Illustration of felt carolers in red coats holding songbooks and lanterns on church steps among snowy toy trees at dusk (New Year's Concert for Young People)

New Year's Concert for Young People

Conducted by Ádám Fischer, this youth-focused concert presents excerpts from Haydn’s oratorio The Creation, performed by the Austro-Hungarian Haydn Philharmonic and the Hungarian Radio Choir. Soloists Laura Topolánszky, Zoltán Megyesi, and István Kovács explain the musical motifs and storytelling behind the score in Hungarian. Tailored for schoolchildren and families, the performance focuses on auditory imagination to illustrate how music portrays natural phenomena like flying birds and rising seas.

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Tickets

3,000–5,000 HUF. Tickets are sold using a dynamic pricing system.

Hours

4 pm - 5 pm.

Ages

12-16 years

Parking

Parking is free for visitors with tickets to a paid performance on the day of the performance. If the underground garage and outdoor car park are full, visitors should plan for increased arrival waiting times and depart in time. The underground garage uses automatic number plate recognition.

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Location

Béla Bartók National Concert Hall · 1095 Budapest, Komor Marcell u. 1., Budapest 1095 Get Directions

Local Insight & Ratings

Family Friendly

🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄 ⚪ (4/5)

Best For

Schoolchildren aged 12–16 and families

Vibe

Quiet and imaginative

Energy Level

Low

Photo Friendly

Low

Tips & Advice

  • Buy through mupa.hu, jegy.hu, or an official ticket office, since only these sources guarantee valid tickets.
  • If you are a Müpa+ member, use the programme discount and collect double membership points for this performance.
  • Drivers with a ticket to a paid performance that day can park free; leave extra time because full lots can delay arrival.
  • Allow extra time when driving: the garage uses automatic number-plate recognition, and full parking areas can increase waiting times.
  • Take public transport if convenient: tram lines 1, 2, and 24, buses 15 and 54, and the H7 suburban railway serve the venue.

Special Events & Promotions

  • Müpa+ members receive applicable membership discounts for this performance.
  • Müpa+ members earn double membership points for this performance.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is this concert for?

It is designed for schoolchildren aged 12–16 and is highly recommended for families.

What will the performance include?

Ádám Fischer conducts excerpts from Haydn’s The Creation, performed by the Austro-Hungarian Haydn Philharmonic and Hungarian Radio Choir. The soloists explain the music in Hungarian.

How long should I allow for the concert?

The performance lasts one hour.

Where can I park, and is parking free?

The venue has an underground garage and an outdoor car park. Parking is free for visitors with a ticket to a paid performance that day; allow extra arrival time if both lots are full.

Where can I buy valid tickets?

Buy through the Müpa website, the Interticket network at jegy.hu, or official ticket offices; only tickets from these sources are guaranteed valid.

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