Budapest’s Gödör Club ignites January with slam poetry, jazz, punk-rock, tributes, farewells, and birthday premieres—29 underground events at Király utca 50. Discover the city’s alternative pulse.
when: 2026.01.06., Tuesday
where: 1061 Budapest, Király utca 50.
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The Gödör Club (Gödör Klub) at 50 Király Street (Király utca 50) is back as Budapest’s underground heartbeat: a bar, community space, and alternative hub rolling out club gigs, slam battles, improv nights, and exhibitions all month.
Spoken Word, Jazz, Rock
January 6 kicks off with the Underground Slam Academy (Földalatti Slam Akadémia), bringing raw poetry and rapid-fire wordplay. On January 8, the Márton Lukács Trio (Lukács Márton Trió) dives into jazz textures. The volume spikes on January 9 with a Punk and Rock Post–New Year’s Party (Punk és Rock pótszilveszteri buli), a blowout for riff junkies.
Tributes and Farewells
January 10 lights up with David Bowie Memorial Night, a celebration of the Thin White Duke’s catalog. January 15 marks Belsős Poén’s farewell concert, giving fans one last, loud goodbye.
Big Birthdays, Big Premieres
January 17: Dep’art 15th Birthday (Dep’art 15. születésnap) turns into a citywide underground party—double album launch plus a music video premiere with special guests. The festivities roll on January 18 as TV Manci Birthday Concert (TV Manci szülinapi koncert) keeps the candles burning.
Programs may change; organizers reserve the right to alter dates and details. Total events listed: 29.
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Pros
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Family-friendly vibe depends on the night—improv, exhibitions, and jazz are easy to bring teens to, while punk/rock nights skew louder but fun for older kids
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David Bowie Memorial Night and birthday/premiere shows add a cool, celebratory hook that’s easy to appreciate even if you’re new to the local scene
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Budapest is a major, well-known destination for U.S. travelers, and Király Street is in a central, lively area near other attractions
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The club’s mix of slam poetry, jazz, rock, and tributes is an accessible sampler of Budapest’s underground culture
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Little or no Hungarian needed for music-centric nights; bar staff and many locals speak some English, and tribute shows are universally recognizable
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Easy access: central Pest location works with trams/metro and ride-hailing; driving is possible but parking can be tight
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Compared with similar indie venues in Berlin or Prague, prices are usually lower and crowds more laid-back
- Slam battles and comedy bits may lean heavily on Hungarian, which can be tough to follow for non-speakers
Cons
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It’s a January lineup—cold weather and potential schedule changes can affect plans
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The Gödör name is known locally but not a global brand, so you might need to research sets and artists ahead of time
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Standing-room club vibe and late nights aren’t ideal for small kids or early sleepers
