9–11 April 2026

9–11 April 2026 // House of Music Hungary

BUDAPEST RITMO 2026
SHOWCASE

About Budapest Ritmo

Budapest Ritmo is one of the biggest world music events in Central Eastern Europe organised by Hangvető, in the frame of the Bartók Spring International Arts Weeks, connecting music lovers, artists and world music industry professionals.

The Showcase

The showcase is a highlight event of Budapest Ritmo, featuring emerging bands and artists from the region. Selected bands perform in the professional surroundings of House of Music Hungary, in front of the engaged crowd of music professionals and audience. The showcase programme is accompanied with a 2-days long music conference, providing various opportunities to meet, network, hatch new friendships and collaborations. The showcase programme is supported by UPBEAT – The European Showcase Network for World Music. 

Application for the Budapest Ritmo 2026 showcase programme is closed. Applicants will be informed about the selection results soon.

House of Music Hungary

Venue of Budapest Ritmo Conference and Showcase programme

The center planned by Japanese star architect Sou Fujimoto is an iconic contemporary architectural masterpiece. The diverse range of events in House of Music Hungary provides a plethora of musical experiences, including exhibitions, concerts, playing music together, singing, dance, exciting music education workshops and lecture courses. The mission of House of Music is to promote music, the values of Hungarian folk, classical, popular music and other global genres.

Budapest Ritmo is a member of UPBEAT, the European Showcase Platform for World Music.