On New Year’s Eve literally every bar, club, restaurant, hotel have their own celebration. You can choose from hundreds of concerts and parties, but if you wish for something more unique, or contrary, something authentic Budapest thing, we have 3 tips for you.

Deák square:

This place is the heart of the city: literally every tourist visits Deák Square. Váci street, Gozsdu court, all kind of bars and ruin pubs are in its neighborhood, and – of course – it’s the most popular free outdoor venue to celebrate New Year’s Eve. If you think the square was full when you saw it, just come back on the evening of 31st December: the atmosphere will surely be fantastic.

Horserace at Kincsem Park

This special horserace day is the best-known and most visited outdoor event in Budapest on New Year's Eve. On the last day of the year Kincsem Park awaits with exciting races, classy horses, concerts and a bustling mood. The main reason of the popularity of the event is its nearly twenty-year tradition, the race of actors and athletes, the excitement of horses and betting, the great prizes and the great party.

Aquaparty

Change your evening dress to swimsuit and welcome the New Year in a unique atmosphere: the great New Year’s Eve bath party in the Aquaworld. Besides the water programs, visitors can enjoy fire juggler’s production, laser show, midnight firework, old year farewell sauna seances, tropical pool party with dancers, animation programs for adults and midnight snacks with free champagne.