Hungarian Theater

The Hungarian Theater is a theatre building in Budapest's District VII with a two-story auditorium holding roughly 1000 seats. The interior layout creates an intimate connection between stage and audience for performances.

The theater opened in 1897 and initially featured opera performances before gradually shifting toward dramatic works. This change in programming direction reflected the evolving tastes of Budapest's audiences.

The theater stages works spanning different eras and cultures, performed primarily in Hungarian. Many productions offer program notes or subtitles to help audiences who are unfamiliar with the language follow the story.

Visitors should book seats in advance since performances frequently sell out and seating is limited. Public transportation provides convenient access to the theater from other parts of the city.

The building's facade displays a striking decorative feature made from hundreds of ceramic pieces created specifically for this structure. This ornate cladding is a rare example of local craftsmanship from the early 1900s.

Location: Budapest District VII

Inception: October 16, 1897

Address: Izabella utca 4.

GPS coordinates: 47.50340,19.07266

Latest update: December 13, 2025 17:06