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Visit the charming Matthias Church in the Buda Castle Budapest and enjoy a Sunday evening organ concert free of charge.
Matthias Church is not only the most visited and most popular Roman Catholic church in Budapest, its seven-hundred-year-old history also serves as a symbol of the capital’s rich historic past.
Beautiful architecture, unusual painted interior make this church worth visiting on the Buda Side of Budapest.
Matthias Church also hosts regular organ and other classical music concert series.
Yet, one of the most popular concert series is called the “Sunday Night Organ Concerts”. These free organ recitals happen only once a month and always on a Sunday.
UPDATE: Kindly note that due to Covid, the concert series is not available for the foreseeable future. That said, the organ is in use at many masses in the church and there are concerts featured in the programme on a monthly/ weekly basis depending on the season. We suggest checking the programme of upcoming events at Matthias Church directly in Budapest (at your hotel reception, at a concert agency, on the church website, etc.)
Organ Concerts in Budapest
Apr 15, 2024 from 7.30pm • Zsolt Kiss
May 6, 2024 from 7.30pm • Slavomir Kaminsky
Further dates are not confirmed yet
The organ in Matthias Church, called as the “King’s Organ”, is the largest musical instrument in Budapest, and therefore is able to fill the finest acoustic space in the whole city.
Matthias Church & Tours
The current Roman Catholic church was founded by King Bela IV.
When the Mongol invaders left Hungary in 1242 in complete ruins, King Bela IV decided to move the royal residence to Buda Castle.
Since the 16th century, Matthias Church (or as it was originally called The Church of Our Lady) has been the Coronation Church of Hungary.
Matthias Church is located in the heart of the Buda Castle district, where there are many other sights nearby that are well worth visiting. The Castle Hill is also great for walks and admiring the beautiful historic buildings and other riverside attractions of Budapest.
If you want to make the most of your time in Castle Hill, we recommend visiting Buda Castle and the Fisherman’s Bastion, as well as Matthias Church.
Take a tour in the historical Buda Castle District, including a visit inside the Matthias Church. Book a ticket to the popular Matthias Church with a Castle District walking tour to get to know more secrets of this beautiful attraction.
Hi Is the Mattias Chruch going to be open during Christmas?
Dear Tuly Sarah,
Thank you for contacting us regarding Christmas opening hours of Matthias Church in Budapest.
Dec 1-21: Open as usual (Mon-Fri: 9 am – 5 pm, Sat: 9 am – 12 pm, Sun: 1 pm – 5 pm)
Dec 22: Open 1 pm – 4 pm
Dec 23: 9 am – 2 pm
Dec 24: Closed
Dec 25: Closed
Dec 26: 1 pm – 5 pm
Dec 27-30: Open as usual (Mon-Fri: 9 am – 5 pm, Sat: 9 am – 1 pm, Sun: 1 pm – 5 pm)
Dec 31: 9 am – 5 pm
Jan 1: 1 pm – 5 pm
For more details on opening hours in the Buda Castle please go to https://budacastlebudapest.com/christmas-buda-castle-budapest/
Have a great festive stay in the Hungarian capital!
Hello, how can i book 2 seats for the Free Organ Concerts in Matthias Church?
Dear Kai,
Unfortunately, in 2021 there are no free organ concerts scheduled for the month of August.
Nevertheless, we hope you will like your visit in Budapest and the Buda Castle Hill attractions of the city.
And how about in Sep?
Dear Kai,
at the moment there are no organ concerts scheduled for 2021. Thank you for your kind understanding.
Hello, any updates regarding the free concerts ?
Dear Carmen,
Unfortunately, there are no concerts scheduled for this year. Hopefully, there will be some events in 2022.
Have a nice stay in Budapest!
Hello,
Can I book seats for the free organ concerts? I am visiting Budapest 30.03-04.04.2023
Thank you in advance
Hi! Can’t find any more info on the free Sunday organ concerts. Are they on, again? I will be there 19/05/2024. Thank you!
Dear Visitor,
Thank you for contacting us.
Please see the upcoming free concert dates below:
Apr 15, 2024 from 7.30pm • Zsolt Kiss
May 6, 2024 from 7.30pm • Slavomir Kaminsky
Organ masses are held almost every day from 6pm, except Sundays.
Enjoy your holiday in Budapest!
Hi there! are there any upcoming concerts in June please? Thanks
Hello Eric,
Thank you for contacting us about the Matthias Church concerts.
Unfortunately at the moment there are no free concerts confirmed for the upcoming months.
We recommend you check the regular concerts and choose your favorite:
https://budacastlebudapest.com/concerts-in-matthias-church/
Have a nice holiday in Budapest!
My wife and I, from Wales, attended a service in Matthias Church on Sunday 2nd June. A lovely occasion, enhanced by the singing and contribution of a lady assistant. Also, we were very, very impressed by the clear glass panels, suspended from the ceiling, which showed the words / hymns for the congregation to read.
Can you please possibly provide details of this glass information system so that we can consider for a local church – manufacturer, supplier, cost etc. ?
Thank you
Dear Dr J A,
Thank you for your comment.
We have sent you an email with more details.
hi theres any free concert in 12/14 december 2024
Dear Mario,
Thank you for your enquiry.
Unfortunately, there are no scheduled free concerts at Matthias Church this December.
Please find available concert tickets for Dec 13th on the below link:
https://budapestconcert.com/concerts-at-matthias-church-budapest
Enjoy your winter holiday in Budapest!