THE BRIDE IS BACK.
Opening Festival of the Haggenmacher Brewery

After a long break, the legendary Haggenmacher bride is making her grand return – and she’s bringing a celebration like no other!
Join us for a weekend full of tradition, music, food, fun, and, of course, excellent beer.
Expect unforgettable moments with the 200-year-old Bernbeuren Brass Band, the Südofen Blaskapelle, live performances, DJs, games, and festivities for all ages.

PROGRAM

September 26, Friday – The Kick-Off

5:00–6:00 pm
Ceremonial keg tapping with Ferenc Karsay, Mayor of Budapest’s 22nd District
Inauguration of the mural by Botond Keresztesi and János Borsos

6 pm
Guided tour of the exhibition Köves60. Painting Installation 1999 - 2025 held by the artist, Éva Köves and Gábor Rieder, art historian

6:00–9:00 pm
Musikkapelle Bernbeuren (concert)
Swing boat ride
Brewery tours

9:00 pm–02:00 am
röböter vs. Interflug (DJ set)

September 27, Saturday – The Big Celebration

11:30 am–8:00 pm
Swing boat ride
Brewery tours

11:30 am–2:00 pm
Beer breakfast & brunch with Musikkapelle Bernbeuren

1–5:00 pm
Exhibition by Éva Köves @ aqb Project Space

2:00–3:00 pm
Public Reptile (concert)

3:00–6:00 pm
Kirba, Zsuki, Kidwar (DJ set)

4:00–4:15 pm
Welcome speech by Alexander Renggli, Ambassador of Switzerland to Hungary

6:00–7:00 pm
Mujkó wings (concert)

6:00–8:00 pm
Opening of pop-up exhibition, a place we trust by Laura Mietrup & Robin Michel, Ljuba Šlechtová @ aqb Nest

7:00–10:00 pm
Musikkapelle Bernbeuren (main concert)

10:00–11:00 pm
Névé (concert)

11:00 pm–2:00 am
Kirba, Zsuki, Kidwar (DJ set)

September 28, Sunday – The Chill-Out

11:30 am–12:30 pm
Südofen Blaskapelle (concert)

11:30 am–7:00 pm
Swing boat ride
Brewery tours

12:30–7:00 pm
S+ (Alley Catss + The Stanley Maneuver) (DJ set)

2:00 pm
Historical walk in the former Haggenmacher Brewery with historian Viktória Gyönki
(registration: aqbudapest@gmail.com)

4:00–5:00 pm
Eglė Ambrasaitė: Whispers of Matter (presentation) @ aqb Nest

Whether you wear a dirndl, lederhosen, or just bring good vibes – come raise a glass with us to a new chapter in beer culture!

Useful info: There’s no parking on the aqb premises, but the free P+R car park at Háros train station (approx. 750 m, 10 minutes on foot) is a convenient option.