Anker’t

Anker’t will take you to 2020 with the hottest R’n’B, Latin and pop party in town: Oops New Year’s edition with all the songs that are made for dancing. Join this very special queer house party embracing all kinds of love and let’s celebrate the New Year with love! DJ Zsolo and DJ XOXO will spin the records so you may want to kick off those heels at some point! Tickets are now on sale! 1500 HUF till 30 December, 2000 HUF at the door and if you want VIP treatment with a bottle of Kristinus prosecco or Brebis champagne and access to the VIP area, get your ticket for 5000 HUF through tixa.hu.

Downtown NYE @ Instant-Fogas

The city’s biggest ruin bar complex, Instant-Fogas raises the stakes by organizing not one, but several parties to celebrate the end of 2019 and the arrival of the New Year. From 25 to 31 December every night brings another concert experience starring popular entertainers from the Hungarian music scene: Colorstar, Random Trip, Hősök and JumoDaddy, just to mention a few. It’s not a concert series, it is like a mini festival in downtown Budapest! Tickets go for 5000 HUF in advance and 6000 HUF on the spot, pre-sales start on 29 November. Weekly passes will be also available for purchase for 12 000 HUF via Cooltix. The list of locations is complete with LARM, FRAME, Robot, UnterWelt and Liebling. Note: tickets are only valid for a one-time entry!

Happy NYE @ Heaven Club

Downtown Budapest’s newest and most glamorous party venue invites you for an authentic house party experience on 31 December: the playlist of Heaven Club’s Happy NYE will only feature songs that make your body dance and your soul happy. Party through the night and welcome the new year in the company of the city’s merriest crowd, moving to the greatest tracks of Avicii, Alvaro Soler, Justin Timberlake, The Chainsmokers, Pharrell Williams and others! To spice things up, the DJ will be accompanied by a skilled saxophonist as well, promising us with a truly unique New Year’s Eve celebration. For more information check out the event’s FB page.

Stop the Time – Psylvestrance @ Dürer Kert

If you’re of the opinion that there’s no better time of the year to experience a collective state of bodily transcendence than New Year’s Eve, then you’re in luck, because Psylvestrance is here to transport your mind into another realm! Organized by goa.hu, Forever Psychedelic, and Psybaba Records, the 31 December party will be held at Dürer Kert, featuring an international lineup of psychedelic and goa trance producers, including Pixel from Israel and Cosmo from Slovakia, Martin Audio Ltd soundsystem, and mind-blowing visuals. Doors open at 9 PM. Early bird tickets are available from 4,000 HUF.

A38 NYE

Not everyone has the budget for welcoming the New Year on a luxury cruise ship – some of us will have to do with a repurposed Ukrainian stone carrier ship docked on the river Danube. Thanks to the A38 NYE party’s rich lineup of Hungarian electronic music producers, we don’t really mind! Organized by the Bladerunnaz and Next Level teams and starting at 10.30 PM, the event will feature no less than 18 performers (including Dublic, Chris.Su, Statik, DJ Ren and Maddow) spread over two rooms, supplying party-goers with a heavy dose of bass music, from dubstep and dnb to riddim, trap, jumpup, bass house, neurofunk, liquid, and jungle.

Jazz New Year’s Eve @ Budapest Jazz Club

Looking to ring in the New Year in style this year? Instead of spending the night at home in your pajamas or a dark and crowded party venue, why not celebrate with classy tunes, and a five-star culinary experience? Budapest Jazz Club’s Jazz New Year’s Eve combines contemporary jazz and a friendly atmosphere with international dishes served throughout the evening and traditional stuffed cabbage with sour cream at midnight. Ensuring the good vibes will be SoLaTi Band, Elsa Valle Afrocanado, and the Tálas Áron Trio. A full night ticket goes for 24,900 HUF.

Happy 1998 @ Akvárium Klub

Downtown Akvárium Klub will revive the look and feel of 1998, sacrificing all three of its dance halls to the biggest tracks of the late 1990s, each venue given its own music theme. Check out the New Year’s Eve edition of Necc Party for an authentic house party atmosphere at the NagyHall, twerk it to the beats of the Black Music RnB & hip-hop party at the KisHall venue, or reminisce about the last great decade of movies dancing to the coolest Film Music Hits at VOLT Lokál. Dress up as Britney Spears, Duke Nukem, or any other 90s icon, and let yourself be transported back in time! Tickets for the extraordinary New Years Eve Party (held on 31 December, obviously) go for 4,000 HUF in advance.

