Visit Budapest in June

Visit Budapest in June, and you will have a wonderful vacation in the Hungarian capital.

As summer kicks in, the city is offering plenty events, programs and things to do for everyone.

June is a fantastic time to visit Budapest, as the weather is pleasant, and the city is bustling with festivals and activities.

You’ll have your pick of Wine & Beer Festivals, a Gin Market, and a range of big gastro events, Night of Museums and more cultural programs.

• Gin Festival, May 31 – June 01
• Rosalia Wine Festival, May 31 – June 02
• Wine & Jazz Weekend, June 07 – 08
  • TIP: 🍷 Wine Tasting on the Danube
• Danube Carnival – Folk Festival, June 07 – 14
• WAMP Design Fair, June 16
• 🌛 Night of Museums, June 22/23
• 🧘‍♀️ Solstice Yoga Festival, Margaret Island, June 22
• 🛶 SUP Festival on the Danube, June 30
• 🤪 Red Bull Soapbox Race, June 30
• Sightseeing TIPS
  • 🚴‍♀️ Bike Tours, Segwaying, Running
  • 👉 Daytime Danube Cruise on a Historic Steam Paddler (only 10.50 EUR with welcome drink)
  • 🚢 More Boat Cruises
  • ✡ Jewish Heritage

• 🥾 Outdoor Things To Do
  • Margaret Island
  • 🌹 Gellért Hill – NEW Rose Garden
  • 🏞 Normafa Hill
• 🛴 Danube Embankment No Car Traffic on Weekends – RAKPART 24
• NEW: Pop-Up Park in City Hall Corurtyard
• Szentendre – Visit On A Half-day Trip
• 🏊‍♀️ Open-Air Baths
• 🎵 Concerts, Other Cultural Programs
  • International Organ Festival, June 23 & June 30
  • Organ Concerts in the Basilica
  • Summer Evening Concert – Pest County Hall Courtyard, June 13
• 🏛 Museum Exhibitions In June
  • The World of Banksy
• 🛏 Hotel TIP for June

What better way to celebrate summer than sipping fine wines to the tunes of enchanting jazz melodies?

The Hungarian Jazz Federation and the Margaret Island Open-Air Theatre are thrilled to present the inaugural JAZZ and WINE Festival.

In addition to the grand concert on Saturday evening, the festival will also feature smaller concerts and music throughout Friday, June 07, and Saturday in the Cloister of the theatre at the foot of the Water Tower.

Wineries from 6 Hungarian wine regions including Tokaj, Etyek, Buda, Mátra Hills, Szekszárd, will present the best of their wines for you to taste and buy.

Besides wines, of course, there will also be no shortage of wine snacks and cheese specialties at the festival!

Should you miss the Wine a& Jazz Weekend or the Rosalia Wine Festival hop on a sightseeing boat that offers a tasting of Hungarian wines.

You not only get to savour some delightful wines but enjoy the sunset over the river Danube and take fantastic photos.

See our wine cruise recommendations!

The competition of crazy vehicles, the Red Bull Sopabox Race returns to budapest after its last appearance in 2008.

This time the event will be held in the green, wooded hills of the Tabán in Buda.

Come see teams race their handmade constructions and enjoy live music by local bands. Here’s the schedule:

• 11:00 AM: Gates open
• 1:00 PM: Race starts
• 2:00 PM: kristoaf concert
• 2:20 PM: Round 2
• 3:15 PM: Mehringer concert
• 3:30 PM: Round 3
• 4:20 PM: Dánielfy concert
• 4:35 PM: Round 4
• 5:45 PM: Awards ceremony
• 5:55 PM: Sub Bass Monster concert

Paddle through Budapest on the river Danube on the longest day of the year.

You will glide through all the beautiful bridges of the city between Romai-part and Kopaszi dam and marvel at the famous landmarks:

• Gellért Hill,
• Buda Castle,
• Parliament,
• National Theatre and the brand new
• Athletic Stadium.

A river tour on the Daube with dinner – buffet style or served at your table – is a one-of-a-kind experience that you should consider give it a chance to.

If you keep in mind that food is not the highlight of these excursions – though some of them offer really good, tasty meals you’ll have a fanastic time.

So don’t go expecting exceptional culinary delights but expect the marvellous night view of Budapest when the illuminated buildings and bridges reflect in the dark water of the river.

On the whole you’ll have a wonderful, memorable evening – a fitting program for celebrating a special occasion too – with live music or Hungarian folk dance show.

With pleasant weather in June, Budapest offers a variety of outdoor activities for adventure enthusiasts.

Take a stroll along the picturesque Margaret Island, located in the heart of the Danube River.

This green oasis is perfect for cycling, jogging, or having a peaceful picnic.

There’s a

• Lovely rose garden, a
• Japanese Garden and a
• Small zoo – so you can easily spend half a day just to discover the island’s attractions.

For a more thrilling experience, head to the Buda Hills and embark on a hiking or biking trail.

The hills provide stunning views of the city and offer a chance to reconnect with nature.

Normafa is an easily accessible, popular hiking and recreational area in the Buda side in district XII.

