Everyone has stories – and the best cultural programme in Budapest’s city centre is the one where those stories come alive. On the evening of 10 June, real experiences take the stage at the True Stories evening on the Smúz Café terrace.
In the legendary coffee houses of the turn of the century, people not only drank coffee, but also culture was born, the greatest writers and artists of the time debated and created there. At Smúz – with the location, the spirit of the historic Biarritz house, and the literary and cultural vision of our founder, Viktória Lugosi – we are reviving exactly this forgotten, sparkling salon tradition in the heart of Budapest. We are not just a coffee house at the foot of the Parliament: a social and cultural hub where intellect and premium gastronomy meet.
Cultural program in the heart of Budapest – True Stories evening on the terrace of Smúz Café
Cultural program in the heart of Budapest – on the terrace of Smúz Café
The full menu and drinks list will be available on the terrace of Smúz Café during the performance — and don't forget, the 5,000 HUF value of the entrance ticket can be redeemed! Here are some of our recommendations for the perfect cultural evening in Budapest:
🍹 Cocktail tip: The unique cocktails of our Smúz bartenders are the perfect companions to an evening of storytelling. Try Smúz Lab’s special seasonal creations – a little surprise awaits in every glass.
🍷 For wine lovers: A carefully selected range of Hungarian and international wines awaits – worthy companions to the Parliament panorama and to true stories.
🍽️ Food for the evening: From our menu we recommend the lighter dishes – sandwiches, salad plates and Smúz’s special brunch dishes. They are perfect before and during a cultural programme in Budapest.
☕ Specialty coffees: If you’d rather spend the evening with coffee, Smúz’s specialty coffees – espresso, filter coffee or cold brew – can all be ordered on our terrace.
The walls of the iconic building at Kossuth Lajos Square 18 hold many secrets. We are proud that while the history of the building is now included in the pages of official encyclopedias, the terrace of Smúz Café is the place where this historical backdrop is filled with the latest contemporary culture.
Previous cultural programs on the terrace of Smúz Café
Many memorable cultural events have already taken place in Budapest on the Smúz Café terrace. Our guests have previously enjoyed:
🎭 Theater performances – in an intimate terrace setting, with the lights of the Parliament as the backdrop
🎵 Live concerts – with both acoustic and electric sounds
🎧 DJ programs – dancing in the evening air on the Smúz terrace
🎻 Hungarian Gypsy music – an authentic Hungarian atmosphere in the heart of Kossuth Square
Every evening brings a different atmosphere, but they have one thing in common: the unique atmosphere of Smúz Café, the panorama of the Parliament, and the hospitable team always ensure that the evening is unforgettable.
If you’d like to hear about the next cultural event in Budapest, follow Smúz Café on Facebook and Instagram – we regularly share new events!
The True Stories evening is one of the most unique cultural programmes in Budapest’s city centre in 2026. If you love high-quality, live cultural programme Budapest events, you’ll always find something special on the Smúz Café terrace – don’t miss this special cultural evening!
Smúz Café is one of Budapest’s most atmospheric event venues – right next to Kossuth Square, at the foot of the Parliament. You can buy a ticket on the Cooltix ticketing site for HUF 5,000, which can be fully redeemed against food and drinks.
The True Stories series has been holding regular live evenings in Budapest since 2024. The performances presented so far can also be listened to in podcast format – real, true stories, personal confessions that touch people. Once you participate, you are guaranteed to come back. Every time, the audience leaves the terrace with a spellbound face, a full heart and good mood.
The True Stories series is not just a cultural evening – it is a community experience where strangers share their most touching and funny stories. The format of the show is simple but magical: professional and amateur performers take to the microphone, and the audience reacts with a storm of applause at the end of each story.
On the terrace of Smúz Café, the lights of the Parliament and the view of the Danube set the mood – specialty coffees, freshly made cocktails and a carefully curated menu await guests. The 5000 forint entrance fee can be purchased in full, so the cultural program in the heart of Budapest is literally free!
After the performances, there is an opportunity for informal conversation and meeting new people. The evening is also memorable from a culinary perspective – it is one of the most affordable cultural programs in Budapest. Previous performances can also be listened to in podcast format on the Igaz Történetek channel.
Why is it worth coming? Because Smúz Café is not just a café – it is a community space where creativity and openness are at home. In the past two years, many successful cultural evenings have taken place here: theater performances, live concerts, DJ programs and gypsy music evenings have all found a place on the terrace. The True Stories evening is one of the jewels of this rich program offering – if you haven't been there yet, it's time to get to know it!
Check out Smúz Café's social media pages and follow the events - we regularly organize similar cultural evenings in Budapest. You can find the date and details of the next True Stories evening on the Facebook event.
You can find out more about Smúz Café’s events and the specialty coffee shop on our website. Come and visit us – book a table for the evening!
The walls of the iconic building at Kossuth Lajos Square 18 hold many secrets. We are proud that while the history of the building is now included in the pages of official encyclopedias, the terrace of Smúz Café is the place where this historical backdrop is filled with the latest contemporary culture.
