Events

This year, KFT celebrates its 45th anniversary with a unique show, in which they have selected songs from all their albums released so far and have also promised to premiere a new song.

Where else could we celebrate the 100th Vice City Party on May 22nd than on the rooftop terrace of A38, where we will open this summer season! And we guarantee a time travel to the 80s!

The music we grew up with. The Danube, the lights, the people — those few hours when everything comes together.

Born from two worlds, Syria and Germany, they’ve woven their different perspectives into something deeply personal: an album and a tour called TRACES.

The boys from Szekszárd and their friends will bring strength and liberating madness to the ship this evening.

One of Budapest's most popular indie electro djs, Kecske will make you dance until dawn.

In honor of the memory of the legendary DJ Zsolt Palotai, who passed away in 2023, and at the same time looking to the future, the newly established DJ Palotai Foundation is organizing the Palotai Forever party on the A38!

Bringing weekend energy to the second day of the week! The new season is coming of one of the most anticipated summer weekday experiences yet.

A dizzying trumpet celebration in memory of the brilliant Miles Davis, courtesy of the fantastic Erik Truffaz and Lőrinc Barabás and their soaring quartet.

Øn every Wednesday afternoon at A38 bøw terrace with cøld drinks and høt tunes! Dubstep, riddim, trap, bass høuse, UKG, dnb, jumpup, house, technø, hardstyle...

It's been exactly a year since GULU GULU played loud guitar music on the roof terrace of the A38 ship. Now they're back with a new album to open up a wide space between river and land, with three more fantastic productions to help them in their endeavor.

Fine Selection is one of the highlights of Budapest's diverse electronic music scene with a very welcoming atmosphere.

Two great bands paying tribute to two huge favorites will light the evening on fire and keep it burning long after the public demand!

In the first part, we will play you the songs from the Nap e Luna album, and in the second part, we will revive the songs from LGT.

Let's Go Crazy Crazy Crazy to the incredible sounds of 1D & Harry Styles and 5SOS!

Get ready for a real Latin party: we'll dance, sing, and live every moment with all our hearts. Sudamerican Rockers will open the evening and get the atmosphere going.

After a long time, back on stage, with a band, with you. With a new album, first time on A38.

Open air night party on the roof terrace. The headliner of the evening is the Italian Deltanine, accompanied by a strong, girly support, with tight sets that last into the night.

Random Trip has been one of the defining improvisational nights of the A38 Hajó for many years, and in 2026 its fresh formation, supplemented by future talents, the Vibe Changers, will return to the A38 stage every two weeks on Tuesdays.

Beardyman is a one-man musical revolution: with his digital system called Beardytron, he can reproduce any instrument or style instantly, live.

Fine Selection is one of the highlights of Budapest's diverse electronic music scene with a very welcoming atmosphere.

A meeting of tradition and the present. Magyar Banda will give a concert on the National Unity Day. After the concert, Attila Mihó and his friends will play music until dawn at a dance house. Let's make this beautiful summer evening unforgettable together!

András Nagy Csomor and his band primarily build on the musical traditions of the Carpathian Basin by combining folk music, gypsy café music, jazz, flamenco, Latin, Balkan and many other genres.

Reimagining traditional Transylvanian folk songs through an experimental lens, collective free improvisation with elements of punk and doom metal, creating a sonic world that honors folk roots while placing them in a bold, contemporary context.

Last year we had an Indie Rehab where we also played some Hungarian alter. So why not repeat this within the framework of a nice little vs party! Let there be a lot of Hungarian alter along with a lot of Indie!

One of the most distinctive artists of the Colombian progressive house scene arrives in Budapest. Kamilo Sanclemente delivers a deep, detailed and emotionally resonant sound built for the dancefloor. On June 5, the iconic A38 hosts this special musical journey.

We walk through the zigzag ship spaces, both known and hidden from the public, and see the original ship details, the concert hall designed with special acoustic solutions, the backstage made from the old engine room, the stern, and the studios.

The two crews have teamed up to open the open-air season together on the deck of the legendary A38 Ship, where heavy tempos, a cocktail promotion, and a special birthday set will be waiting for everyone!

