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Budapest Winter Buda Castle Hill 2019 2020

Celebrate New Year’s Eve and welcome the New Year with a bang in Budapest, Hungary. We have put together some great tips to guide you through the New Year Craze in Budapest, whether it is Dec 31 or Jan 1, or just any day around the end of the year. Feeling young and fun, stylish or classy, evergreen or relaxed?  You will find a wide range of excellent programs to book for (as booking is a must if you want to get in).

Budapest NYE Party on River Danube Boat

Budapest NYE Party on River Danube Boat

New Year in Budapest

Budapest New Year’s Eve is full of parties, special NYE menus in the hundreds of restaurants, street parties, various concerts (from rock to classical), and of course NY cruises on the Danube. Many of the parties sell out by early December, while others only start to open the cashiers in mid Dec. Keep up to date with us to find your best ever NYE in Budapest!

Szechenyi Bath Party Budapest Sparty

Szechenyi Bath Party Budapest Sparty

Is it the best place in Europe to ring in the New Year? Pining for tropical heat? Avoid Budapest in December and come back in July, August. But let’s see the best things about Budapest New Year’s Eve, this love or hate day for many.

In the following list you will find events and ideas for all sorts of interests and age groups.

Budapest New Year’s Eve & Day 2023 – 2024

The end of 2023 is offering some exciting things to do in Budapest. The list is getting longer day by day, so do check back for dozens of more events.

Budapest New Years Eve Danube Cruise

Budapest New Years Eve Danube Cruise – Pic Olympi Photography

  • Party on December 30, 2023: Budapest Bath Party in Szechenyi Baths, the Cinetrip winter edition is the best party you can think of if you are in the 20-40 age gap and love parties. Details: Szechenyi Bath New Year’s Eve Party. The list of Budapest NYE Parties is updated on a daily basis, and there will be more options for those who do not want to splash around in a thermal bath party.
  • Party on Budapest December 31, 2023: if you are attracted by the idea of taking a cruise, and partying on a big ship, with various shows (from Fran Sinatra to Hungarian Folk show), and gobble endless drinks, there are more Budapest New Year Cruise events to pick from, and sail through into 2023 in style. The sights are beautiful (UNESCO World Heritage), and if you love to have your drink, it sounds a good deal. The list of Budapest NYE Parties is updated on a daily basis
  • Dinner on December 31, 2023: enjoy a special dinner with live music on the river Danube, or in one of the best restaurants in Budapest. Booking in advance is everywhere essential, as all places will be full house by Dec 31. It is just that day.
  • Concert on December 31, 2023: say farewell to the Old Year with classical music, salon music, operettas, or opera, or even with a local percussion concert: New Year’s Eve Concerts in Budapest are open for booking from September or October.

Tips for Budapest New Year’s Eve

Here are some ideas for spending am amazing New Year’s Eve in Budapest, Hungary.

There is a wide range of NYE options in Budapest to choose the best setting for your ideal New Year’s Eve. Some want to do clubbing, others only want to have a nice dinner, a concert, or a festive river cruise in Budapest. There are dozens of excellent clubs (from techno to metal), literally hundreds of restaurants with dinners (and many with shows and live concerts), several nice concerts, and yes, even New Year Eve cruise in Budapest.

Accommodation at New Year in Budapest

First of all, book your NYE flights and accommodation well in advance to save some money. The nearer the NYE days come, the more expensive the hotel / hostel rooms get: check out a hand selected list of top Budapest hotels and for a cheaper budget solution, the best hostels in Budapest. Do check out the rental apartments options as often they will get you a great deal, especially if your are a group of friends visiting Budapest late December for the New Year’s Eve. Once you have booked the basics, book your party / make your restaurant reservation in advance too (3 weeks before the event takes place, many parties and restaurants have been fully booked).

Weather at New Year in Budapest

Budapest Buda Castle Snow

Budapest Buda Castle Snow – Philippe Clabots Photography

Secondly, Budapest winters are quite cold, so hats, gloves, thick coats, boots will help you to have a lovely NYE in Budapest, or to have a peace of mind that you have the basic necessities. While heating in public buildings, metro cars, etc. is warm or often too warm (around 21-25 degrees Celsius), the weather outside is cold, often getting below freezing, especially at night (Dec, Jan and Feb are the coldest months in Hungary). Most parties on New Year’s Eve (pre and post parties too) will have taxis waiting outside. Oftentimes, however, waiting time for taxis increases to 20-30 min on Dec 31 in the city of Budapest.

