Dance Among the Masterpieces at Blake the Silence
If you’re visiting Budapest this January and looking for a night that blends art, music, and surreal atmosphere, don’t miss Blake the Silence, Hungary’s first museum silent disco at the Museum of Fine Arts. Taking place on January 10, 2026, this one-night-only event will close the acclaimed exhibition The Marriage of Heaven and Hell – William Blake and His Contemporaries with an unforgettable multisensory celebration.
A visionary night inspired by William Blake
Step into the visionary universe of the legendary British poet and painter William Blake, whose art fused mysticism, imagination, and rebellion. For this closing event, the museum’s grand halls will come alive through light projections and a special musical composition inspired by Blake’s world of contrasts — heaven and hell, reason and passion, order and chaos.
While you explore the exhibition after hours, you’ll be surrounded by mesmerizing visuals and rhythm. This evening embodies Blake’s spirit of transcending limits and breaking free from convention.
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Silent disco in a museum setting
At Blake the Silence, you’ll dance among classical artworks — but in total silence to the outside world. Guests wear wireless headphones that beam music directly to their ears, while the museum itself remains quiet and dreamlike. Two DJs spin simultaneously, and you can switch between channels to match your mood, with lights on your headphones showing which vibe your fellow dancers are tuned into.
The event’s musical lineup features Дeva, known for her ethereal electronic melodies, and Balázs Zságer, a pioneer of ambient and mystical soundscapes. Together, they created a new, one-night-only composition evoking the struggle between light and darkness — a sound journey straight from Blake’s imagination. Generative visual projections by Zságer-Mészáros Szandra will transform the museum’s architecture into a living canvas of light and movement.
Pop-up tours and exclusive experiences
Between dancing and exploring the art, join the pop-up guided tours through the Marriage of Heaven and Hell exhibition. These short sessions reveal fascinating insights into Blake’s rebellious art, symbolism, and influence on modern creativity.
You can also catch the sets of other popular Hungarian DJs — DJ Gango, DavidxKovacs, KozmoD, and Pleasure Voyage — as they fill the museum with melodic and organic house beats from 8 p.m. until 1 a.m.
Event details
Date: Saturday, January 10, 2026
Time: 20:00 – 01:00 (last entry at 22:00)
Venue: Museum of Fine Arts, Heroes’ Square, Budapest
Age limit: 18+
Dress code: Creative, expressive, and comfortable — be ready to move!
Tickets: 14,000 HUF in advance / 19,000 HUF regular price
Tickets available via Jegymester or Liget+
Headphones are provided with entry in exchange for an ID during the event. Food and drink cannot be brought inside; cloakroom use is required for safety reasons.
A night where art and rhythm become one
Blake the Silence isn’t just a party — it’s an exploration of how sound, light, and imagination can merge to create something transcendent. It’s where the mystical worlds of Blake meet the pulsating heartbeat of modern Budapest nightlife.
As the exhibition lights fade at midnight and the music flows through your headphones, you’ll find yourself somewhere between heaven and hell — and maybe discover a piece of artistic infinity for yourself.
Don’t miss this rare chance to experience a silent disco in one of Budapest’s most iconic museums. It’s art, movement, and inspiration all in one extraordinary night.
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