# Classical music festivals in Budapest

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/classical-music-festivals-in-budapest
> Updated: 2026-10-03T03:37:04.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

Classical music festivals in Budapest have announced diverse programming for the late 2026 season.

The Cziffra Festival has unveiled its 2026/2027 international season, which includes events in Budapest, New York, London, Luxembourg, and Brussels. Highlights include János Balázs’s ‘Great Liszt Marathon’ in Budapest, a ‘Hommage à Cziffra’ recital at Carnegie Hall, and performances by Daniil Trifonov and Vadym Kholodenko.

Concurrently, the Liszt Ferenc Musical Festival is scheduled to return to Budapest from October 8 to 22. The program features international ensembles such as The Cleveland Orchestra and the London Sinfonietta, alongside electronic music from Autechre and various commemorative performances.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-03: Liszt Ferenc Musical Festival returns to Budapest this October

The Liszt Ferenc Musical Festival returns to Budapest from October 8–22, featuring The Cleveland Orchestra, London Sinfonietta, and diverse international musical performances.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/liszt-ferenc-musical-festival-returns-to-budapest-this-october

### 2026-09-27: Cziffra Festival announces 2026/2027 international season

The Cziffra Festival's 2026/2027 season features János Balázs’s massive Liszt marathon in Budapest, alongside international performances in New York, London, Luxembourg, and Brussels.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cziffra-festival-announces-20262027-international-season

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