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Sziget Festival

Sziget is a five-day festival on Óbuda Island in Budapest, Hungary, run by Sziget Cultural Management and first held in 1993. The next edition runs 10 to 14 August 2027, and 5-day, 21&Under and VIP passes are already on sale. The 2026 edition drew hundreds of thousands of Szitizens.

DatesTBA[5,12,13,29]
Countdown—
Ticketsfrom $279
LivestreamSziget TV (szigetfestival.com/livestream), sponsored by Coca-Cola2026
What's new
  • Sziget 2027 is set for 10 to 14 August 2027, with tickets on sale now.
  • Super Early Bird passes sold out, and Early Bird passes followed.
  • A Sziget Student Pass (84 900 Ft + 5 519 Ft handling fee, Hungarian market) is marked as coming soon.
  • Fans could submit dream artists to the WishMachine until 6 September 2026.
  • Online check-in opens 90 days before the festival.

Watch Sziget Festival

2026Sziget TV (szigetfestival.com/livestream), sponsored by Coca-Cola
Daily livestream with a published schedule during the festival, and full sets from 2026 on the official YouTube channel.[1]
2025Sziget livestream (Coca-Cola) and YouTube
The festival streamed live on YouTube, and the official channel later posted full sets from 2025.[2,3]
2022Sziget livestream
Sziget was already running a daily livestream for fans at home.[4]

Expected: a daily livestream around the festival days of 10 to 14 August 2027, though no stream details have been announced yet.

Latest

  1. Early Bird tickets promoted as available.[5]
  2. WishMachine opened for fans to submit dream artists for Sziget 2027, open until 6 September.[5]
  3. Super Early Bird tickets for Sziget 2027 sold out; Early Bird tickets are next.[5]

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Tickets

A 5-day Pass is €349 + €23 handling fee, 21&Under is €279 + €18 and VIP is €569 + €37. Super Early Bird sold out first, and baskets over €178 can be paid in instalments over up to 7 months.

VIP from$569VIP 5-day Pass
Range$279–$5693 pass types, all-in incl. fees[10,11]

Payment plan: Any tickets or services can be paid in instalments over up to 7 months, depending on how close the festival is. The plan is available for baskets over €178 (50.000 Ft in the Hungarian shop). Monthly examples at 7 instalments, handling fee included: 5-day Pass €60, 21&Under 5-day Pass €49, VIP 5-day Pass €92 (Hungarian shop: 19 786 Ft, 15 702 Ft and 32 656 Ft). At checkout only the first payment plus the handling fee is charged, and the remaining parts are withdrawn monthly from the same bank card. Tickets are emailed once all parts are paid. If a payment fails, 2 reminder emails are sent. You may withdraw after the first but before the last payment by emailing [email protected], and the amount paid is reimbursed except the handling fee. A failed withdrawal is retried three days later, and again three days after that; after the third failed attempt Sziget may withdraw from the purchase. MILPAY buy-now-pay-later instalments are also offered in Hungary.

See all 3 passes
5-day Pass
Hungarian price: 125 900 Ft + 8 184 Ft handling fee
€349 + €23 handling fee[12,13]
21&Under 5-day Pass
Hungarian price: 99 900 Ft + 6 494 Ft handling fee
€279 + €18 handling fee[12,13]
VIP 5-day Pass
Hungarian price: 207 800 Ft + 13 507 Ft handling fee. VIP ticket holders have a dedicated taxi stand at the H Bridge.
€569 + €37 handling fee[12,13,14]

Past prices

2025full festival pass (6 days) €379 + fees[6]
2024full festival pass €269[7]
2023day ticket €75[8]
daily ticket €115[9]
3-day festival pass €240[8]
6-day full festival pass €349[8]

Face-value prices as reported at the time, from the linked sources. Not adjusted for inflation.

Lineup

The 2026 edition was headlined by Bring Me The Horizon, Florence + The Machine, Lewis Capaldi, Twenty One Pilots and Skrillex. No 2027 acts are announced yet, and fans could suggest artists through the WishMachine.

Bring Me The HorizonFlorence + The MachineLewis CapaldiSOMBRTwenty One PilotsZara LarssonJorja SmithSkeptaSkrillex

2026 headliners[12,15,16,17,18,19,20,21]

Stages

Sziget has far more than music stages, including the Main Stage (up to 60,000 people), electronic venues like the BOLT Night Stage and Yettel Colosseum, and circus, theatre and art spaces. The Budapest Park Stage by Johnnie Walker debuted in 2026.

