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The 15 Best Concerts in Budapest

16 tours  ·  from $21 a head

Organ recitals under a dome, folk ensembles and a dinner boat with a violinist. The 15 below are compared on venue, programme length and what the seat category actually buys you.

Budapest Danube Cruise and Dinner Options, Live Music and Dance - Parliament and Margaret Bridge: the eastern opening
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Budapest Danube Cruise and Dinner Options, Live Music and Dance

1.Budapest Danube Cruise and Dinner Options, Live Music and Dance

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 7,428 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $54Our pick

Review Budapest’s Danube dinner cruise with Hungarian food, live music, folk dancing, night views, seating tips, and honest value advice.

“The dinner cruise was a good time, the performers were amazing, and the musicians were great. However, it did seem that the wait staff was a little unprepared/ unorganized and it took a few minutes to board the boat.”

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Budapest: Evening Cruise including Drinks and Live Music - Boarding the Gróf Széchenyi ship
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Budapest: Evening Cruise including Drinks and Live Music

2.Evening Cruise including Drinks and Live Music

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 5,512 reviews · from $24

Review the Budapest evening Danube cruise with drinks, live Hungarian folk music, city lights, practical tips, itinerary, and value advice.

“Perfect for a family, couple, friends, everyone. Really enjoyed the live music, hospitality, drinks, evening view. A must thing to do when in Budapest”

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Budapest: Candlelit Dinner River Cruise with Live Music - The four-course meal, from welcome drink to dessert
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Budapest: Candlelit Dinner River Cruise with Live Music

3.Candlelit Dinner River Cruise with Live Music

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 2,154 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $129

Review of Budapest’s 2.5-hour candlelit Danube dinner cruise, with Parliament views, live music, a four-course meal, and practical booking tips.

“Fantastic meal only down side is the drinks on this the food quality is fantastic but the drinks menu are the basic and lowest quality spirits you can get which was disappointing”

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Budapest: Dinner Cruise with Live Music and Folk Dance Show - Meeting the boat at Akadémia dock 2
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Budapest: Dinner Cruise with Live Music and Folk Dance Show

Budapest Danube River Candlelit Dinner Cruise with Live Music - The four-course dinner, from soup to dessert
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Budapest Danube River Candlelit Dinner Cruise with Live Music

Budapest: Classical Music Concerts in St Stephen's Basilica - What happens during the 60 to 70 minutes
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Budapest: Classical Music Concerts in St Stephen’s Basilica

6.Classical Music Concerts in St Stephen’s Basilica

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,479 reviews · 1 hour - 70 minutes · from $70

Hear beloved classical works in Budapest’s St. Stephen’s Basilica, with three programs, four seating classes, and practical tips for a smooth visit.

“the meeting point is incorrect. it takes you to a side door, you go in the front door where the gigantic line is. beautiful concert, the first violinist did not seem to enjoy playing whatsoever and seemed irritated every time he stood to take a bow.”

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Budapest: Prosecco Dinner Cruise with Live Music - Arriving at Silverline Cruises, dock 11
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Budapest: Prosecco Dinner Cruise with Live Music

Budapest: Classical Music Concerts in Matthias Church - Getting to Castle Hill for the concert
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Budapest: Classical Music Concerts in Matthias Church

9.Classical Music Concerts in Matthias Church

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 792 reviews · 1h 10m · from $70

Hear Mozart, Bach, Vivaldi, and more in Budapest’s Matthias Church, with three seating categories and a 70-minute evening concert.

“This was truly a highlight. The acoustics in the church were wonderful and to experience this performance in these beautiful surroundings was, quite honestly, spiritual. The musicians were excellent. 100% recommend this concert”

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Budapest: Hungarian Folk Dance & Concert with Dinner Option - Arriving at the Hungarian Gastro Cellar
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Budapest: Hungarian Folk Dance & Concert with Dinner Option

11.Hungarian Folk Dance & Concert with Dinner Option

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 543 reviews · from $22

See Budapest’s Rajkó Folk Ensemble perform Hungarian music and dance, with optional dinner, central seating, and practical booking tips.

“Absolutely brilliant. I would be very disappointed if I was placed at a back table as you wouldn't see a thing, but I was lucky and had a great view. the music and dancing was terrific 👍👍”

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10PM Budapest Danube Cruise with Live Music & Food or Drinks - The opening view: Parliament and the central Danube
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10PM Budapest Danube Cruise with Live Music & Food or Drinks

Organ Concert in the St. Stephen's Basilica - Choosing between the three seating categories
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Organ Concert in the St. Stephen’s Basilica

13.Organ Concert in the St. Stephen’s Basilica

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 173 reviews · 1 hour 10 minutes (approx.) · from $34

Hear organ, flute, and opera inside Budapest’s St. Stephen’s Basilica, with optional Danube dinner or drinks and three seat categories.

“Talented musicians in a beautiful venue. Nice beginning to my trip to Budapest. Book the first section if possible.”

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Budapest: Dinner Cruise with Live Music and Unlimited Drinks - Starting beside Parliament at Kossuth Lajos Square
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Budapest: Dinner Cruise with Live Music and Unlimited Drinks

14.Dinner Cruise with Live Music and Unlimited Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 153 reviews · from $113

Review of Budapest’s River Diva dinner cruise, with Danube views, live music, unlimited drinks, buffet or BBQ dining, and practical booking advice.

“The boat is in great condition and good and drinks are fine. We had a great time with the people we got seated with. The only thing that I didn’t like much was that drinks were mostly self-service and waiters weren’t fully around to help you with. Overall great experience would recommend”

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Budapest: Hungarian Folklore Dance Performance & Concert Ticket - At the Hungarian GastroCellar on Király Street
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Budapest: Hungarian Folklore Dance Performance & Concert Ticket

15.Hungarian Folklore Dance Performance & Concert Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 129 reviews · 1 hour 20 minutes (approx.) · from $22

See Budapest’s Rajkó Folk Ensemble perform Hungarian music and dance, with optional dinner and drinks at the Hungarian GastroCellar.

“This performance was a highlight of my trip to Budapest. The dance troupe was highly professional, and the male dancers, in particular, amazed us with their athletics and stamina. Costumes and music added to the visual and auditory effects. The dancers used their shoes as percussion instruments, much as flamenco artists do. Wonderful!!!”

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