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John Malkovich to Perform at House of Music

U.S. actor John Malkovich will appear in a production with pianist Anastasya Terenkova at the House of Music in Budapest...

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Ricky Martin to Headline State Lottery Company Free Concert

International Latin music star Ricky Martin is set to headline a free concert organized by the state-owned lottery company, Szerencsejáték,...

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Coldplay Tour Dates Boost Budapest Bookings

More than 110,000 fans of Coldplay booked 200,000 guest nights in Budapest to see the British rock band play three...

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The Dual-Voiced Singer and the Crossover Folk Dance Troupe

The renowned Filipino singer Marcelito Pomoy, known as the “dual-voiced genius,” has made his debut performance in Hungary with a...

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VI. Óbudai ZeneZug Festival Featuring the Budapest Strings

The Budapest Strings, under the artistic guidance of concertmaster János Pilz and hosted by Milán Bolla, are proud to announce...

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Marcelito Pomoy to Perform in Budapest Next Week

International star Marcelito Pomoy promises an extraordinary concert experience for the Budapest audience on May 24. The concert is organized...

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Artisjus Pays HUF 12 bln in Royalties in 2023

Artisjus, the Hungarian association of composers, songwriters and music publishers, paid close to HUF 12 bln in royalties in 2023,...

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Zwack Unicum Announces Unique Acoustic Music Project

This Advent season sees the debut of Unicum Akusztik, a special music project creating the opportunity for Hungarian bands to...

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Budapest Strings Celebrating Founder With Birthday Concert

At the end of December, the Bartók-Pásztory Prize-winning Budapest Strings will pay tribute to their founder and artistic director, Károly...

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Sting Returning to Budapest Arena Next Year

Music icon Sting will return to the Hungarian capital on May 31, 2024, where he will perform at the Budapest...

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Celebrating Music

On October 1, the Budapest Strings Chamber Orchestra celebrated International Music Day – a special day dedicated to music and...

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INOTA Festival Being Held From August 31

INOTA Festival, a highlight event of the Veszprém-Balaton 2023, European Capital of Culture program will be held from August 31st...

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Change in Performers at Opera Gala Event in Budapest

Pretty Yende, an operatic soprano set to perform at the Margaret Island Theater this weekend, has stepped down from performing,...

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Rare Chance to see Rock ‘n’ Roll Legend Iggy Pop in Hungary

On July 30, somewhat battered but still vital rock and roll icon Iggy Pop will play Veszprém’s newly opened pop-up...

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Artisjus Paid HUF 8.7 bln in Royalties Last Year

Artisjus, the Hungarian association of composers, songwriters, and music publishers, paid HUF 8.7 billion in royalties last year, up 29%...

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Budapest’s BluesSteel Band Keeps the Flame Burning

My musical tastes are pretty eclectic, and I’m always happy to watch live music because, well, it’s live. But there...

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‘The Lion King’ Comes to Margaret Island With Live Music

The Margaret Island Open-Air Theater will mark Children’s Day (officially celebrated on the last Sunday of May, which falls on...

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Sex Pistols’ ‘50 Years of Punk’ Tour Comes to Budapest

The week before my wife and I watched the “System-Breaker” concert live online from Heroes’ Square, we were strolling down...

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Jazz Icon Mario Biondi to Play Margaret Island

Mario Biondi, an iconic figure on the international soul and jazz scene, will take the stage at the Margaret Island...

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Preserving a Legacy, Building International Relations

Szilvia Besszer, the director of the Cziffra Festival, a Budapest-based classical music festival honoring the legendary pianist György Cziffra and...

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Profile: Music Historian Ádám Bősze

Music historian, antiquarian, author and former radio and television presenter Ádam Bősze is currently promoting his latest book, the wonderfully...

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France’s ‘Notre-Dame de Paris’ Musical Comes to Budapest

There was enormous excitement in our family when we discovered that the musical institution “Notre Dame de Paris” is being...

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Kicking off Advent With Pop Hits and Musicals

The MOM Cultural Center will launch the last month of the year with a special light music program on Monday,...

BFO Takes Classical Music Beyond the Concert Hall

The BFO is opening its new season with a focus on accessibility, from its free Heroes’ Square concert and new...

New Vision Needed: Addressing the Challenges in Hungary’s Everyday Musical Life

For this mini interview, the Budapest Business Journal speaks with Dávid Zsoldos, president of the Magyar Zenei Tanács (Hungarian Music...

Budapest’s BluesSteel Band Keeps the Flame Burning

My musical tastes are pretty eclectic, and I’m always happy to watch live music because, well, it’s live. But there...

‘The Lion King’ Comes to Margaret Island With Live Music

The Margaret Island Open-Air Theater will mark Children’s Day (officially celebrated on the last Sunday of May, which falls on...

Sex Pistols’ ‘50 Years of Punk’ Tour Comes to Budapest

The week before my wife and I watched the “System-Breaker” concert live online from Heroes’ Square, we were strolling down...

Gábor Farkas: Tradition, Innovation and Eastward Outreach

Gábor Farkas, described as one of the most outstanding pianists of his generation, became the rector of the Liszt Ferenc...

Jazz Icon Mario Biondi to Play Margaret Island

Mario Biondi, an iconic figure on the international soul and jazz scene, will take the stage at the Margaret Island...

Preserving a Legacy, Building International Relations

Szilvia Besszer, the director of the Cziffra Festival, a Budapest-based classical music festival honoring the legendary pianist György Cziffra and...

Hungary Music Recording Industry Revenue Reaches HUF 14 bln in 2025

Net revenue of the Hungarian music recording industry rose over HUF 14 billion in 2025, MTI reports, citing data from...

Attila Horváth, Vintage52: ‘Some Guitars Talk to Us’

It’s small, lacks flashy signs and is easy to miss, but, located on the corner of a quiet intersection in...

Profile: Music Historian Ádám Bősze

Music historian, antiquarian, author and former radio and television presenter Ádam Bősze is currently promoting his latest book, the wonderfully...

Domonkos Héja Hopes to Bring MRME Closer to its Audience and Spread Music Education

Domonkos Héja was appointed general music director of the Hungarian Radio Artistic Ensembles (MRME) on May 1. He speaks with...

France’s ‘Notre-Dame de Paris’ Musical Comes to Budapest

There was enormous excitement in our family when we discovered that the musical institution “Notre Dame de Paris” is being...

Kicking off Advent With Pop Hits and Musicals

The MOM Cultural Center will launch the last month of the year with a special light music program on Monday,...

Music That Builds Bridges: Great Music Festival Returns to Budapest

Budapest once again hosted the international Great Music Festival (GMF), an event that gives musicians with different developmental paths a...