Three days of smooth sounds and standout sips land at the Margaret Island Open-Air Stage (Margitszigeti Szabadtéri Színpad) from Friday to Sunday, May 22–24, 2026. The weekend opens on the main stage with Kurt Elling, the two-time Grammy winner and one of jazz’s defining contemporary voices. Saturday night turns up the heat with Sicily’s Mario Biondi, the globally loved soul and R&B singer with that velvet baritone. Daytimes spotlight fresh Hungarian jazz ensembles, while Sunday night gathers homegrown jazz stars for a special concert in the Cloister (Kerengő).
Mini-concerts, Tastings, Culinary Treats
Set in the Water Tower courtyard at the Margaret Island Theater (Margitszigeti Színház), the festival pairs intimate sets with pours from multiple wineries across Hungary’s six wine regions. Expect crisp whites, layered reds, and dessert wines, backed by generous cheese selections and classic wine bites. It’s a chill, stroll-and-sip format designed for discovery and long conversations.
Tickets, Perks, and Access
Entry is 3,600 HUF (about 9.90 USD) per person; under-18s get in free with an adult. Your pass is valid all three days and includes a festival wristband, one festival glass, 20% off bottled wines from participating wineries, plus free Water Tower access and exhibition entry. If you already hold tickets to Kurt Elling (May 22) or Mario Biondi (May 23), the festival area is free; tastings require a separate festival glass at 1,500 HUF (about 4.10 USD). Tasting pours at stands are paid separately. Location: Budapest, May 22–24, 2026.
