XI INTERNATIONAL FOLKLORE FESTIVAL “BUDAPEST FEST” 2026

Destination: Budapest, Hungary
Dates: 27–29 Nov 2026
Length: 3 days · 2 nights
Apply by: 10 Nov 2026 · 18 days left

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Overview

The festival

The XI International Folklore Festival “Budapest Fest” takes place from 27 to 29 November 2026 in Budapest, Hungary.

This three-day celebration brings together folklore ensembles for cultural performances, with opportunities to explore the city and Hungary’s famous cultural destinations.

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Moments from the festival

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Stay & prices

Participation & prices

Booking & Payment Terms

Advance Guarantee Fee

A 10% guarantee fee is payable in advance and deducted from the final payment.

Plan your arrival

Travel & Logistics

Budapest

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Closest airports

Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) — ~16 km (about 30 min)
Budget airlines serving this airport: Wizz Air, Ryanair, easyJet, Jet2

Train & coach arrival

• Keleti, Nyugati and Déli stations — international and domestic trains • Népliget coach station — international coaches

Organised by WOFA

• Airport & port transfers: available on request — share your flight or ferry details and our team will send a quote and coordinate private group transport to your hotel. • Local group coaches: private transport can be booked on request for concerts, performance venues and day trips. • Excursions & guided tours: tailored sightseeing and activities can be arranged for your group with upfront pricing. • All additional services are optional and priced on request, based on your group size and schedule.

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Getting around

BKK operates metro, trams, trolleybuses, buses and night services.

Practical notes

100E uses separate airport ticket requirements; do not assume an ordinary city ticket covers it. Confirm station and coach terminal before departure.

Before you go

Rules, excursions & practical details

Participation

Eligible Participants

The festival is open to folklore ensembles from the countries listed by the organizer:

Lithuania
Latvia
Poland
Ukraine
Greece
Turkey
Serbia
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Croatia
Georgia
Czech Republic
Slovakia
Bulgaria
Hungary
Slovenia
North Macedonia
Montenegro
Romania
Malaysia

Required Materials

Group CV
Group photos
National flag

Visa & Invitations

An official invitation letter is included in the package.

Performance & Stage

Performance details are to be confirmed directly with the organizer.

Excursions

Optional Excursions & Experiences

Budapest City Tour: guided sightseeing in the Hungarian capital, from €5 per person.
Szentendre: €15 per person.
Visegrád: €15 per person.
Esztergom: €15 per person.
Danube Cruise: from €15 per person.
Hungarian Tavern Dinner: from €30 per person.
Campona & Tropicarium: from €15 per person.

27–29 Nov 202618 days left