Depeche Mode Concert

The kings of the new romantic movement are back on stage with their Tour of the Universe, lighting up the lives of anyone over forty and a good few youngsters as well. Get ready to plait your hair extensions as three of the original foursome take to Budapest's Papp László Sports Arena to belt out new ballads and old classics.

when - 11 January 2010
where - Stefánia út 2., 1143, Budapest, Magyarország, Budapest
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International Circus Festival

Roll-up, roll-up to Budapest's International Circus Festival - as troops from all around Europe convey on the capital to lay on a dazzling and electrifying four-day fest of circus skills shenanigans. From colourful clowns and aerodynamic acrobats to flame-throwers fantastical - this is one event sure to keep the whole family entertained.

when - 21 to 25 January
where - Capital Circus, 12/a Állatkerti Krt. 1146, Budapest
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Late Baroque Impressions

Discover Baroque masterpieces at the National Gallery's latest blockbuster exhibition of old masters' works of art. A stunning array of classical paintings and pieces from the late 18th and early 19th centuries have been brought together to reveal the effects of the age of enlightenment on the traditional Baroque art movement. Artists included in the displays are Anton Maulbertsch and Josef Winterhalder.

when - Until 28th February
where - Hungarian National Gallery, 2 Szent Gyorgy ter, District 1
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Calvinism along the Danube

Celebrating the birth 500 years ago in 1509 of John Calvin, one of the most influential philosophers and scientists of the early Renaissance period, is this exhibition at the Budapest History Museum exploring the art, culture and influence on the Calvinist movement. The museum cleverly zooms in on the experience of three towns situated 'along the Danube' to explain to the visitor how Calvinist doctrines changed everyday life for their inhabitants. It also shows how Pest-Buda became a centre of Calvinism in the 15th and 16th centuries.

when - Until 15th February
where - Budapest History Museum, Szent Gyorgy square 2, Budapest 1014
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