Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Sziget Festival
Now one of the biggest and most popular music festivals (
http://szigetfestival.com
)
in the
world, the 'Island' festival is held in mid-August on Budapest's Óbuda (Hajógyár) Island.
Festival of Folk Arts
The finest craftspeople from around Hungary set up kiosks and hold workshops in the
Castle District during this three-day festival (
www.cioff.org
) in mid-August, and folk dan-
cers and musicians perform.
Jewish Summer Festival
This unique 10-day festival (
http://zsidonyarifesztival.hu
) starting at the end of August
showcases Jewish culture through music and theatre performances, exhibitions, gastronomy
and films, with many events taking place at Pest's Great Synagogue.
September
September brings summer to a close and the crowds back from their holi-
days. It's a good time to visit as there's still a lot going on, wine is starting to
flow and peak season has ended.
Budapest International Wine Festival
Hungary's foremost winemakers introduce their vintages to festival-goers
(
www.aborfesztival.hu
)
in mid-September in the Castle District.
October
Though the days are getting shorter and everyone is back into their routines,
autumn is beautiful, particularly in the Buda Hills.
Budapest International Marathon
Eastern Europe's most celebrated foot race (
www.budapestmarathon.com
) goes along the
Danube and across its bridges in mid-October.