1051 Budapest, Erzsébet tér 12.

New Year’s Eve Mega Hits @ Anker’t

A couple of days after hosting one of the largest season-closing university parties of the city (Corvinus Alumni Party, 27 December – entry is free for everbody!), Anker’t will bid adieu to the old year with the hottest hits of the past three decades, inviting you for a night of dance and good fun on two separate floors, on 31 December. The Paulay Ede utca ruin bar has a capacity of 850 people, making the New Year’s Mega Hits party one of the biggest end-of-year events in Budapest. The price of NYE drink packages ranges from 4,000 HUF (a bottle of Hungária sparkling wine) to 38,000 HUF (this includes a bottle of premium vodka, gin, whisky or rum and 8 Red Bulls). Entry is free all night long.

1061 Budapest, Paulay Ede u. 33.

New Year’s Eve Pre-Party with Stereo Swing @ Vogue Restaurant Boat

Vogue Restaurant Boat (facing Margaret Island from the Pest side) starts celebrating the end of the old year early this time, as they’re hosting a special pre-NYE gala on 28 December. The stars of the night will be Stereo Swing, one of the pioneers of Hungarian electronic dance music, led by Fonogram Prize winner Gabi Szűcs. The band, whose sound is similar to that of Parov Stelar, will be followed by DJ Ordiman behind the turntable, ensuring that the night doesn’t end too soon. Kitchen is open till 22.30. Tickets can be bought in advance online via bank transfer or at location for 4,990 HUF.

1137 Budapest, Carl Lutz rakpart 1.

Morrison’s 2 NYE Party

As one of the largest party venues of downtown Budapest, Morrison’s 2 has long since been a melting pot of music styles and people from all over the world. With its six different dance floors, even if you come with a large group of friends, it’s nigh impossible not finding music that’s suitable for everyone’s tastes. On 31 December, they’ll organize a grand New Year’s Eve party complete with spectacular New Year’s decoration, hundreds of cocktails, special drink deals, and the essential countdown. Buy your ticket in advance for a free welcome drink, and secure your place amongst the 300 lucky guests who will welcome the New Year inside the Szent István körút venue.

1055 Budapest, Szent István krt. 11.

Lovely Christmas Fair at Basilica

We are proud to announce that one of Europe’s most charming Christmas Fairs returns to Budapest’s Basilica area for the 7th time! We guarantee that the cosy atmosphere you’ll experience there will get you into the festive spirit in a blink of an eye. Are you looking for a gift, or would you like to get to know Hungarian cuisine a bit more? Visit Saint Stephen square from 24 November to 1 January to please your taste buds, find the perfect presents for your loved ones, try ice-skating or watch the monumental 3D show projected on the Basilica’s facade every night! Don’t be afraid of the cold weather, grab a cup of mulled wine or hot chocolate at the fair and enjoy the free attractions!

ARAZ Restaurant

Melding together past and present, and the flavors of French and Hungarian cuisines, ARAZ Restaurant has been a reliable constant in the gastro scene of Budapest since its inception. Now the downtown restaurant (situated inside an Art Nouveau building) welcomes you for a true festive feast on 25 and 26 December, between noon and 3 PM: the Christmas brunches of ARAZ are accompanied by live music and include unlimited food and drink consumption. Dishes served range from beef ragout with French red wine and Chanterelle cream soup with spicy croutons to Smoked ham sprouts and Kaiserschmarren with plum chutney. The price of the brunch is 7,490 HUF per person.

1074 Budapest, Dohány utca 42.

Get into the festive spirit at Corinthia Hotel Budapest

A really magical experience is awaiting you in Corinthia Hotel Budapest all month long. They know how food takes an important role in celebrations like Christmas. Brasserie & Atrium restaurant invites you on a gastronomic trip of festively inspired meals, and a Sunday brunch with a Beauty and the Beast inspired theme. Every occasion is going to be special: from candle lighting, to the arrival of Santa Claus, through the introduction of Alsatian cuisine, all in the spirit of the warm, loving atmosphere of home. The fairy tale goes on during Christmas Eve and the following days too, because there is no feast without magic.

1073 Budapest, Erzsébet krt. 43-49.

New Year’s Eve Gala Dinner at Baalbek

Celebrate the arrival of 2018 at Baalbek with a lavish traditional Lebanese gala dinner on 31 December! The festive extravaganza, held in one of Budapest’s most imposing building, includes a spectacular mezze selection (ranging from hummus to kibbeh), all-time favourite soups, hearty meat and seafood dishes (halal style), as well as toothsome desserts, garnished with a dazzling party atmosphere. The night is complemented by live music and a belly dance show, to make the last hours of the old year even more unforgettable. The dinner costs 99 euros plus service charge per person. Make your reservation now!

