The Budapest Big Sports and Instruments Selector event takes place at Merkapt Sports Center on May 29–30, 2026 (Friday and Saturday). Located at 1106 Budapest, 10th District (Kőbánya), Maglódi út 12/A, this free event lets you dive into over 100 sports and 25 instruments. Perfect for finding your ideal sport or getting hooked on music, it’s hands-on fun with expert coaches and instructors guiding you every step.
Try Over 100 Sports and 25 Instruments Hands-On
You’ll jump right in, not just watch – try popular ones like soccer, swimming, water polo, handball, fencing, kayaking and canoeing, ballet, weightlifting, breakdancing, and OCR obstacle runs, plus rarer ones. Expert trainers run demos and open sessions. Music fans get to play 25 instruments too, from classics to modern ones. Bump into Olympic, world, and European champs for pics, autographs, chats, and inspiration. It’s grown into Hungary’s biggest free sports and music festival.
Kids’ Sports Blast in Budapest
Top pick for Budapest kids, this lets young ones test over 100 sports playfully with pro coaches. Families hunting the right fit love it – kids figure out what clicks while having a blast. Everyone from toddlers to teens finds something.
Why Hit Up This Event?
You’re not a spectator; you’re in the action. Pros coach sports, instructors demonstrate instruments. Ideal for kids picking sports, families, sports nuts, music lovers. One spot for it all – over 100 sports, tons of instruments.
Meet Olympic Champs
Stars show up yearly – Olympic, world, and European champs mingle. Kids score photos, signatures, and talks. Pure thrill.
Family Fun Day Out
Prime family outing in Budapest. Kids and parents explore sports together across 100+ options. Active weekend win for all ages.
Instruments Galore for Kids
The Big Instruments Selector shines for Budapest kids – try over 25 with expert music teachers. Strings: violin, viola, cello, double bass. Woodwinds: flute, recorder, clarinet, saxophone. Brass: trumpet, French horn, trombone. Percussion: drums, hand drums, triangle, xylophone. Plucked: guitar, bass guitar. Keyboards: piano, cimbalom. ZeneLiget adds modern music and folk dance programs. Families bond discovering tunes.
Music Family Vibes
Another family gem – parents and kids jam on instruments. All ages hooked.
Free Entry, But Register
Totally free, but sign up first. Welcomes preschool/school groups, families, and individuals. Friday for pre-registered schools/kindergartens; Saturday wide open to everyone from 9:00-17:00 both days.
Quick FAQ
When? May 29-30, 2026, Fri-Sat, 9-17.
Where? Merkapt Sports Center, Budapest 10th District (Kőbánya), Maglódi út 12/A.
Free? Yes, registration required.
Sports? 100+, from soccer/swimming to fights and oddballs.
Music? Yes, 25 instruments with pros.
Fast Facts
Dates: May 29-30, 2026.
Hours: 9:00-17:00.
Venue: Merkapt Sports Center, 1106 Budapest, Maglódi út 12/A.
What’s on: 100+ sports trials, instrument demos, sports shows, music gigs.
Best for: kids, families, sports fans.
Entry: free w/ registration.
Who Should Go?
Fun for all ages – kids picking sports, families as weekend warriors, school groups learning play styles, sports seekers trying new moves, those curious about music testing instruments. Goal: find what sparks joy long-term. Budapest’s hottest for kids/families – one-stop 100+ sports, heaps of instruments.
