When is the festival?
19–22 November 2026, Thursday to Sunday, in Budapest.
For participants and audiences
Information and FAQ
The most important practical information is collected here. Final participation details and timetable information will be updated continuously on this page.
Where will programmes take place?
The main venue is the Bartók Béla Secondary School of Music. The featured artists’ concert on 21 November takes place in the Chamber Hall of the Old Academy of Music.
Venues →How can I register?
Registration will use separate Hungarian and English online forms. The portal page is ready; the form will open after the deadline and approved privacy wording are finalised.
Registration →Can I apply to perform?
Yes. You will be able to indicate your wish to perform in the online form. This does not automatically guarantee concert placement; the final schedule will be confirmed separately.
Will there be a festival accordion orchestra?
Yes. The anniversary orchestra will use four parts. The final Parts 1–4 PDFs will be available from one permanent page.
Festival Orchestra →How do I apply for a masterclass?
A conditional masterclass section will appear in the registration form for applicants who wish to participate. Exact assignments will be sent after the registration period.
Is the 21 November concert free?
Yes. Admission to Sound and Space – Beyond the Accordion is free until the hall reaches capacity.
Concert page →Where can I find the latest programme?
Always on the AccordionFestival.hu programme page. Invitations and social posts will point to the permanent festival URL rather than separate Drive files.
Programme →I am interested in accordion studies at Bartók. Where should I look?
A dedicated Bartók page publishes only verified current information and links to the school’s official admissions sources.
Accordion at Bartók →What about privacy and photo/video recording?
Final privacy and photo/video declarations will be published before registration opens, using approved wording. Participants under 18 will require guardian details and the relevant guardian declaration.
Contact
Still have a question?
For festival organisation and participation questions, use the official contact address.