highlights hungary - 2011

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3rd8th MARCH (MAIN DAY: 6. MARCH) MOHCS,PANNONIA, SPRING-RITES FESTIVAL

Since 2009, at the event of busjrs, part of the UNESCO intellectual world heritage various groups enter themain square through the main street at the bang of the bus cannon where an open street carnival starts. The people of Mohcs celebrate the carnival also on the Tuesday of the carnival week saying good-bye to the cold season by burning anddancing around the bon re placed at the main square where they burn a cof n symbolizing the winter.Information: [email protected], www.mohacs.hu

12th15th MARCH, SOPRON, PANNONIA, LISZT-FESTIVAL

The annual Liszt Festival represents a real delicacy in music where the works of the world famous composer canbe heard by the music fans in the interpretation of Hungarian artists. The concerts take place in a compelling environment, inthe concert halls of Sopron and in churches. Information: [email protected], www.lisztfestival.hu

18 th MARCH 3rd APRIL, BUDAPEST, BUDAPEST AND SURROUNDINGS,BUDAPEST SPRING FESTIVAL

Budapest Spring Festival has been the greatest cultural festival of Hungary for 30 years. This series of events is alsoa signi cant international event In the last two weeks of March, at 50 to 60 venues all over the Hungarian capital,approximately. 200 events take place . The festival offers classical music concerts and jazz nights, as well as theatreperformances, open-air concerts and other festival-like events.Information: +36-1/486-3300, +36-1/486-3310, [email protected], www.festivalcity.hu

24th25th APRIL, HOLLK , EGER-TOKAJ WINE REGION,

HOLLK EASTER FESTIVALSince 1987, Hollk has been part of the UNESCO world heritage. The revival of Palc folk traditions, the village life of pasttimes takes place in the air of Easter folk customs. One can try painting eggs, jiggering and many other handicrafts. Easter cancertainly not pass without the real sprinkling of the girls by the boys from buckets of water.Information: +36-32/579-010, +36-32/579-011, [email protected], www.holloko.hu

29 th APRIL 2 nd MAY, KUNMADARAS,THE PUSZTA AND LAKE TISZA,INTERNATIONAL MOTORCYCLE AND STREETFIGHTER COMPETITION

This event is the highest ranking European drag championship in the country and the region, also accepted by MAMS,where several ten thousands of horse power of motorcycles gather together. The objective is to struggle oneself through402.33 metres as fast as possible. Famous foreign stars perform at every contest with their unique machines, and the onlymotor stunt contest in Hungary takes place here, as well.Information: +36-30/965-4435, [email protected], www.kunmadarasmotorsport.hu

27th MAY 11 th SEPTEMBER, FERT D, PANNONIA, CASTLE CONCERTS OF ESZTERHZA 2011

From the end of May until September, almost every day there is some real musical delight in Fert d and itssurroundings. Open-air concerts in the courtyard of the Bishops castle in Fert rkos every Sunday.Information: +36-1/413-7565, +36-1/413-7574, www.klassz.org

11 th JUNE, 2 nd3rd JULY, HORTOBGY, THE PUSZTA AND LAKE TISZA,HERDSMENS FESTIVAL NATIONAL HERDSMENS COMPETITION AND MEETING

HORTOBGY EQUESTRIAN DAYSEvery Pentecost Saturday, herders of grey cattle and cowmen arriving from various corners of the country gather in the AnimalPark of Puszta to compete with each other and to show off their festive out ts. Visitors can soothe their hunger with meals preparedat the cookery contest (slambuc, goulash, prklt-stew, mangalica stew) and choose from the goods of regions craftsmen.On the rst weekend of July, herdsmen, horsemen, the best craftsmen, dancers and musicians from the area are invited to acompetition in order to demonstrate their skills.Information: +36-52/589-110, +36-52/369-108, [email protected], www.hortobagy.eu

8th 12th JUNE, ALSRS, LAKE BALATON, INTERNATIONAL HARLEY-DAVIDSON-FESTIVALThis is Hungarys largest bike meeting where, during the ve days of the event, there is also a quality music

programme offered as well as the motor show. There will be a spectacular Harley-Davidson fashion show, stunt show andother breath-taking bike programmes, and of course reworks shouldnt be missed either. The highlight of the festival will bethe Saturday bike demonstration. Information: +36-1/323-0766, [email protected], www.hog.hu

