Celebrate New Year’s Eve 2025 with an intimate concert at Béla Bartók’s historic Rákoshegy home in Budapest—music, heritage, and a festive toast for just $8.30.
when: 2025.12.31., Wednesday
where: 1174 Budapest, Hunyadi u. 50.
Budapest rings in 2026 with a cozy New Year’s Eve concert inside Béla Bartók’s former home in Rákoshegy. On Wednesday, December 31, 2025, from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM, guests are invited to celebrate where the composer once lived, at 50 Hunyadi Street (Hunyadi u. 50), 1174. Tickets are USD 8.30, and after the performance, everyone raises a glass to bid farewell to 2025.
Event Details
Date and time: Wednesday, December 31, 2025, 3:00 PM–5:00 PM. Location: Budapest, Rákoshegy, 50 Hunyadi Street (Hunyadi u. 50). Entry: USD 8.30. The organizers reserve the right to change the time and program.
Toast and Atmosphere
Following the concert, a celebratory toast caps the afternoon, keeping things elegant and intimate inside Bartók’s historic home.
Contact and Extras
Phone numbers are provided for inquiries and reservations. Visitors can add the event to their bucket list or set alerts for updates. Information on accommodations and food and drink is available through the listed contacts. Organizers emphasize that the schedule and program might change, so calling ahead is encouraged.
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Pros
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Affordable at about $8.30, so it’s an easy add-on to a Budapest trip
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Intimate, cozy vibe in Bartók’s actual home—great cultural bragging rights
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Family-friendly for older kids/teens who can handle a two-hour concert; tame New Year’s atmosphere
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Bartók is a big name in classical music worldwide, so the theme is recognizable even if you’re not a super-fan
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Budapest is well-known to U.S. tourists, and this gives a unique, off-the-beaten-path neighborhood experience
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Simple timing (3–5 PM) leaves your evening free for dinner or city fireworks
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Public transport in Budapest is solid; Rákoshegy is reachable by suburban rail/bus or by car, and the address is clear
- Rákoshegy isn’t a tourist hotspot, so it’s less intuitive to find and may require route-planning
Cons
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Likely limited English; basic Hungarian or a translation app could help for phone reservations or last-minute changes
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Venue is small, so it could sell out or feel tight for families with little kids or strollers
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Compared with big-city New Year’s galas in the US or Western Europe, this is lower on spectacle and amenities
