From March 19 to 22, 2026, Budapest will host the Orchid and Bromeliad Exhibition at Vajdahunyad Castle (Vajdahunyad vára) in City Park (Városliget), 1146 Budapest, 14th District (Zugló). The Hungarian Orchid Society is returning with its highly popular spring show, featuring stunning orchids and welcoming Brazil as the guest country. Expect a massive display of orchids, bromeliads, tillandsias, tropical plants, bougainvilleas, exotic and Mediterranean plants, succulents, rock garden plants, and flower bulbs. Local collectors, exhibitors, and sellers will be there, so you can not only admire but also buy these beauties to take home.
Plants and Vibes
The show features wonderful orchids and exotic Mediterranean plants for everyone from newbies to hardcore fans. Whether you’re a beginner hobbyist or a seasoned collector, you’ll find inspiring, useful, and fresh information tailored just for you. The exhibition always aims to enrich the full spectrum of orchid lovers with valuable experiences.
Detailed Program
Catch free lectures and demonstrations in the first-floor conference room of the Hungarian Agricultural Museum (Magyar Mezőgazdasági Múzeum) – program subject to change. The 2026 spring show opens traditionally with the president of the Hungarian Orchid Society and a special guest.
March 19, Thursday – Opening Day
10:00: Festive opening. Brazilian Ambassador Cláudia Fonseca Buzzi gives a speech, followed by an exclusive dance performance bringing Rio carnival vibes to Budapest.
14:00: Győrvári Tamásné on repotting orchids – a must-see demonstration.
March 20, Friday
Professional knowledge takes center stage on Friday and Saturday with repotting tips, ideas, various lectures, and a fantastic flower-arranging demonstration.
11:00: Győrvári Tamásné repeats the orchid repotting demonstration if you missed it on opening day.
14:00: Kökény Tímea – “Everyone Does It Differently” lecture. True orchid fans know every plant is unique; dive into care secrets for different species.
March 21, Saturday
10:30: Brazilian dance performance evokes the Rio carnival spirit, whisking visitors to Brazil.
11:30: Bruno Cavatoni Serra on orchid cultivation from Brazil.
14:00: Kruchió László’s flower-arranging demonstration – the designer of the show’s decor shares his art.
March 22, Sunday
The upstairs exhibition and downstairs sales area stay open for orchid lovers.
10:30: Csordás János – “Flowers Around the World.”
12:30: Gergő József on orchids in home greenhouses: room greenhouses, terrariums, tips, and ideas.
Brazil: Guest of Honor
Each show spotlights a different country’s orchid world with jaw-dropping plants in stylish, atmospheric setups at Budapest’s Vajdahunyad Castle (Vajdahunyad vára). Brazil boasts 202 native genera, 23 endemic to the country – meaning they live only in specific narrow areas there and nowhere else. Counting endemics, Brazil ranks second globally with 1,540 species. Richest zones: Atlantic Forest (1,398 species), Amazon Forest (784), Cerrado (656). Phytogeography studies plant distributions, their causes, and communities. Brazil’s orchid diversity is extraordinary – over 2,500 species, plus many more undescribed in unexplored wilds. Famous natives include the Cattleya genus (former Sophronitis and Laelia, now in Cattleya), Epidendrum, Maxillaria, Miltonia, Oncidium, Phragmipedium, Stanhopea, and others. No surprise Brazil’s national flower is the orchid Cattleya purpurata (previously Laelia purpurata).
Ticket Prices
Thursday and Friday:
Adult: $8/person
Pensioner and child: $6/person (pensioners 62+ with ID, kids 6-18)
Family: $19 (2 adults + 1, 2, or 3 kids)
Group: $6/person (min 15 people, pre-registration only)
Saturday and Sunday:
Adult: $10/person
Pensioner and child: $8/person (pensioners 62+ with ID, kids 6-18)
Family: $22 (2 adults + 1, 2, or 3 kids)
Group: $8/person (min 15 people, pre-registration only)
Open daily 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM, March 19-22, 2026. Groups register after January 12, 2026, via the given email. Info on accommodations and food and drinks available too.
