10 19th June BUDAPEST [D-E2-3] DANUBE CARNIVAL INTERNATIONAL CULTURAL MEETING Alongside famous representatives of the Hungarian folk dance scene, brass bands, performers of classical and world music as well as that of the contemporary dance from Europe and overseas are present at the various Budapest venues of this event. BM Duna Művészegyüttes 1124 Budapest, Németvölgyi út 41. Tel.: +36 1/201-6613, Fax: +36 1/311-3026 E-mail: contact@dunaart.hu www.dunaart.hu 10 11th June KŐSZEG [A3] OST WEST FOLK FESTIVAL A little bit of everything is the motto for these series of concerts, where the guests will find a wide variety of musical genres in the programme Hungarian, Gypsy and foreign folk music, world music, and poems set to music. Jurisics-vár Művelődési Központ és Várszínház 9730 Kőszeg, Rajnis u. 9. Tel.: +36 94/360-113, Fax: +36 94/563-244 E-mail: jurisics@koszeg.hu www.koszeg.hu 11 25th June MISKOLC [G1] MISKOLC INTERNATIONAL OPERA FESTIVAL The festival was launched to become the Bartók festival in the world. The stars of the Scala, the Metropolitan, Covent Garden and the Bolshoi are among the performing artists. Miskolci Operafesztivál Kht. 3525 Miskolc, Déryné u. 1. Tel.: +36 46/509-407 Fax: +36 46/509-408 E-mail: operami@axelero.hu www.operafesztival.hu 14
11 12th June SZOMBATHELY [A3] SAVARIA INTERNATIONAL BALLROOM DANCING COMPETITON LATIN EUROPEAN CUP AND LATIN OPEN This year the fortieth Savaria is the Latin European Cup, the official contest of IDSF, the International Dance Sport Federation. On the second day spectators can view the International Latin Open Competition. Művelődési és Sportház 9700 Szombathely, Március 15. tér 5. Tel.: +36 94/312-666, Fax: +36 94/313-495 E-mail: rajkay.agi@int.szombathely.hu Mid-June mid-july KISMAROS, NAGYMAROS, SZOB, VÁC, VERŐCE, ZEBEGÉNY [D-E2] DANUBE BEND ART WEEKS Classical music concerts, exhibitions, theatrical performances and traditional folk dance shows provide the programme series held in this beautiful area. Dunakanyar Kulturális Alapítvány 2627 Zebegény, Dózsa György út 26. Tel./fax: +36 27/572-545 E-mail: info@dunakanyar.com www.dunakanyar.com Middle of June PÁPA PÁPA INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF GAMES [B-C3] Playing, a determining form of human existence, has a crucial role among the cultural programs addressing every generation from traditional folk games to today s electronic games. Jókai Mór Művelődési Központ 8500 Pápa, Köztársaság liget 1. Tel./fax: +36 89/313-482, Tel.: +36 20/333-7588 E-mail: jmk_papa@elender.hu EVENTS CALENDAR 2005 15
17th June 17th July SOPRON, FERTŐRÁKOS SOPRON FESTIVAL WEEKS [A-B2] The Cave Theatre of Fertőrákos with excellent acoustics mainly houses opera performances and symphonic concerts. Sopron offers theatrical and folklore performances, chamber music concerts, an outdoor handicraft fair, children s programmes, exhibitions and sports events. Pro Kultúra Sopron Kht. 9400 Sopron, Liszt Ferenc u. 1. Tel.: +36 99/517-501, Fax: +36 99/511-516 E-mail: info@prokultura.hu www.prokultura.hu 19th June BUDAPEST WATER CARNIVAL ON THE DANUBE [D-E2-3] The birthday of the famous Chain Bridge is celebrated with spectacular water programmes on the Danube, in front of the Parliament, below the Castle of Buda; visitors can also enjoy air shows and sports events. Nemzeti Lovas Marketing Társaság 1076 Budapest, Dózsa Gy. út 8. Tel.: +36 30/415-2121, Fax: +36 1/352-4539 E-mail: peto@mail.inext.hu www.karneval.hu 23 25th June HAJDÚBÖSZÖRMÉNY [G-H2] INTERNATIONAL BIG BAND FESTIVAL Hungarian and foreign bands guarantee a memorable experience with their outstanding performances. Sillye Gábor Művelődési Központ 4220 Hajdúböszörmény, Bocskai tér 4. Tel.: +36 52/229-799, Fax: +36 52/229-990 E-mail: sgmk@axelero.hu 16
