Six theatres, six days
RUSZT – the Ráday Street Theatre Meeting returns between 3 and 8 November as a joint festival of six Budapest theatres. The opening ceremony begins at 18:00 on 3 November in front of Pinceszínház.
Krisztina Baranyi, Mayor of Ferencváros, and representatives of the participating theatres will open the event with the participation of the Benkó Dixieland Band. This will be followed by a joint procession along Ráday utca, featuring short performances in front of the theatres, concluding with a musical evening at Stúdió K.
The opening is free, other programmes to be checked individually
The opening programme on 3 November is free of charge. This does not automatically mean that every performance of the six-day festival is free; ticket information and venue details for specific productions should be checked in the detailed programme.
The festival's busy urban route is well-suited for pedestrian traffic, but participants should pay attention to the exact venue and start time for each performance.
Summary
The RUSZT festival takes place between 3 and 8 November 2026 on Ráday utca in Budapest; the free opening ceremony starts on 3 November at 18:00 in front of Pinceszínház.
Frequently asked questions
- When does the RUSZT opening programme start?
- On 3 November 2026 at 18:00 in front of Pinceszínház.
- Is the entire festival free?
- The opening programme is free; ticket information for subsequent performances must be checked individually.
