Budapest’s downtown hotspot Vörös Neon returns in 2026 with a packed calendar that blends cabaret, comedy, theater, variety, drag, live music, and late-night parties under one buzzing roof. Located at 1072 Budapest, District VII – Erzsébetváros (Elizabeth City), Dob Street (Dob utca) 1, it’s the city-center base where thought-provoking shows and dance-till-dawn energy live side by side. Come for the top-tier performances, stay for the laughter–music–dance trifecta that lights up the neighborhood night after night.
Where and when
Find it in the heart of Erzsébetváros (Elizabeth City): 1072 Budapest, Dob Street (Dob utca) 1. The team notes they reserve the right to change times and programs, so keep an eye on updates. Handy extras—info on dates, places to stay, and food and drink—are linked with the listings.
Highlights: April launch
April 24, 20:00: Vintage Dolls album release concert, then 22:30 Karaoke Show. April 25 kicks off at 20:30 with Péter Egri and the Mystery Gang // Vörös Neon Live Music, 22:30 Karaoke Show, and at 23:00 the 2345 Drag Queen Hungary All Stars Show featuring Daniella, Mia Szösz, Slutina, and Venus La Perla. April 26, 17:00: Hogyan legyünk NER-feleség? (How to Be a NER Wife). April 27 brings Meltdown Monday with a live DJ set by MeantToBe at 17:00, followed by StandOut’s Comedy Open Mic at 20:00. April 28, 19:00: Közéleti kvízest Széplábi Borival. April 29, 20:00: Esthee Acoustic. April 30 stacks Vörös Zóna – Egy este a döntésekről – Judit Hernádi at 19:00, 22:00 Karaoke Show, and 22:30 Drag Queen Hungary Show // Thursday Night Party with Adriana Max, Angéla, and Daniella.
May: comedy, drag, premieres
May 1, 20:00: Hungary All-Stars: English Comedy Special by Hot Paprika Comedy. May 2, 19:30: Saturday Cabaret – We Are the World, followed at 23:00 by the 2345 Drag Queen Hungary All Stars Show with Angéla, Bonnie Andrews, Mia Szösz, and Mercy McQueen. May 3, 19:00: “Először. Élőben.” – Ákos Domján Rockabilly Show debut gala concert. May 4, 19:00: Tabuk nélkül – an evening where honesty is expected, with Iván Fenyő. May 5, 19:00: Izmos nyelvű költők – a musical literary night.
Big-stage theater with subtitles
May 7, 19:00: ISTENI VÉGJÁTÉK – Egy este a Mindenhatóval (Divine Endgame – An Evening with the Almighty), comedy with English subtitles, starring Róbert Alföldi, Tamás Ivanics, and Máté Kovács/Ádám Varga. Then 22:30 Drag Queen Hungary Show // Thursday Night Party with Mia Szösz, Tinez, and Venus La Perla. May 8, 20:00: Róbert Bérczesi acoustic // Vörös Neon Live Music. May 9 repeats the Saturday Cabaret and a 23:00 All Stars slate with Mia Szösz, Mercy McQueen, Slutina, and Venus La Perla. May 10, 17:00: How to Be a NER Wife, comedy with English subtitles, starring Tímea Fülöp and Márton Jenei/Attila Nyulassy. May 13, 19:30: Fehér nyuszi, vörös nyuszi (White Rabbit Red Rabbit) – Győző Szabó.
Drag bingo, Eurovision blowout, and more
May 14, 19:00: Pre-Pentecost BONNIE Drag Bingo Show hosted by Bonnie Andrews—glitter, jokes, music, extras, and nonstop laughs—then 22:30 Drag Queen Hungary Show with Angéla, Bonnie Andrews, and Daniella. May 16, 19:30: Eurovision Special Night – Drag Queen Hungary All Stars Show: Eurovision Drag Festival! May 17, 17:00: Make Hungary Great Again, comedy with English subtitles. May 21, 22:30: Thursday Night Party with Daniella, Sorien Act, and Tinez. May 23 repeats Saturday Cabaret and a 23:00 All Stars lineup with Daniella, Mia Szösz, Mercy McQueen, and Slutina. May 28, 22:30: Thursday Night Party with Daniella, Mia Szösz, and Tinez. May 29, 19:00: How to Be a NER Wife, with English subtitles. May 30, 15:00: ISTENI VÉGJÁTÉK returns with English subtitles; 23:00 All Stars with Adriana Max, Angéla, Tinez, and Venus La Perla.
June kickoff
June 4, 19:00: Space Cadet & Friends. June 5, 20:00: Márton Agócs songwriter night // Vörös Neon Live Music.
The organizers reserve the right to change dates and programs.