It offers a refreshing escape from the bustling city and provides stunning views of the surrounding landscape.

You can easily get to Normfa by bus from the city centre in about 20-22 minutes.

Visit Budapest’s newest rose garden on Gellért Hill. The magnicient flower park was unveiled on June 4th.

The rose beds were meticulously arranged within the Jubilee Park (Jubileumi Park) grounds in celebration of Budapest’s 150th birthday, offering visitors a fragrant stroll amidst more than 50 types of 3,195 blooming roses .

This symbolic number holds special significance: each rosebush represents a municipality in Hungary and beyond its borders.

The capital city’s rose is a a vibrant peach-colored Großherzogin Luise rose tah you can find next to the “Girl from Budapest” sttaue.

A scenic stretch from Margaret Bridge to Irányi Street (near Elizabeth Bridge) transformes into a haven for pedestrians, cyclists, roller bladers, you name it… – every weekend till October 23rd, 2024.

The car-free zone allows you to explore the city at your own pace.

Stroll leisurely along the Danube, taking in the breathtaking river panorama or grab your bike, scooter or rollerblades and enjoy a unique perspective of Budapest.

You can also enjoy concerts and other programs over the weekends or grab a bite or drink and relax at the picnic tables.

The former parking lot behind Budapest’s City Hall has been transformed into a lively pop-up park, offering a welcome respite from the city’s hustle and bustle.

The park features:

• A variety of unique seating options, a
• Spacious sandbox, a
• Climbing wall, and a
• Street food stand.

The place has quickly become a popular destination for people of all ages, from families with young children to couples seeking a quiet spot to relax.

Throughout the summer, the park will host a variety of themed evenings and events, including screenings of international sport events (UEFA Football Championship, Olympic games 2024) as well as live music performances and other entertainment

Grab a cup of coffee or other drink and relax in this new, urban oasis!

Our city is well-known for its thermal baths and bathing culture and the handful of open-air pools and lidos offer a reprieve on sultry summer days.

Our favourite summer beach venue is the Palatinus Bath on Margaret Island. It has both indoor and outdoor pools, shallow pools for toddlers, slides and a wave pool.

You can spend a whole day there but definitely set aside a couple of hours to enjoy the cooling water, the sunshine and the terrific views of the Buda Hills.

The place has numerous street food joints and buffets with the compulsory local favorite the lángos so you won’t stay hungry.

The most comfortable and relaxing way to admire the city scape is on a sightseeing cruise on the river Danube.

The tours last 1,5 – 2 hours, during which you will see the most notable sights on the two riverbanks Budapest is famous for:

• Buda Castle with the Royal Palace,
• Gellért Hill,
• the bridges spanning the river, including the oldest one: the Chain Bridge (Széchenyi Lánchíd).

In summer you can set sail on the charming paddle boat a replica of the legendary Hungarian paddle steamer, the Kisfaludy built in 19th century.

Originally gracing the waters of Lake Balaton thanks to the vision of István Széchenyi, this beautifully crafted ship now offers you a chance to experience Budapest from a bygone era.

In our opinion the early afternoon cruises (starting at 1 PM and 2.30 PM) are one of the best value river cruises in the high season in Budapest.

Prices – Daytime Cruises

• Departing at 13.00, 14.30: 10.50 EUR
• Departing at 16.00: 17.50 EUR

Budapest boasts one of Europe’s richest Jewish heritage:

• Synagogues,
• Monuments,
• Memorials,
• Museums and archives,
• Cemeteries.

You can discover them on guided tours or self-made walks in Buda and the Pest side.

June is an ideal month to hop on a bike and see the city from a unique perspective.

✅ You can feel the energy of the city and soak in the atmosphere more directly.

✅ Your guide will expertly lead you, no need to worry about getting lost or navigating complex traffic systems.

✅ Bikes, helmets and professional guiding is provided and included in the tour price.

We recommend the Wheels & Meals Bike with Goulash.

The guys have been organising these tour for many years now and have tremendous biking and guiding experience.

Book in time because they sell out quickly in the summer months.

Szentendre is s historic town nestled on the bank of the Danube at cc. 30 km north of Budapest.

It exudes an alluring Mediterranean atmosphere with a

• Compact, charming town centre,
• Winding cobble stone streets,
• Countless museums and art galleries, and a
• Wide selection of restaurants and cafes.

You can easily get there from Budapest by suburban triain (H5 line), this is the quickest way (max. 40 minutes) – or by boat on the Danube.

👉 See also our complete guide to a perfect day excursion to Szentendre!

The charming twin-towered church, a favorite of Franz Liszt, close to Elizabeth Bridge will host a series of organ concerts between May 05 and June 30.

Renowned organists from Poland and Hungary, alongside a special guest from Italy, will perform during the festival celebrating two significant anniversaries in connected history of Hungary and Poland:

Concerts are free and start at 19.30 usually on Sundays.

Concert Dates In June:

• June 23, Sunday at 19.30: Roman Perucki (organ) and Maria Perucka (violin) (Poland)
• June 30, Sunday at 19.30 – Concert by Zsolt Máté Mészáros (Hungary)

Address:

• Március 15. tér 2., Bp 1056 district V., tram 2 (See on Map)

The Basilica in the heart of Budapest boasts exceptional acoustics that you can experience on classical music concerts.

