Contemporary Drama Festival Budapest

Kortárs Dráma Fesztivál Budapest

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Arts & CultureBudapest
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DurationAnnualEstimate from available data
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forPerformance, exhibitionsFor over 25 years the festival built its
Language["hu"]Currency: HUF
CategoryArts & CultureFestival type
The story

Contemporary Drama Festival Budapest in Budapest

Founded in 1997 by theatre producer Maria Szilagyi to showcase Hungarian playwrights internationally, this Budapest festival grew into a significant theatre event over more than 25 years, though its status since Szilagyi's death in November 2023 remains unconfirmed.

Theatre producer and translator Maria Szilagyi founded the Contemporary Drama Festival, known in Hungarian as the Kortars Dramafesztival, in 1997, initially building the event around presenting works by Hungarian playwrights to an international audience of theatre professionals rather than a purely domestic crowd.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

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The place changes

For over 25 years the festival built its identity around presenting Hungarian playwrights specifically to an international audience of theatre professionals, historically tied to Trafo, the House of Contemporary Arts, a leading Budapest venue for experimental performance

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

Symbols

Custom

Contemporary Drama Festival Budapest 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

For over 25 years the festival built its identity around presenting Hungarian playwrights specifically to an international audience of theatre...

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA

Getting around

For Contemporary Drama Festival Budapest, plan transport around the exact Budapest venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.

What to wear

Casual attire suited to contemporary theatre performances.

Safety

At Contemporary Drama Festival Budapest, agree on a meeting point and plan food, water and the return route before crowds thicken.

Where to stay

For Contemporary Drama Festival Budapest, 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 Contemporary Drama Festival Budapest, plan transport around the exact Budapest venue, route or gathering point rather than the city name alone.
Stay areaFor Contemporary Drama Festival Budapest, stay near the part of Budapest you will actually use, with reliable return transport.

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Contemporary Drama Festival Budapest?

Contemporary Drama Festival Budapest is listed for Dates to be announced. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Contemporary Drama Festival Budapest 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?

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

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. 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

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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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