With the arrival of summer, there is a succession of events that make it well worth taking a break from the daily grind. Whether it’s a fashion show set against a sunset in a wine region, a magical St John’s Eve celebration, a relaxing evening of live music on the banks of the Danube, or unique gastronomic experiences, the start of summer is brimming with exciting programmes and venues.

Here are a few events and venues where the summer atmosphere, the music, the fashion and the culinary delights meet up. Whether you’re in the mood for a special dinner, a cosy evening on a terrace or a stylish cultural event, these venues are sure to make your June evenings unforgettable.

Gundel Restaurant

The At the Gundel restaurant Instead of the summer kick-off night planned for June, a with an end-of-summer event are in the making, because there are evenings that are too good to end too soon. On 18 September is coming Fairy Grove – The Garden of Lights, where the fabulous lights, the special atmosphere of late summer and the magic of the Gundel garden come together for an unforgettable evening. Beneath the huge horse chestnut trees light installations, live music, dance performances and culinary experiences are waiting to welcome guests, whilst the garden is transformed, for one evening only, into a mysterious, fairy-tale world aglow with lights. The hostess for the evening Kata Dobó, and as for the atmosphere, Gábor Garami’s band, as well as the musical entertainment that continues until dawn. The lights, the music and the elegance of late summer combine to create an atmosphere that we’d love to take a little bit of with us into autumn. The gates of Tündérliget open just once a year; if you’d like to be part of it, it’s worth securing your place in good time for this once-in-a-lifetime event.

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