The Budapest Nagy Sportágválasztó (Big Sports Selection) and Nagy Hangszerválasztó (Big Instruments Selection) hit the Merkapt Sportközpont on Friday and Saturday, May 29-30, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Located at 1106 Budapest, Kőbánya (10th District), Maglódi út 12/A, this free event—registration required—lets you dive into over 100 sports and 25 instruments. Perfect for finding your perfect sport or getting hooked on music, you’ll try everything hands-on with pro coaches and instructors. Kids, families, schools, and solo adventurers: this is your spot to play, meet Olympic champs, and snap selfies with pros.
Over 100 Sports and 25 Instruments Await in Budapest
This bash has grown into Hungary’s biggest free sports fest, blending sports and music. Forget watching—jump in as active participants. More than 100 sports, from popular picks to rare gems, guided by expert trainers. Music lovers get 25 instruments demoed and playable. Run into Olympic, world, and European champions for inspo, chats, autographs, and photos. Friday’s mainly for pre-registered kindergarten and school groups; Saturday opens wide to everyone.
Kids’ Sports Blast: Top Program in Budapest
Budapest’s hottest kids’ sports gig lets young ones test over 100 activities playfully. For families hunting the right sport, pros coach each try-out, turning fun into real discovery. Soccer, swimming, water polo, handball, fencing, kayaking-canoeing, ballet, weightlifting, breakdance, OCR obstacle racing—plus demos and open training everywhere. Every age finds something, making it a family win for active weekends.
Why Hit Up This Massive Try-Out?
You’re not a spectator; you’re in the action. Pros guide sports; instructors handle instruments. Ideal for sport-picking kids, families, sports fans, and music-curious folks. One-stop shop for sports and tunes discovery.
Champ Encounters: Photos, Autographs, Chats
Year after year, Olympic, world, and Euro champs show up to mingle. Kids love the personal meets—snap pics, grab signatures, talk triumphs. Huge thrill for little fans.
Family Fun Day in Budapest
Prime family outing: kids and parents explore sports together across 100+ options. Active relaxation where everyone scores cool activities.
Instruments Adventure for Kids: Nagy Hangszerválasztó (Big Instruments Selection)
Music magic for Budapest kids—try over 25 instruments from classics to modern vibes. Pros demo strings, winds, brass, percussion, pluckers, and keys: violin, viola, cello, double bass; flute, recorder, clarinet, sax; trumpet, horn, trombone; drums, hand drums, triangle, xylophone; guitar, bass guitar; piano, cimbalom. ZeneLiget adds modern and folk dance jams. Families bond discovering tunes.
Family Music Day in Budapest
Kids and parents unite for instrument trials—everyone finds their jam across ages.
Free Entry, But Register Now
Totally free, but sign up ahead. Welcomes kindergartens, schools, families, individuals. Schools first on Friday; public party Saturday.
FAQ: All You Need to Know
When? May 29-30, 2026, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Where? Merkapt Sportközpont, 1106 Budapest, Maglódi út 12/A. Free? Yes, registration required. Sports? 100+ from soccer, swimming to combat and exotics. Music? 25 instruments with pro trials. Quick facts: Dates May 29-30; hours 9-5; spot Merkapt; programs sports trials, demos, music shows; for kids, families, fans; free w/ reg.
Perfect for Everyone
Every age wins here—sport choosers, active weekend hunters, school groups, newbies. Kids and adults snag lifelong passions. Budapest’s top kids’ and family sports-music fest: 100+ sports, tons of instruments, all in one spot. Don’t miss the discovery rush!
