Müpa 20
It was 20 years ago, on 14 March 2005, that Müpa Budapest first opened its doors. Commencing on that day was our shared story, one belonging to all the visitors, artists and staff who have since evolved into a cohesive community through thousands of unforgettable experiences. During this time, generations of performers have developed into experienced and globally recognised figures before our eyes, with countless viewers joining in with us on this lifelong adventure from the beginning.
Exhibition
It seems almost inconceivable that some 25,000 events have taken place in the building in the 20 years since, while the number of artists who have performed within its walls is approaching a million. On the occasion of the anniversary, and as one of Müpa’s largest exhibitions to date, we are evoking the shared memories of the past two decades and thousands of unforgettable moments through the exhibition of a special collection of visual displays – almost 300 selected photographs, a giant montage compiled from 1,200 images, as well as sound and video recordings.
The exhibition welcomes Müpa visitors all year round, and we have also made it available on an online platform that ensures a comfortable browsing experience, even from a mobile phone. We wish you a pleasant journey through time!
Müpa Home Music Room
With astonishingly high sound quality headphones from Sennheiser!
We look forward to welcoming you to the music room we have dreamed up for our 20th anniversary. Enjoy short recordings reflecting our rich variety of concerts over the past two decades in remarkable sound and image quality, and in comfortable surroundings. At our celebratory weekend on 15 and 16 March, you can do just that with Sennheiser’s HE 1 headphones, which boast the lowest distortion ever recorded and produce superb sound quality.
From 17 March it will be possible to try out the Müpa Home Music Room on a first-come, first-served basis with the help of our staff. Incredible sound will be provided from this date onwards by the Sennheiser AMBEO Soundbar Plus home cinema system.
Opening hours
From 17 March: Starting at 5.30 until the end of the first interval on evenings when there is a performance
Entry also indicates acceptance of the house rules. For further information, read our house rules.
Want to feel like you are at Müpa from your own sofa? Register for our free loyalty programme on our website and, in just a few clicks on the Müpa Home interface, you will have unlimited access to performances and live broadcasts by the world’s greatest artists. Anytime, anywhere.
Because we believe the Müpa experience knows no limits.
A brand-new anniversary gift collection
Our 20th anniversary celebrations would not be complete without a special collection of gift items worthy of the occasion. Look for our brand-new gift items with their sleek design and, in the spirit of sustainability, natural materials – such as cork and wood – in the Vince Bookshop located in the Müpa Budapest foyer, where you will find our exclusive range any time of year.
From the ball-point pen to the canvas bag and glass water bottle, as well as the hardcover notebook showing the interior of the concert hall, you can take your pick between a wide variety of stylish items that make great gifts or keepsakes.
Take home a little piece of Müpa Budapest!
Müpa x Sauska
For experiences with lingering flavour
Culture always presents an opportunity for special encounters. An exciting fusion of two genres, a spontaneous conversation, or catharsis experienced in company can give rise to truly unexpected harmonies. The same is true of a well-matched blend of wines in which varietals and flavours perfectly complement one another. It was after this fashion that Müpa and Sauska crossed paths. Both brands represent combinations of variety and quality, of the creation of value and renewal over generations, and of the world class and modernity.
The family winery with a history stretching back a quarter of a century has put together a truly exclusive wine selection on the occasion of the 20th anniversary of one of Hungary’s outstanding cultural venues. Discerning wine-lovers now have the chance to be among the first to taste the premium white and rosé wines in this unique selection that also includes a remarkable red and a heavenly sparkling wine.
These bottles decorated with special Müpa branding are available exclusively at Müpa Budapest, they will not be distributed elsewhere. The range will continue to be available by the glass or bottle from 17 March at the P’Art Café and the Mastercard Champagne Bar, as well exclusively by the glass at the snack bars.
#together – MÜPA x SAUSKA WHITE
A lively and dynamic white from the vineyards of Tokaj-Hegyalja, nourished by a thousand volcanoes in the foothills of the Zemplén mountains. With aromas of crisp apple and white acacia, and flavours of green lemon rind, white tea and still more fresh apple. Refreshing and long in the finish, this delightful wine will have you always looking forward to the next glass. A blend of indigenous Yellow Muscat and Harslevelű featuring two international stars, Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc, making for a thrilling example of what Hungarian and global varietals can do TOGETHER.
#generationsofmusicians – MÜPA x SAUSKA RED
Glowing reddish purple in the glass, our red is spicy on the tongue with tobacco notes, while it conjures up the scent of ripe red berries. The base for the blend is a masculine Merlot and a playful Kékfrankos, with the remaining third split between Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. The wine is given its structure by fine barrel-aged depth and notable freshness, and is a classical example of what the passionate GENERATIONS of vintners and winemakers from the Villány wine region are capable of.
#inmotion – MÜPA x SAUSKA EXTRA DRY
Chic and delicious, this fruity sparkling wine draws on the brilliant volcanic minerals from the soil of the Tokaj wine region. Fresh and dry to the taste, its trace of sweetness only makes this wine more attractive: bubbles laced with lemon, honey and apricot swirl around the bottle yet are perfectly balanced, dynamic and dizzyingly INMOTION.
#inharmony – MÜPA x SAUSKA ROSE
With refreshing aromas of cantaloupe and white mulberry, this rosé is long in the finish and packed with the flavour of juicy white peaches. This blend of Kékfrankos, Syrah and Merlot produces a lively and exciting flavour combination. Its duality is what makes our rosé so attractive: not even we know how its soft feminine maturity and explosive citrus freshness can be so perfectly INHARMONY.