Your favorite bald man, the local representative of advanced horses, is back! With an intense, cathartic, all-energy-draining show!

BashElán's music combines Hungarian folk music with Balkan rhythms and Transylvanian gypsy music, creating a unique musical atmosphere. Tindia's music is rooted in the borderland of folk and world music.

From sunset vibes to late-night madness, we’re celebrating the sound of el conejo malo with non-stop hits from “Un Verano Sin Ti,” “YHLQMDLG,” and “Nadie Sabe Lo Que Va a Pasar Mañana.

The concert will be held at the Akvárium. All purchased tickets are valid for the new venue. If you would like to return your ticket, please let us know by 23:59 on May 21st and we will refund the ticket price.

One of the fastest-rising and most influential bands in British modern metal, Malevolence, will perform in Budapest. The band’s next show in Hungary promises an intense, crushing experience for local fans.

Törzs (HU), Lemondaze (UK)

The Unisex band will be performing a live concert on the roof terrace of the A38 Hajó, where well-known hits and a real concert experience will meet the panorama of the Danube.

Thank you so much for coming to our summer opening party! We will continue, we will take over our summer headquarters again, and the greatest of the golden age will be playing on the A38 Roof Terrace all night long! Even before GTA 6!

Our DJs will be playing music from the Heated Rivalry soundtrack and all your favourite edits, woven into a late night mix of the greatest 00s & 10s pop/queer club anthems.

Supporting act

Splicing frames of Alternative-Indie, Gothic Americana, and Dream Pop, into emotionally charged songs that might just be the soundtrack to your life.

Just imagine: Summer breeze! Up on the deck, cocktail in your hand, and ABBA's greatest hits are playing from the speakers, guaranteed to make your hips move!

Look forward to inspiring live acts, unexpected stylistic turns, and an audience that celebrates the full spectrum of progressive music.

Post-industrial British misery punk traversing a wide range of styles from confident street punk to jangling indie to shoegaze-leaning spoken word, delivering memorable tracks. High Vis will bring this energy to Budapest on June 14 at the A38 Ship.

Random Trip has been one of the defining improvisational nights of the A38 Hajó for many years, and in 2026 its fresh formation, supplemented by future talents, the Vibe Changers, will return to the A38 stage every two weeks on Tuesdays.

A noisy, first-class metal festival with two special American brigades!

The eternal rock’n’roll of the Rolling Stones and Creedence Clearwater Revival in one evening, live, with raw energy and an authentic concert atmosphere.

On June 19, 2026, ALVIN UNPLUGGED will be back after 10 years. Our favorite ALVIN songs in an acoustic version. The number of seats is limited, don't miss out. We look forward to seeing you!

Kings of crossover and founding masters of rap-metal the Californian Rage Against The Machine's most kicking and beatiful songs will be played by their Hungarian soul mates, the Subscribe.

We invite you on an unparalleled musical journey: Varga Imi's large-scale, live orchestra concert is coming to the center of Budapest, on the Danube! This evening in the belly of the A38 Ship will be all about real instruments, unbridled partying and sincere, deep emotions.

Random Trip has been one of the defining improvisational nights of the A38 Hajó for many years, and in 2026 its fresh formation, supplemented by future talents, the Vibe Changers, will return to the A38 stage every two weeks on Tuesdays.

Ceramic Dog, a power trio of jazz geniuses who inflect literate rock with formidable chops.

An evening of exciting and high-quality eclecticism with punk, jazz, hip-hop, classical music, electronica and ethno.

The fabulous Lucky Chops star Leo Pellegrino with his concrete jungle brasshouse trio the Too Many Zooz return to the Ship!

The Kilimanjaro Darkjazz Ensemble started off as an audiovisual project, influenced by old silent movie directors that six great musicians play live music along with.

Mats Gustafsson's new formation has a solid background in the creativities of Refused, TEXT, INVSN, Fire! Orchestra, The End, Serpent, The Thing, Final Exit and other classic jazz combos. They bring now new beauty and energy.

