Budapest International Wine Festival
The Budapest International Wine Festival fills Buda Castle's courtyards for four days each September, with Hungarian and international wines above the Danube.
- 9 September 2027 → 12 September 2027 (expected, dates TBC)
- Budapest, Hungary
- When9 September 2027 → 12 September 2027 (expected, dates TBC) · Held every September over four days in the courtyards of Buda Castle.
- DatesExpected, dates TBC: four days in the second week of September, usually Thursday to Sunday (2026: 9–12 September). The organiser usually announces them in the first half of the year; check the official site before you book anything you can't cancel (checked 28 October 2026).
- WhereBuda Castle, Szent György tér 2, 1014 Budapest, Hungary
- CategoryFood & Drink · festival
- GuideOur Hungary travel guide →
The Budapest International Wine Festival fills Buda Castle's courtyards for four days each September, with Hungarian and international wines above the Danube.
Every September, the terraces and courtyards of Buda Castle turn into one of Central Europe's most scenic wine fairs. The Budapest International Wine Festival gathers Hungarian winemakers from every region of the country alongside international guests, all set against the UNESCO-listed Castle District and its sweeping views down over the Danube and across to Pest.
What to expect
The festival runs over four days in the second week of September, usually Thursday to Sunday; dates are usually published in the first half of the year. It spreads across several parts of the castle complex, with tasting stands, winemakers pouring their own bottles, food pairings, and live music through the afternoons and evenings. Entry typically includes access to the grounds, with wines bought by the glass or via tasting arrangements at individual stalls. Each edition spotlights a guest of honour alongside the Hungarian producers. The setting, more than anything, is the draw: tasting Tokaji or a Villány red with the river and city laid out below is hard to beat.
The castle sits on the Buda side and is reached on foot, by bus, or via the funicular from Clark Ádám Square. Go in the late afternoon for the best light over the Danube, and buy entry tickets in advance during the busy weekend.
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Getting there & around on event days
Fly into Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD), about 16 km southeast of the centre. The festival is held in the grounds of Buda Castle, high above the Danube on the Buda side. From the airport, take bus 100E direct to Deak Ferenc ter in the centre, then connect by metro, tram or the Castle bus; trams 19 and 41 along the Buda embankment stop near the funicular and the Castle approaches. A taxi takes roughly 30 minutes. From the river, the Buda Castle Funicular offers a scenic climb up to the festival gates.
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Safety & travel advice
- Before you go, read the UK government's FCDO travel advice for Hungary (entry requirements, safety and local laws).
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