8th 19th JUNE, MISKOLC AND SURROUNDINGS, EGER-TOKAJ WINE REGION,

BARTK + VERDI - MISKOLC INTERNATIONAL OPERA FESIVALThis series of events wishes to tempt the interest of opera goers with its unique and colourful programme. Besides theannually repeated Bartk repertoire, well-known and less known masterpieces of Giuseppe Verdi are presented to theaudience. The festival presents stars and groups from the worlds greatest opera and concert stages. Music builds citiesInformation: +36-46/504-061, +36-46/504-068, [email protected], www.operafestival.hu


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10 th JUNE 28 th AUGUST, BUDAPEST, BUDAPEST AND SURROUNDINGS,BUDAPEST SUMMER FESTIVAL 2011

The Open-air Stage of Margaret Island hosts premiers, musicals, operas, dance shows and concerts. At the VrosmajorOpen-Air Stage, according to the tradition, Pest moves to Buda. At the ruins of Saint Margaret and at the Interactive TaleStage, Renaissance mornings, popular tales and interactive games await the youngest audience.Information: +36-1/375-5922, [email protected], www.szabadter.hu

15 th 19th JUNE, BALATONFRED, TIHANY, LAKE BALATON, BALATON BIKE FESTLovers of cycling can choose among a dozen programmes, take part in contests, and enjoy professional tours

and demonstrations. Several times, the events are paired with water shows, such as mountain bike-kayak duathlon andwater jump. There will also be marathon, dirt, trial, national criteria, XCO, downhill, Balaton tour and rallies.There is a nomination fee for the contest; free entrance for visitors.Information: +36-20/934-3676, [email protected], www.balatonbikefest.com

29th JUNE 2 nd JULY, SOPRON, PANNONIA, VOLT FESTIVAL

The festival has one of the oldest traditions among Hungarys provincial festivals, where bothHungarian and international pop stars are invited. Apart from the music programmes, the festival offers a signi cantcultural plus every year, with a free academy, theatre performances, and childrens and family programmesin the mornings.Information: +36-1/372-0650, www.volt.hu

1st 3rd JULY, BALATONFRED, LAKE BALATON, BLUE RIBBON REGATTA The Kkszalag contest has the oldest tradition among the regattas around Lake Balaton, the rst contest

having been organized in 1934. The 160 km route is the following: Balatonfred Balatonkenese Tihany Keszthely Balatonfred. 300 to 350 boats participate in the contest with 1400 to 1700 sailors.The boats will approach the start line directly in front of the viewers. There is a nomination fee for the contest; free entrancefor the visitors of the event.Information: +36-1/460-6925, [email protected], www.hunsail.hu

1st JULY 21 st AUGUST, SZEGED, THE PUSZTA AND LAKE TISZA,

OPEN AIR FESTIVAL OF SZEGEDThe magical site, the Dm square evokes the atmosphere of the Saint Mark square in Venice From year to year, theperformances provide an ever more versatile picture; thus, the lovers of every genre can nd their favourites here.The foundation is operetta, which, by today, has become almost as popular as musicals.Information: +36-62/471-411, [email protected], www.szegediszabadteri.hu

7th 10th JULY, ZAMRDI, LAKE BALATON, HEINEKEN BALATON SOUND

World-famous DJs, performersand bands at the beach of Balaton with colourful accompanying programmes.Entry is with daily tickets or with a four-day ticketand this is an outstanding experience not only for the fans of electronic anddance music. At the launch of Balaton Sound, the organisers set the target of providing a new and unique type of musicfestival to Hungary.Information:

+36-1/372-0650, +36-30/320-1111, [email protected], www.balatonsound.hu8th 10th JULY, VISEGRD, BUDAPEST AND SURROUNDINGS,27TH INTERNATIONAL PALACE GAMES OF VISEGRD

The Visegrd International Palace Games have been organised in order to evoke the Visegrd kings meeting of 1335.Besides the tournament, historical music and dance, fair, comedy and puppet theatre performances, many exhibitions willtake place as well. At the sports eld, horse and foot soldier battle; there is also a falconer and dance show, Italian guidonsprogramme, pennon breaking and fortress battle.Information: +36-30/933-7749, [email protected], www.palotajatekok.hu

8th10th JULY, EGER, EGER-TOKAJ WINE REGION,

15TH FESTIVAL OF THE WINE EGRI BIKAVR ON ST. DONATUS DAYThe festivities of one of the most famous wines of Hungary, Egri Bikavr. More than 30 restaurants and the same number ofwine cellars offer specialties with the Bikavr wines which have been chosen by the professional jurys recommendations..The programme is accompanied by concerts and cultural programmes.

