How Students Can Get Half-Price Sziget Festival Tickets in Budapest (2026)

If you’re a student with a BudapestGO pass and you dream of dancing on Sziget Island for weeks without selling a kidney, here’s exactly how to grab that sweet Sziget Diákbérlet by BudapestGO – plus all the fun details you need to rock up to the Island of Freedom like a local pro.

What’s the Party Deal? Half-Price Sziget for Students

Hungary’s biggest music and arts festival, Sziget, returns in 2026 from Tuesday, August 11 to Saturday, August 15 on Óbuda (Hajógyári) Island in Budapest. If you’re a student with the right BudapestGO pass, you can get a full Sziget festival pass for half the regular price – around 78,500 HUF instead of the full sticker shock.

This special pass is designed for students who have a valid Hungarian student ID and a matching discounted BudapestGO pass, so it’s perfect for local students and exchange students currently enrolled in Hungarian schools or universities.

Who Actually Qualifies for This Student Discount?

If you’re a student in a Hungarian educational institution, you’re likely in, even if you’re not Hungarian. The Sziget Diákbérlet by BudapestGO is open to:

• Pupils at Hungarian primary and secondary schools (with a valid Hungarian student ID)
• University or college students in Hungarian higher education
• Anyone holding a discounted Pest County pass or Hungary-wide pass bought in the BudapestGO app with a Hungarian student ID

The important thing to know: only passes bought in the BudapestGO app with a valid Hungarian student ID count. Other student cards or foreign IDs don’t work for this specific Sziget deal. If you’re an international student in Budapest, you’ll need a Hungarian student ID or a temporary document from your Hungarian school to get the student pass and this Sziget discount.

Which BudapestGO Passes Work?

To unlock this Sziget discount, you need one of these four BudapestGO passes:

• Monthly Budapest pass for students in public education
• Monthly Budapest pass for students in higher education
• Discounted Pest County pass for students
• Discounted Hungary-wide pass for students

Buy that pass using your Hungarian student ID in the BudapestGO app – the system checks that ID when you register for the Sziget promo. Students who ride for free (like pupils under 14) or have other non-standard passes don’t qualify for this particular Sziget offer.

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How to Get Your Sziget Ticket for Half Price (Step by Step)

Here’s the simple flow to turn your BudapestGO pass into a cheap Sziget ticket:

1. Buy your BudapestGO pass
   Before July 29, 2026, buy one of the qualifying student passes (monthly Budapest, Pest County, or Hungary-wide pass) in the BudapestGO app, using your Hungarian student ID.
2. Register for the Sziget promo
   By July 30, 2026, 23:59, visit the Sziget Diákbérlet by BudapestGO page and register with:
   • Your full name
   • Your email address
   • The transaction ID of your BudapestGO pass (find it in the BudapestGO app under Tickets → Details of that pass)
3. Wait for the magic coupon
   After registration, you’ll get an email with a special Sziget coupon code. That code is your golden ticket to the half-price festival pass.
4. Grab your Sziget pass in the webshop
   Between July 29 and July 31, 23:59 (or until stock runs out), go to the Sziget webshop, add the Sziget Diákbérlet by BudapestGO pass to your basket, enter the coupon code, and pay the discounted price of 78,500 HUF + a small handling fee.

Important Rules You Should Know

A few things to keep in mind so you don’t end up stuck at the water’s edge:

• Hungarian student ID only
  The Sziget Diákbérlet by BudapestGO pass can only be bought and used with a valid Hungarian student ID – foreign student cards or ISIC cards don’t work for this deal.
• One pass per person
  Each BudapestGO account and email can only get one Sziget Diákbérlet by BudapestGO pass, no matter how many student passes you own.
• Under 16? Someone else must order
  If you’re under 16, you can’t use the coupon code yourself. A parent or legal guardian must buy the Sziget pass in the webshop using your coupon.
• Lost your student ID? Get a new one
  If you lose your Hungarian student ID, just get a replacement; later, you can use that new ID to register and buy the Sziget pass.
• Bring your ID to the festival
  You’ll need your Hungarian student ID both when buying the BudapestGO pass in the app and when collecting your Sziget pass at the festival – guards will check it at the entrance.

For Foreign Tourists Who Are Students

If you’re not in the Hungarian school system, the Sziget Diákbérlet by BudapestGO deal won’t work for you, but you can still enjoy Sziget at a great price with other ticket options:

• If you’re under 21 (or turning 21 in 2026): look for the 21&Under Full Pass in the Sziget webshop – it’s cheaper than the regular full pass and perfect for younger students and backpackers.
• If you’re 21+: go for the regular Full Festival Pass (Sziget’s standard 5-day ticket).
• Share the fun with friends: Sziget offers group passes for 2, 3, or 4 people, so you and your friends can travel and party together at a better price.

Smart Tips for Visitors in Budapest

Even if this Sziget discount isn’t for you, many of Budapest’s best deals (like cheaper tickets to thermal baths or museums) are tied to student passes in BudapestGO, so it’s worth checking the rules if you’re studying in Budapest.

Pro tip: if you’re in town for Sziget, grab a transport pass for the week (multi-day or weekly), because getting to and from Óbuda Island is super easy with the metro (Millennium Line, M1) and bus lines.

Final Thoughts – Get Ready to Party!

If you’re a student with a Hungarian student ID and a BudapestGO pass, you’ve got a golden chance to hit Sziget 2026 for half price with the Sziget Diákbérlet by BudapestGO deal. Just make sure:

• You buy a qualifying BudapestGO student pass by July 29
• You register with your details and transaction ID by July 30, 23:59
• You use the coupon code in the Sziget webshop by July 31, 23:59 (or until stock runs out)

If you’re a foreign tourist, the 21&Under pass is your go-to for a wallet-friendly full-week party on the Island of Freedom. Grab your pass, pack your swimwear, and get ready for an unforgettable Sziget festival experience in the heart of Budapest!