Müpa Budapest
Müpa Budapest
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Nagy I
Szeged, Hungary35 contributions
Dec 2022
Review for the Festival Theatre in MUPA*
I'd normally give a five star review, as we watch plays here at a regular basis, however we had an ugly incident lately.
After arriving exactly 5minutes late we were being sent to the balcony entrance. There we found out we cant get to our seat and - as it was full house - we can stand through the play. Needless to say, we went home - staff didnt offer any solution.
I do understand that visitors are expected to be on time, and being late from any sort of performance seldom happens to me, however this complete lack of flexibility and disregard for the customers is simply outragous.
On a positive note, the city is full of great venues so it wont be hard to somewhere else in the future.
I'd normally give a five star review, as we watch plays here at a regular basis, however we had an ugly incident lately.
After arriving exactly 5minutes late we were being sent to the balcony entrance. There we found out we cant get to our seat and - as it was full house - we can stand through the play. Needless to say, we went home - staff didnt offer any solution.
I do understand that visitors are expected to be on time, and being late from any sort of performance seldom happens to me, however this complete lack of flexibility and disregard for the customers is simply outragous.
On a positive note, the city is full of great venues so it wont be hard to somewhere else in the future.
Written 1 January 2023
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Anna Katr
Patras, Greece82 contributions
Dec 2018 • Friends
After a friend’s suggestion we attended a concert of traditional Hungarian music. We were impressed by the architecture of the building (it’s a theatre, a museum of modern art and a concert hall). It’s accessible by tram 2. Of course you can go there at day and have another view of the city
Written 2 January 2019
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zeneszerzo
Budapest, Hungary151 contributions
Jul 2017 • Solo
I prefer this concert hall to the academy of music in Budapest. I think I listened more than 200 concerts by now. Also there is a museum of contemporary arts and a smaller theater inside. The staff is friendly and helpful. You don't have to pay for parking if you have a ticket for the concert that day. The view from the terrace is amazing and it has a nice restaurant and many bars inside. I recommend to check the program before going there, and buy the tickets online, because the concerts are often sold out, and you can also skip the line.
Written 23 July 2017
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Alma G
Cranston, RI106 contributions
Jan 2016 • Family
We saw a dance concert here on our last night in Budapest and were SO thankful that we were able to get last-minute tickets.
It's worth spending some time standing outside the building before you go in just to admire the monumental architecture--even more so if you're there at night, as the lights are constantly changing, creating an unexpected light show. The building was constructed in 2005 and has cutting-edge technology throughout--from the acoustics inside the theatre (there are two different theatres in the complex, along with a museum) to the restrooms' revolving toilet sats that are cleaned automatically after each use. The building won the architectural FIABCI Prix d’Excellence in 2006 – in the category for buildings offering public services. The building was filmed in a recent movie, as the setting for a NASA headquarters.
The dance performance we saw was one of the most memorable we've ever seen, and the theatre itself is absolutely gorgeous--very contemporary but still quite warm. The interior of the Festival Theatre is constructed with layers of different woods, to spectacular effect.
The minute you know you'll be in Budapest, start trying to buy tickets for whatever will be playing during your stay. I'd do anything to ensure that you can see a performance at this major arts complex. They offer a huge variety of performances, from classical to contemporary, popular and world music, jazz and opera, as well as contemporary circus, dance, literature and film.
The prices for our world-class dance performance were an insane steal at about €12 each for the best seats in the theatre (centre, close to the front). Seeing an equivalent performance in a city such as London, Paris or NY would easily set you back €75.
The complex is a little out of the way, but the 15-minute taxi ride from our rented apartment (near the Great Synagogue) only cost about €8, and we easily found a taxi on the street to get us back home, once the performance was over.
It's worth spending some time standing outside the building before you go in just to admire the monumental architecture--even more so if you're there at night, as the lights are constantly changing, creating an unexpected light show. The building was constructed in 2005 and has cutting-edge technology throughout--from the acoustics inside the theatre (there are two different theatres in the complex, along with a museum) to the restrooms' revolving toilet sats that are cleaned automatically after each use. The building won the architectural FIABCI Prix d’Excellence in 2006 – in the category for buildings offering public services. The building was filmed in a recent movie, as the setting for a NASA headquarters.
The dance performance we saw was one of the most memorable we've ever seen, and the theatre itself is absolutely gorgeous--very contemporary but still quite warm. The interior of the Festival Theatre is constructed with layers of different woods, to spectacular effect.
The minute you know you'll be in Budapest, start trying to buy tickets for whatever will be playing during your stay. I'd do anything to ensure that you can see a performance at this major arts complex. They offer a huge variety of performances, from classical to contemporary, popular and world music, jazz and opera, as well as contemporary circus, dance, literature and film.
