International Dixieland Festival - Salgótarján
10 May 2007 - 13 May 2007Ranked as one the most important events of its kind in Central and Eastern Europe, the festival will feature the complete ‘line-up’ of Hungarian Dixieland musicians and recognized bands and soloists from Europe and overseas.
Miskolc International Opera Festival
13 June 2007 - 24 June 2007The idea behind this event was to make it a unique global Bartók festival. Celebrated stars from La Scala, the Metropolitan, Covent Garden and the Bolshoy will also appear on stage. www.operafesztival.hu
Border Castle Festivities (Végvár Merrymaking) – Eger
21 July 2007 - 29 July 2007The series of events starts off with a masquerade followed by a show by martial arts teams, entertainment for children with people on stilts and puppeteers with giant puppets, and the re-creation of Turkish times at the fortress on the day designated to Oriental culture.
Hollókő Easter Festival
8 April 2007 - 9 April 2007Hollókő is a perfectly preserved village in north east Hungary that is a UNESCO World Heritage site on account of the vernecular architecture and fabulous folk costumes and traditions. Every Easter the whole village dresses in traditional costume and there is lots of music making and dancing. www.holloko.hu
Christmas in Eger
1 December 2007 - 31 December 2007Eger is a much loved destination for many British visitors: in December it drapes itself in Christmas lights, the main square has a Christmas market and between Christmas and the New Year it celebrates the famous wines grown in the vicinity
Aggtelek-Jósvafő Traditionalists and Arts Days
20 Februar 2007 - 30 December 2007The core of these cultural events is the series of classical and pop concerts in Baradla Cave, famed for its acoustics and stunning limestone "scenery", but traditionalist programmes, fairs and village days await visitors too.
MORE INFORMATION:
Aggteleki Nemzeti Park Igazgatóság
H-3758 Jósvafő, Tengerszem oldal 1.
Tel.: 36-48/506-000 Fax: 36-48/506-001
E-mail: info.anp@t-online.hu
Web:www.anp.hu
Festival of Tokaj Wines-Tokaj
25 May 2007 - 27 May 2007This is a general three-day art festival introducing the main wineries of the Tokaj-Hegyalja region. There is round-the-clock wine and food tasting, as well as high-quality cultural events in various parts of the town of Tokaj. As part of this festival the Wine of Tokaj-Hegyalja Mayors is awarded.
MORE INFORMATION:
Tourinform Iroda
3910 Tokaj, Serház u. 1.
Tel/Fax: 36-47/352-259 Tel:36-47/552-070,
E-mail: tokaj@tourinform.hu
Outdoor Festival-Szilvásvárad
26 May 2007 - 27 May 2007"Earth program": artificial wall climbing, speed, climbing with jumar ascenders, ice climbing, sliding down a cable, euro bungee, bungee jumping, roches team funbox show, catapult, rodeo bull, zorbing, quad and trial.
"Air program": gliding, hot air ballooning, kiting, power kiting, ultra light planes with engines, power gliding and kiting shows, base jumping. Hobby motoring and biking show and fair.
MORE INFORMATION:
Tourinform Iroda
3300 Eger, Bajcsy-Zsilinszky u. 9.
Tel.: 36-36/517-715 Fax: 36-36/518-815
E-mail: eger@tourinform.hu
Web:www.eger.hu
International Festival of Military Bands- Eger
22 June 2007 - 24 June 2007At several locations of Eger, including Dobó Square, the Stadium and public spaces, Hungarian and international military bands will be giving their performances to the public.
MORE INFORMATION:
Tourinform Iroda
3300 Eger, Bajcsy-Zsilinszky u. 9.
Tel.: 36-36/517-715 Fax: 36-36/518-815
E-mail: eger@tourinform.hu
Web:www.eger.hu
Valley of Arts - Kapolcs
27 July 2007 - 5 August 2007In the picturesque uplands north of Lake Balaton five villages, Kapolcs, Monostorapáti, Pula, Taliangörögd, Vigánpeternd celebrate the summer with 800 productions in 50 venues, crafts, folklore, jazz, film, classical music, the whole spectrum.
Full details on www.kapolcs.hu
Anna Ball in Balatonfüred
27 July 2007 - 29 July 2007Name days are big in Hungary, celebrated in families, the workplace, in the media. This ball was first held on St Anne's day in the early 19th century to celebrate the name day of the daughter of a local burgher. Balatonfüred is all dressed up for this occasion for the weekend on 27-29th July.
Blue Ribbon Regatta -Balatonfüred
1 July 2007 - 31 July 2007Lake Balaton is popular for sailing races and this is one of the most important race in the calendar. For this and other major races please check http://www.hunsail.hu/
Veszprém Festival
3 August 2007 - 11 August 2007North of Lake Balaton is the episcopal town of Veszprém. In the historic city centre the beginning of August brings the annual arts festival.
Balatonfüred Wine Weeks
4 August 2007 - 26 August 2007This is just one of the many wine festivals around the lake but it is one of the better known ones. It takes place on the promenade along the water. Please check the local Tourinform offices for the dates of other wine festivals, from mid July there is almost no weekend without a celebration somewhere.
Cross Balaton Swim
20 July 2007Every year thousands take to the lake and swim across from Révfülöp on the north shore to Balatonboglár on the south. This year the event takes place on 28th July, but the date can change due to weather conditions. For information please contact the local Tourinform office revfulop@tourinform.hu
There are other long distance swims in the Balatonfüred area during the summer, for details click here
Season-opening "Unfurling of the sails" Festival- Balatonfüred
12 May 2007The official opening ceremony of the sailing season has a history going back more than 75 years. The first yachting competition is accompanied by a folklore programme and the opening of exhibitions.
MORE INFORMATION:
Tourinform Iroda 8230 Balatonfüred, Petőfi u. 68.
Tel.: 36-87/580-480Fax: 36-87/580-481
E-mail: balatonfured@tourinform.hu
Web:www.balatonfured.hu
Whitsun Season Opening- Gyenesdiás
27 May 2007 - 28 May 2007Arts and crafts exhibition, fishing tournament, fish soup cooking and folklore programme - just a sample of the many things of interest to young and old alike.
MORE INFORMATION:
Tourinform Iroda
8315 Gyenesdiás, Kossuth L. u. 97.
Tel./fax: 36-83/511-790
E-mail: gyenesdias@tourinform.hu
Web:www.gyenesdias.hu
Harley Davidson Motorcyclists' Festival-Alsóörs
14 June 2007 - 17 June 2007Harley Davidson bikers' rally with a procession, shows, musical events at the "Európa" Camp Site at Lake Balaton
MORE INFORMATION:
H.O.G. Budapest Center
Tel.: 36-1/248-1516
Web:www.hog.hu
Balaton Sound Hungary's Newest Music Festival
12 July 2007 - 15 July 2007The town of Zamárdi on the southern shore of Lake Balaton will host Balaton Sound, Hungary's newest music festival, on July 12-15.
The new festival will feature a diverse line-up of internationally renowned acts including the Beastie Boys and Basement Jaxx.
For more information click here.
Events Calendar 2008
1 January 2008 - 31 December 2008You can find the most fascinating events in 2008 in the Events Calendar 2008.