Main StageThe biggest names and shows, with room for up to 60,000.
Revolut StageElectronic and popular music, open until 4 a.m. each day.
BOLT Night StageSziget's electronic music hub in the Delta District.
Yettel ColosseumPallet-built open-air venue with a 360° dancefloor for electronic sets.
Budapest Park Stage by Johnnie WalkerHungarian acts, made with Budapest Park.
The Buzz delivered by DHLEmerging acts from around the world, bass-heavy and electronic.
VISA Live x dropYardHip-hop stage with live shows, DJs and bass culture nights.
Light StageConcerts by young, up-and-coming European artists, with afternoon concerts, a bar and a smoothie corner.
The CypherHip-hop culture, break and freestyle dance, with Break Yoga in the morning. New in 2026: smaller afternoon concerts.
Magic MirrorLGBTQ+ space with daily drag shows and Mirror Talks.
MOBILISA 360° outdoor day stage with morning group movement, dance and experimental movement performances, and a communal dance in the evening.
Le Grand TheatreNew circus and physical theatre combining acrobatics, dance, storytelling and movement innovation.
Le DômeContemporary dance and theatre by day, and an immersive audiovisual experience with 360° projections and sound installations by night.
The JokerCabaret and comedy venue, also hosting the Játszóház Projekt modern board games.
Cirque du SzigetContemporary circus in the JARDIN DES ARTS district, with daily performances by international companies inside the big top.
Art GardenCreated with Medence Designlab. Interactive installations and sound, art/craft and street/urban workshops, with daytime activities from 12pm to 8pm. Children are welcome.
DELKO CheckoutAcoustic clearing with a nightly campfire ceremony and concert.
Kino BizarreDJ sets, natural wines and music documentaries on an open-air screen.
Luminarium (MYRIAD)A network of colored bubbles, tunnels and rooms. Open every day from 1:00 PM to 1:00 AM.
VALA transparent whale-rib sculpture and space, described as a room without walls for care, support and hope, dedicated to the whales and all who fight for a safe space.
Before I DieCandy Chang's interactive community wall, open daily 12:00–22:00. In 2026 it came to the festival for the 12th time as a joint project of Sziget and Banner Casting.
The Travelling FunfairKarzat Theatre's nostalgic travelling amusement park with classic carnival games, open every festival day from 13:00 to 21:00.
Sleeping Beauty Project: Dream ExperimentA guided sleep installation. Registration 10:00–11:00 and dream journeys 11:00–16:00, each lasting around 30 minutes with limited participants.
WalkaboutsStreet performances with giant creatures, musical puppets and acrobats roaming the festival.
ESCAPE SPORT ZONE by Padel EscapeEurope's first festival padel club, in a new sports district with padel, Pilates, techno workout and Lagree.

Plan your trip

The site is on Óbuda Island, and the HÉV H5 to Filatorigát is the recommended public transport route. Payment on site is cashless, and online check-in opens 90 days before the festival.