The prices for our world-class dance performance were an insane steal at about €12 each for the best seats in the theatre (centre, close to the front). Seeing an equivalent performance in a city such as London, Paris or NY would easily set you back €75.
The complex is a little out of the way, but the 15-minute taxi ride from our rented apartment (near the Great Synagogue) only cost about €8, and we easily found a taxi on the street to get us back home, once the performance was over.
Written 9 January 2016
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borai
Budapest17 contributions
Feb 2015 • Couples
This great music hall has probably one of the best acoustics in Central Europe. You have perfect view from every seat, and your can hear every sound perfectly wherever you sit (even the last row of the 3rd balcony. Free parking during performances and easy access by tram. The programs include classical concerts, operas, and jazz, performed by the finest artist of all over the world. And much more, e.g. Met performances in HD etc.visit www.mupa.hu for english program and online tickets. A must for lovers of music. The Ludwig Museum is in the same building.
Written 18 February 2015
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Operagal94553
Martinez, CA69 contributions
Jun 2014 • Couples
The purpose of our visit was to see Der Ring des Nibelungen and Tannhäuser at the MUPA. The theater is beautiful and well appointed. There were many kiosks to pick up snacks and drinks and an outdoor cafe. There is also a pricey sit down restaurant on the lower level for pre-ordered menu served during the long 1 hour intervals. The theater is new, beautiful and spacious. I recommend the seats in the 1st or 2nd tier for the best sight lines and acoustic. The parkett seats are too close to the orchestra and also you have to crane your neck UP to view the stage. The orchestra led by Adam Fisher was very good, the chorus exquisite. Principle singers were hit and miss and some were past their sell-by-date. Overall, it's a lot of music for not a lot of money.
Also this is on the outskirts of town and you have to get there by tram or taxi - DO NOT BOOK YOUR HOTEL NEAR THE MUPA - there is nothing to see or do there and you will be forever on the tram back into town to do things.
Also this is on the outskirts of town and you have to get there by tram or taxi - DO NOT BOOK YOUR HOTEL NEAR THE MUPA - there is nothing to see or do there and you will be forever on the tram back into town to do things.
Written 21 August 2014
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ultrapar
Saint Paul, MN41 contributions
Jul 2014 • Couples
All of the Art is by Hungarian artists starting in medieval times. Use the self guide. We spent 2 hours looking at wonderful art. It can be very tiring but it is worth it.
Written 20 July 2014
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timetogetawayReading
Reading60 contributions
Nov 2013 • Couples
We went to hear the Budapest Festival Orchestra play Mahler in the main concert hall and found the sound to be absolutely fantastic. It's worth getting to the hall early to enjoy a drink and snack before the performance and to have a look round the very impressive building which is beautiful inside and worth a visit in itself. Our particular seats in the dress circle, (left hand side row 1, seats 1 and 2), had a slightly restricted view which isn't mentioned when booking online and we would probably sit closer to the platform if we went again.
Written 27 December 2013
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Louis B
Toronto, Canada2 contributions
Sept 2013 • Friends
Absolutely incredible concert hall. I know that not every seat of the Bartok Bela Concert Hall in MUPA has a good acoustic quality, but the ones on the third floor in the middle of the back balcony has stunning acoustics. Bela Bartok's orchestral music sounds very good here. Every single room of the Palace of Arts looks amazing and very modern, very elegant. I abslutely love it.
Written 14 October 2013
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feline_11
Melbourne, Australia4 contributions
Jun 2013 • Couples
We had the thrill of seeing Wagner's Parsifal performed at this amazing Béla Bartók National Concert Hall. It started at 4pm and finished around 10.30pm with 2 intervals (approx 1 hour each).
This impressive building sits adjacent to the banks of the Danube and is easily accessible by public transport. The acoustics were phenomenal. The seating was comfortable with a good view of the stage. In the spacious foyer areas there were several food stations with plenty of seating and table space.
This would have to be the best theatre space in the world. I would love to know if there is one better.
This impressive building sits adjacent to the banks of the Danube and is easily accessible by public transport. The acoustics were phenomenal. The seating was comfortable with a good view of the stage. In the spacious foyer areas there were several food stations with plenty of seating and table space.
This would have to be the best theatre space in the world. I would love to know if there is one better.
Written 13 July 2013
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During concert, dress formal or casual?
Written 1 October 2015
The Palace of Arts is over looking the Danube on it's south east side.
The number 2 tram to the Közvágóhíd H stop. The Palace of Arts is a very short 3 minute walk from that stop. You can see the building and with the sign:
"Muveszetec Palotaja - Budapest" on it in large lettering to the right side of the tram as you depart.
The directions from Bill H are helpful, but they are to visit Budapest Castle, not the Palace of the Arts.
Written 4 February 2015
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