UTOPIA BUDAPEST

UTOPIA BUDAPEST • live electronic music night • interactive synthesizer exhibition • retro computer game corner • live acts • roundtable discussions by utopiasynth.hu 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 (új lapon) Website: lovasut.hu Program (we reserve the right to change): 11:00 Opening of the exhibition day 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” – reviving a forgotten technology (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 Composer István SZIGETI and sound engineer István HORVÁTH – The beginnings of Hungarian electroacoustic music, Hungarian Radio's 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 – War! (concert) Ticket types and prices: Admission is free for children under 10 years of age to view the exhibitions and participate in the programs. Reduced: 2500 HUF – with student ID and for pensioners. Valid for viewing the exhibitions and participating in the programs, as well as for trying out the musical instruments and games on display. Parental supervision is required for minors. 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 https://www.facebook.com/utopiasynth (új lapon)