  • Cars cannot drive onto the site, so take the HÉV H5 to Filatorigát.
  • From the airport, the 100E Airport Express costs 2,500 HUF and takes about 65 minutes.
  • Taxi stands are at the main entrance (K Bridge), and Bolt is the official rideshare partner.
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  • The festival is on Óbuda Island in Budapest. Official address: Május 9. park, Budapest, Hungary, 1033. Cars cannot drive onto the festival site.[22,23]
  • Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) is 16 km from the city center. Wizz Air is the official airline partner. Air travel is about 413 kg CO2e per person.[22,23]
  • A free airport shuttle runs between the airport and Sziget; riders need a valid Sziget Citypass by Budapest Card. miniBUD is the exclusive official airport transfer provider, going directly to the Main entrance, with return trips departing from inside the festival area near the Main Stage.[14,24]
  • From the airport, take the 24/7 100E Airport Express (2,500 HUF, about 65 minutes) towards Deák Ferenc tér, then Metro 2 to Batthyány tér, then HÉV H5 to Filatorigát. Alternatively take the 24/7 200E bus (500 HUF, about 90 minutes) to Kőbánya Kispest, Metro 3 to Göncz Árpád városközpont, Tram 1 to Szentlélek tér, then HÉV H5 to Filatorigát.[24]
  • From Nyugati station, take tram 4 or 6 towards Széll Kálmán tér, change at Margit Híd Budai Hídfő to HÉV H5 to Filatorigát (about 35 minutes, 1000 HUF). From Keleti, take Metro 2 towards Déli Pályaudvar and change at Batthyány tér to HÉV H5 (45 minutes). From Déli, take Metro 2 towards Őrs Vezér Tere and change at Batthyány tér to HÉV H5 (about 45 minutes). From Népliget bus station, take Tram 1 towards Bécsi út and change at Árpád Híd Budai Hídfő to HÉV H5 (1 hour). The Sziget team meets arrivals at Filatorigát and guides them to the entrance.[24]
  • FlixBus offers connections to Budapest from across Europe. Domestic and international train tickets can be bought online or in the MÁV apps. BudapestGO is the digital ticket app for local public transport.[22,24]
  • Bolt is the official partner. Pick-up at the airport is outside Terminal 2A and 2B, and the ride takes about 45 minutes. At peak hours (6:00 PM – 6:00 AM) taxis at the stands operate first-come, first-served instead of through the app. Taxi stands are at the main entrance (K Bridge), and the H Bridge stand is for VIP ticket holders. Budapest taxi fares: base fare 1300 HUF, 520 HUF/km (Hungarian page also lists 130 HUF per minute).[14,25]
  • Limited parking spots are available close to the entrance and can be booked in advance. Parking is at the H Terminal, in limited numbers. Carpooling is encouraged. Car travel is about 57 kg CO2e per person. wigo carsharing has a dedicated parking lot at the H Bridge, a short walk from the entrance; sign up free with promo code SZIGET26.[14,22,23]
  • Cyclists can arrive via the EuroVelo 6 route to the Main Entrance. Cycle2Sziget at least 250 km and be a guest at the Camping of Nations, with a raincoat for your seat (registration by 31 July 2026). A guided Danube tour (Rivers of Democracy) with European Alternatives starts from Vienna or Bratislava (registration deadline 24 July). The Lime Sziget Pass gives discounted scooter rides during the festival.[22,26]
  • The Sziget Boat from Jászai Mari Square (Dock 10) did not operate in 2026 because of the Danube's extremely low water level; the high-frequency HÉV H5 is the recommended alternative.[24]

Aftermovies and photos

Editions and history

Sziget began in 1993 as a small gathering and has grown into one of Europe's largest music festivals.

2026Aug 11–15, 2026
Bring Me The Horizon, Florence + The Machine, Lewis Capaldi, SOMBR, Twenty One Pilots
Twenty One Pilots played the Wednesday night headline show. Electronic acts included Dom Dolla, Richie Hawtin, Pan-Pot, Joris Voorn, Underworld and Tomora. The Sziget Boat service did not operate because of the Danube's low water level.[12,15,16,17,18,19,20,21]
Timeline (5)
  1. The 12th "Before I Die" wall by Candy Chang came to the festival. Europe's first festival padel club opened in the Escape Sport Zone, and Budapest Park Stage by Johnnie Walker debuted as a Hungarian music stage. bbno$ made his Hungarian debut on the Main Stage.[17,33,34]
  2. Sziget won the AGF Innovation Award. 53% of offered meals were vegan or vegetarian, and 62% of people chose a more sustainable mode of transport.[28]
  3. Sziget received the AGF Commended certification.[28]
  4. Students of the Moholy-Nagy University of Art and Design (MOME) made sunshades for the festival in a workshop, including an awning with the inscription RE over a sandbox.[35]
  5. The first Sziget Festival was organized as a small gathering and has since grown into one of Europe's largest music festivals.[15]

FAQ

When is Sziget 2027?

10–14 August 2027.

Where is Sziget held?

On Óbuda Island in the heart of Budapest, at Május 9. park, Budapest, Hungary, 1033.

How many stages and shows are there?

Over 1,000 shows across 50 stages for 5 days.

What are visitors called?

Szitizens.

How many nationalities attend?

Over 100 nationalities are represented, and performers come from over 60 countries.

Can tickets be paid in instalments?

Yes, over up to 7 months, by choosing 'Start Payment Plan' at checkout.

When does online check-in open?

90 days before the festival.

How do I contact Sziget?

[email protected] for general enquiries, [email protected] for ticketing, and [email protected] for press.

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Facts checked against the festival's official site, channels and press coverage. Last checked 2026-10-21.