1052 Budapest, Váci utca 34.

Jazz New Year’s Eve Party @ Budapest Jazz Club

End the year in the classiest style imaginable, at the festive New Year’s Eve gala event of Budapest Jazz Club! The night will be hosted by Roland Kaszányi, a talented showman and an even better illusionist, who will charm and enchant everyone in the audience with his impeccable humour and spectacular magic tricks. Performing on 31 December will be the duo of Micheller Myrtill and Tibor Pintér, Cuban-Hungarian band Elsa Valle y sus Hermanos, and the Balázs-Balázs-Kiss-Lakatos Quartet. From half-past-midnight till dawn DJ FunkFred will spin his discs in the bistro area, playing jazz-funk evergreens like James Brown and Earth Wind and Fire. The night will be completed by delicious canapés, tapas and soups, served between 9 PM and 11 PM, and the inevitable stuffed cabbage at midnight.

1136 Budapest, Hollán Ernő u. 7.

Advent lunch or dinner in Grillmánia

Bring your beloved friends or colleagues together to celebrate Christmas in a cozy place: come to Grillmánia, where you’ll be served tasty meals prepared on charcoal grill. Guests can chose from a wide-range of grill specialties; from lamb chop and chicken meat to burgers, burritos and vegetarian delicacies are all on the menu, and you will find what your taste buds love the most. Enjoy gourmet meals in a festive atmosphere and impress your crowd with your awesome restaurant choice. It’s guaranteed!

1111 Budapest, Bartók Béla út 6.

Gundel Restaurant

It is not by accident that Gundel has become one of the top restaurants in Hungary: awaiting guests in the heart of beautiful City Park since 1894, it is the birthplace of many famous Gundel dishes, such as the Gundel pancake, Gundel loin the Palóc soup, and the Somló sponge cake.  It is also your best bet if you want the greatest and most flavorful sample of all the deliciousness Hungarian cuisine has to offer, with a little French twist. In the upcoming holiday season, Gundel Restaurant will ensure the festive atmosphere with special Christmas menus from 25 to 30 December, a unique New Year’s Eve gastro event, and a New Year’s menu in the first two weeks of January. The New Year’s Eve Gala Dinner will comprise of six courses, accompanying wines, live orchestral music, a magic show, Bálint Gájer’s swing-n-pop performance, and more!

1146 Budapest, Gundel Károly út 4.

Hotel Azúr

In case you’re not sure what to buy your friends or family, why not play it safe and go for what everybody wants? Namely: some good rest, time spent together, relaxation, walks along the shore of Lake Balaton, and delicious meals. The four-star Hotel Azúr offers rooms with balcony, its own sauna and jacuzzi – perfectly suited for cold winter nights! Equipped with a pool- and sauna park, steam-, salt-, and aroma chambers, as well as a fitness center and four bowling courts, a stay at this place is the perfect Christmas gift! Book your room now on a special prize at www.hotelazur.hu by using the code word „funzine” for 10% off!

8600 Siófok, Erkel Ferenc u. 2/C

NYE at Nobu

Surprise yourself with an extraordinary culinary journey on 31 December! The dining empire’s luxurious restaurant will guide you around the world without a passport: Nobu offers a mouth-watering, 8-course menu, including dishes inspired by Honolulu, Malibu, Miami, Hong Kong, London, Dubai, Tokyo, and Mexico City. Starting at 9 PM, an exotic and unforgettable night is ahead of you with delicious meals and live latin music provided by Mai Rumba band.  Wait no more, reserve your table today!

1051 Budapest, Erzsébet tér 7-8.

Tulipán Bistro

After taking an evening walk around the magically lit St. Stephen Basilica or the Hungarian Parliament, warm up in Tulipán Bistro with a cup of mulled wine or hot chocolate. The restaurant, of which name is derived from the Hungarian equivalent of tulip, has been attentively serving its guests with many wonderful meals since 1964. You can enjoy the finest authentic dishes of the country in a cosy, homely atmosphere: the menu consists of a series of plain, yet toothsome Hungarian meals, accompanied by a line of the most renowned and highly praised potions of local wineries. On 31 December, you can even taste traditional New Year courses, such as lentil stew – just make sure you book in advance!

1051 Budapest, Nádor u. 34.