Fiche festival
Europe
Mesterségek Ünnepe — Festival of Folk Arts
Popular arts and crafts · folk · Budapest · Buda Castle district (Budai Vár), Budapest
Dates
Latest edition: Thursday, August 20 to Sunday, August 23, 2026 (40th edition) — 2027 dates not yet published
Venue
Buda Castle District (Budai Vár), Budapest
Genres
Folk arts and crafts · folk · Budapest
Also known as the
Mesterségek Ünnepe, Festival of Folk Arts, Budapest, Buda Castle, Budai Vár, handicrafts, folk, NESZ
The festival
The Mesterségek Ünnepe, the Festival of Folk Arts, held its 40th edition from August 20 to 23, 2026 in the Buda Castle District, around the August 20 national holiday. The official website announces 800 master craftspeople demonstrating their skills, a 2026 focus on folk pottery and the United States as guest country of honour. Hungarian music, dance and traditions meet master artisans from across Europe and Asia.
Good to know
The photo used is a real festival photo published on the official website. No 2027 dates were published on the official website as of October 26, 2026.