Festival prices skyrocketing in Hungary

The price increase rate in Hungary concerning festivals is between 30 and 60 percent. However, you will not only have to pay much more for the tickets but also for food and drinks. That is one of the side effects of one of Europe’s highest inflation rates. The government hopes that number will be one-digit again by this year’s end, but that will not help festival goers in the summer. Of course, for foreigners getting their salaries in euro, it will be worth it to come to Hungary. For them, even the most expensive festival, Budapest’s Sziget, will be cheap.

According to Blikk, there are festivals in Hungary where passes became 57 percent more expensive compared to their 2022 price. There is only one exception. Only Strand Festival (Zamárdi, Lake Balaton) kept its HUF 36,990 (EUR 100) price, but this year, it will be only 3 days long instead of four.

Sziget Festival

In 2022, daily tickets started from HUF 28,000. In 2023, they will begin at HUF 34,000 (EUR 92). Interestingly, prices change on each festival day. For example, when Billie Eilish or the Imagine Dragons come, the entrance fee is HUF 42,000 (EUR 113.5). Thankfully, price reductions are regular, so you should check out THEIR WEBSITE. Currently, the 6-day full festival pass costs EUR 365.

The festival’s press chief, Viktória Vető, told Blikk that every sector raised prices. All contractors, suppliers and energy providers need more money for their services. She added that Sziget Festival prices are not higher than other similar international festivals. Furthermore, they offer reductions for Hungarian students. Moreover, from 11 PM to 6 AM, you can enter for half price. That is when the so-called “tent programs” take place.

Food and drink prices were shocking last year at the Sziget. Hamburger prices began at HUF 4,500 (EUR 12.1), and a slice of pizza at HUF 1,990 (EUR 5.4). A cocktail will cost at least HUF 4,000 (EUR 11). This year, the organisers prescribed that there has to be at least one budget food at each place for no more than HUF 2,500 (EUR 6.76). One of the popular Hungarian supermarket chains will also be at the festival with a shop. Sziget developed some services, established new flush toilets, and created new designs, sound and light techniques. The festival will take place between 10-15 August.