This venue has táncház (folk music and dance) programs several times a week, especially on Wednesday at 6.30pm and Friday at 8pm, as well as concerts by big-name bands (mostly playing world music) throughout the month; it’s one of the best venues in town for this sort of thing. Consult the website for more details.
Fonó Buda Music House
Budapest
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