• On Thursdays starting at 20.00/ 8 pm – 70-minute organ recital accompanied with a flute soloist’s performance
• Wednesdays at 10.00 am – 20-minute concert on the church’s Grand Organ with presentation about the history and working of the instrument – a visitor ticket to explore the basilica, its treasury and the panorama terrace is also included.

TIP: If you want to hear the church’s grand, 6000-pipe organ we recommend the Wednesday concert (small group program) starting at 10 am where an organ player also tells you about the history of the instrument.

The courtyard of the Pest County Hall (Vármegye utca 15., distr. V.) hosts a series of classical music performances by the Concerto Budapest ensemble founded in 1907 and a resident group of the Music Academy since 2013.

Enjoy the evergreen melodies of Mozart, Beethoven, or Vivaldi in a historic venue in the city centre!

Note: In case of rain concerts will be held in the Aula Magna of the ELTE University at Egyetem Square 1-3. at 20.30).

See program and tickets.

Twentysix is Budapest’s latest hot spot with a gourmet deli shop, cafe, restaurant, yoga studio all within a luscious garden.

The around 500 plants in the garden thrive best at 26 degrees Celsius so the name refers not only to the address but this fact.

The restaurant and bar located in the green oasis are perfect venue for a relaxing lunch or romantic dinner.

The menu allows guests to share in mezze style, so they can sample what they like:

• Hummus and other
• Plantbased sauces with sweet potato, roasted cauliflower etc.

In this cool bar on the highest rooftop of the city you can enjoy the fantastic 360 degree vista all summer:

• the Dome of St. Stephen Basilica, the
• Dohány Street Synagogue,
• Buda Castle and the Buda Hills,
• Budapest Eye.

The Art-Nouveau department store’s rooftop – built towards the end of the 19.century – used to hosted an ice rink.

Today ideal place for a leisurely late breakfast with coffee, lunch or chill with a glass of fine wine or cocktail under the enormous parasols while taking in the breathtaking panorama.

Varied programs add to the appeal of the bar:

• Concerts,
• Film screenings, and
• Sunday brunch.

A38 Ship is a unique entertainment venue set on a converted Ukrainian stone-carrier ship. It’s been part of the Budapest’s nightlife and live concert scene for more than teo decades now.

This popular venue hosts various live music performances, concerts, and club nights as well as exhibitions.

The ship offers both indoor and outdoor spaces, a bistro with a short international menu as well as tasty barfoods and snacks.

It’s open till 22.00/10 pm every day.

The bar has an extensive drinks menu from wines, beers, champagne and non-alcoholic bevarges.

Discover the world of gin beyond a GT cocktail during the two-day event in hello Buda, a cool gastro garden near Margaret Bridge.

You can sample variety of domestic and international gins and learn from free masterclasses!

Relax and enjoy the panorama in the garden area furnished with comfortable patio furniture.

Tickets include:

• Tasting glass
• Tasting ticket (4 x gin, 3 x tonic, 1 x gin bonbon)
• Participation in masterclass lectures
• Participation in the Schweppes Gin Tonic making competition with valuable prizes

The City Park-Vajdahunyad Castle – a green expanse behind Heroes’ Square, home to the Zoo and the Széchenyi Bath – gives home to the 3-day wine picnic celebrating ros ewines.

Venue:

• City Park, behind Vajdahunyad Castle (View on Map)

Getting There:

• M1 (yellow line) Hősök tere or Széchenyi fürdő stop

Opening Hours:

• Friday, May 31: 14.00 – 24.00,
• Saturday, June 01: 12.00 – 24.00,
• Sunday, June 02: 11.00 – 21.00

Entry: FREE,

The Danube Carnival is a weeklong celebration of folk arts and traditions and it’s one of the highlights of Budapest’s summer cultural events.

It showcases Hungary’s rich folk music and dance heritage while bringing together diverse folk dance traditions from around the globe.

Programs will take place at various venues of Budapest, mainly the Hungarian National Museum’s garden, with international guest performers joining forces with local ensembles and bands.

The gala performance will be held on the Open-Air Stage of Margaret Island, on June 29.

See tickets and detailed program schedule on the event’s website.

Várkert Bazár, also known as the Castle Bazaar & Renaissance Gardens offers a picturesque setting for the city’s biggest design fair: WAMP:

The evnt is gateway to the creativity and craftsmanship of Hungary’s rising design stars.

Why Go, What To Expect?

• Discover unique local fashion pieces,
• Explore handcrafted homewares, and
• Unearth one-of-a-kind gifts that will impress even the pickiest person.

Date & Time:

June 22, Saturday, 09.00 – 18.00

Admission: Free

Venue: Holdudvar on Margitsziget (a former cafe and club near the Centennial Monument at the southern tip)

A half a dozen yoga studios will held yoga classes from morning till evening on Margaret Island on Sunday, June 18.

Join many others to try and practice various branches of yoga:

108 Sun Salutations will launch the all-day event starting at 09.00