concert
18:00 Gauditorium Authentic Music Band Christmas Concert
19:00 Erdofu Authentic Music Band Christmas Concert
20:00 Kodachrome Guitar Duo Christmas Concert

19 Nov 2016

Maszk Puppet-show Budapest Christmas Market

Maszk Puppet-show Budapest Christmas Market

10:00 MASZK puppet-show
11:30 Fantaziamalom
14:00 Palanta
17:00 Mirna band Christmas Concert
18:00 Eszterlanc band Christmas Concert
19:00 Voice Drops vocal ensemble Christmas Concert
20:00 Swing a’la Django Christmas Concert

20 Nov 2016

10:00 Bartha Toni’s puppet-show
11:30 Marcipan Cica
14:00 Porteka theater
16:00 Beatus paszabi bell ensemble Christmas Concert
17:00 Szeder sanzon Christmas Concert
18:00 Dynamite Dudes Street Band Christmas Concert
19:00 Bacso band Christmas Concert

25 Nov 2016

Miklos Kornyei Guitarist Budapest Christmas Market

Miklos Kornyei Guitarist Budapest Christmas Market

16:00 Miklos Kornyei Guitarist Christmas Concert
17:00 Szeder band Christmas Concert
18:00 Hangacsi Marton Guitar Artist Christmas Concert
19:00 Kodachrome Guitar Duo Christmas Concert
20:00 Dromara band Christmas Concert

26 Nov 2016

10:00 Reparetekmogyoro Children Music Duo Christmas Concert
11:30 Marcipan Cica
14:00 Porteka theater
17:00 Bogdan Norbert Christmas Concert
18:00 Szombati-Stelli Acoustic Guitar Duo Christmas Concert
19:00 Havay Viki and the Fakutya Folk Band Christmas Concert
20:00 Intermezzo Christmas Concert

27 Nov 2016

Dobroda Band Budapest Christmas Market

Dobroda Band Budapest Christmas Market

10:00 Mono Mano Children Music Band Christmas Concert
11:30 Versi Varsa Folk Band Christmas Concert
14:00 Bubabal children dance house
15:00 Beatus paszabi bell ensemble Christmas Concert
16:00 Advent Candle lighting, Mixed Choir of the Hungarian Red Cross Cantarini
17:00 Innergarden Christmas Concert
18:00 Dobroda Authentic Band Christmas Concert
19:00 SoulFool Pop Band Christmas Concert

02 Dec 2016

17:00 Jonas Vera Christmas Concert
18:00 Folka Moka band Christmas Concert
19:00 Horvath Balint and Petruska Christmas Concert
20:00 Pillanatmuvek Christmas Concert

03 Dec 2016

Bartha Toni's Puppet-Show Budapest Christmas Market

Bartha Toni’s Puppet-Show Budapest Christmas Market

10:00 Bartha Toni’s puppet-show
11:30 Marcipan Cica
14:00 Reparetekmogyoro Children Music Duo Christmas Concert
17:00 Bacsó band Christmas Concert
18:00 Szombati-Stelli Acoustic Guitar Duo Christmas Concert
19:00 Babarci Bulcsu Christmas Concert
20:00 Muriel pop-rock-funk-reggie band Christmas Concert

04 Dec 2016

10:00 MASZK puppet-show
11:30 Sun stage
14:00 Fantaziamalom
16:00 Advent Candle lighting, Mixed Choir of the Hungarian Red Cross Cantarini
17:00 Magyar-Kardos duo Christmas Concert
18:00 Eszterlanc Christmas Concert
19:00 Butterfly Effect Christmas Concert

05 Dec 2016

17:00 Folka Moka folk band Christmas Concert
18:00 Mirna band Christmas Concert
19:00 Budafolk Band Christmas Concert

