Expert recommendations of the top dance, theater, and classical music performances.
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State Opera House
Top performances in one of the most sumptuous opera buildings in the world. Gustav Mahler was the director for three years from 1888. Prices still relatively low by international standards. VI. Andrássy út 22; tel. +36 1 331 2550. www.opera.hu
Academy of Music
“Hungarian cultural heritage in a nutshell … pupils of founder Liszt were teachers of Bartók and Kodály, whose pupils now teach here.”—Judit Petrányi, freelance journalist. The Academy’s concert hall plays host to outstanding musicians from Hungary and around the world. VI. Liszt Ferenc tér 8; tel. +36 1 462 4600. www.zeneakademia.hu
Palace of Arts
“Its superb acoustics make it one of the most sought after concert venues in the country.”— László Harkányi, editor, Fidelio music program guide. IX. Komor Marcell utca 1; tel. +36 1 555 3001. www.mupa.hu
Fonó Budai Zeneház
“The key venue for all folk musicians and dancers.”—László Harkányi. Mostly Hungarian, Gypsy, Balkan, and klezmer, with occasional Irish, Indian, and Cuban nights. XI. Sztregova utca 3; tel. +36 1 206 5300. www.fono.hu
Trafó Kortárs Művészetek Háza
“The place in Budapest to see contemporary dance and avant-garde theater, local and from elsewhere. A place to dance, watch, and be seen.”—Alenka Dorrell, dance teacher, American International School of Budapest. IX. Liliom utca 41; tel. +36 1 456 2040. www.trafo.hu
Nyitott Műhely
Intimate jazz club, performing and visual arts venue, and a friendly tearoom in one. Comfortable, welcoming atmosphere. XII. Ráth György utca 4; tel. +36 1 214 0676. www.nyitottmuhely.hu
