This building was erected (between 1898 and1900) on the site of a former arsenal, as a result of an architectural competition. The architects, Arkay Aladár and Kallina Mór were to face a rather demanding project: to design a building in a pre-existing block which should function both as a theatre and a library in order to satisfy the expectations of the residents of Buda.

A café can be found on the ground floor of the building while on the first floor there is a restaurant.

The relatively simple eclectic appearance of the building is compensated for by some magnificent art nouveau decoration inside: an impressive hall, the wide marble staircase and pillars, a spacious richly-decorated theatre hall and a splendid 300-seat theatre.

Nowadays, performances of the Hungarian State Folk Ensemble (approximately 90 annually) can be seen here.

Our programs in Budai Vigado: Hungarian State Folk Ensemble

Batthyány tér 7.