The Time Out Market Budapest is setting an ambitious tone for late 2025 and early 2026, blending live music, master classes, DJ sets, and standout food and drink across the elegant halls of the Corvin Palace at Blaha Lujza Square (Blaha Lujza tér) 1. Online tickets are available, and the program ranges from Tokaji aszú deep-dives to a magnum-fueled Champagne night and a full-throttle New Year’s Eve disco. Note: organizers reserve the right to change dates and programs.
Aszú December
Tuesday, December 23, 2025, 18:00
Tokaj’s crown jewel takes center stage every Tuesday in December, pouring the honeyed, apricot-laced richness of aszú—a patient, tradition-driven wine born from botrytized grapes. Guests explore curated flights with top wineries.
– December 16, 18:00 – Gizella Winery (Gizella Pince, Tokaj). Guest: winemaker László Szilágyi. The family estate crafts harmonious, elegant aszú rooted in Tokaj tradition, showcasing nature-led aromatics.
– December 23, 18:00 – Oremus (Tokaj). Guest: the brand’s commercial lead. One of Tokaj’s most recognized names, Oremus impresses with precision, richness, and long finishes—elegant aszú with layered texture and depth.
Location: Budapest.
Jazz & Champagne – Sparkling Pre–New Year’s Eve + Master Class
Tuesday, December 30, 2025, 18:00
Toast the New Year a day early as the Market transforms into a glittering bubble playground soundtracked by live jazz from Jazzpiknik—stylish, unfussy, and perfectly timed for the year’s last nights. The Wine Bar hosts a hands-on Champagne and sparkling master class including 10 pours plus water. Expect an in-depth, guided ride through terroirs, styles, and house signatures.
Magnum Selection pouring list:
– Masottina Calmaggiore Treviso Spumante Brut DOC
– Maison Louis de Grenelle Budapest Spark Magnum Brut
– Marrenon Cuvée M Magnum
– Maison Louis de Grenelle Si Irrésistible Magnum
– Champagne Taittinger Prestige Rosé Brut Magnum
– Antech Cuvée Eugénie Brut Magnum
– Champagne Damien Hugot Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut Grand Cru Magnum
– Champagne Mandois Blanc de Blancs Premier Cru Magnum 2018
– Champagne Alfred Gratien Millésimé 2015 Brut Magnum
– Champagne Taittinger Millésimé 2016 Brut Magnum
Food and drinks run all evening; kitchens until 22:00, bars until 23:30. Location: Budapest.
NYE Disco Party by Absolut
Wednesday, December 31, 2025, 18:00–January 1, 2026, 01:00
One of Budapest’s biggest, bubbliest New Year’s Eve blowouts is back. From 18:00 until 01:00, the disco ball reigns as bangers from the ’70s, ’80s, and ’90s ignite the dance floor. Eleven different kitchens keep the crowd fed, while three bars deliver cocktails and bubbles tailored to every taste. The Spirit Bar by Absolut shakes fresh Absolut riffs and signatures; Dreher tank beer flows to keep the tempo steady.
Midnight brings a communal Champagne toast to ring in 2026. Tickets include two drink coupons and entry after 18:00. Each coupon redeems either a pint of tank beer at the main bar, a glass of sparkling, or a house wine at the Wine Bar. Food is available all night; kitchens until 23:00, bars until 01:00, last call 00:30. Location: Budapest.
Somló January – Kreinbacher: Somló and the Bubble
Tuesday, January 20, 2026, 18:00
Somló’s volcanic personality pours into the glass at the Market. Kick off the year with two special January evenings spotlighting the region’s spicy, mineral signature, its fresh, elegant line, and centuries-old craft—from still wines to sparkling, icons to rarities. Kreinbacher, a defining name in Somló, brings precision and modern edge: a vertical Juhfark tasting, large-format sparklings, and surprises.
Tasting lineup: Kreinbacher Juhfark 2024; Juhfark 2023; Juhfark Selection 2022; Syrah 2018; MAGNUM surprise rosé sparkling; MAGNUM surprise sparkling; Egoist MAGNUM Brut 2017. Location: Budapest.
Somló January – Tornai Winery (Tornai Pincészet): Faces of Somló
Tuesday, January 27, 2026, 18:00
Tornai Winery, an iconic family estate, maps Somló’s many faces—from sparkling to classic varieties to a sweet finale—balancing crisp acidity, striking minerality, and elegant poise.
Tasting lineup: Tornai Csomorika Brut 2023; Premium Juhfark 2024; Premium Hárslevelű 2021; Selection Grófi Hárslevelű 2022; Selection Apátsági Furmint 2021; Aranykönny Late Harvest 2023. Location: Budapest.
