Flexible arrival and departure
Spoon remains moored throughout the event, allowing continuous arrivals and departures subject to the authority and operating rules in force on the day.
Budapest · 20 August 2026
Budapest's brightest national holiday. One night at Spoon.
Relaxed elegance, a DJ, unlimited food and drinks, plus the Danube and Budapest panorama - all brought together in one vivid evening.
€180Date20 August 2026
Time7:00-10:00 pm · 3 hours
LocationVigado Square Dock No. 3 · Lounge terrace & Café terrace
Advance price€180 per person
One night, unmistakably Budapest
Celebration, music and flavour in the heart of the city
This 20 August experience is for guests who want freedom rather than a rigid itinerary: great company, upbeat DJ energy, generous food and drink islands, and Budapest opening up above the Danube.
Budapest in every direction
At Vigado Square Dock No. 3, the Danube, the Buda panorama and the city's evening lights create a naturally spectacular setting.
Experience islands, not a formal dinner
A relaxed standing reception where you can move between the Danube buffet, taco counter, Spritz bar and desserts at your own pace.
Unlimited experience
Food islands and bars
The evening is not built around one fixed course. Explore the counters at your own pace, return to your favourites and enjoy the music in the heart of Budapest.
Danube buffet
Danube-inspired urban bistro dishes served as an unlimited buffet.
Taco counter
Freshly assembled, relaxed and full-flavoured bites.
Spritz counter
A dedicated Spritz experience at the front of the Lounge terrace.
Dessert and ice cream island
Sweet finishes and refreshing favourites throughout the evening.
Unlimited drinks package
The event beverage package is included in the ticket price.
DJ and evening rhythm
A relaxed, elegant soundtrack that carries the night.
The rhythm of the evening
Three hours to enjoy at your own pace
7:00 pm
Arrival
Food and drink islands open and the national holiday evening begins.
7:30 pm
Flavours and connections
Danube buffet, tacos, Spritz, desserts and ice cream - explore freely.
During the evening
Official National Day programme
The public celebration is organized by the official authorities; its timing and arrangements may change.
All evening
DJ and Budapest
Music, company and the city's evening panorama set the rhythm.
10:00 pm
Programme ends
The official Spoon programme closes; departures follow the current authority and operating arrangements.
Good to know
A relaxed evening with clear participation details
Continuous arrival and departure
Spoon remains moored throughout the event. Movement is always subject to the authority closures and operating rules in force on the day.
Full-price advance ticket
Admission requires a full-price ticket purchased in advance; there is no deposit or payment on arrival.
Wristband entry
You will receive a wristband on arrival and may move freely through the event's shared guest areas.
Standing-reception layout
There are no traditional or guaranteed railing-side tables. A limited number of tables will be available on the first deck.
Drinks outside the package
Items not included in the drinks package can be purchased at the bar; there is no à la carte table service.
Approximately 150 guests
Limited capacity helps preserve the evening's sociable, easy-going atmosphere.
The Spoon mood
An evening you can already feel in the pictures
Price and tickets
Everything in one ticket
€180/ person
Admission is available exclusively through a full-price ticket purchased in advance via Cooltix.
- Three-hour 20 August Spoon programme
- Unlimited Danube buffet and food islands
- Unlimited event drinks package and Spritz counter
- DJ and a relaxed, elegant standing-reception atmosphere
- The price includes VAT and service charge
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
What does the ticket include?
The €180 ticket includes the full three-hour programme, unlimited buffet and food islands, the event drinks package, The price includes VAT and service charge.
Is this a sightseeing cruise?
No. Spoon The Boat remains moored at the Vigado Square Dock No. 3; the programme takes place on the Lounge terrace & Café terrace.
Can I arrive and leave flexibly?
Yes, throughout the event, subject to the authority closures and operating arrangements in force on the day.
Will I have my own table?
This is a standing-reception event, so there are no traditional or guaranteed railing-side tables. A limited number of tables will be available on the first deck.
How can I buy a ticket?
Tickets can only be purchased in advance and paid in full through the Cooltix interface embedded below. Tableversum table booking is not available for this date.
How do I pay for drinks outside the package?
Drinks not included in the package can be paid for directly at the bar; there is no à la carte table service.
What do the images on this page represent?
The visuals illustrate the atmosphere of Budapest's 20 August celebrations and the Spoon event. The official city programme, locations, closures and viewing conditions may change.
Images are illustrative. The Spoon programme runs from 7:00 to 10:00 pm. The official National Day fireworks display is a public event organized by the official authorities and is currently expected to take place during the evening. Spoon The Boat provides the venue and all hospitality services described above but has no control over the organization, schedule, modification or cancellation of the public fireworks display.