Best Shows in Budapest
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From the classic Széchenyi Thermal Bath and Hungarian State Opera, to lesser-known spots worth adding to your trip.
★ 4.2 · 67,477 reviews
Visit Széchenyi Thermal Bath, Budapest's grand neo-baroque spa in City Park. Float in steaming outdoor pools beneath its ornate facade, then try the indoor pools, saunas and water jets.
★ 4.7 · 24,955 reviews
Step into the Hungarian State Opera, a neoclassical landmark of gold, velvet, and painted ceilings. Attend an opera or ballet performance, or join a guided tour of the auditorium and its decorated halls.
★ 4.5 · 49,869 reviews
Wander through Budapest Zoo & Botanical Garden, a historic zoo wrapped in Art Nouveau architecture beside City Park. Watch the seal feeding show, explore the Australian area, and pass thousands of animals along the way.
★ 4.3 · 12,229 reviews
Soak in Rudas Thermal Bath, where Ottoman-era thermal pools sit beside the Danube. Move between the domed historic bath, the saunas and the rooftop pool for a long, restful session.
★ 4.2 · 24,961 reviews
Take the Budapest Parliament Panorama Cruise for the classic view of the city from the river. Over about an hour, watch Parliament, the Royal Palace and a string of bridges slide past from the Danube.
★ 4.8 · 2,571 reviews
Hop aboard the River Diva for a Danube evening where dinner and drinks keep coming. Help yourself at the buffet, listen to the violinist and head up to the rooftop deck if the weather allows.
★ 4.4 · 25,264 reviews
See the city glow on the By Night Sightseeing Cruise with Welcome Drink from a central Budapest dock. Sip your welcome drink on deck and follow the illuminated landmarks on the audio guide.
★ 4.7 · 9,093 reviews
Board the Kisfaludy, a nostalgic paddle-steamer-style vessel on the Danube. Over an hour you will glide past Parliament, the castle and the bridges with a welcome drink in hand and narration on your phone.
★ 4.7 · 7,600 reviews
Catch a performance at the Capital Circus of Budapest, a permanent big top near City Park. Watch acrobats, clowns, and trained animals in a two-hour show with full costumes and choreography.
★ 4.8 · 12,764 reviews
Catch a show at Madách Színház, home to Budapest's big-name musicals on the Nagykörút. Take your seat among 800 others for a full evening of lavish costumes, live music and staged storytelling.
★ 4.7 · 11,858 reviews
Experience Vígszínház, an ornate Fellner & Helmer theatre on the Nagykörút. Take a seat in the elegant auditorium for an evening of Hungarian drama or comedy.
★ 4.6 · 905 reviews
Enjoy Classical Music Concerts in Matthias Church, set high in Budapest's Castle District. Sit among the church's historic architecture while strings and a violin soloist perform Bach, Mozart, Vivaldi and more.
★ 4.7 · 4,026 reviews
Settle into Budapest Jazz Club, a cosy concert venue where live jazz sets the tone for the evening. Pick a table with a good view of the stage, order from the restaurant, and listen to a full set.
★ 4.7 · 3,168 reviews
Step aboard the Premium Sightseeing Cruise and raise a glass of Tokaj Frizzante on the Danube. Settle on the open terrace or in the climate-controlled interior as the river's landmarks pass by.
★ 4.8 · 13,149 reviews
Experience Müpa Budapest, the Palace of Arts, where world-class acoustics meet bold modern design. Attend a concert in the Bartók hall and, if time allows, explore the neighbouring contemporary art museum.
★ 4.4 · 658 reviews
Travel back to communist-era Budapest at the Retro Interactive Museum in the V. district. Climb into a Lada police-car simulator, stand behind original news cameras and wander a recreated apartment across three floors.
★ 4.3 · 2,625 reviews
Sail on the Danube Cruise with Goulash and Lángos aboard the historic Gróf Széchenyi. Eat a hot Hungarian meal at your table while a traditional band plays and Budapest's landmarks glide past.
★ 4.2 · 1,574 reviews
Step into Sir Lancelot Medieval Dinner for a hearty evening with a medieval flavour. Tuck into large portions of meat, sip your included beer and enjoy short performances between courses.
