Classic cinema · Budapest · September 15–20

Six days of restored classics across Budapest

A verified, concise guide to the ninth Budapest Classics Film Marathon: venues, ticket prices, open-air screenings and transfer planning.

Budapest Classics Film Marathon 2026 at a glance

The ninth Budapest Classics Film Marathon runs September 15–20, 2026, with around 100 screenings across the capital. Organized by the National Film Institute Hungary, it brings restored Hungarian and international classics, restoration premieres, cineconcerts and professional film-preservation programs to several Budapest venues.

The 2026 themes include 125 years of Hungarian film and the 70th anniversary of the 1956 Hungarian Revolution. NFI has announced Mathieu Kassovitz, Mohsen Makhmalbaf and Pawel Edelman as guests of honor.

Budapest skyline with Castle Hill and Parliament at sunset — The festival connects cinemas and cultural venues across Budapest.

Dates

September 15–20, 2026

Edition

9th Film Marathon

Program

Around 100 screenings

Standard ticket

HUF 1,500

Current highlights and ticket essentials

The restored 4K concert film Queen Budapest opens the festival at Uránia on September 15. The official opening-gala page says that gala is private and admission is by invitation only.

Open-air screenings run nightly at 8:00 p.m. at Budapest Garden Cinema: Niagara, Amélie, Whooping Cough, Dog’s Night Song, Solo Sunny, and Thelma and Louise.

The official ticket page lists standard tickets at HUF 1,500 and separately lists Queen Budapest at Uránia at HUF 4,900. NFI Film Archive screenings and professional programs are free. Because sales routes are venue-specific—and the opening gala itself is invitation-only—verify the exact screening, language or subtitles, availability and admission route on the official ticket page.

A festival across several Budapest venues

Use the address attached to the individual screening rather than treating the Film Marathon as a one-venue event.

Toldi Cinema
Bajcsy-Zsilinszky út 36–38, 1054

Uránia National Film Theatre
Rákóczi út 21, 1088

Budapest Garden Cinema
Városház u. 9–11, 1052

French Institute Budapest
Fő u. 11, 1011

Art+ Cinema
Erzsébet krt. 39, 1073

NFI Film Archive
Budakeszi út 51/C, 1021

OPEN THE OFFICIAL PROGRAM

Film-night transportation in Budapest

A multi-screening evening can cross several districts. Build pickups around the confirmed venue, film end time and any post-screening discussion instead of relying on one generic festival destination.

Black Mercedes-Benz E-Class for a Budapest cinema transfer — E-Class for an individual evening itinerary.

Mercedes-Benz S-Class passenger cabin with blue ambient lighting — S-Class interior for a private Budapest transfer.

Mercedes-Benz V-Class passenger cabin for a small film-festival group — V-Class for several guests sharing one schedule.

Two black Mercedes-Benz Sprinter minibuses for coordinated group transportation — Sprinter capacity for a larger party, subject to luggage.

VanBudapest.com — Since 1988 can coordinate Budapest airport transfer, hotel pickup and private cinema-to-cinema transportation. Explore the current fleet. VanBudapest is an independent provider and does not claim festival partnership.