From Thursday to Sunday – June, 7 -10. 2018. – Budapest.
Kazinczy Street and the neighbouring streets
At the Kazinczy street in the 7th District in Budapest has always been the heart of what is today considered one of Europe’s must-see urban destinations with an unmatched atmosphere filled with living Jewish and multicultural tradition dated back to several hundred years.
Judafest – for the first time in its history, this year coming up to a four-day event. At the Kazinczy Street and its neighbourhood with live gigs, concerts, a colorful street market and explore flavorful authentic Jewish dishes and a collection of craft art will be at the fingertips to the visitors. Also, special city walks offer a chance to discover the hidden corners of the old Jewish Quarter.
The festival’s guest of honor this year is the Hungarian-speaking Jewish community, who will be represented by a number of cities from Hungary and abroad.
Thursday, June, 7. – Film screening (Bálint Ház – District VI., 16 Révay street) starting at 7 p.m. Tickets available at Bálint Ház from Mondays to Thursdays between Noontime -8 p.m.
The Women’s Balcony – Original title: Ismach Hatani – Israel, 2016 | Language: Hebrew with Hungarian subtitles
Friday, June, 8. – Open synagogue (the Great Synagogue at Dohány street from 1.30 p.m. 2.15 p.m. and 3 p.m.), Heroes’ Temple (4.30 p.m. 5.30 p.m.) Registration starts on the 1 st of June at http://www.judafest.org/registration
Saturday, June, 9. – Guided walks exploring the hidden gems of the Old Jewish Quarter (10 a.m. 2 p.m. 6 p.m.) Registration starts on the 1st of June at http://www.judafest.org/registration
10 June, Sunday, June, 10. – From 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Judafest Street Festival on Kazinczy Street featuring two stages with all-day gigs, music, concerts and programs with a huge street fair.
Within the Judafest, the traditional street festival takes place on Sunday, June, 10..
For kindergarten aged children, kids, families and adults is a fine time to feel, taste, look, see the living Jewish and multicultural tradition on the spot. Admission is free.
Update Aggie Reiter
Rolling in Budapest 