Budapest’s beloved spring spectacle, the Orchid and Bromeliad Exhibition, returns March 19–22, 2026, to Vajdahunyad Castle in City Park, 1146 Budapest, District XIV (Zugló). Hosted by the Hungarian Orchid Society, this immersive plant celebration puts orchids center stage and spotlights a guest nation with staggering diversity: Brazil.
What’s On Display
Expect a dazzling spread of orchids, bromeliads, tillandsias, tropicals, bougainvilleas, exotic and Mediterranean plants, plus succulents, rock-garden species, and flower bulbs. Hungarian collectors, exhibitors, and vendors line the floors, so you can admire rare blooms and take home your favorites. The upstairs exhibition remains open throughout, while the ground-floor marketplace brims with plants and care essentials.
Dates, Vibe, and Opening
Curated so beginners, hobby growers, and seasoned collectors all find fresh inspiration, the spring edition opens with remarks by the Hungarian Orchid Society’s president and a special guest. The atmospheric halls of Budapest’s Vajdahunyad Castle set the scene, with thoughtfully designed displays evoking the habitats these plants call home.
Brazil Takes the Spotlight
Brazil hosts 202 native orchid genera, 23 of them endemic—species found only within a narrowly defined area. Counting endemics, Brazil ranks second globally, with 1,540 endemic orchid species. The Atlantic Forest is the richest phytogeographic zone with 1,398 species, followed by the Amazon Forest with 784 and the Cerrado with 656. Brazil is one of the world’s most diverse orchid countries, home to more than 2,500 species and many still undescribed in unexplored wilds. Standouts include the Cattleya genus—along with the former Sophronitis and Laelia species now grouped within Cattleya—plus Epidendrum, Maxillaria, Miltonia, Oncidium, Phragmipedium, Stanhopea, and more. Fittingly, Brazil’s national flower is also an orchid: Cattleya purpurata (formerly Laelia purpurata).
Programs and Demos (Thu morning–Sun noon)
– Repotting advice
– Care tips and gear showcases (pots, media)
– Expert talks across multiple topics
– A show-stopping floral design demonstration
Tickets and Prices
Thursday–Friday:
– Adult: $8.30 per person (3,000 HUF)
– Senior (62+, with senior ID) and child (6–18): $6.36 per person (2,300 HUF)
– Family: $19.10 for 2 adults + 1–3 children (6,900 HUF)
– Group (min. 15, advance booking): $6.36 per person (2,300 HUF)
Saturday–Sunday:
– Adult: $9.68 per person (3,500 HUF)
– Senior (62+, with senior ID) and child (6–18): $7.74 per person (2,800 HUF)
– Family: $21.88 for 2 adults + 1–3 children (7,900 HUF)
– Group (min. 15, advance booking): $7.74 per person (2,800 HUF)
Plan Your Visit
Dates: March 19–22, 2026
Location: Vajdahunyad Castle, City Park, 1146 Budapest, District XIV (Zugló)
On Friday and Saturday, expertise takes center stage with hands-on repotting guidance, practical tips, creative ideas, lectures, and the floral design showcase. Sunday keeps the doors wide open for orchid lovers, with the upstairs exhibition and ground-floor vendor space fully available.
