Top Hungary Festivals 2023

Hungary festivals have an international appeal with its genre-blending lineups, free-spirited crowds, and ineffable party vibes. From the famous Sziget Festival to the wild Balaton Sound, these are the festivals you can’t miss.

Here’s your ultimate guide to the top festivals in Hungary in 2023.

Sziget Festival

Budapest

Sziget is the festival nobody asked for but the festival everybody needs. With a diverse music repertoire and no less than 1,000 performances, the Budapest event reigns as one of Europe’s largest festivals. The lineups are indicators for that year’s in-vogue artists and its boat parties are something to look forward to.

Balaton Sound

East Hungary

Lakeside location? Check. Multi-genre lineups? Check. A-list artists? Check. Balaton Sound embodies the perfect summer getaway with its permanently buzzing performances and amusement park allure. An award-winner at heart, the music festival always strives to be bolder, better, and bigger every year.

Fishing on Orfu

Pécs Area

An event that marries Mother Nature’s beauty with Hungary’s national talent, Fishing on Orfu is a hotspot for laid-back festival-goers. Its idyllic location near Lake Pécs leaves room for a wide array of activities – from fishing to swimming, the multi-day fest has it all covered.

Kolorado Festival

Budapest Area

Mysterious and hippie at the same time, Kolorado is a free-spirited flower child in a festival. Also known as an arts and culture event, the fest brings in over 150 music heroes across electronic and pop.

When local club owners and cultural innovators launched Kolorado, they wanted to create a space where the soul feels free and feet itch for music – a mission that is now achieved.

Bonusz Electronic Music Festival

Budapest

Although the Bonusz Festival lasts for only one day, the music event knows how to make the most out of it. An electronic fan through and through, the Budapest festival brings in some roaring artist names – yes, Adam Beyer, Dubfire, and DJ Rush are included in the package.