After Party & New Year’s Day in Budapest

Thirdly, make some after party plans to start the New Year well, relaxed, happy, as we all should. Despite all appearances, there are many things that are open on January 1 in Budapest, even though this is a public holiday (unlike Dec 31). Mostly importantly, the Budapest baths are open offering naturally warm and refreshing spring waters and very affordable massages. But places are limited, so if you pick the two most popular thermal baths in the city, make sure to book tickets (fast track) and massages online in advance: Gellert Spa and Szechenyi Baths will be open with shortened opening hours.

Slowing Down on New Year

Fourthly, NYE is the night when the phone lines and Budapest taxis are hyper busy. Do not be surprised if you cannot shout Happy New Year via your mobile phone. Everyone is using their cell phones to text, to send crazy photos, to connect, to skype. With 1.7 million residents plus hundreds of thousands of tourists, the lines are just too busy to be able to handle the traffic.

Budapest Winter Parliament New Year Holiday

Budapest Winter Parliament – Federico Bierti Photography

Do expect to have some telecommunication difficulties when it comes to using your phone between 11 pm and 1 am, the peak hours of Budapest NYE. Try to make sure that you can reach your beloved ones before these phone rush hours, or arrange your taxi before, after that. It does not mean that you will not be able to call a taxi company at all, or get connected, but you may have to try it more times or wait 15-25 min to get hold of a phone line, which is not typical in Budapest at other times of the year.

If you are staying in Budapest on New Year’s Eve with friends, relatives, have a set time at a certain meeting point to avoid losing contact with each other. It is reassuring to have a plan. But if you should lose your original company, never mind. Just join some other party people temporarily, and feel the NYE impetus.

Eating Out at New Year in Budapest

Lentil Dish Hungarian New Year Tradition

Lentil Dish Hungarian New Year Tradition

Eat and drink? You will have plenty to eat and plenty of cuisines to choose from. Budapest is a real cosmopolitan city with hundreds of restaurants and at least 50 great restaurants (from Hungarian through Italian to French or Greek), even floating restaurants on the river Danube with Budapest Dinner Cruises.

Many restaurants have special NYE menus featuring both international and traditional Hungarian dishes. Outside restaurants, what is traditional Hungarian New Year’s Eve food? Well, most Hungarians would have some party assortments, including the must have NYE frankfurters with mustard and rolls, as well as Lentil soup or Lentil fozelek for NYE (the many lentils act as imaginary coins, which can make you rich … Ar we rich? No, but lentil is still good, and the superstition, deeply rooted in Hungarian folk, is still thriving).

Another traditional meal offered on New Year’s Eve is Stuffed Cabbage (cooked cabbage leaves stuffed with a mixture of minced meat and rice, cooked all for a few hours). Restaurants and NY cruises will serve this typically as a buffet style Midnight Dinner option.

Restaurants in Budapest on NYE will typically offer some live entertainment, especially in the more touristy areas of the city, like District V, VI, VII on the Pest side and District I on the Buda side (Buda Castle).

New Year’s Eve Parties in Budapest

Budapest New Year’s Eve parties are all over the city of Budapest, in all genres, for all ages and interests. NYE parties are both inside (cafes, bars, clubs, flats) and outside.

The event starts with a series of pre New Year’s Eve parties in the city, on December 30th, working up your party muscles for Dec 31. The most popular pre NY party is the Budapest Bath Party in Szechenyi Baths on Dec 30.

NYE Parties on Budapest Streets

Free Street Party in Budapest New Year

Free Street Party in Budapest New Year

NYE Parties on Budapest Streets focus on 3 major hot spots in the city, downtown Budapest: Vorosmarty Square, Oktogon Sq (by Andrassy Ave) and Eiffel Square at the Nyugati Train Station. It is hard to predict when these places get really busy, but usually around 11 pm. Entry is free to the street parties.

First of all, in the very heart of the city, on Vorosmarty Square (also the location of the famous Budapest Christmas market), there are hundreds, then thousands of people on and around the square to celebrate New Year’s Eve with bottles of champagnes, wearing sparkly party hats or thick winter hats, and making lots of happy or I-want-to-be-tonight noise. There is a smaller scale Fireworks Show on Dec 31, also visible from the river Danube.

Vorosmarty Square being the most central can get pretty crowded, often with many tourists mixing with the locals. As in any crowd, you may need to stay alert enough to take care of your values and belongings, or not to lose your friends. As mentioned above, you may not be able to reach your own merry company, either because of the many people in the streets, or because of the busy phone lines. If you split up, have a meeting point at a given time.

