Events in Budapest in August 2026
Budapest has 2 sourced events in August 2026. Compare dates, venues, and ticket sources below, then build the rest of your trip around the events you choose.
The Budapest calendar for August 2026 leads with these:
- 19. Ördögkatlan FesztiválAug 4Source: festival calendar
- Sziget FestivalAug 11 - Aug 15Source: festival calendar
By TripSapien Research · Updated May 20, 2026
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Planning leads
Early leads on events still lining up. Exact dates and details firm up closer to your trip.
- Aug 10 - Aug 23
Jewish Summer Festival
A series of cultural and music events with a Jewish touch, held in various venues around Budapest.
Planning lead · details firm up closer in · Source: festival research
- Aug 20
Firework above Danube River
Sound and light show with fireworks over the Danube River at 21:00, celebrating Hungary's National Holiday.
Planning lead · details firm up closer in · Source: festival research
Holidays, observances & long weekends
Holiday and observance schedules can affect services and venue hours; confirm each place directly.
- Saint Stephen's Day · publicAug 20
- Long weekend with bridge dayAug 20–Aug 23
Holiday data: date-holidays (ISC/CC-BY-3.0).
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