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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

 

 

 

Budapest Pesti Vigado Gala Event

The Budapest NYE Gala Dinner – as part of the NYE Gala Concert Show and Party – will have a special 5 course menu. The 5 course served dinner includes a cold and a hot appetiser, a soup, the main course with its side dishes and a dessert.

RESERVATION of NYE Gala Event

MENU OF NYE GALA DINNER IN BUDAPEST DANUBE PALACE

NYE Gala Dinner in Danube Palace

NYE Gala Dinner in Danube Palace

APPETISER (cold): Blue Cheese Butter with Chives and Homemade Bread
APPETISER (cold): Smoked Salmon with Orange Fennel Chutney
SOUP: Saffron Duck Soup with Sherrys and Truffled Pancakes
APPETISER (hot): Grilled Goose Liver in Homemade Brioche with Onion Jam and Rukola Salad
MAIN COURSE & SIDE: Veal Steak with Duck Liver, Porchini Mushroom Sauce and French Potato
DESSERT: Baileys Tiramisu with Madagascar Cocoa

Vegetarian Option:

APPETISER (cold): Blue Cheese Butter with Chives and Homemade Bread
APPETISER (cold): Smoked Salmon with Orange Fennel Chutney
SOUP: Honey-Ginger Chickpea Cream Soup
APPETISER (hot): Grilled Scamorsa Cheese in Homemade Brioche with Onion Jam and Fresh Rukola Salad
MAIN COURSE & SIDE: Green Herbs Marinated Eggplant Tower in Spicy Tomato Sauce
DESSERT: Baileys Tiramisu with Madagascar Cocoa

Danube Palace

Danube Palace

Gala Dinner Wines

RESERVATION of NYE Gala Event

Laposa Rizling
Konyari Rose
Heimann Kekfrankos

After Midnight Buffet Dinner Options

Lentil Dish
Stuffed Cabbage

After Midnight NYE Party – List of Unlimited Drinks

Törley Gala Sec dry champagne
Törley Charmant Doux sweet champagne
Laposa Rizling
Konyari Rose
Heimann Kekfrankos
Bottled Beers
NestleAquarel Mineral Water (still / fizzy)
Coca-Cola soft drink products

Booking Ticket for the Gala Event – you can click on the following page to check out and buy your ticket for the event:

RESERVATION of NYE Gala Event

Budapest Pesti Vigado Gala Concert Show collage

The Budapest NYE Gala Concert and Show – as part of the NYE Gala Dinner & Concert Show & Party – will have a unique concert list, with a great collection of classical music pieces, operettas, ballet dance, folk music, and more. Booking on our partner’s website:

RESERVATION of NYE Gala Event

PROGRAMME OF THE BUDAPEST NYE GALA CONCERT

Budapest Pesti Vigado Gala Concert Show collage

Budapest Danube Palace Gala Concert Show

PART 1. OF THE GALA CONCERT

Franz Lehár: Eva-Walz
Ballet Ensemble 

Johann Strauss: Die Fledermaus (The Bat) – Champagne Song
Ballet Ensemble 

Ferenc Erkel: Palotás – from the Opera Hunyadi László
Orchestra

Emmerich Kálmán: The Czardas Queen – „Das ist die Liebe” 

Johann Strauss (Sohn): Polka schnell: „Tritsch-Tratsch“
Orchestra

Emmerich Kálmán: The Czardas Queen – „Ganz ohne Weiber…”
Ballet Ensemble

 Jules Massenet: Thais – Meditation
Orchestra

 Franz Lehár: The Merry Widow – Grisette Song and Kan-Kan
Ballet Ensemble

Franz Liszt: Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2.
Orchestra

INTERMISSION

PART 2. OF THE GALA CONCERT

 

Emmerich Kalman: The Devil-rider – Palotás
Orchestra, Ballet Ensemble 

Zoltán Kodály: Intermezzo – from the Opera Háry János
Orchestra

Johannes Brahms: Hungarian Dances No. 5.
Orchestra

 Emmerich Kálmán: Countess Mariza – „Braunes Mädel von der Pussta”
Ballet Ensemble

 Vittorio Monti: Czardas
Gypsy Band

Gustav Peter: Memory of Circus Renz
Gypsy Band

Grigoraş Ionică Dinicu: The Nightingale
Gypsy Band

 Jenő Huszka: Elisabeth – „Délibábos Hortobágyon”
Ballet Ensemble

Johann Strauss jr.: Long live the Magyar! Op. 332.
Orchestra

Emmerich Kálmán: Countess Mariza – „Komm mit nach Varazdin” 

Emmerich Kálmán: The Czardas Queen– „Jajj mamam”
Ballet Ensemble

Conductor: Gábor Horváth

With Budapest Gala Symphony Orchestra and Danube Ballet Ensemble

We reserve the right to make alterations to the published event program in reasonable and necessary cases.

 

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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Budapest Pesti Vigado Gala Concert Show collage

In 2019 / 2020 the New Year concert season offers some nice concerts to enjoy in Budapest. We have also included the days before and after New Year to make your options more flexible.

Gala Concert Budapest on NYE

Gala Concert Budapest on NYE

Concerts are available at the end of December on Dec 29, Dec 30, Dec 31 and the new year of 2020 starts with New Year’s Day Concerts on January 1.

