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Mesterségek Ünnepe (Festival of Folk Arts) is Hungary's most significant folk art festival, held every August at the Budavári Palota (Buda Castle Palace) in connection with the celebration of the foundation of the Hungarian state.

At the event, Hungarian and international craftspeople present traditional trades and their techniques — such as pottery, wood carving, and blacksmithing. Visitors can not only admire and purchase the unique creations but also try their hand at making something themselves in the interactive workshops. The lively fair is rounded out by colorful folk music and folk dance performances, children's programmes, and traditional Hungarian food and drink.

This year, the castle will also once again host the Protestáns Sokadalom (Protestant Gathering), where the Reformed, Lutheran, Baptist, and Methodist churches hold services and organize various musical and community programmes.

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Programme

Wednesday, 19 August 2026

  • Ecumenical Service

    Ecumenical Service at the Lutheran Church at Bécsi Kapu Square

    Religious, Family

Thursday, 20 August 2026

  • Karmelita Kolostor

    Open Karmelita

    Free visit to the Karmelita Kolostor (Carmelite Monastery)

    Family
  • Fellépők a Mesterségek Ünnepén

    Festival of Folk Arts

    The Festival of Folk Arts is Hungary's most significant folk art festival, held every August at the Buda Castle Palace over four days, in connection with the celebration of the foundation of the Hungarian state.

    Family, Music, Active
  • Protestáns Sokadalom fellépés

    4th Protestant Gathering

    The 4th Protestáns Sokadalom (Protestant Gathering), a series of events showcasing the values and traditions of the Hungarian Protestant churches, welcomes visitors to Buda Castle with open-air concerts, a choir meeting, an organ marathon, and exciting exhibitions.

    Religious, Family

Friday, 21 August 2026

  • Karmelita Kolostor

    Open Karmelita

    Free visit to the Karmelita Kolostor (Carmelite Monastery)

    Family
  • Fellépők a Mesterségek Ünnepén

    Festival of Folk Arts

    The Festival of Folk Arts is Hungary's most significant folk art festival, held every August at the Buda Castle Palace over four days, in connection with the celebration of the foundation of the Hungarian state.

    Family, Music, Active

Saturday, 22 August 2026

  • Karmelita Kolostor

    Open Karmelita

    Free visit to the Karmelita Kolostor (Carmelite Monastery)

    Family
  • Fellépők a Mesterségek Ünnepén

    Festival of Folk Arts

    The Festival of Folk Arts is Hungary's most significant folk art festival, held every August at the Buda Castle Palace over four days, in connection with the celebration of the foundation of the Hungarian state.

    Family, Music, Active

Sunday, 23 August 2026

  • Fellépők a Mesterségek Ünnepén

    Festival of Folk Arts

    The Festival of Folk Arts is Hungary's most significant folk art festival, held every August at the Buda Castle Palace over four days, in connection with the celebration of the foundation of the Hungarian state.

    Family, Music, Active