Enjoy festive Christmas concerts in Budapest, with events in major venues, churches and beautiful buildings.
Christmas in Budapest
Have the jolliest holiday with our guide to Christmas concerts, events, activities in the Hungarian capital city, as there is nothing more festive as Budapest during Christmas.
Be careful, as there are wonderful performances and concerts, some of the events are already full house months before, so secure your tickets now!
Check the full list of Budapest Christmas Concerts
Christmas Concerts on 24 December
Xmas Eve Buffet Dinner Cruise
Budapest Xmas Eve Dinner with Gypsy Music
Celebrate Christmas Eve in Budapest with a festive Christmas Dinner Cruise with Live Gypsy music.
This 2h dinner cruise includes delicious Buffet Dinner and live concert played by a Hungarian Gypsy Band on the Budapest Christmas Eve Buffet Dinner Cruise from 6pm-8pm or 9pm-11pm.
Classical Music Concert in the Downtown St Anne’s Church
Concert at St Anne’s Church in Budapest
The Christmas Eve Concert will feature classical music by Bach, Handel, Vivaldi, Schubert, while admiring St. Anna’s Church, one of the most beautiful Baroque buildings in Hungary.
Address: Szervita Square, District V in Budapest’s city centre.
The Magic Flute
A quest for wisdom, love and light in a world where nothing is what it seems.
Address: Budapest Erkel Theatre, II. János Pál pápa square 30, District 8, H-1087 Budapest (tickets available from Opera.hu)
Midnight Masses
Matthias Church Budapest Christmas
Midnight masses are night-time events which are considered to be at the core of a traditional Christmas.
Take part in a Midnight Mass in Budapest in St Stephen’s Basilica, Matthias Church or any other churches of Budapest, where you will be able to join the locals to celebrate Christmas Eve together.
Christmas Concerts on 25 December
Christmas Day Chamber Concert in Budapest
Christmas Day Chamber Concert in Danube Palace Budapest
The Christmas Day Chamber Concert of the Danube Chamber Orchestra is a combination of chamber music and gala concert.
Address: Danube Palace Budapest, Zrinyi utca 5, Budapest 1051, Hungary
Budapest Christmas Day Dinner Cruise with Gypsy Music
Live Gypsy Music on the Budapest Dinner Cruise with Gypsy Music – Dinner Cruise with Gypsy Music and Buffet Dinner (7pm – 9pm)
Piano Music on Budapest Christmas Dinner Cruise
Bar Piano Battle Concert
A festive Budapest river cruise with 4-course served dinner and live Piano Music on the Budapest Christmas Dinner Cruise with Piano Music from 7.30pm to 10.30pm.
Budapest Late Night Danube River Cruise
Enjoy the wonderful river side attractions in Budapest late night, from 10pm, on a night Danube river cruise with 2 free drinks or with a nice dinner and drinks on the Late Night Danube River Cruise.
Nutcracker Ballet Show
The Nutcracker Ballet Show in the the Hungarian State Opera House has been performed over 20 years with great success.
Nutcracker Budapest Opera House at Christmas
This spectacular ballet show is one of the highlights of any Christmas holidays.
Address: Opera House Budapest, Andrássy út 22, District 6, H-1061 Budapest
Screening of the Nutcracker Ballet
The Royal Ballet’s glorious production of ‘The Nutcracker’, created by Peter Wright 32 years ago, is an all-time ballet favourite.
Screening is from 4 pm in the fascinating building of the Puskin Film Theatre (also on Dec 26 at 2pm)
Address: Kossuth Lajos street 18, District 5, H-1053 Budapest
Free Folk Concerts at Budapest Christmas Market
Budapest Christmas Market Atmosphere TopBudapestOrg
Enjoy free Hungarian folk concerts in Budapest on Vorosmarty Square Christmas Market.
Dates in 2018: TBC
Address: Vorosmarty square District 5, Budapest
La Boheme
La Boheme by Puccini is one of opera’s most popular and unforgettable love stories in the Budapest Opera House from 7pm on 25 December.
Address: Opera House Budapest, Andrássy út 22, District 6, H-1061 Budapest
Christmas Concerts on 26 December
Hungarian Folk Music and Dance Show
Budapest Folk Show at Christmas
Hungarian Folk Music and Dance Show on Dec 26.
When the Folk Dance Show ends at 9.30pm, you can opt for a Danube city cruise to continue your beautiful cultural night in Budapest.
Buffet Dinner Cruise with Gypsy Music
Live Gypsy Music on the Budapest Dinner Cruise with Gypsy Music – Dinner Cruise with Gypsy Music and Buffet Dinner (7pm – 9pm)
Bar Piano Battle concert
A festive Budapest river cruise with 4-course served dinner and live Piano Music
Budapest Cruise at Night at Christmas
on the Budapest Christmas Dinner Cruise with Piano Music (7.30pm – 10.30pm)
Budapest Candlelit Dinner Cruise – A La Carte Dinner
Live Salon Music on the romantic and candlelit A La Carte Cruise in Budapest on Dec 26 from 7pm to 9.30pm.
Budapest Late Night Danube River Cruise
Enjoy the wonderful river side attractions in Budapest late night, from 10pm, on a night Danube river cruise with 2 free drinks or with a nice dinner and drinks on the Late Night Danube River Cruise.
Budapest Christmas Market Folk Concert Hargittai
Free Folk Concerts at Budapest Christmas Market
Enjoy free Hungarian folk concerts in Budapest on Vorosmarty Square Christmas Market.
Dates for 2018: TBC
Address: Vorosmarty square District 5, Budapest
