The city is full of surprises and wonders, with its lively downtown area, charming parks, and majestic river, the Danube, which gracefully divides Buda from Pest. In the hills of Buda, you can enjoy the Royal Palace and the historical area of the Castle District, with a breathtaking view over the city. On Pest side, you will find yourself in the vibrant and exciting city centre, bustling with life and energy. You can enjoy the grand architecture and the big city life with the various restaurants and bars.
Budapest, 1051 Vigadó tér 2
One of Budapest's main landmarks and icons
Located in the heart of the capital city of Hungary, Pesti Vigadó –with its imposing building and magnificence – is a main attraction among Budapest-based event venues.
Built in 1865 and designed by Frigyes Feszl,Pesti Vigadó used to house decisive contemporary cultural and social events. In 1867 Franz Joseph’s coronation banquette was held here and Budapest was also born in this building from the unification of the formerly three distinct city parts of Pest, Buda and Óbuda. Among many others, Ferenc Liszt, Béla Bartók, Johannes Brahms, Camille Saint-Saëns and Claude Debussy gave performances, while Bruno Walter and Herbert von Karajan conducted orchestras in – Vigadó’s Concert Hall.
Presently, Vigadó, which has been functioning not only as the home and seat of the Hungarian Academy of Arts but also as Europe's first esamtkunstwerk centre since 2014, is privileged to offer a perfect location for cultural and arts events and also houses a wide variety of constantly changing exhibitions.
Address of the Venue: Budapest, 5th district, Vigado square 2. 1051