The 4 Best Church and Cathedral Concerts in Hungary

1.Classical Music Concerts in St Stephen’s Basilica

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,479 reviews · 1 hour - 70 minutes · from $70Our pick

Choose a one-hour to 70-minute classical concert in central Budapest’s St. Stephen’s Basilica. Programs may feature organ, orchestra, violin, soprano, and familiar works by Bach, Mozart, Vivaldi, Handel, and Schubert. Four seating categories let you match the evening to your budget, but seats are not assigned, so arrive early.

“It was beautiful the surroundings and great performance of the orchestra and suprano”

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2.Classical Music Concerts in Matthias Church

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 792 reviews · 1h 10m · from $70

Spend 70 minutes with the Duna String Orchestra and violin soloist Gabora Gyula inside Matthias Church on Castle Hill. The program includes Pachelbel, Vivaldi, Bach, Handel, Mozart, Saint-Saëns, and Massenet. Choose from three seating categories, then pair the concert with a stroll around Fisherman’s Bastion and the Buda Castle district.

“Delightful music. The acoustics of the church provide an interesting echo and the principal violinist was excellent. However, the posted program is incorrect.”

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3.Classical Music Concert in St. Michael’s Church

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 682 reviews · 1h 10m · from $53

Spend 70 minutes hearing the Danube String Orchestra perform Vivaldi’s Four Seasons and other classical favorites inside Budapest’s ornate St. Michael’s Church. Depending on the concert selected, the program may include Mozart’s Requiem or an organ recital with Bach, Handel, and Schubert. Choose from three seating categories, then settle in for music, architecture, and excellent acoustics.

“Really enjoyed, beautiful venue, excellent music. It would have added to the performance if the players introduced themselves. Also if a little information was given about the pieces being played.”

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4.Organ Concert in the St. Stephen’s Basilica

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 173 reviews · 1 hour 10 minutes (approx.) · from $34Best value

Spend about 70 minutes hearing classical organ music, opera, and flute inside Budapest’s St. Stephen’s Basilica. The program is adapted by Hungarian organist Miklos Teleki and may feature singers Kolos Kováts and Eleonóra Krusic. Choose from three seating categories, then add a Danube dinner cruise or drinks cruise if you want a longer evening.

“In addition to the magnificent sound and acoustics, the musicians were tremendous in their playing, with command of the music they played, and respect for the duet partner opposite of them. Intonation was very good. A very memorable concert. Bravo!”

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