Floating Tasting: Borjour Wine Boat

What could be better than cruising down the Danube, gazing at Budapest from the upper deck, with a quality red or white, or both? That’s what’s on offer at this floating tasting session, showcasing 16 top wineries.

27 July - Zsófia Boat Budapest

Memento Mori Tour: Depeche Mode Concert

Regarded as royalty here in C.E. Europe, Basildon’s finest take to the road despite the recent death of founding member, Andy Fletcher. Expect an amazing atmosphere at the Hungarian national stadium, the Puskás Aréna.

28 July - Puskás Aréna Budapest

Splash Under Stars: Night of Beaches

Spas across Hungary extend their opening hours and lay on special events to celebrate bathing culture. Venues include Aquaworld in Budapest, Aquasziget in Esztergom and the onion-shaped Hagymatikum in Makó.

29 July - All Around Hungary

Lust For Life: Iggy Pop Gig

The world’s forgotten boy is enjoying a purple patch in his old age, gigging from Veszprém to Ottawa, promoting latest LP Every Loser, giving his classics a ferocious airing and proving that 76 is the new 26.

30 July - Gyárkert, Veszprém

Psychedelic Experience: OZORA Festival

Originating from the solar eclipse of 1999, this chilled get-together between Lake Balaton and the Danube showcases music on six stages and all kinds of non-mainstream cultural activity to a serene valley.

31 July - Dádpuszta

Asian Street Food: Summer Night Market

Few might know that Budapest has its own Chinatown – not only that, but it’s active where gastronomy is concerned. This summer, until 31 August, it hosts its annual Asian street-food night market, from 5-11pm.

1 August - Chinatown / Monori Center Budapest

Family Fun: Dino-Verse Exhibition

One to entertain the kids, this large-scale holiday attraction brings 40 actual-size dinosaurs back to life as part of the Dino-verse. Running until New Year’s Eve, it uses VR to transport you to prehistory.

2 August - BOK Hall Budapest