Recirquel Kristály in Budapest 2026: the Winter Circus Tale at Millenáris, Dates and Tickets
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Kristály is the show to book if you are in Budapest in December with children aged six or more, or with anyone who would rather watch acrobats than queue for mulled wine. Recirquel, the Budapest new-circus company, stages it for Müpa in the Millenáris Glass Hall from 4 to 31 December 2026. Müpa lists each performance in a one-hour slot.
The story is a winter fairy tale. The mistress of the Crystal world, whom Recirquel calls the Snow Queen, has lost her faith in human emotions and frozen everything, and performers and audience set out together to find warmth and hope. Recirquel’s artistic director Bence Vági wrote it, with music by Dávid Mester and Gábor Terjék, choreography by Gábor Zsíros, and Renátó Illés as co-director and acrobatic choreographer.
What sets it apart from a seated circus show is the space. Recirquel describes a snow-covered installation that the audience walks around and discovers during the show, guided by the Elf, its master of ceremonies, so the children in the audience become part of the tale instead of just watching it.
Source: Recirquel, Kristály, creators and show description read on 10 November 2026.
📋 At a Glance
| Kristály 2026 | |
|---|---|
| 🎪 What | Winter new-circus fairy tale by Recirquel, an off-site Müpa performance |
| 📅 When | 4 to 31 December 2026, 39 performances |
| 🕐 Time slot | Müpa lists one-hour slots, for example 17:00 to 18:00 |
| 📍 Where | Millenáris Glass Hall (Üvegcsarnok), Building D, Kis Rókus utca 16-20, 1024 Budapest |
| 💰 Tickets | 4,500 to 7,500 HUF (about $14 to $23), dynamic pricing |
| 🧒 Age | 6 and up |
| 🚇 Getting there | Via Széll Kálmán tér (M2 metro, trams) |
The 2026 Schedule
| Date | Performances |
|---|---|
| Friday 4 December | 17:00, 19:00 |
| Saturday 5 December | 11:00, 13:00 |
| Sunday 6 December | 11:00, 13:00, 15:00 |
| Friday 11 December | 17:00, 19:00 |
| Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 December | 11:00, 13:00, 15:00 |
| Friday 18 December | 17:00, 19:00 |
| Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 December | 11:00, 13:00, 15:00 |
| Monday 21 and Tuesday 22 December | 11:00, 13:00 |
| Saturday 26 to Thursday 31 December | 11:00, 13:00 daily |
Prices are in HUF, paid on Müpa’s website when you book. Converted at 1 USD = 326 HUF, the ECB rate on 6 November 2026. Rates move, so treat the dollar figures as indicative.
Source: Müpa, Recirquel: Kristály and the performance page for 4 December, dates, times, prices, venue and age checked 10 November 2026.
Picking a Performance
- Weekend mornings go first. Müpa already shows the 11:00 performance on Saturday 5 December as sold out, so if you want a Saturday or Sunday, book it now.
- Friday at 17:00 or 19:00 suits a family that has spent the day sightseeing, or adults who want some circus before dinner on the Buda side.
- Between Christmas and New Year there are two shows a day, 11:00 and 13:00, from 26 to 31 December. That makes it easy to fit into the days between the holidays.
- Prices move. Müpa sells this show with dynamic pricing, so compare a few dates within the 4,500 to 7,500 HUF range before you pick one. Müpa+ members get their loyalty discount and double points on it.
For the rest of a December stay, our Budapest in December guide covers the markets, the light shows and the holiday opening hours, and the Christmas concerts in Budapest round-up has the evening alternatives for grown-ups.
Make a Morning of It at Millenáris
Millenáris is a park behind Széll Kálmán tér whose halls host exhibitions and events, so an 11:00 show leaves time for a walk around the park afterward. Our guide to District II covers the neighborhood around it, from the Fény utca market to Gül Baba’s tomb.
If Kristály is the anchor of a family day, the family-friendly programs in Budapest page has ideas for the hours before and after.
Getting There
Kristály is a Müpa production, but it is not at the Müpa building on Komor Marcell utca: the venue is the Millenáris Glass Hall, Building D, at Kis Rókus utca 16-20 in the 2nd district.
By public transport. Millenáris says it is easiest to reach from Széll Kálmán tér, Széna tér or Mechwart liget. The M2 metro stops at Széll Kálmán tér. The site lists trams 4, 6, 17, 56, 56A, 59, 59B and 61 and buses 5, 16, 39, 91, 128, 129, 139, 149, 155 and 156.
By car. The Millenáris and Széllkapu parks share two-level underground garages with 770 spaces, open around the clock and entered from Kis Rókus utca.
Source: Millenáris, visitor information and millenaris.hu, address, transport and parking read on 10 November 2026.
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When is Kristály on in Budapest in 2026?
From Friday 4 December to Thursday 31 December 2026 at the Millenáris Glass Hall. Friday shows are at 17:00 and 19:00 (4, 11 and 18 December). On 5 December the shows are at 11:00 and 13:00; on 6, 12, 13, 19 and 20 December at 11:00, 13:00 and 15:00; on 21 and 22 December at 11:00 and 13:00; and from 26 to 31 December daily at 11:00 and 13:00.
How much are tickets for Recirquel Kristály?
Müpa lists tickets at 4,500 to 7,500 HUF, about $14 to $23. They are sold with dynamic pricing, so the price within that range depends on the performance. Müpa+ loyalty discounts apply to this show.
What age is Kristály for?
Müpa lists it for ages 6 and up. It is billed as a family show for adults and children alike.
How long is Kristály?
Müpa's listings give each performance a one-hour slot, for example 17:00 to 18:00.
Where is Kristály performed?
In the Glass Hall (Üvegcsarnok), Building D of Millenáris, at Kis Rókus utca 16-20 in Budapest's 2nd district. Kristály is an off-site Müpa performance, so it is not at the Müpa building on Komor Marcell utca.
How do I get to Millenáris by public transport?
Millenáris says the easiest approach is from Széll Kálmán tér, Széna tér or Mechwart liget. Metro line M2 stops at Széll Kálmán tér, and the site also lists trams 4, 6, 17, 56, 56A, 59, 59B and 61 and buses 5, 16, 39, 91, 128, 129, 139, 149, 155 and 156.
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