Information: +36-36/411-943, [email protected], www.bikaverunnep.hu

27th 31st JULY, VESZPRM, PANNONIA, VESZPREMFEST

Veszpremfest is a music and cultural event presenting every year high quality Hungarian and international eventsfrom Classical music through jazz to opera.Information: +36-88/444-454, +36-88/444-453, [email protected], www.veszpremfest.hu

30th JULY 7 th AUGUST, TISZAJVROS, THE PUSZTA AND LAKE TISZA,

TRIATHLON WEEK The name of Tiszajvros is bound to triathlon. The Triathlon Week preceding the great contest, however, also attractspeople who never wanted to become iron men. The events move everyone and, besides sports contests, a series of entertainment programmes, concerts await the guests, as well. Certainly, the peak of the week is the last day when the ITUTriathlon World Cup takes place in the town.Information: +36-49/540-094, [email protected], www.tvkmalitriatlon.hu

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AUGUST, BALATONFRED, LAKE BALATON,WINE WEEKSThe Wine Weeks of Balatonfred, which is a prestigious festivity of Balatonfred-Csopak Wine Region has a long history.Winemakers await guests in their cosy wine tents set on the Tagore promenade for three weeks. The series of events offervaried cultural and folklore programmes every night and folkloric fairs during the day.Information: +36-87/581-257, [email protected], www.balatonfured.hu


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LATE JULY TO EARLY AUGUST, MOGYORD, BUDAPEST AND SURROUNDINGS,HUNGARIAN FORMULA 1TM GRAND PRIXThe Hungarian Grand Prix has been organised on the Hungaroring circuit near Budapest since 1986. After minormodi cations, in 2003, the track has acquired its current shape, the length of which is 4,381 meters. Its narrow track partsand sharp curves make it hard to overtake; therefore, the Hungaroring is often compared to the Monaco track.Information: +36-28/444-444, of [email protected], www.hungaroring.hu

JULY, TOKAJRAKAMAZ, EGER-TOKAJ WINE REGION, HEGYALJA FESTIVALNearly 200 performers, 10 stagesand plinka on the banks of Tisza: Hegyalja is not merely one of the largestHungarian music festivals. Hegyalja is around three hours by train or car from Budapest, and festival-goers nd themselves inthe middle of the summers most exciting parties, where metal, world music and electronic music are all equally represented.Information: www.hegyaljafesztival.hu

JULYAUGUST, SMEG, PANNONIA,KING MATHIAS IN SMEG - FORTRESS FESTIVAL IN SMEGIf anyone wishes to relax in a special way, likes history and music and would like to try how to use a sword and learn aboutarchery, it is worth visiting Smeg, where directly at the Fortress anyone can enjoy the world of the chevaliers for a littlewhile! Historic horse games and medieval feasts, dual, tournaments, dance shows, special childrens programmes and familydiscounts await the audience.Information: +36-87/550-116, +36-87/550-167, [email protected], www.hotelkapitany.hu, www.sumegvar.hu

6th 20th AUGUST, SROSPATAK, STORALJAJHELY, TOKAJ, SZERENCS,HEGYKZ VILLAGES,EGER-TOKAJ WINE REGION, ZEMPLEN FESTIVAL

The greatest cultural-touristic-gastronomic series of events of the region offers interesting programmes forevery generation. Theatre performances, classic, pop music and jazz concerts, as well as excursion concerts offer a wide-scale selection. All this is accompanied by gastronomic programmes including typical dishes of the area and the

famous Tokaji wines.Information: +36-1/462-0330, [email protected], www.zemplenfestival.hu