Eiffel Square Nyugati Train Station Budapest New Year Parties

Eiffel Square Budapest – Ana Freitas Photography

Vorosmarty Square can be a good point to start an NYE walk in the city. Head towards Deak Square (also lots of people on both Deak Square), cross the neighbouring Elisabeth Square (check out Aquarium Club), then take a walk on Andrassy Avenue to Oktogon Square (and Octagonal shaped square at the crossing point of Andrassy korut with the big ring road with the trams 4 or 6). On Oktogon, you will see thousands of more people (especially young guys and girls in their 20s/30s), from here, you can turn left, and in 5 min you will get to Eiffel Square where the third big open air party is at Nyugati Railway Station.
On Oktogon Square there are some live concerts with Hungarian bands, lots of cheering, friendly people dancing, clinking, drinking, and dealing with the cold with a big smile. This is also a good place to be at when the clocks strike midnight.

Fireworks Budapest

Fireworks Budapest

Unfortunately, there is no official website or well published info about the upcoming street parties, so we are relying on the customary party info, and the fact that NYE street parties in Budapest have been running on for many years now.

Budapest New Year Fireworks Show:  many assume that Budapest celebrate the New Year with a huge fireworks show like many other cities on December 31. However, Budapest has the huge fireworks in the summer time on August 20, rather than on Dec 31. That said, there are some smaller scale fireworks usually by the river Danube, but they are not as spectacular as the summer fireworks (see the one in the picture from the summer. Now on NYE if you see fireworks it will be smaller).

NYE Parties in Budapest Clubs and Bars

Basically, all clubs and bars throw a New Year’s Eve party on December 31, and many have pre parties as well as after parties too. See our list of Budapest New Year Parties or the top Budapest bars to get an idea where you could head to, where your will need to book a ticket in advance to be party of the best clubbing on NYE in Budapest. Speaking of bars, you can also join a NYE Ruin Pub Crawl in Budapest on Dec 31!

Some of the best Budapest New Year Parties  we have collected here.

Liget Club & Bar 2018 2019

Liget Club & Bar

Our top recommendation: Liget Club NYE Party

New Year’s Eve Parties in Budapest Hotels

Needless to say, many of the best hotels in Budapest are organising a NYE party to say farewell to the old year in style. Luxury Budapest hotels, like Corinthia, Hilton, etc. as well as top tier hotels like Hotel Gellert. Please visit the hotels website to learn more about their New Year’s Eve packages, shows, dinners.

New Year’s Eve Parties on Budapest Ships

Budapest Night Cruise New Year's Eve

Budapest Night Cruise New Year’s Eve

Those who love great panoramic views of Budapest, live entertainments (cruise shows with music or Gypsy music, dancers, etc.), a la carte or buffet dinner and open bars can book their New Year Eve river cruise and party on some of the ships of Budapest. Budapest NYE cruises are quite affordable: check out the vast array of programs for Budapest New Year Cruise on Dec 31.

 New Year’s Eve Parties in Budapest Baths

While the thermal baths of Budapest are open on Dec 31 and Jan 1, and the spa baths are often the venues of amazing, awesome and unique bath parties, on NYE there won’t be spa parties (sparties) in Budapest, sorry. But don’t be disappointed.

  • Dec 30, 2023: a huge and spectacular New Year party at Szechenyi Baths: Cinetrip is over 15 years old, and the party will be unforgettable. Do not miss it. It is a bit of Ibiza in Budapest. One of the best ways to get warmed up for the New Year’s Eve Parties. Mixed ages (20’s-40’s), hiphop, trance music, laser shows and live shows.

Midnight on New Year’s Eve in Budapest

Singing Hungarian National Anthem on New Year's Eve Budapest

Singing Hungarian National Anthem on New Year’s Eve Budapest

At midnight, as if by a magic stroke with a wand, the happy, cheering crowds turn into solemn mood in Budapest for 2 min. Instead of loud cheers, laughs, jumping around, and big hugging, Hungarians, yes, we locals, go singing our national anthem with as much dignity as the consumed NYE alcohol allows. It is an emotional moment for us, Hungarians.

This is a very Hungarian thing to switch from the friendliest party creature into a sort of ‘matter of life and death’ faced, “I painfully love my mother country even if all things seem to be against her” solemn mood. Do not be surprised, once the anthem is over, this shocking insight into the Hungarian national psyche is over, and the party mood is reset, as if nothing has happened.

