Enjoy the festive charm of Budapest this Christmas season with music: from mid-November to early January listen to soulful carols, choir and live band performances at the Budapest Christmas Markets and at concert halls or churches. Sit back and relax with live entertainment on festive winter Budapest River Cruises while taking in the riverside attractions. If you are planning to attend Christmas concerts, beyond the vibrant Advent fairs, some events are already selling out so make your reservations in advance.
Enjoy the Classical Concerts series at St Stephen’s Basilica before and during the festive days:
- Dec 5, 2024: Budapest Basilica Organ Concert
- Dec 8, 2024: Classical String Concert in St Stephen’s Basilica
- Dec 10, 2024: Classical Organ Concert in St Stephen’s Basilica
- Dec 12, 2024: Budapest Basilica Organ Concert
- Dec 15, 2024: Classical Concert in St Stephen’s Basilica
- Dec 17, 2024: Classical Concert in St Stephen’s Basilica
- Dec 22, 2024: Classical Concert in St Stephen’s Basilica
- Dec 29, 2024: Classical Concert in St Stephen’s Basilica
Don’t miss these magical Christmas performances in Budapest’s most iconic venues! Click the links to learn more and book your tickets today.
Dec 4, 2024: Booking String Orchestra Concert Tickets in St Michael’s Church
Dec 7, 2024: Booking String Orchestra Concert Tickets in St Michael’s Church
Dec 11, 2024: Booking String Orchestra Concert Tickets in St Michael’s Church
Dec 14, 2024: Booking String Orchestra Concert Tickets in St Michael’s Church
Dec 21, 2024: Booking String Orchestra Concert Tickets in St Michael’s Church
Dec 23, 2024: Booking String Orchestra Concert Tickets in St Michael’s Church
Dec 24, 2024: Booking String Orchestra Concert Tickets in St Michael’s Church
Dec 26, 2024: Booking String Orchestra Concert Tickets in St Michael’s Church
Dec 28, 2024: Booking String Orchestra Concert Tickets in St Michael’s Church
Experience the joy and warmth of the holiday season with the Together Gospel Singers at the Advent Basilica Budapest Christmas Market! Bringing well-loved gospel songs and spirituals, this talented group fills the air with uplifting harmonies that capture the spirit of Christmas. Their performances offer a heartwarming and communal experience, perfect for celebrating the festive season. Join them mostly on Fridays and Saturdays for a soulful escape into the sounds of Christmas. See more December concerts in Budapest here.
Free Choir Concerts at Advent Basilica Christmas Market
Experience a rich musical journey at the Advent Basilica Budapest Christmas Market, featuring choral arrangements, indie-pop-folk performances by Asztrid, The Mood Messengers’, cellist Endre Kertesz and more, offering a captivating mix of jazz ballads, bossa novas, swing, and pop classics—creating unforgettable moments of love, self-discovery, and festive joy through live music. Enjoy free Choir Performances at Budapest’s Advent Basilica Christmas Market. To continue your musical journey, listen to beautiful string orchestra concerts in Buda Castle Matthias Church.
There’s no Christmas without the Nutcracker Festival in Budapest
Explore the versatility of Nutcracker performances in Budapest. The most classic version is offered by the Budapest Opera House (for more than 40 years now). More contemporary versions are also available.
Celebrate Christmas Eve in Budapest with a festive Dinner Cruise programme with live music and dance performance.
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 pm to 9 pm.
Live Gypsy Music on the Budapest Dinner Cruise with Gypsy Music – Dinner Cruise with Gypsy Music and Buffet Dinner (7pm – 9pm)
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.
While exploring the enchanting city of Budapest, don’t miss the opportunity to enhance your journey with a visit to a magical Christmas Day concert in nearby Vienna, a 2 hour day trip on your Budapest holiday. Just a short ride away, Vienna’s festive atmosphere and rich musical heritage create the perfect backdrop for an unforgettable holiday experience.
Enjoy fantastic concerts in the beautiful Neo-Gothic Matthias Church in the Buda Castle District, atop the Buda Castle Hill. Classical concerts are available throughout most of the year, including some free concerts too.
The concerts start at 7pm and last 70 minutes. Matthias Church classical concerts below are performed by the Duna String Orchestra, featuring the works of Mozart, Haendel, Bach etc.
Occasionally, you can enjoy admission-free concerts in the Matthias Church too.
Additional dates during the Christmas festive period: Dec 20, 2024 and Dec 30, 2024
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.
Organ Nights In Budapest Basilica on Dec 12,19 and 26.
St. Stephen Basilica Budapest hosts a very popular organ-concert series performed by some of Hungary’s most praised musicians.
Symphony of sound and taste at the Mozart Ballroom Concert and Dinner: experience the magic of Mozart’s operas, performed by top Czech musicians. Enjoy a delicious 3-course meal in the historic Boccaccio Hall, right in the heart of Prague’s Old Town.
Immerse yourself in a captivating fusion of music, dance, and culinary delights at the Cabaret Show and Dinner in Prague. This two-hour extravaganza will transport you to the golden eras of the past. Indulge in a 4-course gourmet meal while being mesmerized by world-class performances.