Whether you like rock and roll, jazz, blues, or latin, there’s a music venue with your name on it. From relaxed bars with live music performances to jazz clubs and trendy, lively music clubs, Budapest has something that everyone to tap their feet to.
Here are the spots that made our list:
Dürer Kert – This awesome venue emits only good vibes and has 3 rooms that all link out into a courtyard area meaning 3 different events can be held at the same time whether that’s a concert, DJ set, or festival. It has a bar area with friendly staff waiting to serve you cheap drinks and fast food served from the grill area.
Address: Budapest, Ajtósi Dürer sor 19-21, 1146
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Budapest Jazz Club – Some of the best Hungarian musicians play jazz, blues, and jam at this live music venue that’s a bit of a hidden gem. The concerts are live streamed to the bar area so even if you didn’t manage to get a ticket to the seated concert, you won’t miss a thing!
Address: Budapest, Hollán Ernő u. 7, 1136
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Mika Tivadar Mulató – This venue is a den of entertainment with a dance floor and live music (R&B, 90’s pop, electro swing) in the basement and drinks, art, and culture upstairs. Don’t miss out on sitting in the boat in the garden afterwards!
Address: Budapest, Kazinczy u. 47, 1075
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A38 Hajó – This has to be the most unique venue in Budapest – It’s a boat! Attracting a vibrant crowd in the afternoons and evenings, this ship holds gigs on the top-floor terrace as well as below deck with a mix of pop, rock, jazz, electro and more.
Address: Budapest Petőfi bridge, Buda side 1117
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Budapest Park – Move to the music at this open-air venue where you can enjoy a more intimate concert experience with a festival feeling. Concerts take place all through the Summer months so be sure to check out what’s on when you’re visiting.
Address: Budapest Soroksári út 60. 1095
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Kuplung – This urban spot serves as a bar and concert venue for a range of popular music types as well as being a workshop and exhibition space. Full of character, and offering long Happy Hours the open-air ruin bar should be enjoyed as much as the concert.
Address: Budapest Király u. 46. (Kis Diófa u.) 1061
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Opus Jazz Club – This jazz and blues club is a lovely romantic spot whether you visit for lunch or dinner. Soak up the fine dining experience and the high quality jazz inside this renovated building for a sophisticated evening of entertainment.
Address: Budapest, Mátyás u. 8, 1093
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Fonó Budai Music Hall – Music, dance, and words come together at Fonó with a grand stage to watch a live performance. Hosting jazz, folk music, and world music concerts the cozy and intimate venue is still known and loved for its top performing Hungarian Jazz and Ethno Jazz artists.
Address: Budapest, Sztregova u. 3, 1116
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Hunnia Art Bisztró – A cozy venue to enjoy the Hungarian underground music scene including cover nights, open mic, funk and blues plus an art/photography exhibition space. Be sure to get a front-row seat if you want to see the stage!
Address: Budapest, Bank u. 5, 1054
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Óbudai Társaskör – There’s always something happening at this elegant and cozy cultural center where the friendly staff truly care about the performances that take place. It might seem old-fashioned at first but you’ll be sure of a treat whether listening to jazz or opera, strings or piano – Don’t miss out on the outdoor garden events that take place during the warmer months!
Address: Budapest, Kiskorona u. 7, 1036
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BackStagePub – Listen live to a Hungarian rock band at this stylish yet friendly pub/nightclub where the good times roll. Reasonably priced drinks make it a win-win for a good night out on the town, even if the fun does end relatively early!
Address: Budapest, Városligeti fasor 44, 1068
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torch Club – At Torch Club it’s always Showtime! Get your dance shoes on at this old school dance club / nightclub that also hosts special summer/winter programs with quartet’s, folk musicians, and other classical concerts.
Address: Budapest, Csengery u. 68, 1067
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BMC – Successfully combining old and new, BMC will delight you with live concerts of jazz, folk, string quartets, and so much more. It’s a concert hall, jazz cafe, lecture hall, library, and practice facility all wrapped into one – Music fanatics won’t want to leave!
Address: Budapest, Mátyás u. 8, 1093
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Author
Tal Gur is a world traveler and personal development enthusiast. An adventurer at heart, after trading his daily grind for a life of his own daring design, Tal spent a decade pursuing 100 major life goals around the globe. His journey continues as a location-independent blogger, lifestyle entrepreneur, and coach. Tal’s published two books: One Year to Freedom, a 1-Year Roadmap to Living Life on Your Own Terms; and, his most recent book and bestseller, The Art of Fully Living – 1 Man, 10 Years, 100 Life Goals Around the World.
