The 120th Harley-Davidson Anniversary Party in Budapest will be the largest and most spectacular Harley-Davidson event in Europe in 2023!
Harley-Davidson is celebrating its 120th anniversary in style with the European Harley-Davidson 120th Anniversary Event , a four-day festival of entertainment, music, food and motorcycle culture. This extraordinary event will take place from June 22nd to 25th, 2023 in the center of Budapest, Hungary , welcoming riders, enthusiasts and fans to gather in Europe for a grand celebration.
The event will take place around and in the Puskás Aréna in the middle of Budapest . A great parade is also planned through the middle of the Hungarian capital. The city is pleased to welcome Harley-Davidson community
There is an extensive music program, with around 50 bands and other attractions. One of the TOP ACTS are the bands WOLFMOTHER and AIRBORNE .
The European event is one of the many ways the company will celebrate its 120th anniversary worldwide in 2023. This includes the announced Homecoming Festival in Milwaukee, which will take place from July 13th to 16th, 2023. For more details about the 120th Harley-Davidson Homecoming Event in Milwaukee, visit the Harleysite event calendar .
The Harley-Davidson parade will run through the middle of Budapest and it's going to be really phenomenal, as one of the organizers told me who had already seen it in advance. It should start on Saturday at 11:00 a.m., the line-up is already at 10:00 a.m. if you want to be at the front. The starting point is at the Puskás Aréna , you can see the exact route on the map.
The event takes place around the Puskás Aréna .
Admission to the event area is from 10:00 a.m. to midnight. *Subject to change!
Sometimes it happens that ordering with the Google Chrome browser or a Google email address does not work smoothly.
Another problem is often the incorrect translation, if the Euro currency symbol is displayed in the ticket shop instead of the Forint currency symbol for the Hungarian currency, this is due to the translator. However, the conversion is processed correctly.
The rally packs can be picked up at the event in the merchandising tent opposite the main stage. You can also check the size you ordered again to see whether they really fit. The T-shirts are also available here.
The early bird ticket offer was only valid until December 31, 2022, the current ticket offer is only valid until April 30, 2023. Tickets are more expensive on site.
It is approximately 700 kilometers from Dresden to Budapest
It is approximately 650 kilometers from Munich to Budapest
From June 22nd to 25th, 2023 in Budapest
Yes, there are T-shirts and entire event packages that can already be ordered online. There is a large merchandise tent on site.
SKS Spedition has a special offer for the 120th HD Anniversary Event in Budapest. Either hand the bike over to your authorized Harley-Davidson dealer or bring the bike to Mogendorf. external link
The parade starts on Saturday at 11:00 a.m. at the Puskás Aréna . Lineup is at 10:00 a.m.
Yes, there will be a box office, but the disadvantage is that tickets will cost more money on site.
For technical reasons, the provider cannot hand over separate tickets on the website. Please send the request to the following email contact, in English: In ** @ * Ex.hu
The event is barrier-free; there is a special parking lot next to the BOK sports and congress center. Parking is free. Entrance tickets are also required for people with disabilities, but an accompanying person is free for wheelchair users. There are wheelchair accessible toilets.
Yes, you can rent a Harley from local Harley-Davidson dealers. There is a Harley dealer and a fashion shop. You can find the HD Dealer here… Link
Yes, there are various guided tours where you can take part.
No, due to the high number of visitors expected, it is not allowed.
Yes, there are entertainment areas for the whole family, even a family park. Entry is free for children under 12, but everyone over 12 should have a valid ticket. However, minors under 14 must be accompanied by an adult over 18.
The music program runs until 11 p.m.
No, not directly on site. If you want to camp, you can find campsites under the following two links: Campsite 1 – Campsite 2
Yes, either a valid ID card, passport or driving license is required.
There are ATMs on site. You can pay at the area where the chip event wristbands are loaded with VISA, Maestro, Mastercard and American Express
The motorcycle can be parked in the guarded parking lot, which you can access at any time 24 hours a day. You can also park on the event grounds, but you can only get in and out during opening hours. There is still the unguarded Dózsa György út parking lot, where you can park at any time.
Metro line 2 (Puskás Ferenc Stadion stop), metro line 4 (Keleti Pályaudvar stop), tram line 1, bus lines 5 and 7
You can park at the Papp László Arena car park, where you can buy a day ticket. On weekdays, parking on surrounding streets is subject to charges.
The purchased ticket is exchanged for a wristband to gain access to the site.
The pre-purchased tickets can be exchanged for a wristband at Gates IV and VI on Dózsa György Street, Gate IX on the corner of Stefánia Street and Gate XII (VIP) on Stefánia Street. Tickets are also available on site at these gates.
There are lockers for smaller or larger personal items and luggage opposite Gate IV (Dózsa György Street) or Gate IX on the corner of Stefánia Street and Ifjúság Street. Otherwise recommend the Deemeed helmet bag with alarm system
Drone, weapons, objects that may look like weapons, drugs, pets, alcoholic beverages, objects made of glass, bicycle, scooter, roller skates, skateboards, Segway, laser devices, selfie stick, pyrotechnics, megaphone, objects or materials that affect life , endanger physical integrity, health or public safety.
