2025 Avenue of Hungarian Flavours Aug 18-20 – Castle Garden Bazaar, Budapest Buda Castle

18–20 August 2025

Hungary’s largest Carpathian Basin gastronomic festival, attracting over 400,000 visitors and featuring more than 150 exhibitors.

About the Event

Now in its 15th year, the festival showcases the richness, diversity, and traditions of Hungarian gastronomy, from unique techniques to unforgettable flavours.

Visitors will have the first opportunity to taste the winners of the Cake of Hungary and Sugar-Free Cake of Hungary competitions, as well as the St. Stephen’s Day Bread, the Innovative Bread of the Year, and the Layered Pastry of the Year.

The 2025 thematic focus is “Game & Fish”, celebrating Hungarian game meat and freshwater fish specialities. This year’s guest of honour is Transcarpathia, offering an insight into the life, traditions, and culinary culture of Hungarians living in this historic region.

 

Main Stage Programme

Monday, 18 August

10:00–11:00 – hUNCUT: The Tale of Cicoma Ciklon and Colos Cár – music & storytelling
12:00–13:00 – Scoresix – Film & Cartoon Music
14:00–16:00 – HTM Band – Live Performance
17:00–19:00 – Pengetett MyLord – Acoustic Show
20:00–22:00 – Jani B(l)ack Blues – JBB – Blues Evening
22:00–24:00 – Vegas Showband – Party Music

Tuesday, 19 August

10:00–11:00 – Alma Ensemble – Children’s Concert
11:00–12:00 – Szelindek Régi – World Music Showcase
12:00–13:00 – Official Cutting of the Cake of Hungary & Sugar-Free Cake of Hungary – with special guests
13:00–14:00 – Gastronomy Talks
14:00–15:00 – Szelindek Régi – World Music Showcase
15:00–16:00 – Iván Szandra Duo – Live Performance
17:00–19:00 – Jazz Because – Jazz Concert
20:00–22:00 – Viki Marót & Nova Kultúr Band – Retro Hits
22:00–23:00 – DJ Izil – DJ Set
23:00–24:00 – Mystery Gang – Rockabilly Show

Wednesday, 20 August – National Holiday

10:00–11:00 – Ceremonial Cutting of the St. Stephen’s Day Bread
11:00–12:00 – Vitéz László and the Cursed Mill – Puppet Theatre
12:00–13:00 – Gastronomy Talks
13:00–14:00 – Szelindek Régi – World Music Showcase
14:00–15:00 – Harakyru Band – Concert
15:00–16:30 – Szelindek Régi – World Music Showcase
17:00–18:00 – Blues Radio Budapest – Live Show
18:30–20:30 – DJ Hobbista – DJ Set
20:30 – Petőfi Radio Pre-Show
21:00–22:00 – Festive Fireworks

Children’s Programmes – Virág Benedek House – 9 Dobrentei Street Budapest District I.

19–20 August, 10:00–18:00

• Storytelling by the Meseszó Association (HU)
• Craft workshops
• Traditional games, lullabies & folk songs
• Interactive activities by Babtársulat

Additional Events related the Main Events

• 18 August, 13:00–14:00 – Hungarian Defence Forces Honour Guard Band
• 19 August, 16:00–17:00 – Police Readiness Band
• 18–20 August, 10:00–16:00 – “The Dog Fair Returns to Buda” – Animal welfare organisations showcase & adoption fair
• 20 August
  • 10:00–17:00 – Free entry to the Hungarian Tale Museum Exhibition – Traditional Bedtime Stories
  • 10:00–18:00 – Learn More, Live Better! – Road safety games on Döbrentei Street