We walk through the zigzag ship spaces, both known and hidden from the public, and see the original ship details, the concert hall designed with special acoustic solutions, the backstage made from the old engine room, the stern, and the studios.

We continue the concept of inviting artists whose tracks left a deep mark on the early days of techno — sounds that shaped dancefloors for years. Our special guest is Markantonio, head of Analytic Trail, coming straight from Naples!

The Fülesbagoly Trip is a pop music talent search, for which live music productions from Hungary and Hungarian-populated settlements abroad can apply, be it solo performers, duos or bands.

The Devotees, Hungary's most famous Depeche Mode tribute band, returns to the A38 Roof Terrace to bring the dark, electronic and emotional universe of the legendary British icon back to life for one night.

A multi-instrumentalist, producer, and composer celebrated for his authentic live sets and signature blend of Eastern and electronic sounds.

The concert has been moved to the Barba Negra club. All purchased tickets are valid for the new location.

As one of Iceland’s most successful exports, singer-songwriter Ásgeir has always pushed the boundaries of his thoughtful brand of folk-pop. His debut album, ‘Dýrð í dauðaþögn’, became the best-selling debut in Icelandic history.

On Budapest's most iconic boat. One night, five performers, zero compromise.

Concert postponed from March 1st. All formerly purchased tickets are valid for this new date. "After a long absence KMFDM finally return to Europe. 42 years of the ULTRA-HEAVY BEAT right now, right here, IN YOUR FACE! KMFDM EUROPE 2026!"

Come and celebrate STAiR's 3rd birthday together, at one of our biggest self-organized concerts to date!

We walk through the zigzag ship spaces, both known and hidden from the public, and see the original ship details, the concert hall designed with special acoustic solutions, the backstage made from the old engine room, the stern, and the studios.

Progressive metal as its finest – Soen arrive on stage with elemental emotional power and musical precision, blending progressive metal and post-rock atmosphere with deep, melodic sensibility into a sound that is entirely their own.

Darkways is a goth rock, darkwave, and post-punk duo from Barcelona, Spain, that shared stage with legendary bands like Sisters of Mercy, Kite, VNV Nation, French Police, and many more...

Now the path to ultimate and relentless madness to destruction opens up as Of Feather and Bone unleash themselves once again. Traditional death doom band Civerous begins, becoming denser and more technical over the years.

Double anniversary doom celebration in September at A38 - Wall Of Sleep turns 25 this year, and Nevergreen will commemorate the thirtieth anniversary of their breakthrough album 'The Eyes of the Night' at a joint concert on September 12th.

The Berlin-based art-pop and tender noise band, which has been captivating audiences across Europe with its atmospheric and intense performances, is back. Lucy Kruger's voice has also been featured on releases by Swans and Underground Youth.

Internationally acclaimed New York beatmaker Blockhead, along with French beatmaker ProleteR and Berlin producer Arms and Sleepers, come aboard with their cheerful, colorful, powerful, and captivating musical worlds.

Allie X, the multifaceted pop alchemist, returns with her Serial Diva tour. Alongside her latest album in the spotlight will be her defining records, merging the essence of her different eras into the present - like stepping into every version of herself at once.

Danko Jones delivers no-frills rock music and has been a steady cornerstone of the genre for 30 years. The band released their latest studio album, Leo Rising, in November, which they will also bring to Budapest on October 15 at A38 Hajó.

The new date for the postponed concert on November 13th. The Dub Pistols have achieved everything they can and still want more. They are simply one of the best live bands in the UK.

Finn Forster

Fink's very special, quiet, amazing blues-folk has been hailed by the Budapest audience widely, profoundly and very-very much!

Tito & Tarantula, who combine the unmistakable Wild West pub atmosphere with the fast-paced, funny madness of Tarantino films, are returning on a world tour promoting their new album to the A38 Ship after a long absence.

Sports have come full circle. Finding mammoth viral success, they’ve released three acclaimed albums, each one distilling their indie pop elixir.

Spike And The Gimme Gimmes are known for their high-energy punk rock covers, having reworked everything from Motown and country to Japanese pop over the past 30 years.

In Baby Lasagna's songs, in addition to irony and humor, crushing also takes up a lot of space.