The Budapest Cafe Orchestra Tour Dates and Upcoming Concerts
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On tour
Yes
Followers
3,098
Category
Improvisation, Gypsy, Classical, Film Music, Folk
Concerts
Jan
22
The Cranleigh Arts Centre
Cranleigh
Tickets
Jan
23
Forest Arts Centre
Hampshire
Tickets
Jan
24
The Arc Winchester
Winchester
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Jan
25
West End Centre
Aldershot
Tickets
Jan
26
Sarah Thorne Theatre
Fordoun Road
Tickets
Feb
06
Saint Agnes Parish Church
St Agnes
Tickets
Feb
07
The Acorn
Penzance
Tickets
Feb
08
Calstock Arts
Calstock
Tickets
Feb
09
Home Vintage
Bude
Tickets
Feb
27
The Apex
Bury St. Edmunds
Tickets
Feb
28
Aldeburgh Jubilee Hall
Aldeburgh
Tickets
Mar
01
The Seagull
Lowestoft
Tickets
Mar
13
Borough Theatre
Abergavenny
Tickets
Mar
14
Theatr Mwldan
Cardigan
Tickets
Mar
15
Taliesin Arts Centre
Sketty
Tickets
Mar
16
Wyeside Arts Centre
Builth Wells
Tickets
Mar
20
Esher Theatre
Esher
Tickets
Mar
21
The Church of Saint Alban
Frant
Tickets
Mar
22
The Alexander Centre
Faversham
Tickets
Mar
23
The Astor Community Theatre
Deal
Tickets
May
01
Shetland Folk Festival 2025
Lerwick
Tickets
May
07
Crooked Billet Stoke Row
Stoke Row
Tickets
May
08
The Spring Arts & Heritage Centre
Havant
Tickets
May
09
The Spring Arts & Heritage Centre
Havant
Tickets
May
10
St Mary's Hall
Overton
Tickets
May
15
Commemoration Hall
Huntingdon
Tickets
May
16
The Courtyard
Hereford
Tickets
May
17
The Cause
Chippenham
Tickets
May
20
Dalswinton Village Hall
Dumfries
Tickets
May
21
Eastgate Theatre & Arts Centre
Peebles
Tickets
May
23
The Charles Rennie Mackintosh Society
Glasgow
Tickets
Jun
05
Universal Hall Promotions
Forres
Tickets
Jun
06
The Barn - Multi - Arts centre
Banchory
Tickets
Jun
07
Saint Andrew's Church of Scotland
Moffat
Tickets
Jun
20
Otley Courthouse
Otley
Tickets
Jun
21
Georgian Theatre Royal
Richmond
Tickets
Jun
27
Theatre Severn
Shrewsbury
Tickets
Jun
28
Stamford Arts Centre
Stamford
Tickets
Jun
29
Stahl Theatre
Oundle
Tickets
Sep
19
The Budapest Cafe Orchestra at Birnam Arts
Dunkeld
Tickets
Nov
15
Wiltshire Music Centre
Bradford-on-avon
Tickets
Feb
21
Guiseley Theatre
Guiseley
Tickets
About The Budapest Cafe Orchestra
The BCO were established by British composer and violinist Christian Garrick in 2009. Led by Christian they play a blistering barrage of traditional folk and gypsy-flavoured music from across the Balkans and Russia, Klezmer laments, Romanian Doinas, Hungarian Czardas and their own unique re-imaginings of some of the biggest pieces ever written by the greats.
The Budapest Café Orchestra have won legions of fans through their magical and infectious performances. Evoking vivid images of Tzigane fiddle maestros, Budapest café life and gypsy campfires - plus a few surprises along the way - hugely entertaining, immense skill and profound musicianship. A show by the BCO is good enough to make you want to book that holiday down the Danube!
