One of Budapest's most vibrant entertainment and cultural venues, the Akvárium Klub hosts some of the best new and established musical talent. The club features multiple performance venues and halls - KisHall, NagyHall, VOLT music bar and the Terasz - each with its own individual character, ensuring there is something for everyone. The club's in-house restaurant, the Aqua Bistro is ideal for a family brunch or casual dinner, while the Volt bar is perfect for after-hours drinks. Dance lessons, painting classes, wine appreciation courses are just some of the engaging activities you can find on their events calender. The Akvárium Klub is a true cultural hub for all ages.

Underground bars may feel claustrophobic to some and the Szimpla Kert can give that feeling, if you like open spaces. However, this bar is a nice place to relax and unwind. During the summer it also features an outdoor cinema in its courtyard, from which you get a taste of local culture through its cinema. At night, the venue turns into the most happening nightclub of the city. An eclectic mix-n-match decor with psychedelic undertones offers a contemporary space fit for the young and fashionable.

Sporting a mission to bring the best in jazz to Budapest, this club gives time to both traditional jazz musicians and those who and blending mixtures of Balkan folk, jazz and Bossa Nova beats. With music practically every night and the kitchen of the Ipanema Cafe ready to satisfy any hunger, Budapest Jazz Club is a great place to spend an evening. The club's sound system is top notch and cutting edge digital recording captures special moments at Jazz Club for posterity and purchase.

Gear up for some of the most electrifying nights at Barba Negra Music Club. The evil-looking rover welcomes you on his own pirate vessel for a night of debauchery and live gigs in the heart of Budapest. Complete with its wind sails and a dock that doubles up as a well-stocked bar, Barba Negra steers you to the rough seas, while hosting some noted solo artists and bands. Well accessible from the nearest means of transport, this party venue also renders itself as a fitting locale for private galas. Drinks may not come all that cheap, but with an exciting line-up of musicians and troupes including the likes of Machine Head, Apocalyptica and Miyavi having graced the stage here in the past, Barba appeases music lovers irrespective of genre and era.

Most people come to Durer Kert for one of their many live shows. Bands from all over Europe perform here, making up an eclectic mix of music. Rock concerts with light shows is this venue's specialty. During the summer a lovely outdoor stage is open. In the winter months all concerts are indoors.