10th15th AUGUST, BUDAPEST, BUDAPEST AND SURROUNDINGS, SZIGET FESTIVAL

On an island in the middle of the Hungarian capital, in green surroundings close to nature, the festival loveraudience of the world is treated at Sziget Festival. What is offered by the festival is also extraordinary: apart from the varietyof music genres other cultural experiences are also provided from street theatres to circus, from contemporary dance toexhibitions. This is the place where great friendships begin and loves are woven.Information: +36-1/372-0671, [email protected], www.sziget.hu

12 th22nd AUGUST, SZZHALOMBATTA, RCKEVE, TKL,BUDAPEST AND SURROUNDINGS,SUMMERFEST INTERNATIONAL FOLKLORE FESTIVAL AND FOLK ART FAIR

Secrets and 1000-year old cultures, magical encounters await visitors. Due to sixteen years of work, the Summerfesthas become one of the greatest folklore events of the country. Besides the festivals events, classical music concerts,ne art exhibitions, play-schools, childrens programmes, world music tent concerts, open-air theatre and international

dance-houses enrich the offer.Information: +36-23/358-973, +36-23/550-000, [email protected], www.summerfest.hu

16 th21st AUGUST, DEBRECEN, THE PUSZTA AND LAKE TISZA,DEBRECEN FLOWER FESTIVAL

A one-week esta with the contribution of world stars and Hungarian artists. One week in the light of owers, sight andspecial productions.Information: +36-52/518-400, +36-52/518-404, [email protected], www.fonixinfo.hu

18th21st AUGUST, BUDAPEST, BUDAPEST AND SURROUNDINGS,

FESTIVAL OF FOLK ARTSDuring four days in workshops in the castle of Buda craftsmen present the tricks of various traditional trades, involvingthe audience in the process of creation. On the stage, traditional Hungarian and foreign musicians, dancers and orchestrasperform. On the 20 th of August, the festival of Saint Stephen is celebrated by a procession of masters and consecrationof bread.

Information: +36-1/214-3147, +36-1/214-3523, www.nesz.hu, www.mestersegekunnepe.hu

AROUND THE 20 th AUGUST, SZOMBATHELY, PANNONIA,SAVARIA HISTORICAL CARNIVAL

This is Central Europes largest historic festival when the entire city dresses up intogas and tunics to re-enact the history of the city. Apart from the events on stage, there will be Carnival theatre, comedian street theatre performances, re play andslave-market, too. The peak of the programme is the procession with torches on Saturday night.Information: +36-94/510-160, +36-94/510-161, [email protected], www.savariakarneval.hu

AUGUST SEPTEMBER, BUDAPEST, BUDAPEST AND SURROUNDINGS, JEWISH SUMMER FESTIVALThe main objective of the festival is to raise awareness of the Jewish culture and to emphasise with the colourfulness of theprogrammes the importance of different cultures living together in peace. The multicultural series of programmes presentingthe Hungarian and Jewish culture, as well as also accepting the traditions of other people is the biggest Jewish festival inEurope Information: www.jewishfestival.hu

2nd18th SEPTEMBER, BUDAPEST, BUDAPEST AND SURROUNDINGS,

20TH BUDAPEST INTERNATIONAL WINE FESTIVALThis is one of the highest ranking and most popular professional events and artistic festivals of Central Europe that is heldtogether by one of the oldest products of humanity, wine. At this event, from year to year, several tens of thousands can getfamiliar with the art of civilized wine consumption, makers of wines, specialties of Hungarian gastronomy and folk music.Information: +36-1/203-8507, [email protected], www.winefestival.hu

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9th 11th SEPTEMBER, HAJDSZOBOSZL, THE PUSZTA AND LAKE TISZA,

IX. BIOFOOD AND WINE FESTIVALHealth and Wine, they intertwine! gastronomy made of guaranteed bio-ingredients, the presentation of Hungarys historicwine regions, Bio-Battle, cultural programmes, three-day festival feeling in the spa town.Information: +36-30/963-7618, [email protected], www.hajduszoboszlo.com

