If you plan to party in
Hungary, there are several options to choose from!
First
of all, there are great bars in Budapest, so whether it is Winter or
Summertime, there's plenty of places to choose from. Please check the
categories on the right side, and whatever is listed under Budapest nightlife,
it is absolutely recommended to visit!
In
the Summertime, there are various festivals that take place in Hungary and are
worth visiting. As these festivals usually take place at about the same time of
each year, I try to give you a quick summary about all of them.
So
let the party begin!
FESTIVAL IN BUDAPEST:
SZIGET
FESTIVAL
The
most famous and biggest one is definitely the Sziget Festival that usually takes place in
the middle of August. The first Sziget Festival was held in 1993 mainly for students from Hungary, and it has grown into one of the biggest festivals in Europe. The great thing about it that it takes place in an island (sziget means island in Hungarian), and people usually sleep in tents. Obviously as years have passed it became so crowded that a lot of people now have to find accomodation either around the island or in the center of Budapest. So if you would like to attend this festival, it's worth planning ahead, as tickets and accomodations go fast and get more and more expensive. Public transportation is great between the city center and the island, and Budapest actually turns into a big Sziget melting pot for the one week period of the festival. It's even more fun to be around at that time of the year in Budapest - if you like party people.
For more information about lineup, prices, etc. check out their official website and Facebook page, and also, to get in the mood, watch their latest official aftermovie here:
FESTIVALS OUTSIDE BUDAPEST:
MASTERCARD BALATONSOUND
Another amazing festival is the Balaton Sound that actually takes place at Lake Balaton in Zamárdi every year in the middle of July. If you like swimming, sunbathing and mostly mainstream electronic music then this place is for you! This festival became also so popular that you might want to get your tickets fast, and make sure that you either have a spot for your tent or find a good accomodation at nearby hotels. It is also very common that people who live in the area let their apartments or rooms for those who attend the festival.
If you are interested in attending the Balaton Sound Festival, you can get more information on their official website or Facebook page.
They also have an aftermovie about the 2013 Festival that you can watch here:
OZORA FESTIVAL
If you like trance and chill music, then this psychedelic tribal gathering that takes place at the end of July for a whole week in Ozora is for you. It's like a completeley different world for a whole week in the middle of nowhere in Hungary. Check their official website and Facebook page for full lineups and all the information you need to know!
Their official teaser video can be watched here:
VOLT FESTIVAL
The VOLT Festival takes place in the beginning of every July in Sopron, which is a beautiful city near the Austrian-Hungarian border. Trains go there frequently from Budapest. It is also an open-air festival, so get your tent ready. This festival can also get very crowded but you should be able to find a spot for your tent. Unless you would like to stay in a hotel or a private accomodation nearby.
For more information about the VOLT Festival, check out their official website and their Facebook page!
Watch their 2013 aftermovie here:
Another amazing festival is the Balaton Sound that actually takes place at Lake Balaton in Zamárdi every year in the middle of July. If you like swimming, sunbathing and mostly mainstream electronic music then this place is for you! This festival became also so popular that you might want to get your tickets fast, and make sure that you either have a spot for your tent or find a good accomodation at nearby hotels. It is also very common that people who live in the area let their apartments or rooms for those who attend the festival.
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| Just an ordinary day at the Balaton Sound |
They also have an aftermovie about the 2013 Festival that you can watch here:
If you like trance and chill music, then this psychedelic tribal gathering that takes place at the end of July for a whole week in Ozora is for you. It's like a completeley different world for a whole week in the middle of nowhere in Hungary. Check their official website and Facebook page for full lineups and all the information you need to know!
Their official teaser video can be watched here:
The VOLT Festival takes place in the beginning of every July in Sopron, which is a beautiful city near the Austrian-Hungarian border. Trains go there frequently from Budapest. It is also an open-air festival, so get your tent ready. This festival can also get very crowded but you should be able to find a spot for your tent. Unless you would like to stay in a hotel or a private accomodation nearby.
For more information about the VOLT Festival, check out their official website and their Facebook page!
Watch their 2013 aftermovie here:
If you are
more of a hard rock type of person, then Hegyalja Festival is just right for
you. This festival takes place in the middle of July in North-East Hungary in Tokaj, where the famous
Tokaj wine also originates from.
The most information can be found on their Facebook page and on their official website.
Lots of fun to be had in Budapest romkocsmas!
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