UTOPIA BUDAPEST
• live electronic music night
• interactive synthesizer exhibition
• retro computer game corner
• roundtable discussions
UTOPIA SYNTH proudly presents its first public, all-day family festival in Budapest, where live electronic music productions, interactive instrument exhibitions, fascinating video projections and exciting professional discussions come together in one common, inspiring space for a weekend.
Patrons of our previous, highly acclaimed conferences and exhibitions were Jean-Michel Jarre (2016) and Suzanne Ciani (2025).
Now, in addition to the legendary vintage synthesizers, the world of retro computer games comes to life, available for both young and old to try out.
Time travel in the realm of sounds! Our program recalls the heroic age of electronic music, in which the first electro-acoustic music studios were established, synthesizers became widespread and epoch-making works were created. Discover the pioneering research and development of the past that laid the foundation for today's diverse electronic music genre, from popular to contemporary.
Our guests are the pioneers of Hungarian electroacoustic music: composer István Szigeti and sound engineer István Horváth.
Date: 14 Nov 2026, 11:00–22:00
Venue: Lóvasút Cultural and Event Center, 1121 Budapest, Zugligeti út 64.
Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/57r7dZNf7FNccmMB8
Website: lovasut.hu
Program (we reserve the right to change):
11:00 Exhibition opening
12:00 Opening speech
13:00–13:30 Ákos JANCA – Sound painting (performance concert)
13:45–14:15 NEORUS – Inner Universe (concert)
14:30–15:00 Dr. Árpád BESZÉDES – “Limitless as the future” (presentation)
15:15–16:15 NLP Audio, Emir Audio and Vintage Works Audio & Retro Lab (Tibor FEHÉR, Imre BAKÓ, Kornél KEREKES) – Vintage synthesizers, outboards, microphones: sound, condition, service (professional roundtable discussion, moderator: Dr. Árpád BESZÉDES)
16:30-17:00 Zsolt KŐSZEGI – Escape (concert)
17:15-18:15 István SZIGETI composer and István HORVÁTH Sound engineer – Hungarian Radio Electroacoustic Music Studio (panel discussion with the pioneers of Hungarian electroacoustic music, moderator: Ákos JANCA)
18:30-19:00 TONIMPEX – Möbelmusik (concert)
19:15-19:45 BPSTUDIO – Past Forward Electronica (concert)
20:00-20:30 HELLO DREAM – A.I. (concert)
20:45-21:15 A TONAL DIKTATUR – New Numbers (concert)
Ticket types and prices:
Admission is free for children under 14. Parental guidance is required for interactive participation.
General: 5,000 HUF - valid for viewing the exhibitions and participating in the programs
Interactive: 6,500 HUF - also valid for trying out the exhibited musical instruments and games
Supporter: 10,000 HUF - in addition to the above, supports the operation of the Association
Contact (instruments on display, rules and further information): utopiasynth.hu
Rules:
The use of sterile gloves provided with the Interactive type ticket is MANDATORY.
It is FORBIDDEN to bring food, drinks or larger bags into the hall.
The cloakroom is self-service and MANDATORY.
INTERFERENCE, DAMAGE, ATTEMPT TO THEFT in the program or exhibitions, NON-COMPLIANCE with the institution's own rules and the program's RULES will be dealt with immediately, with AUTHORITY INTERVENTION if necessary.
We will also take pictures at our exhibition, in which you may be seen. By purchasing the ticket, you consent to this. We will use the recorded images in our own further promotional activities.
Thanks to: Andrew Boney, everymidi.com, ezsz.hu, koszegiphoto.com, Peter Voros – Emanation of Time, facebook.com/retroszamitogepkiallitas
Utopia Synth Blog – Electric Dreams