Open Parliament
Organizers
Between 20-22 August, as part of the Nyitott Parlament (Open Parliament) programme, the Hungarian Parliament Building will open its doors to the public free of charge and without prior registration. During these days, visitors can admire the building's stunning interior spaces up close, including the Díszlépcsőház (Grand Staircase) and the Kupolacsarnok (Dome Hall).
This special programme also offers a rare opportunity to view the Holy Crown and the coronation regalia, guarded by the Honour Guard, and alongside the festive walk-through, visitors can also tour the exhibitions of the Parliamentary Museum free of charge.
Due to exceptionally high interest, entry is subject to strict security screening, so visitors should expect longer waiting times to enter the building. The Nyitott Parlament programme can be visited by people with reduced mobility without waiting in line; please contact the Parliamentary Guard for assistance upon arrival.
Venue
Kossuth Square
Tradition meets contemporary culture at Kossuth Square: the country celebrates with a ceremonial flag-raising and officer commissioning by day, and a shared open-air disco by night
More events
Venue: Műegyetem EmbankmentAug 19Gastrospot (Electro Embankment)
20 August is not just about the founding of the state, but also about community: about how we spend time together, and what we eat and drink on this day.
Gasztró, Családi- Venue: Buda CastleAug 19
Ecumenical Service
Ecumenical Service at the Lutheran Church at Bécsi Kapu Square
Vallási, Családi - Venue: EmbankmentsAug 20
Gastro Pop-Up Market (Batthyány Square)
Artisan bakeries, patisseries and local producers will be offering their freshly baked treats, accompanied by coffee and homemade drinks.
Gasztró, Családi 
Venue: Kossuth SquareAug 20Flag-Raising and Officer Commissioning Ceremony
The flag-raising and officer commissioning ceremony at Kossuth Square is the opening event of the August 20 state celebration.
Családi
Venue: EmbankmentsAug 20Gastrospot (Buda Embankment)
20 August is not just about the founding of the state, but also about community: about how we spend time together, and what we eat and drink on this day.
Gasztró, Családi
Venue: Buda CastleAug 20Open Karmelita
Free visit to the Karmelita Kolostor (Carmelite Monastery)
Családi
Venue: EmbankmentsAug 20Gastrospot (Batthyány Square)
20 August is not just about the founding of the state, but also about community: about how we spend time together, and what we eat and drink on this day.
Gasztró, Családi
Venue: EmbankmentsAug 20Gastrospot (Academy)
20 August is not just about the founding of the state, but also about community: about how we spend time together, and what we eat and drink on this day.
Gasztró, Családi
Venue: Castle Garden BazaarAug 20Street of Hungarian Flavours
The Magyar Ízek Utcája is the most significant gastronomic festival in the Carpathian Basin, held every year in connection with the 20 August national holiday at the Castle Garden Bazaar.
Gasztró, Családi
Venue: Margaret IslandAug 20Gastrospot (Margaret Island)
20 August is not just about the founding of the state, but also about community: about how we spend time together, and what we eat and drink on this day.
Gasztró, Családi