For the 29th year, the Music-Wine (Zene-Bor) celebration in Budapest is back on December 30th, 2025, featuring the one-of-a-kind 100-Member Gypsy Orchestra (Száz Tagú Cigányzenekar). This epic year-end gala is more than just a concert—expect a dazzling combination of music, fireworks, and culinary delights in the heart of the capital.
An Unforgettable Gala Night
The orchestra presents a two-part program packed with virtuosic gypsy tunes, beloved classical pieces, and folk melodies, all uniquely arranged with their signature sound. Iconic favorites by Franz Lehár (Ferenc Lehár) and Emmerich Kálmán (Imre Kálmán) will be performed by acclaimed soloists from the Operetta Theater (Operettszínház). The grand finale, led by master violinist József Lendvai Csócsi, features the much-anticipated “Nightingale” (Pacsirta) and the Radetzky March, complete with fireworks.
Gastronomy Meets Music
Guests are welcomed with a drink and, for those craving more than a musical feast, there’s a spectacular anniversary wine dinner or a gourmet cold platter to enjoy alongside the concert on this milestone 40th year for the orchestra. The menu for dinner ticket holders includes four courses:
– Appetizer: Duck liver torchon with candied orange chutney, Mangalica (Mangalica) ham, and brioche
– Soup: Rich guinea fowl consommé
– Main: Mangalica (Mangalica) pork tenderloin wrapped in bacon, gratin potatoes, grilled vegetables, porcini sauce
– Dessert: Pumpkin seed choux pastry with raspberries
Plus: fresh bread, salted butter, white/red/rosé wine, mineral water, coffee, and vegetarian options on request.
Tickets and Pricing
Ticket categories range from $230 for VIP dinner seating at an 8-person table, $194 for Category I, $175 for Category II, $124 for a gourmet cold platter, and regular balcony concert seats from $78 down to $64—prices per person.
Organizers reserve the right to update the schedule or seating based on demand. Doors open at 6:30 PM, and the music starts at 7:00 PM.
