# Protestant ecumenical assembly in Budapest > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/protestant-ecumenical-assembly-in-budapest > Updated: 2026-08-12T10:35:41.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2. The Hungarian Ecumenical Council has organized the IV Protestant Ecumenical Assembly in Budapest, scheduled for August 19–20, 2026. The event brings together Reformed, Lutheran, Baptist, and Methodist churches to commemorate the anniversary of the Hungarian state foundation. The program includes a variety of religious and cultural activities, such as a thanksgiving service at the Evangelical Church in Vienna Gate Square, an organ marathon, and choral performances. Educational and theological components feature round table discussions at the MTA Institute of Musicology covering topics like the role of churches under socialism, the intersection of faith and artificial intelligence, and spirituality and health. Cultural attractions at Buda Castle and Kapisztrán Square include musical performances by artists such as Szilvia Agárdi and the band Ötödik Évszak, as well as exhibitions at the Mária Magdolna Tower focusing on Reformed architectural heritage and the life of Bishop Lajos Ordass. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-12: Buda Castle to host Protestant cultural events Protestant churches will host the fourth ‘Protestant Majority’ cultural and religious event at Buda Castle to mark the Hungarian state foundation anniversary. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/buda-castle-to-host-protestant-cultural-events ### 2026-07-24: Budapest Hosts Large Protestant Ecumenical Festival Program Budapest will host a two‑day Protestant ecumenical festival on 19–20 August 2026, featuring concerts, choral meetings, an organ marathon, children's workshops and panels on AI, health and church history. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/budapest-hosts-large-protestant-ecumenical-festival-program --- Cite as: Protestant ecumenical assembly in Budapest. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/protestant-ecumenical-assembly-in-budapest