06 Dec 2016

Budapest Show Choir

Budapest Show Choir

16:00 Joulupukki-Mikulas
17:00 Budapest Show Choir Christmas Concert
18:00 Pillanatmuvek Christmas Concert
19:00 Wendy DeWitt Duo Christmas Concert

07 Dec 2016

17:00 Silence Fiction Jazz & Pop Band Christmas Concert
18:00 Kodachrome Guitar Duo Christmas Concert
19:00 Fortissimo band Christmas Concert

08 Dec 2016

17:00 Indian Joe Band Christmas Concert
18:00 Magyar-Kardos duo Christmas Concert
19:00 Innergarden Christmas Concert

09 Dec 2016

17:00 Erdofu Authentic Music Band Christmas Concert
18:00 Zara Trio Christmas Concert
19:00 Havay Viki and the Fakutya Folk Band Christmas Concert
20:00 Swing a’la Django Christmas Concert

10 Dec 2016

11:00 Nagykun Folk Dance Ensemble
14:00 Nagykun Folk Dance Ensemble
16:00 Halmos Fatime – Feher Elemer duo Christmas Concert
17:00 Marthy Barna Guitar Artist Christmas Concert
18:00 Csangallo Christmas Concert
19:00 PetraNoraMusic Christmas Concert
20:00 SoulFool Pop Band Christmas Concert

11 Dec 2016

Christmas Market Budapest

Christmas Market Budapest

10:00 Bartha Toni’s puppet show
11:30 Palanta
14:00 Bubabal children dance house
16:00 Advent Candle lighting, Mixed Choir of the Hungarian Red Cross Cantarini
17:00 Eles Gabor duo Christmas Concert
18:00 Dobroda Authentic Band Christmas Concert
19:00 Brass Show

12 Dec 2016

17:00 Szeder Sanzon Christmas Concert
18:00 Hajdu Klara Olah Krisztian Duo Christmas Concert
19:00 Budafolk Band Christmas Concert

13 Dec 2016

Budapest Christmas Concert Stage

Budapest Christmas Concert Stage

17:00 Jazzation Christmas Concert
18:00 Petruska Christmas Concert
19:00 Eszterlanc band Christmas Concert

14 Dec 2016

17:00 Dynamite Dudes Street Band Christmas Concert
18:00 Jonas Vera Christmas Concert
19:00 Roma Hungaricum Christmas Concert

15 Dec 2016

17:00 Hangacsi Marton Guitar Artist Christmas Concert
18:00 Zara Trio Christmas Concert
19:00 Budapest Show Korus Christmas Concert

16 Dec 2016

Szeder Band Budapest Christmas Market

Szeder Band Budapest Christmas Market

17:00 Benko Zsolt Christmas Concert
18:00 Babarci Bulcsu Christmas Concert
19:00 Szeder band Christmas Concert
20:00 Dromara band Christmas Concert

17 Dec 2016

10:00 Reparetekmogyoro Children Music Duo Christmas Concert
11:30 Fantaziamalom
14:00 Palanta
16:00 Mongoose Limit Pop band Christmas Concert
17:00 Marthy Barna Guitar Artist Christmas Concert
18:00 Szombati-Stelli Acoustic Guitar Duo Christmas Concert
19:00 Eles Gabor Duo Christmas Concert
20:00 Intermezzo band Christmas Concert

18 Dec 2016

10:00 Maszk puppet-show
11:30 Porteka theater
14:00 Versi Varsa Folk Band Christmas Concert
16:00 Advent Candle lighting, Mixed Choir of the Hungarian Red Cross Cantarini
17:00 Voice Drops Christmas Concert
18:00 Dobroda Authentic Band Christmas Concert
19:00 Brass Show

19 Dec 2016

16:00 Varga Oszkar and his band Christmas Concert
17:00 Folka Moka band Christmas Concert
18:00 Indian Joe Christmas Concert
19:00 Budafolk Band Christmas Concert

