18 Nov

The Resurrected Notre-Dame – Film premiere @ Hungary’s cinemas from November, 20.2025.

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Fascinating French documentary about the cathedral’s rebirth @ Hungary’s cinemas from November, 20. 2025.

In April 2019, the entire world was shocked when Notre-Dame de Paris, one of the most important masterpieces of medieval architecture, was engulfed in flames. However, the tragedy was followed by an unprecedented collaboration. Over five years, one of the most complex restoration projects in Europe was carried out, involving 340000 donors, 2000 craftsmen and hundreds of professional workshops.

This monumental human and technical undertaking is presented in the French documentary Notre-Dame Resurrected, distributed by Pannonia Entertainment Ltd.

The film, made up of over 350 hours of footage, offers an exceptional insight into the daily lives of restorers, conservationists, masons, carpenters, glass painters, organ restorers and senior engineers. The crew was able to follow the reconstruction from 2020 to 2024 with almost unprecedented access: from the first reinforcement works, to the rebirth of the roof, to the reconstruction of the iconic tower.

The reconstruction of Notre-Dame is also impressive in numbers:1000 m³ of stone for the new vaults and walls … 100 meters of new wooden roof structure above the main nave … four thousand square meters m² of freshly installed lead sheeting on the roof … 41 thousand square meters of cleaned stone surface … 846 million euros donation with support from 150 countries

The film goes beyond statistics … It tells human stories and shows the crafts that, 850 years later, are still based on the same hand movements. The legacy of the medieval journeymen lives on in today’s French workshops. This passion and expertise shine through every frame of the documentary.

By 2024, restorers had returned Notre-Dame to the light that a 14th-century pilgrim might have seen: as if the medieval guilds had only momentarily abandoned the building.

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16 Nov

Solar System Phenomena & Distant Galaxies.

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8th National Astrophotography Exhibition – Budapest

Early Saturday evening was taken to distant galaxies on the opening of the astro-images at the Museum of Natural History, whereas the largest astrophotography event of the year November, 15. took place in its exhibition hall. The exhibition is built around three themes … Astroscapes, the Solar System, and the world of stars and Galaxies. One of the main characters is to be an innovative image of the M33 galaxy, which demonstrates a new image processing technique.

This year was the 8th Star-Photos Exhibition, showing the hundred most beautiful astrophotos which were selected from the works of 66 astrophotographers of our country. After the presentation the audience could have had walk around to gaze the 100 unbelievable images from the year’s greatest astrophotographers.The exhibition was created by cca. 40 people. The Spanish Astrological Association members were also was present at the opening of the exhibition. Several astrophotographers have already received international prizes at several exhibitions. Here awards, prizes on site were handle out. This year, five images by seven Hungarian photographers were included in the international best, one of which won an award. The exhibition thus proves once again that Hungarian astrophotography is at the international forefront. This exhibition can be viewed for a few months, therefore do not miss to plan your’s before your late and miss it. All individuals are welcomed to feel like being “out of space” and last but not least children, may look at these photosgraphs with wide eyes open, have a real experience, getting to know the breathtaking images of the sky above the earth that tell stories beyond the earth.

Riport & snaps by Aggie Reiter

15 Nov

The latest film in the horror franchise is coming to HBO Max

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Among the Demons: Last Rites – Available on HBO Max.

The latest film in the horror franchise will be released on HBO Max on November 21, making all of the Among the Demons films available on the streaming platform.

Among the Demons: Last Rites broke records upon its September theatrical debut, achieving the biggest global opening weekend of all time for a horror film, thus definitively ensuring that AMONG THE DEMONS is the most successful horror franchise ever. The film attracted more than 247 thousand viewers in Hungary!

The film stars: Vera Farmiga, Patrick Wilson, Mia Tomlinson, Ben Hardy, Tony Spera, Steve Coulter, Rebecca Calder, Elliot Cowan, Beau Gadsdon, Kíla Lord Cassidy, John Brotherton and Shannon Kook.

