Wherever you find yourself in Hungary, it is always worth exploring what is on. There are plenty of events: local festivals, cooking competitions and the like in the countryside, the towns organise music festivities in town halls, churches and palaces and cosmopolitan Budapest has two opera houses, two major concert halls, international exhibitions, jazz clubs.
For Budapest information see budapestinfo.hu or
budapestpanorama.com
A new programme magazine has just been launched aimed at keeping visitors up to speed with all the capital's cultural highlights. CalendArt is a twice-yearly publication that features information on the most exciting exhibitions and music/dance events taking place over the coming six months.
For countrywide information please contact the local Tourinform offices or hungary.com
For events at Lake Balaton see balaton-tourism.hu
The freephone number 00800 36 000 000 also provides up to date information.