Ricky Martin Live in Budapest 2026: A Must-See Summer Concert
If you’re planning a summer city break in Budapest, mark 6 July 2026 in your calendar – Ricky Martin is bringing his electrifying Latin pop show to the Papp László Budapest Sportaréna.
Key details for visitors
- Date: 6 July 2026, Monday
- City: Budapest, Hungary
- Venue: Papp László Budapest Sportaréna (Budapest Arena), 1143 Budapest, Stefánia út 2.
- Event: Ricky Martin live in concert, indoor arena show
This large, modern arena is one of Budapest’s main concert venues and is easy to reach by metro, tram or bus, making it a convenient night out even if you are visiting the city for the first time.
Why this Budapest concert is special
Ricky Martin is an iconic figure of Latin pop, known worldwide for hits like Livin’ la Vida Loca, Maria, She Bangs and Nobody Wants to Be Lonely. He started his career in commercials at the age of nine and joined the boy band Menudo at twelve, before releasing his first solo album in 1991. Since then he has sold more than 95 million records, collected dozens of platinum certifications, and won two Grammy Awards and five Latin Grammy Awards.
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On stage he is a master of high-energy, hip-shaking dance anthems as well as passionate romantic ballads, so you can expect both a fiery party and emotional sing-along moments in one night. Recently, he appeared at the Super Bowl LX halftime show alongside Bad Bunny and Lady Gaga, performing an acoustic version of Lo Que Le Pasó a Hawaii in front of a worldwide audience.
Ricky Martin has already performed in Budapest before, including a big open-air show at Heroes’ Square in 2024, and now he returns with a full-scale arena concert, promising a hot, Latin-flavoured summer evening in the heart of Central Europe.
Tickets and presale information
Tickets for the Ricky Martin Budapest concert are sold via Live Nation and their official partners.
- Venue: Papp László Budapest Sportaréna, Budapest
- General onsale: planned to start on 25 February 2026 at 11:00 (local time) on Live Nation’s website
- Presale: members of Ricky Martin’s official fan club and registered Live Nation users get earlier access to tickets before the full public sale
As this is a major international tour date in peak season, it is a good idea to secure your tickets as soon as the presale or general sale opens. If you are travelling from abroad, consider booking your concert ticket before arranging your flights and hotel, to make sure you get seats or standing tickets for the date you want.
How to get to Papp László Budapest Sportaréna
The Papp László Budapest Sportaréna is located in Pest, near the main city stadiums, and is very well connected to public transport. This makes it ideal for tourists staying anywhere near the city centre or the main railway stations.
Public transport options
- Metro: Line M2 (red line), “Stadionok” station – the arena is just a short walk from the exit
- Tram: Line 1, “Kerepesi út” stop for easy access to the venue
- Buses and trolley buses: several lines stop in the surrounding area, including buses 35 and 90, and trolley buses 75 and 80
If you arrive by train, you can reach the arena easily from the main stations: from Keleti Railway Station, it is only one stop on metro line M2 to Stadionok, while from Nyugati and Déli stations you can connect via metro lines M2 and M3. From Budapest Airport, you can travel by airport shuttle or taxi in around 20–25 minutes, then continue by metro or tram if needed.
The arena is designed to be accessible for visitors with reduced mobility, wheelchair users and families with pushchairs, offering barrier-free entrances, accessible toilets and dedicated viewing areas.
Make it a full Budapest experience
Pairing the Ricky Martin concert with a long weekend in Budapest is a great way to enjoy both world-class live music and the city’s famous attractions. You can relax in historic thermal baths during the day, stroll across the Chain Bridge at sunset, then head to the arena in the evening for Ricky Martin’s high-energy show.
Nearby you will find hotels and apartments in various price ranges, as well as shopping centres and restaurants along the main boulevards, so it is easy to combine the concert with dining and nightlife. With its central location and excellent transport links, the Papp László Budapest Sportaréna is a convenient starting point for continuing your night out in the city after the last encore.