20 Dec 2016

17:00 Benko Zsolt Christmas Concert
18:00 Old Suba & Fender Children Music Band Christmas Concert
19:00 Dynamite Dudes Street Band Christmas Concert

21 Dec 2016

17:00 Szeder Sanzon Christmas Concert
18:00 Gauditorium Authentic Music Band Christmas Concert
19:00 Sarik Peter Trio Christmas Concert

22 Dec 2016

17:00 Mirna band Christmas Concert
18:00 Hajdu Klara Oláh Krisztián Duo Christmas Concert
19:00 Havay Viki and the Fakutya Folk Band Christmas Concert

23 Dec 2016

Budapest Christmas Market

Budapest Christmas Market

17:00 Jonas Vera Christmas Concert
18:00 Bacso Banda Christmas Concert
19:00 Petruska Christmas Concert
20:00 Butterfly Effect Christmas Concert

24 Dec 2016

10:00 Bartha Toni’s puppet-show
11:30 Porteka theater Christmas Concert

25 Dec 2016

10:00 Versi Varsa Folk Band Christmas Concert
11:30 Fantaziamalom
14:00 Bubabal children dance house
17:00 Magyar-Kardos Duo Christmas Concert
18:00 Kodachrome Guitar Duo Christmas Concert
19:00 Harmonia Garden Christmas Concert

26 Dec 2016

17:00 Old Suba & Fender Children Music Band Christmas Concert
18:00 Fourtissimo Christmas Concert
19:00 Bekas band Christmas Concert

27 Dec 2016

17:00 Petruska Christmas Concert
18:00 Bekas band Christmas Concert
19:00 Instant Solution Christmas Concert

28 Dec 2016

17:00 Zara Trio Christmas Concert
18:00 Benkő Zsolt Christmas Concert
19:00 SoulFool Pop Band Christmas Concert

The very first day of 2019 offers a lot in Budapest for people who does not want a quiet day or does not need to recover from the excesses of the night before. There are some special Hungarian traditions (such as eating lentils on 1 January will lead to wealth), and for many, it is the last day of the Christmas holiday before they return to work, therefore try to live this day as much as possible.

New Year’s Day River Cruises in Budapest

Budapest Winter Cruise on Danube

Budapest Winter Cruise – Marta Troicka Photography

Welcome the New Year of 2019 on a wonderful NY Day Budapest River Cruise on the Danube with live music. Sightseeing, lunch cruises are available throughout the day and in the evening you can choose from a la carte, or buffet style dinner cruises most of them featuring live music. Make your New Year’s Day truly special!

Thermal Baths in Budapest on 1 January

Szechenyi Bath Winter

Szechenyi Bath Winter – Phil Calvert Photography

The main thermal baths of Budapest (Szechenyi Baths, Gellert Spa, Lukacs Baths, Rudas Baths and all their facilities are open from 10 am to 6 pm. Check-in for online reservations: 10 am – 6 pm.

Please note that massage appointments and private baths are subject to availability as massage hours are limited. New Year’s Day is expected to be very busy in the Baths, so advance booking is highly recommended.

Please note that the ticket & massage prices will possibly change from Jan 8.

Budapest Concerts on Jan 1

 

New Year’s Day Gala Concert

Gala Concert in Budapest on NYD

Gala Concert in Budapest on NYD

New Years’s Day Gala Concert in Budapest Danube Palace, performed by the Danube Symphony Orchestra on 1st January, 2018 from 8.00 pm. You can also book tickets with a 10pm Late Night Dinner Cruise included after the Gala Concert.

New Year’s Gala at the Opera House

The audience will be greeted by the entire company of the Hungarian State Opera with a New Year’s Gala at the Erkel Theater with poetry, ballet and classical music.  The greeting will also go out to Hungarians living abroad by way of Duna Television. The young students of the Ballet Institute of the Opera will also step out on the stage for the first time.

