Zabszalma zenekar (Beats Sziget)
Artists
Organizers
Alongside the family programmes, music also takes centre stage on Margaret Island, on the Beats Sziget stage. The Saint Stephen's Day concert series is kicked off by the Zabszalma band, one of the children's biggest favourites, and after a short break, the programme continues from 16:00 with a concert by Дeva, who blends folk music elements with a modern sound. The varied popular music programme also features well-known Hungarian bands such as Quimby and Random Trip, while the Serbian artist Boban Marković takes care of the hot Balkan atmosphere. From 23:00, the party continues into the night with Infragandhi's driving DJ set.
Formed in 2008, the Zabszalma ensemble appeals to families with their own songs and their musical adaptations of contemporary poetry. Their richly orchestrated, varied programme brings to life works by, amongst others, Zsuzsa Gál, Anna T. Szabó, András Ferenc Kovács and András Nagy Bandó. At their interactive concerts, they engage the audience with nursery rhymes, riddles and sing-alongs. Zabszalma not only entertains, but also introduces children to musical instruments in a playful way and awakens their curiosity about music and poetry.
Venue
Margaret Island
Wide variety of family programmes, interactive children's activities, and concerts on Margaret Island
More events
Venue: Műegyetem EmbankmentAug 19Gastrospot (Electro Embankment)
20 August is not just about the founding of the state, but also about community: about how we spend time together, and what we eat and drink on this day.
Gastronomy, Family
Venue: Műegyetem EmbankmentAug 19Captain Knuckles (Electro Embankment)
Captain Knuckles is a well-known DJ on Budapest's underground electronic music scene, who has been collecting vinyl records since the early nineties and has been performing for audiences for more than a decade.
Electro, Music, Evening programme- Venue: Buda CastleAug 19
Ecumenical Service
Ecumenical Service at the Lutheran Church at Bécsi Kapu Square
Religious, Family 
Venue: Műegyetem EmbankmentAug 19Sobek b2b Daniel Moritz (Electro Embankment)
Sobek operates at the border of house and techno, and with his groovy, energetic sets is one of the well-known DJs of Budapest's underground scene. Daniel Moritz moves through the worlds of house, techno, and hard groove, with his musical world also shaped by underground and ballroom culture.
Electro, Music, Evening programme
Venue: Műegyetem EmbankmentAug 19Carl Craig (Electro Embankment)
Carl Craig is one of the pioneers of Detroit techno and a defining figure of the genre's second wave.
Electro, Music, Evening programme
Venue: Műegyetem EmbankmentAug 19Nina Kraviz (Electro Embankment)
Nina Kraviz, Siberian-born DJ, producer, singer, and songwriter, is one of the best-known figures on the contemporary electronic music scene.
Electro, Music, Evening programme
Venue: Műegyetem EmbankmentAug 19Sikztah (Electro Embankment)
Sikztah has been shaping Hungarian electronic music for more than three decades as a DJ, producer, and organizer.
Electro, Music, Evening programme- Venue: EmbankmentsAug 20
Gastro Pop-Up Market (Batthyány Square)
Artisan bakeries, patisseries and local producers will be offering their freshly baked treats, accompanied by coffee and homemade drinks.
Gastronomy, Family 
Venue: Kossuth SquareAug 20Flag-Raising and Officer Commissioning Ceremony
The flag-raising and officer commissioning ceremony at Kossuth Square is the opening event of the August 20 state celebration.
Family
Venue: EmbankmentsAug 20Gastrospot (Buda Embankment)
20 August is not just about the founding of the state, but also about community: about how we spend time together, and what we eat and drink on this day.
Gastronomy, Family