Where to Watch the Danube Carnival in Budapest?

The international whirlwind of the Danube Carnival has been ongoing for nearly thirty years, attracting audiences once again from June 7 to 14 with its unique and colorful parades. The carnival is a highlight of Budapest's cultural life, showcasing Hungary's rich heritage of folk music and dance, and bringing in folk dance traditions preserved from around the world. Domestic bands and foreign guest performers create a festive atmosphere throughout Budapest, with representatives from professional, traditional, and amateur folk dance movements, including adults, youth, and children. The evening programs at the Margitsziget Open-Air Stage add a special touch to the series of events, where we can see performances by foreign guest artists. In the second act, we can witness a unique and exciting artistic piece, 'Örömóda,' starring the Duna Art Ensemble and the Hungarian National Folk Ensemble. Except for the evening program on June 14, all events are free to watch. 2024 Danube Carnival Program and Locations: Hungarian Museum Garden (Budapest, Múzeum u. 9, 1088) June 7, 4:00 PM – Dance Traditions of the Carpathian Basin June 7, 6:00 PM – A Nation of Diversity June 7, 8:00 PM – For the Youth of Hungary, or You Are a Flower, the Youth of My Homeland June 8, 4:00 PM – 6th FolKid Children's Folk Art Festival Gala June 8, 6:30 PM – CimbaliBand Concert June 8, 2:00 PM – Carnival Welcome – Dance Party June 9, 3:00 PM – Carnival Parade June 9, 7:00 PM – Commemoration of the EU Presidency Kobuci Garden (Kobuci Kert, Budapest, Fő tér 1, 1033) June 10, 8:00 PM – International Dance Hall, Kobuci Garden Pomáz Cultural Center (Pomázi Művelődési Központ, Pomáz, Huszár u. 3, 2013) June 11, 6:00 PM – Pomáz Danube Carnival Erzsébetliget Theatre (Erzsébetligeti Színház, Budapest, Erzsébet-liget, 1165) June 13, 6:00 PM – 13th Chain Bridge International Folk Dance Competition Margitsziget Open-Air Theatre (Margitszigeti Szabadtéri Színpad) June 14, 8:00 PM – 29th Danube Carnival