ARC Public Poster Exhibition

ARC Nyilvános Plakát Kiállítás

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Arts & CultureBudapest
DatesDates TBA · Usually AutumnCheck locally before booking
DurationAutumnEstimate from available data
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forPerformance, exhibitionsPosters are displayed at genuine oversized
Language["hu"]Currency: HUF
CategoryArts & CultureFestival type
The story

ARC Public Poster Exhibition in Budapest

Founded in 1999 by three advertising professionals to redirect billboard space toward social commentary, this annual public exhibition has run since 2000, now displaying oversized 5-by-2.4-meter posters around a single social theme each year at Bikas Park, free and open 24 hours. School groups are frequently brought to view the exhibition as part of civic-education programming.

Gabor Bakos, Barna Fater, and Peter Geszti founded Arc Ltd in 1999 with an unusual goal for an advertising company: use billboard space for social and opinion messaging rather than commercial advertising, blending the visual language of advertising with fine art.
Your trip starts here
What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

Posters are displayed at genuine oversized billboard dimensions, 5

02

The mystery stays covered

38 meters, far larger than any gallery print, arranged as a free, unticketed, round-the-clock outdoor exhibition rather than a conventional gallery show with fixed hours

03

The city starts moving

School groups are regularly brought to view the exhibition as part of civic-education programming, giving the provocative annual social theme a genuine pedagogical role beyond pure public art, one the founders' original advertising background helped shape from the very first edition

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

Symbols

Custom

ARC Public Poster Exhibition is documented as a recurring arts-culture festival in the Eventisimus atlas.

Participation

Calendar

Some moments are open to visitors; others belong to local participants. Follow barriers, steward instructions, and local etiquette.

Place memory

Place

The strongest version of the event is the one tied to Budapest, not a generic copy of the same category elsewhere.

The local code

Meaning

Posters are displayed at genuine oversized billboard dimensions, 5

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually Autumn

Getting around

For ARC Public Poster Exhibition, plan transport around the exact Budapest venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.

What to wear

Casual clothing suited to an outdoor park walk.

Safety

Keep valuables light, follow local instructions, and watch how residents use the space before joining in.

Where to stay

For ARC Public Poster Exhibition, stay near the part of Budapest you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

Tickets/cost

Check official or local sources for ticketed areas, paid stands, and same-year access rules.

Language/currency

["hu"] · HUF

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map47.50 N, 19.04 EOpen in Google Maps

Budapest, Central Hungary, Hungary

Nearest airportBUD — Budapest Liszt Ferenc
TransportFor ARC Public Poster Exhibition, plan transport around the exact Budapest venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.
Stay areaFor ARC Public Poster Exhibition, stay near the part of Budapest you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is ARC Public Poster Exhibition?

ARC Public Poster Exhibition is listed for Multiple months · Autumn. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does ARC Public Poster Exhibition take place?

The festival is listed in Budapest, Hungary. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

Autumn is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Needs editorial review. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Budapest, Central Hungary, Hungary

Is it family friendly?

unknown

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

Found something inaccurate or outdated? Email hello@eventisimus.com with the festival page link and the correction.

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