Location

“Some call it Paris of the East, Pearl of the Danube, Little Berlin or the Heart of Europe, but we call it Budapest the home of SUB.LAB.PRO The Ensemble Program.”

Divided by the Danube, the two cities Buda and Pest form the city we know today and are connected by beautiful bridges such as the Chain Bridge and Liberty Bridge. A city of around 1,7 million inhabitants, cheap living costs and easy accessibility both locally and internationally – Budapest has something for everyone. Dramatic history and flamboyant architecture to healing thermal waters and a nightlife that is unrivalled in Eastern and Central Europe. Budapest has preserved its cosmopolitan nature, its openness and diverse cultural life throughout the decades, centuries of history. It’s home to a number of great locations, festivals and venues that have showcased the best of local and international art scene throughout the centuries. Although Hungarian cuisine is mainly meat with paprika (love it), in Budapest you can find anything from Jewish to Asian and from French to African food without forgetting the amazing wines and pálinka. The city has easy access to nature and several hiking routes, not to forget Margaret Island ( just a tram ride away from the city center!). There is a lot to see, taste, visit and experience – at the bottom of this page you can find a collection of our favourites in the city.

Most importantly, our studio and theaters located in Budapest:

SUB.LAB.STUDIO

In 2024 the Ensemble Program moved to its own studio in MU Theater under the hug of big trees of Körössy Jozsef Street on the Buda-side. SUB.LAB.STUDIO provides a modern 130m2 creative space for daily training and creations as well as ‘Tool’ and ‘body-care’ lectures. Besides black/white dancefloor, high quality sound system and heating, the studio has a comfy dressing room and common kitchen with bathroom areas. Upgraded with yoga mats and exercise equipment for free use.

SUB.LAB.STUDIO is open for rentals – for more information about available slots and requirements you may contact us directly via email.

MU Theatre

MU Theatre was founded in 1992 in the 11 th district of the capital. Based on Maya documents, MU was a founding continent, the birthplace of human culture. Its survivors formed Mayan and Egyptian civilisations, among others. The name of the theatre, founded by Tibor Leszták, arises from this myth. MU Theatre has been a community house hosting contemporary performing arts, for companies that reflect on the social situation and create performances to an international standard but do not have the necessary support or theatrical infrastructure. To acknowledge the legacy of the theatre and inaugurate the presence of the Ensemble program, our connection to this space beckons a special name, a new era, a new origin, Magyar Underground (Hungarian Underground). The institution has provided countless opportunities to many companies and performers of theatre, dance, the fine arts, music and literature. Our goal is to create our own performances and theatrical education programmes, to organise professional events (festivals, conferences, workshops), to support civil organisations in the district, and to create opportunities that help close the gaps in our society. The mission of MU Theatre is to prove: Theatre is not just the forum of passive contemplation, but can be a place of active participation and, indeed, action as well.

Trafo House of Contemporary Arts

Trafó House of Contemporary Arts in Budapest is a receptive venue unique in Hungary, and is also a cornerstone of the international contemporary arts scene, showcasing various genres – theatre, dance, new circus, music and visual arts – in a unique and authentic manner.

The venue’s professional programme of events, presented in a post-industrial space, is based on a unified, yet diverse approach. Experimental and audience-friendly at the same time, and inspired by new innovations as well as cultural heritage, it provides a space for the presentation of work by both domestic Hungarian and international artists. Trafó is a forum dedicated to social issues, and a platform for establishing values and contexts as well as generating new ideas and productions. Its performances, concerts, exhibitions, and community and audience-building programmes, while focusing on younger generations, are accessible to members of any generation who are looking for something new.

OUR FAVOURITES

Where we see art:

Art Quartier Budapest
Budapest Art Factory
Hungarian National Museum
Acb Galéria
Kisterem Galéria
Glassyard gallery
Budapest Poster Gallery

Where we eat and coffee:

Kőleves Vendéglő
Paprika Restaurant
Vaj birodalom
Freyja
I love Gelato
Budai Kettő
Quí
Kis uzem
Csiga Cafe

Where we relax:

Rudas Bath
Baths
Margaret island
Varosliget
Hiking

Where we drink and party:

Lärm
Roots
Kabin
Pontoon
DZZS Bár
Lumen
Gólya

Where we festival:

International Dance Week Budapest
Ozora
Kolorádó
Alkotótábor
Sziget festival
Zengető
The Valley of Arts