Dec 31, 2019 Concerts in Budapest

New Year’s Eve Concert in Danube Palace

Probably one of the richest and most versatile concerts on Dec 31 will take place in the beautiful building of Danube Palace Concert Hall, the 19th century palace near the river Danube in Budapest. More details about the event on Classical music and operetta in the Budapest NYE Gala in Danube Palace.

New Year’s Eve Concert in St. Anne’s Church

Budapest Inner City St Anne’s Church Concert (Belvarosi Szent Anna Templom), featuring Mozart, Vivaldi and more. The careful selection of baroque music will be a marvellous way to say farewell to the old year conversing with your innermost love for Baroque music. Date: TBC

Lighter NYE Concerts with Parties

NYE Budapest Party Cruise with Gypsy Band and Folk Show

NYE Budapest Party Cruise & Gypsy Music

Live Salon and Gypsy Music will be played some of the award winning players of the Hungaria Folk Orchestra (earlier known as the Rajko Gypsy Band). In addition to the Gypsy and salon music, you can watch the live Hungarian Folk Dance Show aboard the ship event dubbed the Budapest New Year’s Eve Party Cruise

Bar Piano Battle and Show will be scheduled on the Budapest NYE Dinner Cruise with Piano Show

Programs may be subject to change.

Opera on Dec 31 Budapest 2019

Budapest Opera House on New Years Eve

Budapest Opera House on New Years Eve

The Budapest Opera House presents the following operas on December 31 in 2019:

Not announced yet.

Hurry up as tickets get sold out often by November!

Booking tickets is open from around October on the official website of the Hungarian State Opera House.

Other programs pre – New Year’s Eve in Budapest Opera House:

Not announced yet.

New Year Concert in Matthias Church Budapest

Enjoy the New Year in Hungary with a Baroque classical music concert. The works of Vivaldi, Bach, and Händel will be featured in the beautifully restored Matthias Church in the Buda Castle in Budapest. The date of the New Year Concert in Matthias Church has not been scheduled yet for 2019.

Date: Dec 30, 2019

Venue: Matthias Church, Buda Castle Budapest

Booking tickets in advance for the concert

New Year Concerts in St Stephen’s Basilica Budapest

The beautiful and magnificent church of Budapest, the St Stephen’s Basilica in the city centre is always a favourite of church concert goers in Hungary. Classical music concerts are regular.

The New Year’s Day Concert has not been scheduled yet.

Booking tickets and concert details

Also available dates: Dec 28, 2019 and Jan 3, 2020

Cruise & Concert in Budapest on Dec 31, 2019

Elegant Cruise and Dinner with Salon Music

Dinner Cruise NYE Budapest A La Carte Menu

Dinner Cruise NYE Budapest A La Carte Menu

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. It is guaranteed to cruise full boat, 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.

Cruise Party with Gypsy Music, Dinner and Folk Show

Rajko Band Budapest New Year Party Boat

Rajko Band Budapest New Year Party Boat

Dinner Cruise on Budapest New Year Party Boat: all night boat party event with live salon music of the Rajko Gypsy band, a bit of Hungarian folk dance show, sightseeing cruising on the river and lots of drinks and foods (buffet style dinner, so expect to go to the table to serve yourself in an eat as much as you can and as long as you can see style)

 

Budapest Night Cruise New Year's Eve

Budapest Night Cruise New Year’s Eve Party Boat

 

 

Hungarian Parliament Budapest New Year 2019 2020

While the Hungarian Parliament is open on most days in a year (except for parliamentary sessions, or on the day of special delegations), the days of Christmas are some of the exceptional public holidays in Hungary when the Parliament in Budapest are not open for visits. Book a Parliament tour online to make sure you get in for a guided tour inside the 3rd biggest parliamentary building in the world.

Parliament in winter Budapest

Parliament in winter Budapest – Neil Howard Photography

New Year Opening Hours

Dec 31: Open until noon (12pm)

The general opening hours of the Hungarian Parliament building in Budapest in the winter months are as follows:

Opening hours of the Orszaghaz between October 1 and April 30, including November, December, January, February

Monday–Friday: 8 am – 4 pm
Saturday: 8 am – 4 pm
Sunday: 8 am – 2 pm

You can also enjoy the views of the beautiful Parliament building from the Buda Castle, the Fisherman’s Bastion or from a Budapest river cruise (cruises go in winter months, including December and January too).

Hungarian Parliament - New Year Budapest

Hungarian Parliament – New Year Budapest

National Gallery Budapest

The Hungarian National Gallery, which takes up most of the space of the Buda Castle in Budapest is a very nice place to visit to see some of the best Hungarian fine art pieces, especially the 19th century Hungarian paintings.

Hungarian National Gallery

Hungarian National Gallery – redteam Photography

If you wonder what the Buda Castle might be from the inside, or what the views are from its windows, it is also worth visiting the National Gallery, even if you are not a museum fan or gallery goer. The entrance fee to the National Gallery in the Castle is very cheap, it has a nice cafe, and the exhibitions will not bore your for an hour. More about the National Gallery in Budapest here: Hungarian National Gallery

New Year Opening Hours 2019 – 2020

Dec 31 TBC
January 1 TBC

In general, the National Gallery (Nemzeti Galéria) opening hours during December (except for Xmas and NYE, see below) are as follows:

the general opening times of the National Gallery are as follows (almost all days in December)

Monday: Closed
Tuesday – Sunday: 10 am – 6 pm

National Gallery Budapest

National Gallery Budapest – Jaime Silva Photography