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Queen and ABBA on strings
The hits of two legendary bands performed live by a string quartet, surrounded by candles, in the historic hall of the Magyar Tudomånyos Akadémia.

Surrounded by a thousand candles
Only candles illuminate the room, creating a breathtaking atmosphere that makes every Candlelight concert unforgettable.

An extraordinary setting
Experience this unique concert in a stunning candlelit setting.
Program The music that awaits you
- Dancing QueenABBA
- S.O.S.ABBA
- Money, Money, MoneyABBA
- Voulez-VousABBA
- Bohemian RhapsodyQueen
- I Want to Break FreeQueen
- Killer QueenQueen
- WaterlooABBA
- Super TrouperABBA
- Mamma MiaABBA
- Don't Stop Me NowQueen
- We Will Rock YouQueen
- We are the ChampionsQueen
- Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! (A Man After Midnight)ABBA
Performers
- 20 Nov â 22 NovStrucz Quartet
- 29 NovLuminare String Quartet
- 18 DecLuminare Quartet
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In short About the concert
Queen and ABBA's greatest hits in one evening, performed by a string quartet, by the light of hundreds of candles. In the hall of the Magyar Tudomånyos Akadémia (Hungarian Academy of Sciences), the songs of two legendary bands come to life, right in front of you, in a 60-minute Candlelight concert.
This concert experience is a tribute. It is not associated with, endorsed by or sponsored by the artist, their heirs or their official representatives.
On the day How it works

Arrive early
Doors open 60 minutes before the concert. Late entry is not permitted once the concert has started.

Find your seat
Seats are not numbered: they are taken on a first-come, first-served basis within the zone on your ticket.

Let the music take over
Enjoy 60 minutes of live music surrounded by candles.
Reviews What guests are saying
4.9/5
based on 415 reviews
andrea b.
jan 2026
Fantasztikus Ă©lmĂ©ny volt. CsodĂĄlatos helyszĂn, MTA. BrilliĂĄns zenĂ©szek.
Anett M.
dec 2025
LenyƱgözĆ program volt csodĂĄlatos helyszĂnnel, zseniĂĄlis zenĂ©szekkel, akik gyönyörƱen, szenvedĂ©llyel jĂĄtszottak, fantasztikusan Ă©reztĂŒk magunkat!
olzsaL a.
dec 2025
Csodålatos élmény volt.
Erika K.
dec 2025
It took an hour only. I could listen sixty more minutes. It was magical.
Anna H.
dec 2025
An exceptional show from beginning to end. The performance was powerful, emotionally rich, and profoundly engaging. It left a lasting impression and resonated on a deeper level.
Daniel L.
dec 2025
The location is spectacular- the hall is splendid. Great venue. Great performance. Enjoyed it as a finish to our great visit in Budapest. Whish the explanations were not only in Hungarian.
Andrej A.
jan 2026
One of the best evenings of our lives. My wife and I thank the performers and organizers of this wonderful evening.
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About the venueHungarian Academy of Sciences

The Hungarian Academy of Sciences, established in 1825, is Hungary's leading scientific institution. Located in Budapest, it promotes research in various fields of science, supports scientific development, and advises the government. Its neoclassical headquarters symbolizes intellectual tradition and national development while encouraging innovation, academic excellence, and international collaboration in the sciences and humanities.
Address
Budapest, Széchenyi Istvån tér 9, 1051 Hungary, 1051
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Accessibility
The venue is accessible and wheelchair friendly.
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