The BCO is a small but impeccably formed orchestra of just four players combined to create an aural alchemy so wholesome you would be forgiven for thinking a far bigger ensemble is at work. Two of the country’s most revered international soloists revel at the heart of proceedings. Accordionist exemplar Eddie Hession is a supreme accordion champion of Great Britain. In his illustrious career he has accompanied Luciano Pavarotti, Placido Domingo, Jose Carreras and Chris Rea. Christian Garrick is one of the world’s most celebrated jazz violinists. He has played with the likes of Dame Cleo Laine & Sir John Dankworth, Wynton Marsalis, Nigel Kennedy, Bireli Lagrene and Caro Emerald. Another member of the Orchestra is one of Russia's most enigmatic musical exports. The Sultan is played expertly by Adrian Zolotuhin, a master of the strummed strings of domra, balalaika, guitar and saz. Veteran bass-man Kelly Cantlon has been in the business of laying down the low notes for many moons. Kelly found fame in the late 60’s as a Vagabond with northern soul sensations Jimmy James and the Vagabonds.
“The music is magic in their hands” Sean Rafferty BBC Radio 3
“Back by popular demand, the fiery vivacity and awe-inspiring musicianship of the finest purveyors of Eastern European gypsy music this side of a Lada scrap heap will leave you with a grin on your face and rhythm in your feet…” TIMES
"The Budapest Cafe Orchestra play a blistering barrage of Czardas, East European and Russian folk tunes that might have come from the Hot Club of Paris via the Orient Express!" Brighton Argus
"THEIR VIRTUISTIC SKILL, HILARIOUS SENSE OF HUMOUR AND UNDOUBTED SENSITIVITY KEPT THE PACKED AUDIENCE SPELLBOUND. AMAZING ....UNLIKE ANY OTHER BAND THAT I HAVE EVERY HEARD." Ely Standard
"Not so much a band name as a whole genre of its own, Budapest Café Orchestra embraces an encyclopaedia of music and mischief." SCOTSMAN
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Genres
Improvisation, Gypsy, Classical, Film Music, Folk
Band members
The Dragon - accordion, The Sultan - guitars, Balkan Bob - violin, The Klaw - bass
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What fans are saying
Robert
Yet another evening of brilliant musicianship and entertainment. The church venue added to the amazing atmosphere the band created with their music. The audience were enthralled throughout and a rapturous standing ovation at the end of the performance guaranteed an encore.
All Saints Church Flore
Flore, United Kingdom
Oct 24, 2022
Joanna
Brilliant venue and organisation, the concert was a pure delight from start to finish, I introduced my husband and my sister to them and they are now hooked as well! I can’t wait for the next time I see them.
Dalswinton Village Hall
Dumfries, United Kingdom
May 24, 2023
Brenda
What another brilliant night with this eclectic and entertaining group of talented musicians.
Just what was needed in these dark days. Thanks for a great evening. Looking forward to catching you again some time and keep up with the touring PLEASE!!
Taliesin Arts Centre
Sketty, United Kingdom
Feb 28, 2022
Anonymous
This group are possibly the most talented musicians you could ever see in an intimate venue - I thoroughly recommend seeing them to anyone who appreciates exquisite musical talent and a good degree of humour to go with it.
Century Theatre
Coalville, United Kingdom
Apr 21, 2024
Kristina
I really wanted to go! I signed myself for being notified for the show but hasnt received email how and where to buy the tickets. I was looking on different websites how to get the tickets but nothing
Yattendon Village Hall
Reading, United Kingdom
Nov 28, 2022
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The Budapest Cafe Orchestra Tour Cities
Glasgow, United Kingdom
Chippenham, United Kingdom
Bury St. Edmunds, United Kingdom
Havant, United Kingdom
Shrewsbury, United Kingdom
Bude, United Kingdom
Hereford, United Kingdom
Faversham, United Kingdom
Banchory, United Kingdom
Deal, United Kingdom
Bradford-on-Avon, United Kingdom
Hampshire, United Kingdom
Cardigan, United Kingdom
Penzance, United Kingdom
Lowestoft, United Kingdom
Otley, United Kingdom
Peebles, United Kingdom
Richmond, United Kingdom
Winchester, United Kingdom
Lerwick, United Kingdom
Abergavenny, United Kingdom
Oundle, United Kingdom
Cranleigh, United Kingdom
Aldershot, United Kingdom
Dumfries, United Kingdom
Forres, United Kingdom
Huntingdon, United Kingdom
Esher, United Kingdom
Stamford, United Kingdom
Guiseley, United Kingdom
Frequently Asked Questions About The Budapest Cafe Orchestra
Concerts & Tour Date Information
Is The Budapest Cafe Orchestra on tour?