Budapest NYE Street Party Outdoor

Budapest NYE Street Party Outdoor – Dehir.hu

After the anthem, the smiles, cheers, loud shouting and big hugs come back with full force. Want to hear what we sing at midnight on New Year’s Eve in Budapest? Now, this is the Hungarian anthem, a really solemn hymn (of course, the lyrics is about a plead to God to bless the Hungarians and get help in good or bad, followed by a reflection of hundreds of bad and bloody years. How could we not go solemn singing about such turmoils?).

New Years Dinner with Bar Piano Battle in Budapest Hungary 2019 2020

Learn about the best places to enjoy the Fireworks on New Year‘s Eve in Budapest, the best parties to say farewell to the old year and welcome the new year, and the best ways you can get over the hangover after the NYE Party, or simply to recover from winter exhaustion.

Fireworks in New Year Budapest – Best Places to Watch From

NYE Danube Cruise in Budapest with Dinner and Live Music

NYE Danube Cruise in Budapest

Most of NYE fireworks displays are usually close to the river Danube, so probably the best place to watch them is from the deck of a river cruise.
You can select from a wide range of New Year’s Eve Cruises in Budapest, including live music, dinner and drinks.

The Fisherman’s Bastion in the Buda Castle provides an excellent panorama of Budapest, and it’s worth visiting during the daytime as well, not to mention the night of New Year’s Eve to admire the fireworks shows all around the city.
The Fisherman’s Bastion is open 24hours a day, and it’s completely free to enter in December and January.

Parties in New Year Budapest – Best Parties in Various Themes and Styles

Booze Cruise Budapest Dec 31

Booze Cruise Budapest Dec 31

Budapest offers a various range of New Year’s Eve Parties, so everyone can find the perfect program that suits their style, budget and idea of the ultimate celebration.
From NYE Party Cruises to club parties, you can choose from several options to spend the last night of the year in Budapest. 

Gala NYE Parties with Dinner

NYE Cruise & Retro Music

Looking for a more exclusive and elegant way to say goodbye to 2019? You might be interested in the NYE Gala Dinner & Party in the Danube Palace or the NYE Party Cruise & Gala Dinner.

Or join the NYE Retro Cruise, offering all inclusive Buffet Dinner, Open Bar and an unforgettable retro party with the greatest hits of the 1980s, ’90s and 2000s.

Family-Friendly Events at New Year in Budapest

Although most of the Budapest NYE programs and events are not available for all ages, families with smaller children can also find great places to go to during the last few days of the year.
Budapest’s biggest aquapark, the Aquaworld Resort offers fantastic programs – the special NYE celebrations are available from 7pm to 1am on New Year’s Eve, and from 10am to 5.45pm on New Year’s Day.

Relax and Recover from New Year in Budapest

Szechenyi Bath Budapest New Year

Szechenyi Bath Budapest New Year – James Guppy Photography

Don’t let your New Year start in the minus energy level. Relax and reinvigorate in the best places in the city.

Why not spend a peaceful and relaxing day in one of the Thermal Baths of Budapest, maybe even having a massage too (advance booking is recommended).
Should you be interested in a more festive activity for the first evening of the year, we recommend to take a New Year’s Day river cruise, as a perfect ending of your Budapest holiday during the Christmas & New Year season.

Best Budapest pre-NYE events on Dec 29, 2019. Bring the most out of your New Year holiday in Budapest in December 2019. A lot of concerts, parties, cruises and show are waiting for you on Dec 29 too.

Cruises in Budapest on Dec 29

Budapest Buffet Dinner Cruise

Budapest Buffet Dinner Cruise

7 pm Cruise with Buffet Style Dinner + Gypsy Music: all inclusive dinner with 2 drinks on the buffet style dinner cruises of 2 hour.

7.30 pm Budapest Cruise with 4 Course Dinner + Piano Music: 3 hour cruise with Served Dinner of 4 options for the Main Course (Fish, Duck, Beef, Vegetarian) and live piano music. 1 glass of sparkling wine also included in this price along with the 4 course served dinner, 3 hour cruise, live music. You can also upgrade for the cruise with unlimited drink package for 3 hours (unlimited wines, beers, soft drinks, hot drinks).

7 pm Cruise with A La Carte Dinner + Salon Music: A La Carte Dinner Cruise in Budapest with Live Music on Legenda Sightseeing Boat: 4 course a la carte dinner of your choice. Candles lit, band playing aboard, servers bringing your delicious foods and drinks. 1 glass of champagne awaits for guests.

Parties in Budapest on Dec 29

Hungarian Folk Dance Show Budapest

Hungarian Folk Dance Show Budapest

No pre-NYE parties have been announced yet for Dec 29, please check the available parties on Dec 30.

