Let your hair down on New Year's Eve

New Year's Eve Budapest will be held on 31 December 2023 on Vörösmarty Square, where trumpets, fireworks, champagne, lucky pigs, mulled wine, delicious food, a New Year's Eve atmosphere and a party welcome visitors on the last day of the year. In the frenetic atmosphere of Vörösmarty Square, you can try on colourful wigs and masks, blow a trumpet and see spectacular fireworks at midnight.

You can try your luck at the Trotting New Year's Eve almost every year. On the last day of the year, it is an old tradition to place your bets on the horse and greyhound races in Kincsem Park from 12:00 to 21:00. It’s a good way to say goodbye to 2023. One of the capital's largest outdoor New Year's Eve sports events is unmissable afternoon entertainment for the whole family. The excitement of the races can also captivate you. Entry is free for under 18, and the highlight of the day is a celebrity race with actors, musicians, athletes and journalists. What's important: bring a scarf, a cap and gloves, and make sure you dress warmly.

If you've never tried an exclusive New Year's Eve party on a boat, now is the time: try it this year. The restaurant boats on the Danube usually prepare dinner and dance parties for this occasion, and of course they also make sure that you won't be thirsty all evening. Traditional New Year’s Eve dishes such as roast pork, lentil stew, hot dogs and savoury scones will most probably be on the menu. A live band, DJ or karaoke can also enhance the atmosphere.