Discover Budapest’s Mangalica and Aspic Festival: three days of pork knuckle, aspic, mulled wine, pálinka, live demos, music, kids’ programs, and crafts beside World Mall, March 6–8, 2026.
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Budapest throws a three-day celebration of pork perfection from March 6–8, 2026, as the Mangalica and Aspic Festival lands beside World Mall (Világjáró Bevásárlóközpont), at Szentmihályi út 167–169 in District 15. Expect mountains of Mangalica delicacies, shimmering aspic, and knuckle galore—crispy, boiled, smoked, baker’s-style, and inventive knuckle specials—served all weekend long. It’s a full-on taste of classic Hungarian kitchen traditions with a lively, open-air vibe.
The spotlight is firmly on Mangalica-based dishes, rich aspics, and every kind of pork knuckle imaginable. Plates arrive roasted to a shattering crunch, simmered to tenderness, or kissed with smoke, with the famed pork knuckle (csülök) appearing in baker’s-style trays and reimagined favorites. To pair: steaming mulled wine, bracing pálinka, and other tempting sips that fuel long chats and longer tastings.
Catch live sausage stuffing as butchers show how fresh, homemade sausage (kolbász) comes together—then taste it on the spot. All-day live music keeps the festival mood bright, while kids get their own programs and activities. Browse craft stalls featuring Hungarian makers and take home something handmade alongside your smoky souvenirs.
– Dates: March 6–8, 2026 (Friday–Sunday)
– Location: 1152 Budapest, District 15, Szentmihályi út 167–169, event grounds next to World Mall (Világjáró Bevásárlóközpont)
Come hungry and curious: this is a knuckle paradise for fans, a Mangalica showcase for purists, and a flavorful weekend for everyone else. Organizers reserve the right to change the dates and programs. Bring friends, taste everything, and relax—here, Mangalica and pork knuckle (csülök) aren’t just food; they’re an experience.
