Budapest’s Orchid and Bromeliad Exhibition is back March 19–22, 2026, lighting up Vajdahunyad Castle (Vajdahunyadvár) in City Park with a lush, scent-drenched celebration of orchids and their tropical companions. Hosted by the Hungarian Orchid Society, the beloved spring show once again promises a mesmerizing spread where orchids take center stage—and this year’s featured guest country is Brazil.
At 1146 Budapest, District 14 (Zugló), inside the storybook halls and courtyards of Vajdahunyad Castle (Vajdahunyadvár), visitors can admire and buy plants from Hungarian collectors, exhibitors, and traders. Expect a sweeping lineup: orchids, bromeliads, tillandsias, tropicals, bougainvillea, exotic and Mediterranean species, plus succulents, rock-garden plants, and flower bulbs.
Organizers tailor each edition to delight everyone from first-time houseplant fans to seasoned orchid collectors. The 2026 spring event opens in traditional style, led by the Hungarian Orchid Society’s president and a special guest of honor. Throughout the show, the goal is simple: everyone leaves with inspiration, practical knowledge, and fresh discoveries.
What’s On
From Thursday morning through Sunday noon, the program runs full tilt:
– Repotting advice
– Care tips and gear demos (pots, media)
– Expert talks on various topics
– A show-stopping floral design demo
Upstairs, the exhibition stays open all days; downstairs, the marketplace brims with plants and supplies. It’s a vivid, hands-on way to explore the orchid world in a carefully staged, atmospheric setting inside Vajdahunyad Castle (Vajdahunyadvár).
Spotlight on Brazil
Brazil boasts staggering orchid diversity. The country hosts 202 native genera, with 23 found nowhere else. Ranked second globally for endemic orchids, Brazil shelters 1,540 endemic species out of more than 2,500 orchid species nationwide—and likely many more still unnamed in unexplored wilds. The richest phytogeographical region is the Atlantic Forest with 1,398 species, followed by the Amazon with 784 and the Cerrado with 656. Names to watch: Cattleya—Brazil’s superstar—along with former Sophronitis and Laelia species now folded into Cattleya, plus Epidendrum, Maxillaria, Miltonia, Oncidium, Phragmipedium, Stanhopea, and others. Fittingly, the national flower is the orchid Cattleya purpurata (formerly Laelia purpurata).
Tickets
Thursday–Friday:
– Adult: $8.30
– Senior and child (6–18): $6.36
– Family (2 adults + 1–3 children): $19.06
– Groups (15+; advance booking): $6.36 per person
Saturday–Sunday:
– Adult: $9.68
– Senior and child (6–18): $7.74
– Family (2 adults + 1–3 children): $21.86
– Groups (15+; advance booking): $7.74 per person
Senior rates apply from age 62 with ID. Dates: March 19–22, 2026. Venue: Vajdahunyad Castle (Vajdahunyadvár), City Park, Budapest. Bring curiosity—and leave room at home for a few new plants.