The Warrens’ well-documented exorcism series has reached its final episode. The couple has saved innocent people from the afterlife more than a thousand times. But now something has changed. Routine doesn’t help. Courage doesn’t help. And maybe the emissaries of the afterlife weren’t the family of eight the Warrens and their daughter are rushing to save.

Update by Aggie Reiter

14 Nov

Rolling Stones Tribute Concert @ the Lurdy Cinema Budapest

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Saturday, November,15.

Tomorrow is Saturday, that means on November 15th, the Rolling Stones’ career spanning over six decades will be in focus at the Lurdy Cinema.

The Stoned tribute band, formed in 2003, will give a concert, which has evolved from a few crazy Stones fans’ occasional home gigs into a band that plays only and exclusively – 100% – Rolling Stones. The dedication and humility of the members of Stoned – Árpád Jókay guitar, vocals, Gyula Bacsa piano, Zoltán Dudinszky saxophone, Zoltán Bereczki bass guitar and Csaba Zsiros drums – is the guarantee that they can perform the songs of the “World’s Best Rock’n’Roll Band” at an increasingly high level. The band has already “recorded” more than a hundred Rolling Stones concerts, which also has a great influence on their own performance style, helping them to present the Stones’ oeuvre as authentically as possible. The concert will feature songs from all eras of the Rolling Stones’ history, from the biggest and most well-known hits to fan rarities, and a variety of styles will be featured.
The concert will be followed by a screening of the concert film The Rolling Stones – Sweet Summer Sun – Hyde Park Live, which was filmed during the Stones’ historic and triumphant return in 2013. 100,000 fans of all ages watched and listened with equal enthusiasm as the band once again gave a five-star concert. This amazing and unique concert, and the film recorded here, is the perfect way to celebrate the music of the Rolling Stones with fans right where they started, on their own stage in their hometown. In the film – which also commemorates Charlie Watts, who passed away in August 2021 – the entire concert, all the songs performed there, can be seen and heard, with 21st century technology, digital 5.1 sound

Furthermore details on the Lurdy Mozi website.

Update by Aggie Reiter

13 Nov

“Art Is for Everybody” … Absolut pays tribute to the Art of Keith Haring this year.

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Just a while ago the Absolut Vodka celebrated creativity with a new, limited-time bottle, this time focusing on the work of one of the most famous representatives of pop art, Keith Haring. The Absolut Haring Artist-Edition brings Haring’s vibrant and energetic world closer to new generations, almost four decades after the artist first painted the legendary bottle in 1986. Last year, the brand paid tribute to Andy Warhol with a special edition, so now two pop art legends “meet” in this special collaboration.

Keith Haring believes that art was for everyone, and his iconic street art pieces in 1980s New York City conveyed a vibrant energy to every city dweller. The Absolut Haring Artist-Edition carries on this spirit, bringing the artist’s original 1986 work to life with vibrant colors, the artist’s handwriting, and his signature dancing figures fused into the glass. “True art is inclusive, inspiring, and accessible to everyone,” explains Rita Hruska, Marketing Director of Pernod-Ricard Hungary. “Keith Haring’s works follow the same philosophy, creating a world full of energy with vibrant colors and dynamic shapes. With the Absolut Haring bottle, invites the younger generation to experience this spirit.”

Absolut’s collaboration with contemporary artists from various fields dates back to the mid 80s, when the brand first asked renowned artists to reimagine glass. Between 1985 and 2004, more than 850 unique works were created by 1500 artists.