★ 4.2 · 743 reviews
Settle into Vincent Hall in Budapest's V. district and watch Van Gogh's brushstrokes move across panoramic screens. Listen to narrated stories of his life, then catch the Frida and Klimt presentations included on the same ticket.
★ 4.1 · 1,201 reviews
Discover Budapest by night on a Danube party cruise with a live DJ. Dance as the riverside sights glide past, then ride the party bus to the club if you upgrade your package.
★ 4.8 · 390 reviews
Visit the Franz Liszt Academy of Music, one of Budapest's finest concert halls. Join a guided tour through its ornate interior, or take a seat for an evening concert.
★ 4.6 · 803 reviews
Settle into St. Michael's Church for Vivaldi's Four Seasons and Greatest Hits. Under the Baroque vaults, a string orchestra plays about 75 minutes of classical favourites in an evening concert.
★ 4.5 · 28,988 reviews
Ride the Ferris Wheel of Budapest, a giant wheel in a central park. Rise above the rooftops and watch the Danube and city skyline open up over several slow rotations.
★ 4.5 · 905 reviews
Climb aboard the Sip & Sail Prosecco Cruise for an evening on the Danube. Glass in hand, you will glide past Parliament, Buda Castle and the Chain Bridge while the crew keeps the sparkling wine coming.
★ 4.5 · 1,567 reviews
Hop aboard the Boat Cruise with Guaranteed Rooftop Seating for an easygoing evening on the Danube. Settle onto the open roof for 50 minutes of riverside views, with your own drinks in hand and commentary playing on your phone.
★ 4.7 · 1,902 reviews
Pose with the stars at Madame Tussauds Budapest in Palazzo Dorottya. Work through film, music and sport sets, grab props and costumes for photos, and finish with the included POP & ROLL ART TOILET.
★ 4.3 · 13,029 reviews
Settle into Lukács Baths, a longtime Buda thermal bathhouse that locals still call their own. Alternate between indoor and outdoor pools, try the saunas, and add a massage if you want a fuller spa afternoon.
★ 4.3 · 1,109 reviews
Settle into the vaulted Hungarian Gastro Cellar for a Hungarian folk dance and concert by the Rajkó Folk Ensemble. Watch regional dances and live music in two half-hour sections, with an interval and your chosen drink or dinner.
★ 4.5 · 33,734 reviews
Head to Tropicarium-Oceanarium, a rainforest and aquarium tucked inside the Campona mall. Walk through the tropical hall, then stroll the glass tunnel as sharks glide overhead.
★ 4.5 · 21,409 reviews
Spend a day at Aquaworld Resort Budapest, a family-focused water park and spa complex on the city's northern edge. Splash through the pools and slides, then refuel at one of the resort's restaurants.
Best season
Budapest · 🎭 Entertainment
Széchenyi Thermal Bath
3h
Hungarian State Opera
2h30
Budapest Zoo & Botanical Garden
4h
Rudas Thermal Bath
Budapest Parliament Panorama Cruise
1h15
Budapest · 🍽️ Food
Dinner Cruise with Live Music & Unlimited Drinks
By Night Sightseeing Cruise with Welcome Drink
Historical Cruise - Kisfaludy Paddle Steamer
1h
Capital Circus of Budapest
2h
Madách Színház
Vígszínház
Classical Music Concerts in Matthias Church
1h30
Budapest Jazz Club
Premium Sightseeing Cruise with Tokaj Frizzante
Müpa Budapest
Budapest · 🎨 Museum
Budapest Retro Interactive Museum Ticket
Danube Cruise with Goulash and Lángos
Sir Lancelot Medieval Dinner with Drink and Show
Van Gogh Immersive Exhibition Ticket
Budapest · 🌙 Nightlife
Party Cruise with DJ: Party Bus and VIP Club Entry
Franz Liszt Academy of Music
Vivaldi – The Four Seasons & Greatest Hits
Ferris Wheel of Budapest
30 min
Sip & Sail Prosecco Cruise
Boat Cruise with Guaranteed Rooftop Seating
50 min
Madame Tussauds Ticket
Lukacs Baths
Hungarian Folk Dance & Concert with Dinner Option
Tropicarium-Oceanarium Kft.
Aquaworld Resort Budapest
