TRAFÓ HOUSE OF CONTEMPORARY ARTS
1094 Budapest, Liliom u. 41.
Trafó House of Contemporary Arts is a receptive venue unique to Hungary, where theatre, dance, new circus, music and visual arts are presented in an authentic manner. Trafó is not only a well known spot for contemporary arts in Hungary, but is also embedded in the international scene. Trafó’s programme presents domestic and international artists and is curated according to a unified, yet diverse approach, which is experimental and audience-friendly at the same time, based on new directions as well as our cultural memories. Trafó is a mediating site dedicated to social issues, a platform for establishing values and contexts and it also nurtures new ideas and productions. Its performances, concerts, exhibitions, community and audience-building programs invite everyone open to new approaches and address different generations with special attention to youth.
B32
1111 Budapest, Bartók Béla út 32.
ocated at the heart of Újbuda’s cultural life on the vibrant Bartók Béla Boulevard, the B32 Gallery and Cultural Space serves as a benchmark in the contemporary art scene with its carefully curated, ever-expanding theatrical repertoire, concerts, musical rarities, monthly fine and applied arts exhibitions, and high-caliber programming.
B32 strives to create bridges between diverse artistic disciplines and foster collaborations that support the cultural venues, civic groups, and creative communities of Bartók Béla Boulevard.
The aim is to manage a city theatre that preserves its ensemble culture, reacts to the present with radical sensitivity, plays an active part in the Hungarian and European theatre scene, and remains a vibrant, open and free space for future generations – one capable of inspiring, provoking and bringing people together.
EÖTVÖS10
1067 Budapest, Eötvös utca 10.
Eötvös10 is more than just a cultural institution—it is a meeting point, a community space, and an inspiring place where every generation can feel at home. Our mission is to create programs, events, and experiences that genuinely move, engage, and connect people.
We believe in the power of community—that culture is shaped above all by shared moments and personal encounters. We want Eötvös10 to be an open, welcoming venue where both locals and visitors from across the city find a second home. Engaging youth is a core priority for us: offering a wide range of appealing events, from community gatherings and arts projects to interactive activities and lighthearted entertainment.
Our goal is to bring tradition and innovation together—building on our well-established, popular programs while constantly exploring fresh, creative avenues.
JURÁNYI ART INCUBATOR HOUSE
1027 Budapest, Jurányi u. 1.
The production organisation FÜGE (short for Függetlenül Egymással, Independently Together) was founded in 2006 and is dedicated to supporting the Hungarian independent performing art scene, nurturing young talent and facilitating innovation. It provides the institutional background for the artistic activities of a number of successful companies and creators. It is also an umbrella organisation for independent local performing arts organisations working for visibility, lobbying for funds, running important grant programmes and generally advocating the importance of the arts.
In 2012 FÜGE Productions renovated the empty school building under 1-3 Jurányi street with the support of the 2nd District of Budapest, Open Society Institute and Mastercard, and opened a 6500 square metre incubator house.
More than 60 organisations; theatre and dance companies, visual artists, musicians, designers as well as NGOs have their rehearsal rooms, studios, labs, showrooms and offices on 5 levels in this multi-functional space.
Jurányi is a creative hub and a well-liked downtown theatre showing 40-50 shows per month, around 300 performances and events a year on four stages. The main stage has 150 seats, there are two chamber stages of 80, and 70 seats and a versatile venue for classroom projects and other events.
Jurányi runs a gallery, houses a café and is a popular meeting place of downtown Buda.
KATONA JÓZSEF THEATER
1052 Budapest, Pefőfi Sándor utca 6.
Since its foundation, Katona József Theatre has aimed to be a theatre of the continuous present. The way it works is shaped by the idea of an ensemble, the collaborative nature of theatre-making, and the desire to reflect on contemporary events.
Katona aligns itself with the European model of city theatres: its performances are attended by over 100,000 spectators each season, it is a well-established venue in the cultural and civic life of Budapest and the country, whilst also fostering an international presence.
