Sziget Festival (Sziget in Hungarian means "the island") is a rock festival that takes place, every year, in mid August on Old-Buda Island in Budapest. The festival that lasts for six days attracts thousands of youth from Hungary and other European countries mostly France and Britain.
More that thousands shows, with the participation of the leading bands from all over the world, are held.
IMPORTANT: Please note that the details of the event are subject to change.
We strongly recommended that you check with the organizers
before making any travel arrangements.
BTH Budapesti Turisztikai Nonprofit Kft., 1056 Budapest, Március 15. tér 7. Phone: +36 1 266-0479 Fax: +36 1 266-7477
Admission fee:
Various
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background and overview:
Hungary was part of the polyglot Austro-Hungarian Empire, which collapsed during World War I. The country fell under Communist rule following World War II. In 1956, a revolt and announced withdrawal from the Warsaw Pact were met with a massive military intervention by Moscow. Under the leadership of Janos KADAR in 1968, Hungary began liberalizing its economy, introducing so-called "Goulash Communism." Hungary held its first multiparty elections in 1990 and initiated a free market economy. It joined NATO in 1999 and the EU in 2004.
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