A Perfect Circle Makes Hungarian Debut at Budapest Park
After a 25-year wait, alternative rock supergroup A Perfect Circle will perform in Hungary for the first time on June 15, 2026, at Budapest Park. The concert marks a historic milestone for the band founded by Tool frontman Maynard James Keenan and guitarist Billy Howerdel, bringing their dramatic and atmospheric sound to Budapest as part of their first European headlining tour since 2018.
The Concert
Date: Monday, June 15, 2026
Venue: Budapest Park, Soroksári út 60, Budapest
Gates Open: 6:00 PM
Tickets: On sale October 31 at 10:00 AM via Live Nation Hungary
The performance is part of an eighteen-date European tour that includes prestigious venues like London’s O2 Academy Brixton and Berlin’s Zitadelle, plus major festival appearances at Rock Im Park, Rock Am Ring, Nova Rock, and Copenhell. Guitarist Billy Howerdel expressed the band’s excitement: “To our European friends… We miss you. It’s been far too long… like seven years too long. We found a solution.”
Why This Concert Matters
A Perfect Circle made Billboard history with their 2000 debut album Mer de Noms, which reached number four in its first week—the highest chart position ever for a debut rock album at the time. The record introduced iconic tracks Judith and 3 Libras, which have become cornerstones of alternative and hard rock. Over their 25-year career, the band has released four studio albums, with their most recent, Eat the Elephant (2018), debuting at number three on the Billboard 200.
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The band’s lineup features an all-star roster from alternative rock history. Beyond founding members Keenan and Howerdel, the group includes James Iha of Smashing Pumpkins on guitar, drummer Josh Freese (Nine Inch Nails, Guns N’ Roses, Foo Fighters), and bassist Matt McJunkins (Eagles of Death Metal, Thirty Seconds to Mars). Together, they create music that blends melancholic introspection with soaring intensity—often described as “a more lyrical Tool,” though the band has always carved its own distinctive path.
A Perfect Circle has headlined sold-out shows at venues including the Hollywood Bowl, Madison Square Garden, and Red Rocks Amphitheatre, and appeared on major television programs like Jimmy Kimmel Live and The Tonight Show. Their return to live performance began in 2024 with festival appearances and the Sessanta tour, which combined A Perfect Circle, Puscifer, and Primus in celebration of Keenan’s 60th and 61st birthdays.
For Visitors to Budapest
Budapest Park provides an ideal setting for this momentous occasion. Located along the Danube in District IX, the outdoor venue combines excellent acoustics with a relaxed festival atmosphere. Mid-June weather in Budapest is perfect for outdoor concerts, with warm temperatures and long daylight hours allowing the show to unfold as the sun sets over the city.
The venue is easily accessible via public transportation, with trams and buses connecting from all parts of Budapest. The surrounding Ferencváros district offers numerous dining options for pre-concert meals, and many visitors combine concert attendance with exploring the nearby Bálna cultural center or walking along the Danube embankment.
For foreign tourists visiting Budapest in June 2026, this concert offers more than world-class entertainment—it’s a chance to witness music history as a legendary band performs in Hungary for the first time, surrounded by passionate fans who have waited a quarter-century for this moment. After seven years away from Europe, A Perfect Circle’s return promises an unforgettable evening of atmospheric, emotionally charged alternative rock at one of Budapest’s premier outdoor venues.