Almost forty years ago, at Warhol’s suggestion, Keith Haring became the second artist to reimagine the Absolut bottle. The brand first collaborated with the artist in 1986, and in 2025, it unveiled its first bottle specifically inspired by Keith Haring, drawing inspiration from the artist’s original work. The bottle features Keith Haring’s iconic signature and the design is vibrant with life: the embossed, dancing figures come to life in Haring’s signature red and yellow, creating a sharp contrast with the iconic Absolut blue. The neck of the bottle is adorned with the hand-drawn Absolut medallion, featuring a portrait of the founder, LO Smith, adding a personal touch to the bottle. The result is a 3dimensional work of art is touc of a joy to toast.

As Haring once said: “Art and enjoyment is for everyone”, which reflects Absolut’s credo, as the brand has always believed that art and culture belong to everybody.

The limited edition Absolut Haring bottle will be available in stores in more than 40 countries worldwide, including Hungary from mid-October.

Update by Aggie Reiter

12 Nov

You Bet Your Gonna Love it @ Tori Amos Concert – Budapest

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Since her debut album Little Earthquakes in 1992, the North Carolina-born singer, pianist, and songwriter has built a body of work characterized by fearless storytelling and a unique musical voice.
In Times of Dragons, the singer’s eighteenth studio album, is a worthy continuation of her oeuvre to date: a sweeping, lyrical journey of perseverance and spiritual awakening, where the desire for freedom confronts the forces that seek to dominate and silence the world. “In Times of Dragons is a metaphorical story about the struggle between democracy and tyranny, reflecting the current, deliberately created and horrific decline of democracy – by the actions of the ‘dictator-believing lizard monsters’ who are usurping America,” said Tori Amos.

The album’s release will be accompanied by the artist’s biggest European tour in a decade, which will take her through seventeen countries between April and May 2026. This time, she will be accompanied by her old, loyal musical partners: musical director and bassist Jon Evans, drummer Ash Soan, and three talented backing vocalists: Liv Gibson, Deni Hlavlinka and Hadley Kennary. The tour concerts will feature songs from the new album – In Times of Dragons, as well as the most memorable compositions of the artist’s 35-year, unparalleled career, from a great oeuvre that has earned her eight Grammy nominations and more than has become a defining chapter in contemporary music with twelve million albums sold. With In Times of Dragons, he once again masterfully intertwines his political and personal message, in a deeply felt, thought-provoking work that resonates with the urgent, disturbing atmosphere of the present, while remaining true to his artistic courage and unique musical vision.

Tori Amos has the capability of turning a beautiful song into something even more astounding, with overwhelming emotions.

Ticket sales already began … more information (external link)

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11 Nov

Motown Lovers – Harlem Gospel Choir: Magic of Motown Tour Budapest 2025

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Venue: Budapest, Papp László Sportaréna
Time – Date: 7.30 p.m. Tuesday, November, 18. 2025.

One of the world’s most renowned gospel choir is returning to Budapest – Hungary!

The Harlem Gospel Choir,is known of the brightest beacons of African American gospel tradition.
Their show is a joyful, soul-filled musical celebration, where the Harlem Gospel Choir offers a genuine spiritual encounter. Their performance is both sacred and passionate, modern yet deeply rooted in tradition.

Hailing from the heart of Harlem, New York, this legendary group brings its “Magic of
Motown” tour to life an uplifting musical journey through the timeless hits of Marvin Gaye,
The Supremes, and Stevie Wonder. This performance is more than just a concert defined by
soul-stirring vocals, electrifying energy, and the dignity of sharing the stage with global icons.
The Harlem Gospel Choir delivers not only music, but a deeply moving spiritual experience
that touches the heart’s deepest emotions.

Founded in 1986 by Allen Bailey, the Harlem Gospel Choir has been spreading the legacy of
Black American gospel music for over three decades. They have performed alongside
legends such as Bono, Diana Ross, Pharrell Williams, Gorillaz, and Sam Smith, with whom
they shared a standout moment at the 2018 Grammy Awards. Their audience has included
3 U.S. presidents – 2 popes – the United Nations General Assembly.