Yes, The Budapest Cafe Orchestra is currently on tour. If you’re interested in attending an upcoming
The Budapest Cafe Orchestra concert, make sure to grab your tickets in advance. The The Budapest Cafe Orchestra tour
is scheduled for 42 dates across 30 cities. Get
information on all upcoming tour dates and tickets for 2025-2026 with Hypebot.
How many upcoming tour dates is The Budapest Cafe Orchestra scheduled to play?
The Budapest Cafe Orchestra is scheduled to play 42 shows between 2025-2026. Buy
concert tickets to a nearby show through Hypebot.
When does the The Budapest Cafe Orchestra tour start?
The Budapest Cafe Orchestra’s tour starts Jan 22, 2025 and ends on Feb 21, 2026.
They will play 30 cities; their most recent concert was held in
Cranleigh at The Cranleigh Arts Centre and their next upcoming concert
will be in Glasgow at The Charles Rennie Mackintosh Society.
What venues is The Budapest Cafe Orchestra performing at?
As part of the The Budapest Cafe Orchestra tour, The Budapest Cafe Orchestra is scheduled to play across the following
venues and cities:
2025 Tour Dates:
Jan 22 - Cranleigh,
England @ The Cranleigh Arts Centre
Jan 23 - Hampshire,
United Kingdom @ Forest Arts Centre
Jan 24 - Winchester,
England @ The Arc Winchester
Jan 25 - Aldershot,
United Kingdom @ West End Centre
Jan 26 - Fordoun Road,
England @ Sarah Thorne Theatre
Feb 06 - St Agnes,
England @ Saint Agnes Parish Church
Feb 07 - Penzance,
England @ The Acorn
Feb 08 - Calstock,
England @ Calstock Arts
Feb 09 - Bude,
England @ Home Vintage
Feb 27 - Bury St. Edmunds,
United Kingdom @ The Apex
Feb 28 - Aldeburgh,
England @ Aldeburgh Jubilee Hall
Mar 01 - Lowestoft,
England @ The Seagull
Mar 13 - Abergavenny,
Wales @ Borough Theatre
Mar 14 - Cardigan,
Ceredigion @ Theatr Mwldan
Mar 15 - Sketty,
Wales @ Taliesin Arts Centre
Mar 16 - Builth Wells,
Wales @ Wyeside Arts Centre
Mar 20 - Esher,
Surrey @ Esher Theatre
Mar 21 - Frant,
England @ The Church of Saint Alban
Mar 22 - Faversham,
England @ The Alexander Centre
Mar 23 - Deal,
United Kingdom @ The Astor Community Theatre
May 01 - Lerwick,
Scotland @ Islesburgh Community Centre
May 07 - Stoke Row,
England @ Crooked Billet Stoke Row
May 08 - Havant,
England @ The Spring Arts & Heritage Centre
May 09 - Havant,
England @ The Spring Arts & Heritage Centre
May 10 - Overton,
England @ St Mary's Hall
May 15 - Huntingdon,
England @ Commemoration Hall
May 16 - Hereford,
England @ The Courtyard
May 17 - Chippenham,
England @ The Cause
May 20 - Dumfries,
Scotland @ Dalswinton Village Hall
May 21 - Peebles,
Scotland @ Eastgate Theatre & Arts Centre
May 23 - Glasgow,
Scotland @ The Charles Rennie Mackintosh Society
Jun 05 - Forres,
Scotland @ Universal Hall Promotions
Jun 06 - Banchory,
Scotland @ The Barn - Multi - Arts centre
Jun 07 - Moffat,
Scotland @ Saint Andrew's Church of Scotland
Jun 20 - Otley,
ENG @ Otley Courthouse
Jun 21 - Richmond,
England @ Georgian Theatre Royal
Jun 27 - Shrewsbury,
United Kingdom @ Theatre Severn
Jun 28 - Stamford,
England @ Stamford Arts Centre
Jun 29 - Oundle,
England @ Stahl Theatre
Sep 19 - Dunkeld,
Scotland @ Birnam Arts & Conference Centre
Nov 15 - Bradford-on-avon,
Wiltshire @ Wiltshire Music Centre
2026 Tour Dates:
Feb 21 - Guiseley,
England @ Guiseley Theatre