The Time Out Market Budapest is dialing up the mood for 2025/2026 with a calendar that blends live music, DJ sets, and deep‑dive tastings with a whole lot of flavor in the elegant halls of the Corvin Palace. Expect Tuesday‑night rituals, magnum‑sized sparkle, and a disco‑fueled New Year’s Eve that rolls effortlessly into 2026. Online tickets are available, and yes, the kitchens and bars keep the good times flowing late.
Aszú December
Tuesday, December 23, 2025, 18:00
Aszú is the crown jewel of Hungarian wine culture—Tokaj’s gift where nature and meticulous craft meet. Honeyed, apricot‑laced, rich, and refined, each sip is a story of patience and tradition. Every Tuesday in December, guests can dive into the magic of aszú through guided tastings with standout Tokaj wineries.
December 16 (Tuesday), from 18:00 – Gizella Pince (Tokaj). Guest: László Szilágyi. This family winery crafts harmonious, elegant aszús that honor Tokaj’s heritage while letting nature’s aromas take the lead.
December 23 (Tuesday), from 18:00 – Oremus (Tokaj). Guest: the Commercial Director of Oremus. One of the most renowned Tokaji aszú producers, Oremus is synonymous with precision and elegance. Their aszús dazzle with rich texture, deep flavors, and a long, resonant finish.
Jazz & Champagne – Sparkling Pre‑NYE and Champagne Master Class
Tuesday, December 30, 2025, 18:00
Toast the New Year a day early as the Market turns into a fizz‑forward playground where live jazz meets shimmering bubbles. The vibe is set by Jazzpiknik—live and stylish—just how the year’s last days should feel, and exactly as their Tuesday sets have taught us to expect.
At the Wine Bar, the Champagne & Sparklers Master Class offers an interactive tour of bubbles: learn, taste, and find new favorites. Your ticket includes 10 pours plus water.
Magnum Selection lineup:
– 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
Bring friends, sway to jazz with a glass in hand, and ease into the New Year at the city’s heart. Food and drinks are available all evening; kitchens open until 22:00, bars until 23:30.
NYE Disco Party by Absolut
Wednesday, December 31, 2025, 18:00 – Thursday, January 1, 2026, 01:00
Get ready for one of Budapest’s biggest, sparkliest New Year’s Eve blowouts. From 18:00 to 01:00, it’s pure disco fever under the mirror ball with ’70s, ’80s, and ’90s anthems—and an irresistible spread from 11 different restaurants.
Three bars will keep the bubbles and cocktails flowing, including the Spirit Bar by Absolut with fresh Absolut riffs and signature mixes. Dreher tank beer keeps the groove steady all night. At midnight, it’s a communal Champagne toast to ring in 2026.
Your ticket includes two drink coupons and entry after 18:00. Each coupon is redeemable for a pint of tank beer at the main bar, a glass of Champagne, or a glass of house wine at the Wine Bar. Food and drinks are available all night; kitchens until 23:00, bars until 01:00, last call 00:30.
Somló January – Kreinbacher: Somló and the Bubbles
Tuesday, January 20, 2026, 18:00
Start the year with two standout wine nights that bring Somló’s volcanic personality into your glass. The famed basalt soils, distinct microclimate, and centuries of craft yield wines with spicy‑mineral character, freshness, and poise. Night one spotlights Kreinbacher, a Somló star and a powerhouse in Hungarian sparkling. Expect the terroir’s stony precision meeting elegant bubbles: a vertical tasting of Juhfark, large‑format sparklers, and surprises showing off the house’s modern, exacting style.
Poured wines:
– Kreinbacher Juhfark 2024
– Kreinbacher Juhfark 2023
– Kreinbacher Juhfark Selection 2022
– Kreinbacher Syrah 2018
– Kreinbacher MAGNUM surprise rosé sparkling
– Kreinbacher MAGNUM surprise sparkling
– Kreinbacher Egoist MAGNUM Brut 2017
Somló January – Tornai Winery (Tornai Pincészet): Faces of Somló
Tuesday, January 27, 2026, 18:00
Tornai Winery (Tornai Pincészet), an iconic family estate, blends tradition with contemporary clarity. This night maps Somló’s many faces—from sparkling to classic native varieties to a sweet finish—marked by clean acidity, firm minerality, and elegant balance.
Poured wines:
– Tornai Csomorika Brut 2023
– Tornai Premium Juhfark 2024
– Tornai Premium Hárslevelű 2021
– Tornai Selection Grófi Hárslevelű 2022
– Tornai Selection Apátsági Furmint 2021
– Tornai Aranykönny Late Harvest 2023
Organizers reserve the right to change dates and programs.