29th SEPTEMBER 2 nd OCTOBER, MR, PANNONIA,

WINE DAYS OF MRThe Wine Days offer various cultural, wine-cellar, sports and other entertaining programmes. In connection to the winedays, international wind-instrument, as well as folk-dance festivals interchange year after year. In 2011, the festival invitesinternational folk dance groups as guest artists.Information: +36-22/407-255, [email protected], www.moribornapok.hu

30th SEPTEMBER 2 nd OCTOBER, TOKAJ-HEGYALJA SETTLEMENTS AND TOKAJ,

EGER-TOKAJ WINE REGION, TOKAJ-HEGYALJA VINTAGE DAYSThis is the famous vintage day of Hungarys emblematic wine region, made unforgettable by the procession and the folk andtraditional bands that play. Apart from the introduction of wines and the winners of the previous years wine contests, there isan opportunity to taste wine specialties, visit cellars and have an insight into the tricks of making the famous Tokaji wines.Information: +36-47/352-511, www.tokaj.hu

SEPTEMBER, BUDAPEST, BUDAPEST AND SURROUNDINGS,BUDAPEST MARATHON

Lovers of running can run the chosen distance through the most beautiful parts of the capital. The selection is wide; fromthe 26.2 mile marathon to a 600 metre run, everyone can nd their favourite running distance. Fans of shorterdistances can also run Mini-marathons and Maratonka but walkers are also welcome at the eventand families can completethe 600-metre Family Running Race together.Information: www.futanet.hu

7th 9th OCTOBER, VILLNY, PANNONIA, RED WINE FESTIVAL

Villny is the homeland of the full, ery red wine: during the vintage days, in the town, colourful programmes awaitthose interested in several scenes. The main attraction is the vintage procession with the colourful selection of horsemen,carriages, wine orders, dance groups, music groups and choirs. Miraculous nature, climate, people living here, as well as theexcellent-quality wine have made this settlement famous.Information: +36-20/993-3399, [email protected], www.villanyiborvidek.hu

7 th16 th OCTOBER, BUDAPEST, BUDAPEST AND SURROUNDINGS,BUDAPEST AUTUMN FESTIVAL

The main objective of the festival is to contribute to the realization of the concept Budapest as a festival city by invitinginternationally ranked performances of new artists and local performancer capable of drawing international attention and toenhance Budapests European cultural rank and its image as a signi cant European cultural centre.Information: +36-1/486-3300, +36-1/486-3310, [email protected] s www.festivalcity.hu

19 th23rd OCTOBER, 22. VIENNA-BRATISLAVA-BUDAPEST SUPERMARATHONSPORT, CULTURAL AND TOURISM FESTIVAL

During the ve days of the Supermarathon competitors take their challenge in individual and relay running race, cycling androller skating, expectedly involving 1000 participants from 13 countries. The event is complemented by Austrian, Slovak,Hungarian touristic, cultural and educational programmes from the Start to the Finish.Information: [email protected], www.szupermarathon.hu

20th 23rd OCTOBER, GDLL , BUDAPEST AND SURROUNDINGS,

X. GDLL LISZT FESTIVAL According to various sources, Ferenc Liszt was the favourite composer of Queen Elisabeth. At the crowning in MathiasChurch, the Crowning Mess speci cally composed by Ferenc Liszt for this occasion was presented. The festivals concertsare linked to Ferenc Liszts birthday, 22 nd October every year.Information: +36-28/410-124, [email protected], www.kiralyikastely.hu

NOVEMBER, SZEGED, THE PUSZTA AND LAKE TISZA, ARMEL OPERA CONTEST AND FESTIVALSo far, in the genre of opera there has not been any contest where young talent could really show off their skills.This idea provides the theme of for this series of events.Information: www.operacompetition.hu

NOVEMBER DECEMBER, BUDAPEST, BUDAPEST AND SURROUNDINGS,BUDAPEST CHRISTMAS FAIRThe Budapest Christmas Fair has become the most important series of programmes of the winter period also known andrecognized at international level. Folk and industrial artists sell their goods belonging to the circle of Christmas gifts madeof natural materials with original handicraft technique. The quality of the goods is guaranteed by the association of FolkloricUnions. The atmosphere is also traditionally festive with the scent of gingerbread, cinnamon, mulled wine and pine wood.Information: www.budapestinfo.hu

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