Haydn: The Creation in Palace of Arts Budapest

Joseph Haydn’s The Creation in Palace of Arts Budapest proclaims the greatness and incredible richness of earthly existence delivered courtesy of a host of excellent performers and conducted by the world-renowned Adam Fischer.

More concerts for the New Year on Budapest January Concerts.

Budapest Tours on Jan 1

Budapest Chain Bridge in Snow

Budapest Chain Bridge in Snow – Mispahn Photography

Buda Castle Tours on 1 January

The Castle District in Budapest inevitably attracts tourists all year round, whether it is the first or the last day of the year The 2-hour-long Buda Castle Guided Walking Tour provodes a perfect opportunity to see some of the top tourist attractions.

 

Budapest Winter Buda Castle Hill

Budapest Winter Buda Castle Hill – Rachel Titiriga Photography

Christmas Markets on January 1 in Budapest

Come and visit Budapest’s Christmas Fairs if you want to buy something unique and original in either the heart of the city at the end of Vaci utca, right in front of the prestigious Gerbeaud Coffee House or by the magnificent Basilica Building, near Deak square.

Budapest Christmas Market Foods Sausage

Budapest Christmas Market Foods Sausage

Smell the scent of traditional honey cookies, mulled wine, cinnamon, sausages and take the rich fragrant with you home.

1, Vorosmarty Square Christmas Market on Jan 1

Address: Vorosmarty Ter, District V

Opening hours on Jan 1: 2 pm – 10 pm (food stalls only as the handicraft shops are closed)

 2, St Stephen’s Basilica Christmas Market on Jan 1

Address: Szent Istvan Ter, in front of the Budapest Basilica building, District V

Opening hours on Jan 1: 11 am – 8 pm (food stalls and handicraft shops) with laser show every half an hour between 4.30 pm and 8 pm on the Basilica’s facade.

Budapest Christmas Market Xmas Concerts TopBudapestOrg

Budapest Christmas Market Xmas Concerts TopBudapestOrg

 

Public Transport in Budapest and shop opening hours on 1 January

Public transport services operate according to holiday/Sunday schedule on 01 January, with shops, most restaurants, cafes and other businesses, museums closed.

 

 

New Year is approaching quickly in Budapest, which is a perfect place to welcome the New Year since people will say farewell to the old year at countless parties on 31 December, last but not least by the picturesque river Danube.

Szechenyi Baths Party Budapest NYE Sparty

Szechenyi Baths Party Budapest NYE Sparty

Pre New Year’s Eve Party in Budapest

Just one day before the actual NYE (on Dec 30), the city will be rocking an absolutely must see / must plunge Szechenyi Baths NY Pool Party in one of the best thermal baths in Budapest: Szechenyi Spa & Baths.

Hurry, tickets are already on sale and will run out quickly!

Parties on the Danube on 31 December

There is no doubt that some of the best programs for New Year’s Eve in Hungary are the New Year’s Eve Budapest River Cruises.

Budapest NYE Party 2018 2019

Budapest NYE Party 2018 2019

These cruises offer dinner, drinks, party and show, and UNESCO World Heritage sites all in one! Warm gala dinners served, a wide choice in drinks, live music, great atmosphere! All seats will be booked up in advance, so secure your tickets now.

If you want to be seated separately, at your own table, please make sure to pick a NYE cruise, which guarantees a table for 2 or for a group of guests. One of the biggest party boats will have shared tables where guests can get to know each other and enjoy the party together. Why not make friends on this special night?

New Year’s Eve Gala Celebration in the Danube Palace

A whole night’s festive program with a 5-course gala dinner and drinks starting at 7 pm in an elegant historic building, the Danube Palace, to celebrate the coming of the New Year.

Booking and details: New Year’s Eve Gala Celebration

Budapest NYE Gala Dinner Show Party

Budapest NYE Gala Dinner Show Party

A 2-hour concert and dance performance follows the dinner in the theatre hall of the Danube Palace including classical pieces, operetta songs and traditional Hungarian folk songs and music.

