Experience Mozart’s The Magic Flute in Budapest and Szeged, 2025—live opera and holiday screenings for families and fans. Timeless music, laughter, and wonder. Tickets from $7.50.
when: 2025.12.26., Friday, Budapest
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Mozart’s The Magic Flute returns across Hungary in 2025 with live performances and screenings that double as mirrors of the soul. “Whoever looks into it sees themselves and finds whatever they’re searching for,” says János Leibner. With Mozart’s radiant score and Schikaneder’s blend of the ethereal and irresistibly funny, this coming‑of‑age tale hits home whether you’re a young lover, a parent, or wise with years.
Key Dates and Venues
May 28, 7:00 p.m. — W. A. Mozart: The Magic Flute (A varázsfuvola) — Szeged, Szeged National Theater (Szegedi Nemzeti Színház).
Nov 22, 11:00 a.m. — The Magic Flute (A varázsfuvola) — Budapest, Hungarian State Opera (Magyar Állami Operaház).
Nov 22, 6:00 p.m. — The Magic Flute (A varázsfuvola) — Budapest, Hungarian State Opera (Magyar Állami Operaház).
Nov 26, 6:00 p.m. — The Magic Flute (A varázsfuvola) — Budapest, Hungarian State Opera (Magyar Állami Operaház).
Nov 27, 6:00 p.m. — The Magic Flute (A varázsfuvola) — Budapest, Hungarian State Opera (Magyar Állami Operaház).
Dec 3, 6:00 p.m. — The Magic Flute (A varázsfuvola) — Budapest, Hungarian State Opera (Magyar Állami Operaház).
Dec 10, 6:00 p.m. — The Magic Flute (A varázsfuvola) — Budapest, Hungarian State Opera (Magyar Állami Operaház).
Budapest Holiday Screening
Dec 26, 11:00 a.m. — MET 2025/2026 — W. A. Mozart — The Magic Flute (A varázsfuvola) (Youth performance, 2006) — Budapest, Urania National Film Theatre (Uránia Nemzeti Filmszínház), 1088 Budapest, 8th District — Józsefváros, Rákóczi út 21.
Tickets
From $7.50 to $19.70.
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Pros
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Family‑friendly vibe: The Magic Flute is a light, funny, fairy‑tale opera that works for kids, teens, and grandparents alike
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Internationally famous music: Mozart’s Magic Flute is one of the world’s best‑known operas, so you’ll likely recognize melodies even if you’re not an opera buff
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Big‑name venues: The Hungarian State Opera and Uránia Film Theatre are iconic, beautiful places that add “wow” to the experience
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Wallet‑friendly tickets: $7.50–$19.70 is a bargain compared with U.S. opera prices
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Easy logistics in Budapest: Opera House and Uránia are central with excellent metro/tram access and plenty of taxis and rideshares
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Multiple dates: Late‑November to mid‑December gives you options to fit a winter holiday trip, plus a Dec 26 family screening
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Comparable or better value than similar events abroad: production quality is high, seats are affordable, and you get European opera‑house ambiance
- Language barrier possible: performances are likely sung in German with Hungarian surtitles, so non‑Hungarian speakers may miss some details
Cons
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Szeged date is less convenient: outside Budapest, it’s a 2–2.5 hour train or drive each way
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Holiday crowds: late‑November/December shows can sell out and the area gets busy, so plan ahead
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If you prefer modern spectacle: this is a classic staging vibe; those expecting Broadway‑style visuals might find it more traditional
