Budapest’s Uránia Cinema Rolls Out Kids’ Delights

Family-friendly films, kids’ shows, and concerts at Uránia National Film Theatre, Budapest. Animated favorites, holiday screenings, and Maszkabál with Vilmos Gryllus. Easy online ticketing for 2025
when: 2025.12.24., Wednesday
where: 1088 Budapest, Rákóczi út 21.

Uránia National Film Theatre is going all-in on family fun for 2025/2026, lining up animated films, kids’ shows, and concerts with online ticketing. Screenings aren’t just for adults—children get the big-screen treatment too, promising carefree entertainment for the whole clan at 1088 Budapest, Rákóczi Road (Rákóczi út) 21.

Christmas Mouse Battle

Screenings: Wednesday, December 24, 2025, 11:00; Sunday, December 28, 2025, 13:00. This 80-minute Norwegian family animation (2025), in Hungarian, is directed by Henrik Martin Dahlsbakken. A tiny mouse family cheerfully prepares for another Christmas in their countryside home—until giants arrive: humans. Everyone’s there to spend a cozy holiday, but peace teeters on the edge of total meltdown. The stubborn mice refuse to retreat, launching psychological warfare against the people. The playful, action-packed clash is a riot, with audiences inevitably rooting for the mischievous little troublemakers.

King of Kings

Screenings: Wednesday, December 24, 2025, 11:30; Friday, December 26, 2025, 11:00. This 90-minute South Korean–American animated film (2025), in Hungarian, is directed by Seong-ho Jang. Charles Dickens is consumed by his career and struggles to connect with his son, Walter. Hoping stories can bridge the gap, Dickens shares the life of Jesus Christ. Through Jesus’s journey, father and son draw closer, transforming their bond into a warm, resilient relationship.

Arctic Magic

Screenings: Wednesday, December 24, 2025, 13:30; Saturday, December 27, 2025, 13:00; Tuesday, December 30, 2025, 13:00. This 85-minute Norwegian animation (2025), in Hungarian, is directed by Mikkel Branne Sandemose. Liv befriends Valemon, a polar bear who turns out to be a prince cursed by a witch. The brave girl sets off to face the dangerous sorceress and save Prince Valemon.

Anilogue Extra: Little Amélie or the Character of Rain

Screening: Saturday, December 27, 2025, 17:00. A 75-minute French–Belgian animated film (2025), in French with Hungarian and English subtitles; recommended for ages 12 and up. For Amélie, the world feels uncertain—until a magical encounter with a cube of chocolate awakens a fierce curiosity. Day by day, she bonds with Nishio, the family’s helper, while discovering nature, Japanese culture, and the secrets tucked inside her seemingly idyllic Belgian family. Winner of the Audience Award at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival, Little Amélie or the Character of Rain views life through a child’s honest sensitivity and shows how losses can make it even more precious.

Masquerade Ball (Maszkabál) – Vilmos Gryllus (Gryllus Vilmos)

Saturday, January 24, 2026, 10:00; Sunday, February 15, 2026, 10:00. A carnival where costumes hide a parade of curious characters—Vilmos Gryllus sings about them all. Music fills the hall, bright hats and scarves whirl, raspberry syrup and straws appear, and Julcsi, Panka, Pista, and Pál all hit the dance floor. The entire morning revolves around the masquerade.

Dates, Venue, Tickets

Events run in Budapest on December 24, 26–28, and 30, 2025; January 24 and February 15, 2026. Tickets: 2,800–4,500 HUF (about 7.63–12.27 USD). Organizers reserve the right to change dates and programs.

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Pros
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Great for families: kid-focused films, concerts, and a playful masquerade vibe make it easy to entertain children of different ages
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Affordable by U.S. standards (about $8–$12 a ticket), so you can bring the whole crew without blowing the budget
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Central Budapest location (Rákóczi út 21) is easy to pair with sightseeing and holiday markets
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Uránia is a gorgeous historic cinema, so you get a cultural landmark plus entertainment
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Multiple dates around Christmas week give flexibility for travelers’ itineraries
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Online ticketing in advance reduces stress during the busy holiday period
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One program (“Little Amélie”) includes English subtitles, a win for non‑Hungarian speakers
Cons
Most screenings are in Hungarian only, so younger kids who don’t read subtitles may miss the plot
Uránia isn’t world-famous to U.S. visitors like the Parliament or thermal baths, so it may feel more “local” than bucket-list
Holiday dates can mean crowds and tighter transport/parking; driving/parking in the center is tricky
Compared with theme-park level holiday events in the U.S., this is lower-key—great atmosphere, but fewer immersive add-ons

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