As in the previous Year no one leaf sitting down expect in celebration filled with song, dance, and inner renewal. This year’s tour pays tribute to the classics of the Motown era, performed with deep respect
and unmatched vitality. While their soul is rooted in Harlem, their message is timeless and
universal: Love. .. Hope … Unity!

Tickets sale on the spot.

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10 Nov

Warner Bros. Discovery expands live winter sports coverage in Europe

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Above all … also more luge races through HBO Max will broadcast all of this season’s major luge races.

The events will also be shown on Eurosport in partnership with Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) Sports Europe and the International Luge Federation (FIL).

Expanded broadcasting rights further strengthen WBD’s role as the home of winter sports, especially ahead of the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics

Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) Sports Europe has entered into a new partnership with the International Luge Federation (FIL) to bring all major World Cup races of the 2025-2026 season to viewers across Europe. The events will be broadcast live in Hungary by Eurosport, a leading player in winter sports broadcasting for 35 years. The full online broadcast will also be available to HBO Max subscribers, while Eurosport.hu will feature fresh articles and content on luge and its competitors throughout the year.

With luge now part of WBD’s expanded premium winter sports offering for the 2025/2026 season, the company aims to establish a long-term partnership with the International Luge Federation (FIL) in the lead-up to the 2030 Winter Olympics in France. WBD’s broad winter sports portfolio currently includes coverage of 13 different sports, including alpine skiing, biathlon and ski jumping, as well as World Cup and World Championship events (except in the Nordic countries where rights differ). All 116 medal events from the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina will also be broadcast.

Trojan Paillot, Vice President of Sports Acquisition and Syndication at WBD Sports Europe, announced: “We are the home of winter sports and have proudly built our reputation over the past decades by being committed to covering more sports, events and athletes during the winter season than any other broadcaster. We are delighted to partner with the International Luge Federation and include the Luge World Cup in our expanded live winter sports offering. Luge will be an important part of our journey towards the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics, when the Olympic Games return to Europe, offering even more opportunities to engage sports fans following the monumental success of the Paris 2024 Olympics, which saw us reach more viewers than ever before.”

Einars Fogelis, President of the International Luge Federation (FIL), said: “With this partnership, we will reach our loyal fans in the traditional luge markets of Europe. The global reach of both Eurosport and HBO Max, both recognized brands, is an important step towards greater visibility, professionalization and increasing the appeal of our sport.”

The comng up events of 2025-2026:

Artificial Track Luge / FIL World Cup + Olympics 2025–26

December, 5-7, 2025 – Innsbruck-Igls, Austria

December, 11-13, 2025 – Park City, United States

December, 19-21, 2025 – Lake Placid, United States

January, 2-4, 2026 – Sigulda, Latvia

January, 9-11, 2026 – Winterberg, Germany

January, 16-18, 2026 – Oberhof, Germany

January, 23-25, 2026 – Königssee, Germany

February, 7-12, 2026 – Winter Olympic Games, Milano Cortina 2026, Italy

February, 27 – March 1, 2026 – St. Moritz–Celerina, Switzerland

March, 6-8, 2026 – Altenberg, Germany

WBD’s digital broadcast of the FIL Luge World Cup is not available in Austria, Germany and Latvia. HBO Max currently broadcasts live sports in over 40 European markets and will launch in additional countries in early 2026 where Discovery+ currently broadcasts live sports, including Austria, Germany, Italy and the UK, which will be home to TNT Sports streaming.

WBD Sports Europe’s wider winter sports broadcasting portfolio does not cover the Scandinavian countries, except for the Winter Olympics.

photographer: FIL / Michael Kristen // 07.02.2025 / 53. FIL Luge World Championships, Whistler Sliding Centre, Canada (CAN), Women’s Singles, picture: Julia Taubitz (GER)

Update by Aggie Reiter

3 Nov

25th Savaria Historical Carnival @ Szombathely

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Savaria Historical Carnival  August 13–16, 2026.

