Budapest offers a lot of fascinating programmes every month, but did you know how much fun you can have in the Hungarian capital without breaking the bank? Check out the top 10 free programmes in Budapest in the first half of April.

Music is all around: free music programmes in Budapest in the first half of April

Get ready for an amazing tribute concert night on 3 April: CA/CD band, who have been promoting the work of AC/DC for more than 10 years (both in sound and in appearance) will take the stage in the Hard Rock Cafe to shake you all night long. Hells' Bells or High Voltage? One thing is for sure: a few surprises can be expected.

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Do you prefer latin rhytms? No problemo! Join the Salsa-Bachata Party in Fröccsterasz on 4 April. The place is covered from the sides and above, and it is also heated, so the atmosphere's more than convenient. Let's dance.

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Art and Fashion 

This April, focus on sustainable fashion and visit Fashion Revolution Hungary and A.P. Art Gallery's exciting exhibition from 4 to 26 April. You can also do something for sustainable fashion: bring your boring or torn jeans to the event and by putting them in the dedicated box, you can be sure that they will be turned into new products.

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Time to refresh your wardrobe? Now you can add some classic, modern, bohemian or vintage pieces to your wardrobe at an affordable price. Come to the Clothes Fair on 5 April from 11am to 5pm at Erzsébet Square and buy unique, high-quality, one-of-a-kind pieces at affordable prices, mainly from locals who don't wear these treasures anymore.

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We also recommend you to visit the exhibition called Zöldhullám, in Petőfi Irodalmi Múzeum, open on 12 and 13 April. To be more precise, this is an exhibition and fair where the works focus on representing the rebirth of nature and the impetus of new life through contemporary craft.

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Best gastro programmes for free

Celebrate the grand opening of Bloom Fitt Bar in Budapest on 6 April from 4pm to 7pm at József krt. 71-73, 1085. Be among the first 100 customers and enjoy 50% off. Entry is for free, but experiencing health, happiness, and community is priceless. 

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Getting closer to Easter, we recommend you to join a special gastro programme: organized for the third time on 13 April in Fény Street Market, Easter Market & Mionetto Bubble Brunch brings you the best scones, hams and vegetables. They will also have workshops and music on stage. Breakfast will be served, so come hungry. The event is free of charge.

You can find more info here. 

What to do with the kids?

If you would like to try a free program with children in Budapest in the first half of April, visit Várkert Bazár, where an all-day spring family event awaits you in the event hall and the assembly hall. There will be music, puppet shows and interactive games. Please note that the programs of the Event Hall are not free and the free programs require registration, which can be done here.

You can find more info here.

Free programmes in Budapest: get closer to nature

Have you ever heard of the beautiful Tóth Árpád sétány (Tóth Árpád Promenade) in the Castle District? It is well worth a visit, especially in the first half of April when the Japanese cherry trees are in bloom. This year they are blooming a little later due to the weather, so there is still time to plan a trip there. Take stunning Instagram photos and, of course, make fantastic memories under the amazingly beautiful cherry trees!

City Park also invites you to spend an amazing day out there. Do you want to visit amazing museums, play sports or spend a really fun day with the kids, for example at one of the best playgrounds in the city? You can have it all! Ready, steady, go: visit City Park, you won't regret it! 

Photo: Behnam Behesthi