Budapest: St.Stephen's Basilica Grand Organ Concert Tickets
Jewish Quarter, Budapest, Budapest
Admire one of Budapest's most iconic landmarks and enjoy the magnificent Grand Organ with a concert in St. Stephen's Basilica. Learn about the details and history of the Grand Organ with the organist
St. Stephen's Basilica Grand Organ Concert in Budapest
Experience a live 20-minute concert featuring the Grand Organ at St. Stephen's Basilica in Budapest, ideal for classical music lovers and cultural visitors.
Highlights
- Admire the Grand Organ of St. Stephen's Basilica with a live concert
- Learn about the instrument's history and mechanics from the organist
- Listen to a 20-minute performance of classic organ pieces
- Explore the basilica after the concert at your own pace
- Enjoy panoramic city views from the terrace
Description
Meet your guide at the basilica's main entrance and proceed to the gallery for an up-close view of the Grand Organ. The organist will explain the instrument's structure and the console's role before performing a 20-minute live concert. Choose between two set lists featuring works from Baroque to Romantic composers.
After the concert, explore the church and its treasury independently, which houses important relics including the Holy Dexter, the mummified right hand of St. Stephen, the city's patron. Finish your visit on the panoramic terrace to see Budapest from an elevated perspective.
Concert Set Lists
- Set List 1 – Organ Classics
- G. F. Händel: Halleluja
- F. Schubert: Ave Maria
- J. S. Bach: Toccata and Fugue in D minor
- J. Pachelbel: Canon in D major
- F. Liszt: Canzonetta del Salvator Rosa
- Ch.-M. Widor: Toccata from Symphonie for Organ No. 5
- Set List 2 – From Baroque to Romanticism
- G. F. Händel: Zadok the Priest - Coronation Hymns
- A. Vivaldi: Concerto in A minor - Allegro
- J. S. Bach/F. Liszt: Chorus “Ich hatte viel Bekümmernis” from Cantate BWV 21
- G. Fauré: Aprés un Rêve
- F. Liszt: Legend of St. Elizabeth - The Crusaders
- C. Franck: Prelude in H minor
- A. Guilmant: Final from Sonata No. 1
Includes
- Detailed explanation of the organ with the organist
- Live 20-minute concert
- Entry to the church, treasury, and panoramic terrace
Cancellation Policy
Cancel up to 24 hours before the experience for a full refund.
For the best experience, book in advance and arrive early to explore the basilica grounds before the concert. Bring a camera for city views from the terrace.