Shows in Budapest on Dec 29

You can choose from various Hungarian Folk Show programs in Budapest on Dec 29.

8pm Hungarian Folk Show: theatre-style Folk Show with 3 Categories

7.30pm Folk Dinner Cruise: Folk Show on the Danube, including a 4-Course Served Dinner, Welcome Drink (or Unlimited Drink Package) and Live Folk Music & Dance Show.

St Anne's Church Concert Budapest

St Anne’s Church Concert Budapest

Concerts in Budapest on Dec 29

Dec 29 concerts have not been confirmed yet.

Related: Pre-New Year Events in Budapest on Dec 30, 2019

Best Budapest pre-NYE events on Dec 30, 2019. Bring the most out of your New Year holiday in Budapest in December 2019. A lot of concerts, parties, cruises and show are waiting for you on Dec 30 too.

Cruises in Budapest on Dec 30

A La Carte Dinner Cruise on NYE

A La Carte Dinner Cruise on NYE

7 pm Cruise with Buffet Style Dinner + Gypsy Music: all inclusive dinner with 2 drinks on the buffet style dinner cruises of 2 hour.

7.30 pm Budapest Cruise with 4 Course Dinner + Piano Music: 3 hour cruise with Served Dinner of 4 options for the Main Course (Fish, Duck, Beef, Vegetarian) and live piano music. 1 glass of sparkling wine also included in this price along with the 4 course served dinner, 3 hour cruise, live music. You can also upgrade for the cruise with unlimited drink package for 3 hours (unlimited wines, beers, soft drinks, hot drinks).

7 pm Cruise with A La Carte Dinner + Salon Music: A La Carte Dinner Cruise in Budapest with Live Music on Legenda Sightseeing Boat: 4 course a la carte dinner of your choice. Candles lit, band playing aboard, servers bringing your delicious foods and drinks. 1 glass of champagne awaits for guests.

NY Pool Party in Szechenyi Bath Budapest

Pre-NY Pool Party in Szechenyi Bath Budapest

Parties in Budapest on Dec 30

Unmissable Pre-NYE Bath Party in Szechenyi Baths on Dec 30.
The Party starts at 10.30pm, tickets are available from €60 (inlcuding 2 Drink Coupons). Book while you can!

 

Budapest Folk Cruise

Budapest Folk Cruise

Shows in Budapest on Dec 30

7.30pm Folk Dinner Cruise: Folk Show on the Danube, including a 4-Course Served Dinner, Welcome Drink (or Unlimited Drink Package) and Live Folk Music & Dance Show.

Concerts in Budapest on Dec 30

100 Member Gypsy Orchestra Budapest Concert

100 Member Gypsy Orchestra Budapest Concert

Start celebrating the New Year earlier, and join a special festive Budapest concert on Dec 30.

Dec 30, 2019: Budapest Gala Concerts

Dec 30, 2019: Music-Wine Gala Concert: 100 Gypsy Violins in Budapest Congress Center

Dec 30, 2019: The Best of Classicals Concert Series in St. Michael’s Church Budapest

Dec 30, 2019: Concerts at Matthias Church Budapest

Related: Pre-New Year Events in Budapest on Dec 29, 2019

 

Hungarian Parliament - New Year Budapest

New Year’s Eve Dinner in Budapest – December 31

New Year’s Eve Dinner cruises in Budapest are the most sought after events in our calendar, as they provide a one-and-only chance to welcome the New Year in the magic lights of the city over the magnificent river Danube.

Book your place for a special NYE cruise with Dinner and live entertainment, but hurry up, tickets are selling out like hot cakes!

Budapest New Year’s Eve Party Cruise & Folk Show

NYE Danube Cruise in Budapest with Dinner and Live Music

NYE Danube Cruise in Budapest with Dinner and Live Music

4-course Gala Dinner (plus a midnight dinner with a traditional Hungarian dish), unlimited drinks, live gypsy music, folk dance show with fun and party all night long and much more.

This cruise is suitable for groups with shared seating at tables.

You can now reserve your place for the New Year’s Eve dinner & party cruise by paying a deposit of €95 (approx. 1/2 of the full price).

Budapest Cruise on New Year's Eve

Budapest Cruise on New Year’s Eve – Furanda Photography

 

NYE Cruise with Buffet Dinner and Retro Party

Celebrate the new year on an unforgettable retro party cruise, including buffet style dinner, unlimited drink package and live DJ.

NYE Cruise with Piano Music 

The beloved Piano Cruise offers its New Year’s Eve edition, with various available drink packages on a modern catamaran ship. Enjoy the Ala Carte dinner while listening to a piano battle show. Vegan options are also available!

