Viadukt Festival Brings Summer Fun to Budapest’s Riverbanks

If you’re visiting Budapest this summer, don’t miss the Viadukt Festival happening along the Danube riverbanks from July 26th to August 18th. This unique festival celebrates community, culture, and the free-spirited summer atmosphere, all set to a fantastic musical backdrop.

For three weeks, a stretch of the Pest-side riverbank between the iconic Chain Bridge and Elizabeth Bridge will be transformed into a temporary public park and event space. Cars will be blocked off, allowing pedestrians to reclaim the picturesque Jane Haining Promenade and enjoy it in a whole new way.

The festival kicks off with the “0 Week” from July 26-28, offering a taste of what’s to come with free events and activities for all ages. Catch the last few days of the fascinating “Stones of the Loading Bay” exhibition, exploring the history of the Danube’s regulation and Budapest’s riverbank development through historical paintings, old maps, and photographs.

Start your Saturday morning with an energizing sunrise yoga session led by the “Flow to the People” group. In the afternoon, get hands-on with an interactive urban planning workshop focused on sustainable transportation solutions for the city.

Music lovers can groove to the rhythms of live drum and bass acts like Unravel, Too Old, Lazanoise and more on Saturday evening. Or wind down your weekend on Sunday with a laidback day of board games and DJ tunes from the Double Trouble crew.

With activities ranging from exhibitions to music to workshops, all hosted right along the beautiful Danube, the Viadukt Festival is a celebration of Budapest’s riverside culture that shouldn’t be missed. Best of all, every event is completely free to attend!

So embrace the summer spirit, soak up some sun along the river, and discover the vibrant community atmosphere at the Viadukt Festival. It’s a uniquely local experience in one of Europe’s most scenic urban settings.