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Danube Carnival12-19 June, 2026

Danube Carnival – International Cultural Festival

The Danube Carnival returns for its 31st edition, welcoming fans of folk dance and music to Budapest between June 12th and 19th. With a history spanning more than three decades, the festival showcases not only Hungarian folk dance and music traditions but also folklore from various corners of the world. This year's event takes place across multiple venues in Budapest:

  • Margaret Island Open-Air Stage
  • Erzsébetliget Theater
  • Kobuci Garden
  • Hungarian National Museum Garden
  • Kós Károly Arts House (Budakalász)

The highlight of the festival is the gala performance Love Woven in Dance at the Margaret Island Open-Air Stage, where nearly 300 performers take the stage in a single unforgettable evening. Alongside the Duna Art Ensemble and the Hungarian State Folk Ensemble, companies from Bulgaria, Brazil, Poland, Spain, Slovakia and Turkmenistan bring their own traditions to the show. Young talent also has a place in the programme, with participants from the FolKid Children and Youth Folk Art Festival joining the lineup. For the full programme and ticket information, visit the festival's official website.