Frequently asked questions

Yes. Most venues and programs are accessible. Given the large crowds, visitors with reduced mobility are advised to attend the event with a companion.

The flat embankment area of Műegyetem Embankment is easily accessible by wheelchair and other mobility aids. It can also be reached from Szent Gellért Square by the accessible M4 metro with lifts and by low-floor trams. An accessible toilet and a designated area in front of the stage will also be available for visitors with reduced mobility.

The exact locations of drinking-water taps, public toilets and medical points will be indicated by signs at the venues. They can also be found in the app and on the map on the website, with separate icons.

This year’s line-up will include both Hungarian and international performers. You can find more information about the performers under the Performers tab.

The full program list – not just the concerts – can be found under the Program tab, where you can filter the events by location, time and other criteria.

The August 20, 2026 programmes will take place over four days at several locations across Budapest. The main venues are:

• Margaret Island
  A two-day, free family program featuring activities for children and concerts, while in the evening the spectacular Light Garden will welcome visitors in the Rose Garden.
• Műegyetem Embankment
  A two-day, free electronic music festival of international standard, featuring world-famous performers, LED installations and spectacular lighting technology.
• Kossuth Square + Parliament
  This is where the ceremonial raising of the flag and the swearing-in ceremony of officer cadets will take place in the morning, followed by the military air show over the Danube. In the evening, the Parliament Building will be transformed by spectacular projection mapping.
• Liberty Square
  The Chill Zone will offer a communal relaxation area with food trucks and large screens for following the festive events.

This year, the event will also feature accompanying programs at the Buda Castle, Clark Ádám Square and along the Pest embankment. The full program list, including exact locations, can be accessed here.

You can find the latest news and information about any possible program changes in three places: on the website, under the News tab; in the official August 20 event series app; and on the individual Facebook events for each program and concert.

Extra tip: It is worth downloading the app if you do not want to miss anything. The app also sends push notifications about the most important news and changes.

As a general rule, everyone is welcome at the celebrations – the programs are intended for everyone and have no age restrictions. However, visitors under the age of 14 may only attend the event when accompanied by an adult.

The programs on Margaret Island will be specifically geared towards families, with dedicated activities for children and families, as well as concerts for the youngest visitors and their parents.

The 2026 August 20 celebrations will last for four days, from August 19 to 22. The highlight will be August 20 (Thursday), when events will take place from morning until evening simultaneously at several locations – including Margaret Island, Kossuth Square, Műegyetem Embankment and many other locations across Budapest.

Detailed programmes and exact locations will be available on the official website and in the app.

Yes. All programs in the event series are free of charge and open to everyone.

Yes. Each venue has a maximum capacity approved by the authorities, and once that capacity is reached, admission will be temporarily suspended. If you want to make sure you get in, it is advisable to arrive at least one hour before the program begins.

It is important to note that each event has its own house rules, which every visitor automatically accepts upon entry. The use of drones is prohibited throughout the entire event area. Violations of the rules may also have legal consequences.

It is also important to note that there will be no cloakroom or luggage storage facilities at the event, so it is worth considering in advance what you bring with you.

What you may bring:

• A small backpack (maximum A3 size, i.e. 30 × 42 cm) or a handbag of a similar size
• A flag or scarf without a pole
• A folding umbrella without a pointed tip
• A plastic bottle of up to 0.5 litres or a resealable, non-glass water bottle
• Personal medication (with documentation if necessary)

What you may not bring:

• Weapons or objects resembling weapons, as well as stabbing or cutting implements
• Metal chains longer than 50 cm
• Pyrotechnic devices (firecrackers, smoke bombs, flares, Bengal lights)
• Glass bottles or metal cans
• Alcohol, drugs or other psychoactive substances
• Drones, camera tripods or professional image- or sound-recording equipment
• Laser devices
• Flammable or explosive materials
• Political, provocative or hate-inciting banners or flags

Security personnel are not obliged to store prohibited items confiscated at the entrance.

Drinking-water refill points will be available at every venue. Their exact locations will be indicated by signs at the venues.

No. Registration is not required for the free outdoor programs – simply come along.