Feast on Mangalica pork, kocsonya, and pork knuckle at Budapest’s March 6–8, 2026 festival beside World Mall—live music, kids programs, crafts, mulled wine, and pálinka. Come hungry.
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Budapest turns into a comfort-food capital March 6–8, 2026, as the Mangalica and Kocsonya Festival pops up beside World Mall at 1152 Budapest, District 15, Szentmihályi Road (Szentmihályi út) 167–169. For three days, it’s all about rich Hungarian flavors: Mangalica pork in every form, shimmering kocsonya (meat aspic), and a full-on pork knuckle paradise. Expect it roasted until crackling, simmered low and slow, smoked deep and fragrant, baked “csülökpéknél,” and served as creative knuckle specials that hit every craving.
Front and center: Mangalica delicacies, pork knuckle showstoppers, and classic kocsonya. The festival stages live sausage stuffing, where you can watch fresh house-made kolbász come together and taste it right away. It’s a hands-on, nose-in-the-air kind of experience—fire, spice, and sizzle included.
All-day live music keeps the vibe upbeat, while kids get their own programs so families can linger. Craft stalls line the venue with Hungarian makers selling handcrafted goods—perfect for browsing between bites. To drink, there’s warming mulled wine, small-batch pálinka, and other sippable treats that pair perfectly with smoky, savory plates.
This is a weekend built for friends, laughter, and unapologetically hearty food. Mangalica specialties, good vibes, easy chats, Hungarian traditions—plus the simple joy of tasting and relaxing. If authentic kitchen comforts are your thing, mark it: March 6–8, 2026, Budapest. Come hungry, leave happy—and maybe a little smoky.
Organizers reserve the right to change the date and program.
