Sziget Festival 2024

WHERE: Budapest, Hungary
WHEN: from 07th to 12th August 2024
Who said that August is synonymous with beach holidays?

Sziget Festival it represents the best answer to those who are looking for an alternative destination to the classic summer holidays. For a week, in the middle of August, you will discover the evocative charm of the Island of Liberty, or Obuda; a fluvial island surrounded by the waters of the Danube.
A spectacular location in the heart of Budapest. The island of Obuda is a natural park that, during this period, turns into a parallel world made of music, theater, visual arts, installations and much more.

Art and music are, therefore, the extraordinary protagonists of one of the most popular summer events. It is no coincidence that, every year, hundreds of thousands of visitors take part in this event. Boys and girls from all over the world, all united under one banner. In fact, Sziget Festival is characterized by the spirit of peace and brotherhood, which makes the atmosphere truly unique and magical.

Photo, 2008 Gergely Csatari

Sziget Festival boasts the presence of around 60 structures, and more or less large stages, which host world-renowned artists and great international promises. Precisely on these stages, during the previous editions, figures such as David Bowie, Foo Fighters, Oasis, The Cure, The Prodigy, The Chemical Brothers, Lou Reed, Muse, Manu Chao, Radiohead and many others have risen.

The festival, born in the 1993, reaches its XXVIII edition. He has been honored, over the years, with numerous awards, reflecting the quality of the event. In the 2015 he won the European Festival Awards for the best line up. In the 2012 and 2014 it was voted best European Festival in the “big festivals” category.

Art Of Freedom, is the collection of visual and spectacular installations; colorful sculptures and stunning artistic projects. Art Of Freedom contains the creative projects of all those who want to show off their talent on the island of Liberty.

Sziget Festival is a wonderful experience. It’s the best opportunity to have fun, listen to good music and experience a beautiful city like Budapest.

PRACTICAL INFO

HOW TO GET

Thanks to the Budapest-Ferihegy International Airport, the city can be easily reached by direct flight from major European and non-European cities.

The center is just 16 km, and can be reached by bus and train. Through our official page all the practical information on the airport, connections and tickets for public transport are available.

Getting around the city by public transport is convenient and economical. From the center, with the H5 line of the suburban train, you arrive at the entrance to the island of Obuda. The nearest stop is “Filatorigát“. The frequency of runs varies from 10 to 15 minutes (in the evening). Info and tickets to move, from this link.

Photo, 2012 Derzsi Elekes Andor

PROGRAM SZIGET FESTIVAL 2024

There are many international guests at the 2024 edition. As per tradition, numerous musical genres will be represented: ranging from pop to rock, via electronics and techno.

Main Stage is the beating heart of the Festival, where the largest and most important stage is set up. It will host performances by Fred again.. • Halsey • Janelle Monáe • Kylie • Liam Gallagher • Martin Garrix • Sam Smith • Skrillex • Stormzy • Bebe Rexha • Fisher • Louis Tomlinson • RAYE • Tom Odell • Azahriah • Becky Hill • Yves Tumor • LANY • Zoe Wees • Joker Out • Joesef • Dagny • Beton.Hofi • Margaret Island.

Fans of Techno, EDM and electronic music can go wild at the Bolt Party Arena. Guaranteed entertainment all night long, until dawn, with guests interactions and young DJs. Colosseum is a spectacular amphitheater with a very unique stage (with the head of a giant gladiator). Electronic music and lots of special effects await you here, from noon until 05:00 in the morning.

Music, but also lots of entertainment over the 6 days of the Festival. From morning until late at night! Fascinating circus art and the best jugglers await you at Cirque du Sziget. Contemporary dance, innovative shows and theater will enliven the Theater and Dance Corner. And, again, traveling fairs, sports and outdoor games, challenges, beach activities… A truly rich and varied programme, suitable for all tastes.