Budapest Candlelit Dinner Cruise on Legenda 

Live Music Candlelit Dinner Cruise Legenda Ship Budapest

Live Music Candlelit Dinner Cruise Legenda Ship Budapest

Enjoy an a la carte dinner cruise in Budapest on the river Danube from 7 pm on 31 December, on the beautiful Legenda ship.

Live music, candle lit dinner and delicious meals will make this cruise even more memorable. Sold out

100 Member Gypsy Orchestra in the Budapest Congress Center

The traditional and renowned Music-Wine Gala Concert of the 100 Member Gypsy Orchestra is one of the best ways to say goodbye to the old year in a fantastic mood. The concert can also be topped up with a delicious dinner.

New Year Day’s Dinner in Budapest – January 1

Why not welcome the New Year of 2020 in exactly the same way as you said your fairwell to the old year? That is on a wonderful Budapest Dinner Cruise on the Danube with either a la carte or buffet style dinner with live music.

Budapest Candlelit Dinner Cruise on Legenda

The leisurely and romantic dinner cruise is 2.5 hours on the Danube, with a served pre-paid 4-course A la Carte dinner for €70.65 per person.

This high-end dinner cruise is one of the most loved ones by the guests, so this is a perfect choice to start the new year with.

New Year’s Day Dinner Cruise & Piano

Bar Piano Dinner Cruise Budapest

Bar Piano Dinner Cruise Budapest

2 hour cruise on the river Danube with live bar Piano music, 4 course dinner from 6 pm and from 9 pm.

Have a happy and relaxed start for a cheerful New Year, especially if you upgrade your ticket with the unlimited drink package option.

With city central boarding & arrival, this option is ideal for thos who partied until dawn.

Tickets with Dinner are starting from only €63.

 

Budapest Evening Cruise with Gypsy Music

This 2 hour cruise on the river Danube includes Buffet Dinner, music by an award winning Hungarian Gypsy trio and 2 drinks.

This dinner cruise is reported to be the highlight of many tourists’ Budapest visit, therefore book your tickets in advance as this program often run full house.

NYD Gala Concert Budapest

Tickets with Dinner are starting from €54.

New Year’s Day Gala Concert with optional Dinner Cruise

This Gala Concert with an optional Dinner Cruise is an elegant way to enjoy all the magic of New Year’s Day with a wide repertoire of musical styles such as gypsy music, operetta, classical music and ballet featuring a special Hungarian folk instrument (hammer dulcimel). Not scheduled for 2022

Budapest Cruise on New Year's Eve 2019 2020

Say Hello to the New Year on the Budapest New Year Cruise. In fact, there will be more of them, parties, shows or simply an elegant dinner on the Danube.

Danube Cruise & Dinner in Budapest on New Year’s Eve, 2023 / 2024

NY Dinner Cruise & Bar Piano Battle – Limited availability

Chic and entertaining NY Dinner Cruise with Piano Show in Budapest.

The inclusions are generous at the price: 4 course gala dinner, Bar Piano Battle, plus unlimited drinks of wines, beers, juices, fizzy drinks and hot drinks.

A popular dinner program with Magician show, Folk Dance and DJ will be the NYE Dinner and Show.

Booking in advance needed, no seats will remain for drop ins.

Cruise Party with Gypsy Music, Dinner and Folk Show SOLD OUT

Budapest New Year Party 2018 2019

Budapest New Year Party

Dinner Cruise on Budapest New Year Party Cruise with Folk Show: all night boat party event with live salon music of the Hungaria Folk Ensemble & Orchestra (former Rajko Gypsy) band, Hungarian folk dance show, sightseeing cruising on the river Danube, and lots of drinks and foods (Gala Dinner served to each Guest, plus a special Midnight Dinner of Hungarian specialty Stuffed Cabbage served in buffet style).

The price of the NYE cruise includes an Open Bar throughout the whole program (drink as much as you wish).

Hotel drop off after the NYE Cruise Party & Folk Show is included in the price, buses will take guests home after 1 am (the buses run every hour).

Budapest Night Cruise New Year's Eve

Budapest Night Cruise New Year’s Eve Party Boat

 

Elegant Cruise and Dinner with Salon Music

SOLD OUT

Dinner Cruise with A La Carte Menu in Budapest: 2.5 hour cruise from 7 pm to 9:30 pm with dinner you choose from the menu. Music: salon music with 1-3 musicians on board.

