Liszt Ferenc Academy of Music

(1061 Budapest, Liszt Ferenc tér 8.)

The Liszt Ferenc Academy of Music in Budapest (its former, popular name The Music Academy) is the higher education institute of music in Hungary. Its building is one of the most famous in the 6th district of Budapest, being one of the most prominent of concert halls in the country. Following its reconstruction that took several years, it opened to the public in the autumn of 2013. The milieu of the building remained unchanged, but now everything is at a modern level. There are several spaces suitable for organising different business events, prize ceremonies and galas.

Considering the history of architecture, the Music Academy of Budapest is a real rarity: it is hard to find any other building so richly decorated, with turn of the last century origin, dedicated to music.  Another, perhaps that is also well-known is the Palau de la MúsicaCalatala in Barcelona that was built roughly the same time. The art nouveau style building was built in 1907. The interior is richly decorated with frescos, painted glass and mosaics and its concert hall is the most beautiful of the city. The Liszt Ferenc Academy of Music is a world famous music school and concert hall in one, as well as home to several elegant events.

Among its interior spaces, the ground floor and first floor foyer kept their original format even during the stormy decades of the 20th century. Also, the library that is sectioned by metal-framed gallery and the director’s meeting room that has original pieces of furniture. The Great Hall and the Small Hall were, however, significantly redesigned in the renovation following the 2nd World War.

Capacity in case of standing reception:
Foyer – ground floor: 200 people, or 400 people (depending on the style of the catering)
Foyer – first floor: 200 people, or 400 people (depending on the style of the catering)

In case you are interested in Liszt Ferenc Academy of Music as a venue for your event, please contact us  and we are happy to prepare our offer.