Its repertoire provides a platform for diverse creative approaches, classical and contemporary works, and different generations of theatre professionals, guided by a shared commitment to creation, quality and openness to change.
From February 2026, Kriszta Székely is the theatre’s managing director. This new era builds on Katona’s core values and provides a platform for civic, European and global issues, documentary and interdisciplinary forms, and for both established and emerging artists in contemporary performing arts and literature.
MU THEATRE
1117 Budapest, Kőrösy József u. 17.
MU Theatre is a 130-seater black box presenting contemporary dance, theatre and music productions from both Hungary and abroad. It is an established and well known venue that opened in 1991. Based on a new artistic vision, MU Theatre extended its hosting/receptive function in April 2009, including the launch of a theatre in education programme, pre-show discussions for selected performances, and the management of its own productions. In the compilation of the repertoire, emphasis has shifted from quantity to quality, thus giving more attention to hosted artists and creations. In addition to presenting productions, MU also undertakes to organise and host workshops, seminars and platforms as well as festivals.
SÍN ARTS CENTRE
1139 Budapest, Gyutacs utca 10.
SÍN Arts Centre is a Budapest-based production house with 4 spacious dance studios, operating in the field of contemporary performing arts. SÍN operates all year round, hosting rehearsals, production periods and researchers of more than 100 artistic formations a year. Beyond the infrastructure it offers a professional environment to work in, production management and fundraising services, support in career development, assistance in finding the best possible context and partners for a specific project. Furthermore SÍN organises workshops led by local or international artists and initiates discussions and cooperations between various stakeholders. SÍN plays an active role in the strategic thinking of the field's present and future in Hungary and beyond the borders and has the aim to develop a flexible and innovative, yet strong community of artists and art professionals locally and globally.
SZKÉNÉ THEATRE
1111 Budapest, Műegyetem rkp. 3.
Szkéné Theatre has been operating in its present home in the main building of Budapest University of Technology and Economics since 1970, for more than forty years. This chamber theatre has been the 'alma mater' of the alternative, independent movement in Hungary for decades. Well-known practitioners of almost every branch of artistic life have begun their careers here – theatremakers such as Árpád Schilling or Béla Pintér, dancers, musicians, painters and sculptors and performers have had and still do have today the confidence and the opportunity to try out their talents at the start of their careers. At present the theatre is functioning as a receptive theatre, an open-minded independent theatrical and artistic base, with no resident company.
WORKSHOP FOUNDATION
1027 Budapest, Jurányi u. 1 - 3. 4th floor
Workshop Foundation (WSF) was founded in 1993 as an organisation supporting contemporary performing and cross-disciplinary arts. It focuses mainly on the following aspects: social and professional environment, partnership, collaboration, crossing borders both in the geographical sense and between artistic disciplines as well as long-term thinking. WSF runs 4 studios in two highly important art institutes - in Trafó House of Contemporary Arts and in Jurányi Art Incubator House. The Foundation works with nearly 200 Hungarian and foreign artists yearly - principally - on the field of contemporary dance. Workshop Foundation is mostly known abroad for its international coproductions, training and residency programs as well as its active role in networks. Important networks, partnerships: Life Long Burning, Aerowaves, GPS - Movement Research, Philadelphia Dance Projects, PEJA.
INSPIRAL CIRCUS CENTER
1117 Budapest, Soproni út 19/A
A space for creation, practice and rehearsal for contemporary circus.
A meeting point in Budapest for independent artists, troupes, and contemporary circus initiatives.
Inspiral Circus Center provides a unique space in Hungary for the diverse world of circus arts. Our programs and courses are open to both professionals and the general public—offering opportunities for learning, development, and collaborative creation.
An open community space for enthusiasts of circus and movement arts. A shared creative hub where ambitious productions come to life. A place where ideas meet, where experimentation and collaborative thinking thrive, and where these partnerships give birth to new, exciting productions.