This beautiful dinner cruise is priced as on any other night, there is no NYE surcharge. The cruise is guaranteed to run with full house, so booking is essential.

Live Music Candlelit Dinner Cruise Legenda Ship Budapest

Live Music Candlelit Dinner Cruise Legenda Ship Budapest

Live band is playing pleasant, and for some guests, slightly cheesy salon music. It does blend nicely into the backdrop of Budapest illuminated attractions along the river Danube. Party: NO. It is a dinner cruise, and a great way to start the night on December 31, but there is no party on this dinner cruise.

Plan your Budapest New Year’s Day Cruise too to avoid missing out on boat tours and lively dinners in Budapest on January the 1st. Great pre-booking deals starting from 49 Euros.

New Year’s Eve Boat Cruises

Check out all the available NYE cruise programs on this link: NYE Boat Cruises.

New Year’s Eve Boat Party

Booze Cruise Budapest Dec 31

Booze Cruise Budapest Dec 31

Enjoy an unforgettable Party Cruise on Dec 31 from 10.30pm to 3 am with Live DJ, dancing and unlimited drinks to say goodbye to 2019! Book your NYE Boat Party tickets as soon as you can, and don’t miss one of the biggest parties of NYE.

Limited availability

Pesti Vigado New Years Eve Gala Concert Budapest 2019 2020

What could be better and more classy than ending the New Year with classical music and dance at the NYE Gala Concert, followed by a nice Gala Dinner and Party to make it a full night event!
You may book the event on the following site:

RESERVATION of NYE Gala Event

PROGRAMME OF THE BUDAPEST NYE GALA CONCERT

Budapest Pesti Vigado New Year Concert Show Party with Dinner

Budapest New Year Concert Show Party

MUSIC & SHOW: Operas, classical music pieces, ballet, and even folk music will be on the Menu of the NYE Gala Concert and Show.
DINNER: The NYE Gala Dinner will be just before the concert: a 5 course extravaganza of delicious courses and carefully selected matching premium wines.
PARTY: the after midnight party will be all inclusive of drinks (wines, beers, soft drinks), and 2 traditional Hungarian NYE meals in a buffet dinner setting (Stuffed Cabbage and Lentil Dish).
PALACE: A fascinating concert hall of Budapest by the river Danube called Danube Palace will be hosting a spectacular evening for Dec 31 with a Gala Concert with Dinner and Party.
PRICES: Price of the Budapest NYE Gala Event is HUF 57,300 (€179).
TICKETS: the event will be soon sold out, so tickets are essential for getting into the New Year’s Eve Concert / Dinner / Party.

Danube Palace Gala Dinner NYE 2018 2019

Danube Palace Gala Dinner NYE

Booking of the NYE event is recommended:

RESERVATION of NYE Gala Event

 

ADDRESS:
The address of Danube Palace is the meeting point of the event.
5 Zrinyi Street, Budapest, District V
Literally just a few minutes walk from the best hotels in Budapest (Four Seasons, Sofitel, Intercontinental, Marriott, Kempinski, Gerloczy, Prestige, Aria etc.), so you will be very conveniently located.

Tickets for the New Year’s Eve in Danube Palace

RESERVATION of NYE Gala Event

6.30pm – 2 am NYE Gala Dinner (5 course), NYE Gala Concert & Party with Open Bar & a 2 course After Midnight Buffet Dinner – PRICE: HUF 57,300 / €179

New Years Eve Dance in Pesti Vigado Gala Budapest

New Years Eve Ballet in Danube Palace

Danube Palace Gala Dinner NYE Budapest 2018 2019

Danube Palace Gala Dinner NYE Budapest

Budapest New Years Eve Gala Concert Cimbalom Hammered Dulcimer Pesti Vigado

Budapest New Years Eve Gala Concert Hammered Dulcimer

Purchase the Budapest NYE Gala Event Entries in advance, tickets are gone before Dec 31:

RESERVATION of NYE Gala Event

 

 

 

Szechenyi Bath New Year Opening Hours 2019 2020

Szechenyi Baths in Budapest will be open during New Year in Budapest. The opening hours of Szechenyi Baths are a bit shorter than the usual generous opening hours, finishing around 6 – 8 pm.

Szechenyi Bath Budapest New Year

Szechenyi Bath Budapest New Year – James Guppy Photography

Both New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day are quite popular in the thermal bath: book a fast track Szechenyi bath ticket online. If you want a massage in Szechenyi Baths too, reserve it weeks before the NYE holiday, otherwise you will not get a free appointment. You can book a 20 minute aroma massage from approx. 18.3 Euros, or buy your ticket online in advance with a private cabin and fast track entry.