24th June 24th July GYŐR [C2] SUMMER IN GYŐR INTERNATIONAL CULTURAL FESTIVAL The colourful palette of the fortieth festival features classical, pop and folk music and jazz concerts, theatre, opera and operetta performances, exhibitions, a handicraft fair and gastronomical programmes. Győri Fesztivál- és Rendezvényszervező Iroda 9021 Győr, Aradi vértanúk útja 16. Tel.: +36 96/326-259, Fax: +36 96/550-836 E-mail: info@fesztivalirodagyor.hu www.fesztivalirodagyor.hu 24 26th June TATA FESTIVAL OF WATER, MUSIC AND FLOWERS [D2] The Old Lake is the place of the sailing competition and the water festival and it provides a beautiful background for the evening programmes. The organizers have something to offer for the lovers of classical and pop music and also for admirers of floriculture. Children will be entertained as well. Víz, Zene, Virág Fesztivál Egyesület 2890 Tata, Váralja u. 4. Tel./fax: +36 34/381-488 E-mail: level@tataifesztival.hu www.tataifesztival.hu 24 26th June MEZŐKÖVESD [F2] KING MATTHIAS RENAISSANCE WEEKEND DAY OF THE TOWN A THOUSAND AND ONE YEARS performed by the Experidance dance group. A Renaissance procession in the town s main street, contemporary music and dance shows, a giant puppet show, artistes, fire-eaters, a medieval fashion show, street theatrical performances can be viewed; Hungarian and Turkish warriors fight a duel with contemporary weaponry, and viewers can witness the abduction of a girl and the burning of witches. Renaissance food specialities, exhibitions and handicraft workshops. Mezőkövesdi Művelődési Közalapítvány 3400 Mezőkövesd, Szent László tér 24. Tel.: +36 49/500-135, Fax: +36 49/411-873 E-mail: khig@lhcom.hu EVENTS CALENDAR 2005 17
25 30th June KISVÁRDA [H1] FESTIVAL OF HUNGARIAN THEATRES FROM OUTSIDE HUNGARY Hungarian shows from Romania, Serbia-Montenegro, Slovakia and Ukraine participate in this festival, and there will be representatives of the puppet and children s theatres as well. The wide choice of performances include all kinds of genres from dramas to musicals. Kisvárdai Várszínház és Művészetek Háza 4600 Kisvárda, Flórián tér 20. Tel.: +36 45/405-239, +36 45/500-450, Fax: +36 45/500-451 E-mail: kisvarda.szinhaz@axelero.hu www.kisvarda.szinhaz.hu 25 26th June BUDAPEST [D-E2-3] BUDAPEST FAIR The Fair has been organised since 1991 to commemorate the day when the Soviet army finally left the territory of Hungary. The programme traditionally includes the summer carnival, street theatre meeting, jazz concerts, several events for children and a classical music concert on Heroes Square. Budapesti Fesztiválközpont Kht. 1053 Budapest, Egyetem tér 5. Tel.: +36 1/486-3300, Fax: +36 1/486-3310 E-mail: info@festivalcity.hu www.festivalcity.hu 25th June ÓPUSZTASZER HUNNIVERSARY [F4] The programme is a tribute to the first Magyar settlers in Hungary. In the authentic village of the settlers time craftsmen and comedians entertain the visitors while the best warriors display their horse-riding skills in the tournament. Ópusztaszeri Nemzeti Történeti Emlékpark Kht. 6767 Ópusztaszer, Szoborkert 68. Tel.: +36 62/275-133/271, Fax: +36 62/275-007 E-mail: opusztaszer@tourinform.hu www.opusztaszer.hu 18
July 28th June 20th August KECSKEMÉT [E3] INTERNATIONAL KODÁLY-SEMINAR AND ARTS FESTIVAL Along with the seminar and the concerts, the genres of dance, literature, film and fine arts also feature in the programme. The festival promotes the works of contemporary composers with special attention and also gives young musicians the opportunity to introduce themselves. Erdei Ferenc Művelődési Központ és Művészeti Iskola 6000 Kecskemét, Deák Ferenc tér 1. Tel.: +36 76/503-880 Fax: +36 76/503-890 E-mail: efmk@axelero.hu www.efmk.hu Beginning of July NYÍRBÁTOR [H2] WEEK OF THE WINGED DRAGON INTERNATIONAL STREET THEATRE FESTIVAL Among the historic buildings, the programmes of the festival range from puppet performances to concerts. Most of the 50+ performances will only be on show here at this festival. Szárnyas Sárkány Kulturális Vállalkozás 4300 Nyírbátor, Szabadság tér 6. Tel./fax: +36 42/281-748 Tel.: +36 42/510-158 E-mail: sarkany.nybator@axelero.hu www.szarnyas-sarkany.hu 1st July 15th August GYULA GYULA CASTLE FESTIVAL JOINT ARTS FESTIVAL [G4] In and around the historic castle visitors are invited to attend performances of theatre, puppet theatre, opera, operetta, ballet, classical and pop music, medieval court music, jazz and folk dance. Gyulai Várszínház 5700 Gyula, Kossuth u. 13. Tel./fax: +36 66/463-148, Tel.: +36 66/562-860 E-mail: casteatr@axelero.hu www.c3.hu/~casteatr EVENTS CALENDAR 2005 19