The Hello, Margaret! (Margit) Festival takes over multiple venues from Thursday, May 14 to Sunday, May 17, 2026, packing in theater performances, reading nights, talks, concerts, design walks, exhibitions, and workshops. It kicks off with a performative fashion show, then rolls into the Mechwart picnic, local history walks, kids’ programs, plus yoga and movement workshops. Some events are free, so plan your route and dive in.
What’s On
Expect an easy blend of culture and street life: intimate conversations and onstage premieres alongside open-air music and curated design strolls. Exhibitions pop up across the district, while hands-on workshops keep the creative energy flowing. The lineup taps directly into the city’s pulse—discover, meet, linger.
Bonus: First City Picnic
Before the festival, show up for the first city picnic on May 1 under the trees of City Park (Városliget). Daytime lounging, maker workshops, a fleet of excellent food trucks, and a design market set the mood—come for the sunshine, stay for the buzzing Budapest vibe.