The “modern” carnival will be 25 years old in 2026.

Szombathely’s largest and most popular event, the Savaria Historical Carnival, will celebrate her the 25th anniversary of its “modern history” next year. The event has been a prominent heritage tourism event in the Western Transdanubia region since 2000, attracting hundreds-and-thousands of people to the city every year.

Today, the festival has become a unique, historicizing, high-quality event in Szombathely and Vas counties, attracting the largest audience.

In order to celebrate the 2026 jubilee in a worthy manner, preparations have already begun this year.

As a first step, the organizers have determined the date of next year’s carnival, carefully considering the dates of national festivals and major jubilee events.

By announcing the date early, their goal is to reach the widest possible audience: artists, performers, merchants, and visitors alike and to begin joint preparations for the quarter-century celebration in time.

The anniversary carnival will offer special programs, novelties and festive surprises for all those who would like to be part of the 25th anniversary Savaria Historical Carnival experience.

Usually do not share recommendation months-and-months earlier than acctually to programs but this time maybe anyway worthwhile to mark the date in your callender will not be missed to visit.

Update by Aggie Reiter

3 Nov

Herald News: Kodály Center @ Pécs celebrates its 15th Birthday.

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Saturday, December, 13. from 11 a.m. – 10 p.m. Kodály Center @ Pécs


One of the most important cultural buildings in Pécs is the Kodály Center! On the occasion of the anniversary, the Zsolnay Heritage Management Nonprofit Ltd. is hosting a full-day birthday program for families, music lovers and fans of the unique building.

During the Kodály 15 – Family Day, visitors will be able to enjoy concerts, theater performances, unusual building tours and special presentations from midday until late in the evening on December, 13. … all free of charge!

The day starts with a Nutcracker concert for children from 11 a.m. Dániel Varró and the Pannon
Philharmonic String Quartet will share Tchaikovsky’s iconic Christmas story together within music, poetry, humor and magic.

The first “Backstage Secrets” tour will start at the same time, where visitors can learn the secrets of one of Europe’s best acoustic concert halls. They can take a peek behind the scenes and find out
why the concert hall seats 999 people. The tour will be held again at 3 p.m.

In the afternoon, humor and theater take over the main role Ferenc Köles and his fellow actors will present their interactive performance twice the day 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. During the unique building tour, instead of sound checks, the actors will test how long the audience can hold their laughter.

From 3 p.m., the building’s designers, Ferenc Cságoly and Ferenc Keller, will introduce visitors to the history of the design and birth of the Kodály Center. The music history line will be continued by Ádám Bősze from 4 p.m., who, as usual, will tell about the eccentric outfits and styles of the great composers with a hint of humor and a good dose of musical knowledge under the title “Mozart in a bikini, or how does the Perfume of Pécs enter the history of music?”.

From 6 p.m., Henri Gonzo will evoke the legendary songwriter’s iconic works with a special Bob Dylan evening as part of the Kodály HiFi series, and then, to close the day at 7:30 p.m., with Zoltán Beck and Krisztián Grecsó, who will present their new album, Peace of Love, in the Concert Hall.

All day long, special musical flash mobs will brighten up the auditorium under the title “Kodály in Polyphony”, while between 5 p.m. and 10 p.m., Vince Varga’s impressive light installation will illuminate the building’s facade … the 15 minute “superloop” evoking the most beautiful moments of the past 15 years weaves the institution’s past and present in all its spectacular forms.

Since its opening, the Kodály Center has been one of the most prominent venues in Hungarian and international concert life. Over the past decade and a half, it has been home to world-famous artists, orchestras and performances. The family day on December, 13th will provide an opportunity for the people of Pécs and the city’s guests to celebrate all together in this special building.

The programs are free of charge, with a free registration ticket, which can be collected from November, 3. at the ticket offices of Zsolnay Heritage Management Nonprofit Kft. Tickets can be purched up to the capacity of the halls.

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