Budapest · HUNGARIAN FOLK SHOWS
Good hungarian folk shows fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 11 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Budapest by night from the Danube, with Hungarian food, folk dancing, live cimbalom music, and views of Parliament and Buda Castle.
“Excellent night ! Great foods lots to offer , great entertainment & music . The people who are serving are great . Great experience to see Danube in the night time . Good value for money I recommended it”
Hear organ, voice, and flute inside Budapest’s St. Stephen’s Basilica, with music by Bach, Mozart, Verdi, Liszt, and Saint-Saëns.
See Budapest’s Rajkó Folk Ensemble perform lively Hungarian music and dance, with optional dinner at the Hungarian Gastro Cellar.
“Perfect experience when in Budapest. We enjoyed the violin and dance performance while served 3 course dinner 🤍”
Budapest dinner cruise with a four-course meal, Hungarian folk music, operetta, dancing, and brilliant Danube views after dark.
“A great evening on the cruise Staff were lovely and well organised. The musicians were great and kept us amused during the time on the cruise. Good choice of menu and drinks. Group entertainment with the dancers and we were also encouraged to participate during the show. Well worth the price and pleased i took extra cash for staff and musicians tip box”
Hear organ, flute, and opera in Budapest’s St. Stephen’s Basilica, with an optional Danube dinner or drinks cruise afterward.
“Talented musicians in a beautiful venue. Nice beginning to my trip to Budapest. Book the first section if possible.”
Budapest folk dance and music in an intimate cellar venue, with optional Hungarian food and drinks, traditional costumes, and live musicians.
“We enjoyed the experience. Signs on walls had some interesting facts about local foods drinks and customs. The servers were friendly and the space was like a wine cellar . The music two violins and base was very nice and the musicians had fun playing. The dancers, two couples were energetic and engaging and close up. They danced maybe 6-8 dances in two sets with one costume change. We enjoyed getting to balance wine bottle on our heads for pictures. We had goulash with our tickets but you are also able to order off the menu so we got dessert too!”
Cruise Budapest by night with Hungarian folk dancing, live music, three drinks, and views of Parliament, Buda Castle, and the Danube.
“We booked on to the 7:30 trip and we were given the option to either get off at 9 or stay on until the end so we chose to stay on until the end and thank god we did! 7:30-9 was live music and a few songs, but from 9 onward was when the real show started!! The dancers were brilliant and the music was lovely. We had so much fun, and even got to do the conga around the boat and learn some dance steps. This was the hush light of our whole trip, 10/10 - so much fun!”
Hear Budapest’s Grand Organ inside St. Stephen’s Basilica, meet the organist, then explore the treasury and panoramic terrace.
“Un moment suspendu. L’organiste était à la fois charmant et professionnel”
Hear a 20-minute organ concert at St. Stephen’s Basilica, meet the organist, visit the Treasury, and take in Budapest from the dome terrace.
“What an experience! Close up view of the organ, pipes and intricacies of the Basilica; loved it. The organist was so good in explaining the various parts of the organ and introduces each piece eloquently”
Review of Budapest’s Buda Castle walking tour, with Matthias Church, Fisherman’s Bastion, city views, and a Hungarian folk performance.
“Kristoph guided us on a walking tour towards Buda Castle, and it turned out to be one of the most memorable experiences of my trip. From the very beginning, his enthusiasm, warmth, and genuine hospitality stood out. This wasn’t just a tour filled with facts—it was interactive, engaging, and truly fun. He encouraged questions, conversations, and made everyone feel included, so I never once felt like an outsider. It felt like a very warm and heartfelt welcome.The folk performance with traditional singing and dance was beautifully explained by Kristoph, and his passion for Hungarian culture was evident throughout. His positive attitude, constant smile, and approachable nature made the entire ex...”
Travel from Budapest to Mohács for Hungary’s UNESCO-listed Busójárás, a masked winter carnival with folk rituals, rattlers, music, and flexible private transport.
“BUSÓJÁRÁS Heritage Folklore Carnival in Mohács is a must to at least once.”
Pick a bank of the river, a bath house or a cellar.
