Experience the spectacular Budapest Fireworks Show from the best vantage point – the River Danube. Choose from our selection of Fireworks Cruises, including sightseeing, drink packages and dinner cruise options, and enjoy Hungary’s most iconic national celebration from the water.
The 20 August Fireworks are one of Budapest’s most unforgettable summer events, with many of the guests returning year after year to experience the magic of this unique evening on the Danube.
Fireworks Gourmet Dinner
- 6.30 pm to 10.30 pm
- 1h Cruising
- Unlimited Drinks (Beer/Wine/Sparkling Wine/Lemonades)
- Gourmet Buffet Options
- Grazing Buffet €120
- Full Buffet €200
- Air-Conditioned Boat
- Stylish Boat
- Dock: Pest side
- Excellent views of Fireworks Show
- Boat: River Diva
Fireworks Cruise & Gypsy Music
- 6.30pm to 10pm
- Buffet Dinner
- Unlimited Wine/Beer/Soft Drink
- Tickets from €180
- Live Gypsy Music
- Boat: Count Szechenyi
- Air-Conditioned Boat
- Dock: Pest side
- Excellent views of Fireworks Show
- Note: boats are to stand during the Fireworks Show (approx. 1h)
Fireworks Dinner Cruise & Piano
- 5.30 pm to 10.30 pm
- 4-Course Served Dinner
- Welcome Drink
- Live Bar Piano
- Tickets from €179
- Air-Conditioned Boat
- Dock: Pest side
- Excellent views of Fireworks Show
- E-Ticket
- Note: boats are to stand during the Fireworks Show (approx. 1h)
Fireworks Cruise & Drink Bar
- 6 pm starts to appr. 10 pm
- Welcome Drink
- Drink Bar
- Tickets from €82
- Air-Conditioned Boat
- Dock: City Centre Pest side
- Excellent views of Fireworks Show
- Note: boats are to stand during the Fireworks Show (approx. 1h)
Fireworks Cruise & 4-Course Dinner
- 6.45pm to appr.9.30pm
- 4 Course Dinner
- Drink Package
- Live Music
- Enjoy your Own Table
- Air-Conditioned Boat
- Dock: Pest side
- Excellent views of Fireworks Show
- 4-Course Menu on Fireworks Cruise
- Note: boats are to stand during the Fireworks Show (approx. 1h)
Most Popular Cruises with Fireworks Show in Budapest – Aug 20
Fireworks Cruise Budapest
Budapest Dinner Cruises are popular all year round to celebrate birthdays, anniversaries, corporate events, to enjoy the foods and local or fusion dishes on the floating restaurants of the river Danube. August 20 just adds more to the spectacular river sights with its majestic Fireworks Show in the heart of Budapest.
BUDAPEST FIREWORKS DINNER CRUISES
Some of the most popular dinner river cruises in Budapest include the Fireworks Evening Show on Aug 20, so if you want to enjoy your served or buffet dinner on this specific night, hurry up and book in advance:
Piano & Budapest Fireworks Dinner Cruise: this river cruise on Aug 20 combines a 4 course served dinner cruise (a la carte) with live bar piano music, and the formidable Fireworks Show over the river Danube in Budapest. The Fireworks Piano Cruise is a popular choice for those who would like to enjoy a restaurant feeling with bar pianos music, be comfortably served with a 4 course dinner of their choice (a la carte) and have the option to upgrade to window seats for a better view over the river sights and attractions. From the modern catamaran ship (built in 2014) guests can enjoy the festive Fireworks Display usually set around 8-9 pm in the evening, after sunset. When the Fireworks display has finished, you can make the evening longer on the ship with more drinks, foods, live bar music, and capture the special moments of a special night.
Budapest Fireworks Show
Budapest Fireworks Show – Danube River
Gypsy Band & Budapest Fireworks Dinner Cruise: this river cruise on Aug 20 combines an all inclusive buffet dinner cruise with live music (a professional Gypsy Band), and the Fireworks Show over the river Danube in Budapest – popular choice for those who like to served the food for themselves and enjoy the atmosphere created by live salon music.
Last updated Jul 2, 2026
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