After toasting with champagne at midnight a second dinner will be served in a refined salon setting complete with a drink bar.

A great and elegant way to spend the last evening of the year.

Thermal Baths in Budapest on Dec 31

Szechenyi Baths Budapest Christmas Winter Holiday

Szechenyi Baths Budapest Winter – James Guppy Photography

The main thermal baths of Budapest (Szechenyi Baths, Gellert Spa, Lukacs Baths, Rudas Baths and all their facilities are open from 6 am to 6 pm. Check-in for online reservations: 9 am – 5 pm.

Please note that massage appointments and the Gellert private bath are subject to availability as massage hours are limited.

Book a relaxing massage on the last day of the year, but book it well in advance.

Day Cruises on the River in Budapest

Admire the wonderful panorama of Pest and Buda from the river Danube from a daytime boat tour, check out the Winter Calendar with programs that are available every day all year round.

Enjoy a scenic Danube river cruise in the city of Budapest, taking in the dozens of beautiful sights along the riverfront, while sipping away 2 free drinks, or enjoying our lovely and rich buffet style lunch from 2 pm on the Lunch Cruise.

Winter Daytime Cruise in Budapest

Winter Daytime Cruise in Budapest

Should you wish to skip lunch, but you would enjoy a delicious pizza of your choice with unlimited drinks while you can admire the beautiful sights of Budapest along the river Danube, join the guided sightseeing cruise from 1 pm, 3 pm, 5 pm or 7 pm.

If you only want a Sightseeing Cruise with Guide on Panorama Boats, choose either the 2 pm or the 6.30 pm cruises.

Buda Castle Tours on Dec 31

The Castle District in Budapest inevitably attracts tourists all year round, whether it is hot or cold out there. Do not be the only one who is not familiar with the incredible history of Buda Castle, get to know it on a 2-hour-long Guided Walking Tour.

Christmas Markets on Dec 31 in Budapest

Budapest Christmas Market Fashion Street TopBudapestOrg

Budapest Christmas Market Fashion Street TopBudapestOrg

Spending a couple of hours in one of Europe’s best Christmas fairs before getting ready to party sounds ideal.

Both Vorosmarty Square in the city centre and St Stephen’s Basilica welcome visitors on the last day of 2018.

1, Vorosmarty Square Christmas Market on Dec 31

Address: Vorosmarty Ter, District V

Opening hours on Dec 31: 10 am – 4 pm (food stalls only as the handicraft shops are closed)

 2, St Stephen’s Basilica Christmas Market on Dec 31

Address: Szent Istvan Ter, in front of the Budapest Basilica building, District V

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Budapest Christmas Market Sheep Fur Kalocsa Vest TopBudapestOrg

Opening hours on Dec 31: 10 am – 10 pm (food stalls and handicraft shops) with laser show every half an hour between 4.30 pm and 8 pm on the Basilica’s facade.

Ice Skating –the No. 1 Winter Activity in the City

Should you choose the City Park or the City Centre + City Park Segway Tour, stay there a bit longer and go ice skating!

Opening hours on December 31.: 09.00-13.00

Public Transport in Budapest on 31 December

On 31st December after 23.00 night services carry passengers. Some services run more frequently on New Year’s Eve, like trams No. 4 and 6 along Nagykorut.

Last metro trains depart at 23.10 and first trains leaves terminus at 4.30 on 1st January.

Ice Rink Budapest City Park Christmas

Ice Rink Budapest Park – Gabor Szendrei Photography

Each year usually three tram lines, one of them is tram 2 along the Danube bank in Pest, are decked out in festive lights welcoming the approach of Christmas and the New Year with almost 40,000 blue and white LED lights. The interior of the trams is also decorated in holidays theme.

The best thing is that you can travel on these special trams with regular public transport tickets or the Budapest Card.