Board the sightseeing bus at Gate VI on Dózsa György Street.
Lost and Found booth in the information tent behind the main stage.
The information tent is behind the main stage
| Thursday – June 22nd, 2023 |
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| Kris Barra’s Band – 5:00 p.m |
| THANKS JONES – 7:00 p.m |
| AIRBORNE – 9:00 p.m |
| Friday – June 23, 2023 |
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| strange kind of women – 5:00 p.m |
| Anna and the Barbies – Fri 7:00 p.m |
| Larkin Poe – Fri 9:00 p.m |
| Saturday – June 24th, 2023 |
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| The Picturebooks DE – 5:00 p.m |
| The Darkness UK – 7pm |
| WOLFMOTHER AU – 9:00 p.m |
| Sunday – June 25, 2023 |
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| Pokolgép HU – 4:30 p.m |
| EDDA Művek – 6:30 p.m |
| Glenn Hughes UK – 8:30pm |
Kris Barra's band. Some quiet rock, good riffs and a good start. YouTube
A good live band that you could already see at Wacken Open Air in 2015. So it's clear that they celebrate rock a lot harder on stage. There's a good beat and the band will be pouring the first beers. YouTube
Airborne is an Australian hard rock band and is my favorite at the event. Really good rock music. YouTube
That certainly depends on where you start from, whether you want to drive yourself and how much time you have. There are many roads that lead to Budapest. If you don't have much time and would like to be there with your Harley, you can book transport with SKS Reisen and fly to Budapest, which is certainly the most convenient way to be there.
If you want to take it easy, you can spend the night in one of the two beautiful cities. Personally, I think Dresden is very nice; here you can find very good restaurants and pubs in the evening where you can end your first evening well. I would always prefer a hotel with its own garage, in a big city like this you never know. If you stay overnight in Dresden, you should go to bed early, because from here it's about 700 kilometers to Budapest if you want to go all out.
A tip would be to stop in Dresden, there is the beer garden “ Schillergarten ” , where many Harley bikers will meet, you just shouldn't overdo it if you want to continue driving towards Budapest the next day 🙂 .
Check out my tips for the Budapest tour and remember to check with your insurance company whether you have an Eastern Europe clause in your contract!
Accommodation in Dresden
Prague is just as beautiful a city, it is only 160 kilometers from Dresden to the capital of the Czech Republic. Last year I went to the Prague Harley Days there. I took the photo with the Street Glide ST 117 in front of the National Museum in Prague. Both are magnificent, as is the museum and the Street Glide ST.
The city is beautiful, you can stay longer than just one night. The prices are actually the same as ours, if you want it cheap you have to stay further away. But now it's still over 500 kilometers to Budapest. It's all possible, but it all depends on what you want and what you're traveling with. There's something good about it, the time of year is optimal and if it's not raining, you should have the perfect weather for motorcyclists.
The next big capital could be Vienna on the tour to Budapest. Why not, it's a bit of a hassle, but you could sweeten it with a nice piece of Sachertorte in Vienna. It's about 330 kilometers from Prague to Vienna, which sounds very relaxed.
An alternative to Vienna would be Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia has a rustic old town from the 18th century and is only about 200 kilometers from Budapest. However, you should be able to walk easily if you want to get to the beautiful cafes and bars in the old town, as it is only accessible to pedestrians. Basically it's a sin to visit all these capitals for just one night, they all have something to offer. You could of course stop here on the way back, but this is often difficult if you don't plan for it, otherwise you'll want to go home.
From Vienna it is only 250 kilometers to Budapest. That would mean that you started comfortably after breakfast in Vienna and reached the capital of Hungary after 3-4 hours and could check in again and get ready for the party. I have found that it is always better to arrive at your destination a little earlier in order to clarify the situation, what is where and how things generally work in the city. The capital on the Danube has the potential for its own adventure program; everything should be brought together under one roof. Because one thing is clear, Harley-Davidson will have a lot of fun in Budapest. We will certainly find out more about this on January 18th.
Why not, if you are already traveling in the East, a visit to Silesia can also be attractive. Katowice used to be known for its coal mines, I have never been here myself, but the entry on the holiday guru made me suspicious, where Katowice is considered an insider tip. Beautiful old buildings, some of which certainly have old German features. Katowice also has an authorized Harley-Davidson dealer if anyone collects chips or t-shirts.
The city belonged to Prussia from 1742 and was part of the German Empire from 1871 until it passed to Poland in 1921. That's enough story for now, I think there are enough options to make the tour to Budapest a short and nice trip. I've done trips like this several times, it's always nice to explore other cities and countries. Of course, the best way to do this is to discover the world with the appropriate Harley-Davidson tourer and like-minded friends or partners.
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The Budapest event page has now been translated into German. The page for ordering tickets is still in English, the currency when paying is HUF (Hungarian), which is automatically converted using the credit card. Ticket sales are processed via Eventim.
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