5 reasons to visit Budapest in Autumn 2018

Leaves will soon start falling, but not the number of things to do in Budapest. The city’s comfiest season is here and we are ready with our top 5 things to do this Autumn! See our seasonal guide for how to enjoy Hungary’s capital during autumn.

ADMIRE A MAJOR EXHIBITION

The National Gallery  hosts major attraction: from October 9th, works by Bacon, Freud and The School of London will highlight figurative painting techniques as opposed to avant-garde styles. Meanwhile, travelling exhibition Mummies of the World provides a window into lost civilisations by presenting well-preserved bodies from South America, ancient Egypt and even Hungary.

Lucian Freud

Girl with a Kitten 1947

Photo Credit: National Gallery

TRY FILM INSPIRED COCKTAILS AND BARFOOD

From October, guests of Aria Hotel Budapest by Library Hotel Collection and its rooftop bar will find themselves fantasizing that they, too, can live the high life as superspy James Bond or famed actress Marilyn Monroe. The High Note SkyBar will be adopting the glitz and allure of Hollywood throughout winter based on some of the most iconic cinematic releases from across the ages of the silver screen.

Slumber Party Cockail

Get the party started with this Manhattan twist made of rye whiskey and Rosso Vermuth, cherry liquor and bitter, topped with Mozart chocolate foam.

TOP COMEDIANS HIT BUDAPEST FOR CABARET NIGHTS

This Wednesday, 7 November, the stage at Budapest’s Brody Studios will be given over to the UK’s Josh Howie, currently starring in his own sitcom on BBC Radio 4. We meet the Brody team to talk about their popular English-language comedy nights, ‘Laugh, Budapest, Laugh’.

Photo Credit: Brody Studios

DISCOVER THE BLACK FOOD FESTIVAL

Those who visit Budapest can come over to the dark side as coal-coloured food and drinks star at a new festival. On the first Sunday of November, Flow Specialty Coffee Barhosts the city’s first Black Food Festival, featuring chocolate, beans, rice, garlic, ice cream and crisps – all black, of course. In line with the bar’s principles, the treats served here will not contain any ingredient of animal origin. DJs spin hits during the event that runs from 3pm to 9pm. By the end of this one-day fiesta, a jury will select the Black Food and Black Drink of 2018.

Photo Credit: Black Food Festival

SUZANNE VEGA CONCERT

To celebrate the anniversary of her famous album, Solitude Standing, cult singer-songwriter Suzanne Vega has been touring the world. On 11 November, she touches down in Budapest for a special show of her favourite tunes. The performer of Luka and 99.9F will be appearing on stage at the MOMSportcentre.