{"id":311303,"date":"2018-03-30T09:41:52","date_gmt":"2018-03-30T08:41:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/funzine.hu\/?p=311303"},"modified":"2018-03-29T10:06:41","modified_gmt":"2018-03-29T09:06:41","slug":"budapest-spring-festival","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/funzine.hu\/en\/2018\/03\/30\/culture\/budapest-spring-festival\/","title":{"rendered":"Budapest\u2019s Must-Visit Spring Festival"},"content":{"rendered":"

The coolest venues of the capital city join forces at Budapest Spring Festival<\/a> so that you can discover Budapest through popular cultural programmes. From M\u00fcpa Budapest to Akv\u00e1rium Klub and A38 ship, spring\u2019s most colourful festival offers a list of exciting options.<\/strong><\/p>\n

One of Europe\u2019s best-known annual cultural events, Budapest Spring Festival is organized between 30 March and 22 April<\/strong>, with the representatives of contemporary art coming from all over the continent. The diverse line-up of performers includes Hungarian percussion ensemble Talamba, Berlin-based DJ duo Tale of Us, nu jazz band Jazzanova, world famous American bass player Paul Randolph, Spanish disc jockey Jos\u00e9 Padilla and Canadian art rock band Braids, just to mention a few names.<\/p>\n

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The festival\u2019s opening weekend will be held at V\u00e1rkert Baz\u00e1r where PONT Festival takes place. Thanks to its interesting exhibitions you can get a taste of sacral and folk traditions from handcrafts (Easter related too) to photography and music. In case you\u2019d rather enjoy the lovely spring weather outdoors with a refreshing drink in hand, visit the city\u2019s favourite spot, Akv\u00e1rium\u2018s open-air spring terrace. From 1-22 April, the club hosts free acoustic concerts every day featuring popular Hungarian artists and exceptional young talents. In favour of popular music\u2019s fans, Spanish DJ and producer Jos\u00e9 Padilla, and the Norwegian jazz musician & pianist Bugge Wesseltoft also landed a gig here, among many others.<\/p>\n

Music, Dance Acts<\/h3>\n

A38 will be one of the most exciting spots of the festival: the Canadian experimental pop\/ art rock band, Braids hits the stage for the first time in Budapest. French downtempo artist\/ multi-instrumentalist Chapelier Fou<\/strong> (also known as the Mad Hatter) and the German electronic duo, Grandbrothers also bring their unique brand of electronic music to the capital city. Representing the local music scene, Hungarian pop icon \u00c1kos celebrates his 50th<\/sup> birthday by giving a phenomenal concert at M\u00fcpa Budapest (B\u00e9la Bart\u00f3k National Concert Hall) on 8 April, while the legendary Kati Kov\u00e1cs (one of the most successful Hungarian singers of all times) performs at Pesti Vigad\u00f3 on 11 April.<\/p>\n

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Chapelier Fou – Romain Gamba<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Instead of hitting the dancefloor, take a seat in the audience and be a spectator. Well-known choreographer Wayne McGregor and his company bring an exciting, autobiography-inspired show to Budapest. This year marks their 5th<\/sup> time of returning to Traf\u00f3\u2019s stage to cast a spell on their loyal audience. Fun fact: McGregor is known for choreographies created for films like Harry Potter and The Goblet of Fire. With dramaturgist Bauke Lievens\u2019 outstanding dance show titled Rapha\u00ebl, Belgian dance duo Alexander Vantournhout and Rapha\u00ebl Billet won\u2019t fail to impress with their virtuoso moves either; their name is a guarantee for a breath-taking performance anyway.<\/p>\n

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Raphael – Bart Grietens<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Photo Exhibition, Fashion Show<\/h3>\n

Robert Capa Contemporary Photography Center gives home to the 36th<\/sup> Hungarian Press Photo Exhibition (and contest), presenting award-winning photos and series submitted by mostly Hungarian photographers. The award ceremony will be held just a day before Budapest Spring Festival kicks off: 29 March. As a true gem in the festival\u2019s programme, well-known Hungarian designer, Katti Zo\u00f3b\u2019s haute couture fashion show brings a magical fairy-tale to the runway at Pesti Vigad\u00f3 on 4 April. It\u2019s going to be epic!<\/p>\n

The visitors of Budapest Spring Festival are in for a treat. Concerts, exhibitions and special performances are awaiting you at the almost month-long event. Are you thirsty for culture? We know where you\u2019ll spend your free time this spring! For tickets and more information, check out Budapest Spring Festival\u2019s official website, where you\u2019ll find the complete programme as well as the brief introduction of each artist.<\/p>\n

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