Klímafesztivál: Budapest’s Climate Festival on the Danube Promenade
Looking for a truly unique Budapest experience that blends riverside relaxation, sustainability, and vibrant community spirit? Mark your calendar for the Klímafesztivál, taking place May 24–25, 2025, on the iconic Jane Haining embankment. This free, open-air festival transforms the lower Pest embankment into a green oasis, inviting locals and tourists alike to celebrate, learn, and get inspired for a greener future.
Practical Information
- Dates: Saturday, May 24, 2025, 10:00 AM – Sunday, May 25, 2025, 10:00 PM
- Location: Jane Haining embankment, lower Pest embankment, Budapest
- Admission: Free for all ages
- Getting There: Easily accessible by foot, bike, or public transport. The embankment is fully open to pedestrians, cyclists, and skaters for the weekend.
- Tip: Bring your picnic blanket, reusable water bottle, and join in the riverside fun!
Celebrate Sustainability in the Heart of Budapest
For one special weekend, Budapest goes green as the city’s beloved Danube promenade becomes a car-free, people-first festival zone. The Klímafesztivál is more than just an event-it’s a movement, bringing together everyone who loves the riverside vibe, cares about sustainability, or simply wants to enjoy a lively, climate-friendly festival.
Stroll along the world-famous embankment, picnic with friends, and engage in hands-on activities that make climate protection fun and accessible. Whether you’re passionate about the environment or just looking for a great day out, this festival offers something for everyone.
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What Awaits You at Klímafesztivál
- All-day riverside picnic atmosphere, with plenty of green space and chill-out zones
- Live music and dance performances each evening, creating a magical Danube-side ambiance
- Interactive family programs, from creative workshops to eco-friendly games
- Inspiring panel discussions with experts, civil organizations, and decision-makers on the Pontoon stage
- Roller disco, cycling and skating activities along the traffic-free embankment
- Artisan corner, exhibitions, and plenty of surprises for all ages
- Community art projects and playful installations that invite you to get involved
Bring your friends, hop on your bike, and discover how cool climate action can be when we do it together!
A Festival with a Mission
Klímafesztivál is part of the larger RAKPART~2025 project, a city initiative that reimagines the Pest embankment as a vibrant, green, and accessible public space. From March to October, the Jane Haining embankment regularly opens to pedestrians and cyclists, offering a unique escape from city traffic with breathtaking views of the Danube and Budapest’s historic skyline.
This year’s festival is extra special: 2025 marks the fifth anniversary of the embankment’s transformation into one of Budapest’s favorite leisure destinations. It’s also the last year to experience the embankment in its current form before major renovations begin as part of the “Reviving the Embankment 2030” project.
Why You Shouldn’t Miss Klímafesztivál
- Enjoy a car-free, green riverside in the heart of Budapest
- Take part in free, family-friendly programs and workshops
- Meet local experts, activists, and artists passionate about sustainability
- Experience live music, dance, and a buzzing festival atmosphere along the Danube
- Be part of a city-wide movement for a more livable, climate-friendly Budapest
Don’t miss this chance to experience Budapest’s famous Danube promenade like never before. Celebrate, learn, and make memories at Klímafesztivál-a festival where the city, the river, and the planet come together.