Our Silver and Gold Patrons, our Benefactors, as well as members of the Conductor’s Circle, are warmly invited to join us on our tours in 2026. Travel with us and get to know the Orchestra up close!
In the second half of 2026, our supporters can join us on the following tours:
Vicenza: 22–26 October – details below
Baden-Baden: 17–21 December – details coming soon
Our Silver Benefactors and supporters at higher levels can also look forward to additional exclusive, invitation-only tour experiences.
Vicenza: 22–26 October 2026
In October, the beautiful colours of autumn will welcome our supporters and the Orchestra to Vicenza and Padua in northern Italy. Alongside the magnificent setting of the Teatro Olimpico, the region offers a wealth of Renaissance architecture, masterpieces by Andrea Palladio, charming streets and wonderful Italian cuisine. This exclusive programme combines world-class musical experiences with the authentic atmosphere of Italian life.
Participation in the Vicenza tour includes:
- A day trip to Padua by train, accompanied by a local guide, to discover the city’s historic treasures.
- An exclusive wine tasting and light dinner at the beautiful Fondo Rubro estate, featuring some of the region’s finest wines.
- Following in Palladio’s footsteps: a guided visit to Villa Valmarana and the world-famous architectural masterpiece Villa La Rotonda.
- A guided tour of Vicenza’s historic centre and its Palladian palaces.
- Two musical highlights: a BFO symphonic concert and Mozart’s The Magic Flute at the Teatro Olimpico.
- All local transportation and admission tickets included in the programme.
Participation fee: EUR 650 per person
The fee includes all local programmes and admission tickets, local transportation and transfers, concert and opera tickets, museum admission, as well as organisation and assistance throughout the programme. Airfare and accommodation are not included and are to be arranged and paid for by participants.
We have pre-booked a limited number of rooms at the excellently located Palazzo Otello, which will be available to our supporters on a first-come, first-served basis.
Recommended flights:
Budapest – Venice Treviso: Thursday, 22 October, 11:10–12:35
Venice Treviso – Budapest: Monday, 26 October, 16:45–18:05
The experience package does not include airfare, accommodation, meals outside the programme or travel insurance. Detailed logistical information and meeting points will be sent to participants before departure.
For applications and questions, please contact Eszter Riesz at eszter.riesz@bfz.hu or tamogatoiklub@bfz.hu.
Baden-Baden: 17-20 December 2026
The trips we take together are a special part of the Festival Orchestra’s supporter programme. They offer an opportunity to experience concerts in new settings, complemented by special activities, while getting to know the world of the orchestra and its musicians more closely. The days we spend together are filled with conversations, encounters and lasting memories – and perhaps bring us a little closer to one another and to the Budapest Festival Orchestra.
The Magic of Mozart and Bach’s Christmas in Baden-Baden
A few days before Christmas, the Budapest Festival Orchestra will once again travel to Baden-Baden. We warmly invite our supporter to join us on this special trip. Mozart’s opera The Magic Flute and Bach’s Christmas Oratorio provide the musical framework for our journey. Alongside the concerts, we will explore Baden-Baden’s artistic treasures, unique venues and Advent atmosphere together. And, of course, we are once again planning special occasions that will offer opportunities to meet in person.
The trip will include the following:
- Mozart: The Magic Flute – opera performance
- Bach: Christmas Oratorio – concert
- Attendance at a dress rehearsal
- Exclusive guided tour of the Festspielhaus
- Private guided tour of the Simon Hantai temporary exhibition at the Museum Frieder Burda
- Visit to the world-famous Baden-Baden Casino
- A walk through the festively decorated city and its Christmas market
Travel: individually arranged
Recommended flights:
December 17, 11:00 a.m.–12:40 p.m.
BUD–STR, Wizz Air W62289
December 20, 6:00 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
STR–BUD, Eurowings EW2784
Upon request, we can arrange transfers in connection with the recommended flights for an additional fee.
Trip price:
4 days / 3 nights (December 17–20): €1,390 per person in a single room, €1,090 per person in a double room (€2,180 in total for two people).
The price includes accommodation, all programme activities and admission fees, as well as concert tickets. It does not include flights, airport transfers or insurance.
Registration deadline: November 15
Both hotel rooms and concert tickets are in high demand, and availability is limited. We can therefore hold the places we have reserved in advance only until November 15. Please let us know by this date if you would like to join us.
We warmly welcome your registration at the following contact details: Borbála Dornbach: borbala.dornbach@bfz.hu, +36 70 425 3599