New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day opening hours

  • Dec 31: opening hours from 6am to 6pm (all the facilities in Szechenyi Baths, Budapest)
  • Jan 01: opening hours from 10am to 6pm (all the facilities in Szechenyi Baths, Budapest)

For young tourists under about 40 years of age, the New Year Bath Party in Szechenyi Baths is a must do experience, so if you have nothing to do on December 30, book your NYE Sparty ticket (Dec 30 is not a typo, it is a party before the party)

Szechenyi Bath Spa Party at New Year

Szechenyi Bath Spa Party at New Year

Gellert Spa Hotel by Gellert Hill Budapest

Are you planning to visit the Gellert Spa in New Year Budapest break? Yes, you can. Even the outside pools are open at Gellert Baths (if the weather stays above the freezing point).

Gellert Bath at Christmas

Gellert Bath Budapest – You Flavio Photography

Many Budapest travel guides say that Budapest is quiet or dead on New Year’s Day or at Christmas Budapest is silent, but this is not true any more. Budapest Baths are actually open, and are a lot of fun and relaxation for any Budapest tourists in Hungary. Do not miss the Gellert baths in December or January either!

Gellert Bath is open throughout the New Year holiday, you can buy Gellert Spa tickets online in advance or even book a massage in Gellert Spa. See the current NYE and NYD opening hours:

New Year’s Opening Hours

Please check the actual opening hours before making a visit.

  • Dec 31: on New Year’s Eve the opening hours of Gellert Baths are as follows: Gellert Bath is open from 6 am to 6 pm. Great way to get some strength for the New Year’s Eve parties in Budapest! Dec 30 Budapest Bath Party will be held in Szechenyi Baths, not in Gellert Spa.
  • Jan 1: on New Year’s Day, the opening hours of Gellert Bath are as follows: the baths are open from 10 am to 6 pm. What a perfect way to cure any hangover and welcome the new year with healthy resolutions! You can even listen to a concert on New Year’s Day to make January 1 in Budapest really beautiful.

Massage from 21 Euros at Gellert Bath

Luxury Manager Massage Gellert Bath Budapest

Luxury Manager Massage Gellert Bath Budapest

Did you know that you can book a massage at Gellert Bath from approx. 21 Euros (20 minutes aroma massage at one of the best thermal spas of Hungary! With a bath ticket from 43 Euros! Budapest can be cheap, but this is a really a superb Christmas Deal, we think!) Do not miss out on this fabulous opportunity. Book now in advance, or others will instead of you (Christmas and New Years can get really booked in Budapest, this applies to many New Year’s Eve Parties in Budapest, or Budapest New Year cruises, or massages at Gellert Bath too).

Romantic VIP Bathing at Gellert Baths Budapest

Are you in a mood to splurge with your love of life? You can even book a private bath at the beautiful Art Nouveau complex. The champagne and fruit bowl is included in the price (which is more in the luxury category). See the details of the private bath hire at Gellert Spa here.

Cinetrip New Year Party Budapest Szechenyi Baths

Cinetrip New Year Party Budapest Szechenyi Baths

In general Gellert Bath is also open during the Christmas holidays, i.e. Dec 24, 25 and Dec 26 too, but the opening times are modified.

Related: Budapest Bath Parties

Budapest New Year Bath Party in Szechenyi Baths

Budapest Christmas Market 2019 2020

Budapest winter festivals range from cultural to food, music, or sports festivals in the winter season of November, December, January and February. Even though the weather is cold, the spacious festival venues and beautifully decorated squares allow locals to indulge in winter festivities to conquer the gloom of the cold and short days.

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November Festivals

November Festivals in Budapest

Some of the festival dates vary,

please check dates before planning.

Christmas Market in Budapest

Magic Bath Party Festival

Hanukkah Festival in Budapest

St Martin’s Day in Budapest

Handmade Hungarian Tastes Fair

New Wine and Cheese Festival

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December Festivals

December Festivals in Budapest

Check the exact dates before attending.

Christmas Market in Budapest

Magic Bath Party Festival

Hanukkah Festival in Budapest

New Year in Budapest

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January Festivals

January Festivals in Budapest

Check the exact dates before attending.

International Circus Festival Budapest

Midnight Music Festival

Gluttonous Thursday

Stage Diving Metal Festival

Solo Duo Contemporary Dance Festival

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February Festivals

February Festivals in Budapest

Check the exact dates before attending.

Budapest Mangalica Pork Festival

Magic Bath Party Festival

Budapest Carnival Parties

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