Add some splash to your Budapest Holiday, visit Hungary’s biggest music fountain in Budapest on the southern side of the Margaret Island close to the Margaret Bridge.
The Margaret Island Music Fountain pool has 1000 m² floor area and the fountain’s diameter is 36 meters. 227 colorful lamps and over 150 nozzles provide the mesmerizing entertainment to the visitors every day. The main water jet spills up to 25 meters.
The Margaret Island Music Fountain was handed over in 1962, and originally the music was provided by a band, but later it was electrolyzed by Gyula Schön.
It was ruined by vandals in 1999 and repaired in 2002. A complex renovation has taken place in 2013 when the fountain itself and the surrounding area has been refurbished completely. Since then it is waiting for the walk by guests with a music block in every hour.
The fountain can be reached by bus number 11 from Nyugati Station.We suggest the arrival in the afternoon, and you might stay until the sunset to enjoy the lights.
The music fountain will be a spectacular experience for everyone who likes music and attractive lights. The fountain plays various music every hour for every taste (classical music, pop, rock, kid’s songs). Have a picnic or a walk nearby!
Bathing is not allowed in the well.
In the surrounding area, you can find the Japanese Garden, the Water Tower, and the Petting Zoo, which is ideal if you are there with the family.
Is it open July 3, 2022 Sunday?
What time does it start and end that day please
Thank you
Hello Jowee,
yes, it will be open from 11am to 10pm.
Have a lovely time on Margaret Island!
Hello, is there musical fountain light show during October month? if yes at what time it will be?
Hello Hiren!
Yes, the musical fountain is operating until Oct 31.
The show is at every hour from 11 am to 9pm.
Enjoy your stay in Budapest!
We visited the Island on Sep 28, 2022 and enjoyed it so much – the flowers, the zoo, mememorials, walk along the Danube, and the fountain – synchronized with music.
Dear Susan,
Thank you for the kind comment. Margaret Island is much treasured by local residents in Budapest and tourists alike. It is a green oasis in a historical city.
Hi, will the fountain show be on in December? I am visiting from 7/12 to 12/12. I do hope so! Thanks Jennifer
Hello Jennifer,
The musical fountain is, unfortunately, closed for the winter months in order to protect water pipes / fountain elements from the frost. The temperature in Budapest can go below zero degree Celsius from November to February, so the Fountain only operates during the late spring, summer and early autumn months: from May 1st until Oct 31.
Hope you will enjoy your visit to Margaret Island / Margitsziget nevertheless as December shows a tranquil winter beauty on the island.
Hello,
will the fountain show be on the 2nd of August 2023? Also when is the best time to visit for better experience?
Hello Alicia,
Yes, the Fountain is operating every day.
We recommend you arrive before the hour turns, you can enjoy a music block every hour.
Enjoy your visit on Margaret Island.
The fountains are beautiful and the music is fantastic and well-coordinated. It is a real classy feature, free to watch, and a credit to the city. When I return I’ll be sure to visit the music fountain again.
So, we want to visit Budapest from the 11th of November. Will the fountain be working in that period?
Dear Yoeri,
Thank you for your inquiry.
Unfortunately, the fountain operates until Oct 29th this year.
Thank you for your kind understanding.
Enjoy your visit on Margaret Island.
Hello, will there be a fountain show be on in Jenuary 2024?
I ma visiting from 12/01 to 15/01. If yes, at what time will it be?
Thanks
Dear Michela,
Thank you for your inquiry.
Unfortunately, the fountain operated until Oct 29th in 2023. The re-opening usually happens in March.
Thank you for your kind understanding.
Enjoy your visit on Margaret Island.
Good day. Please when will the fountain open this year? Thank you with regards and have a nice day Julie
Dear Julie,
Thank you for your comment.
The music Fountain will be open from Apr 26 until Oct 31 from 10 am to 10pm each day.
Music starts at every hour.
Enjoy your spring holiday in Budapest!
When wil the fountain start to operate this season?
Many thanks
Dear Eva,
Thank you for your inquiry about the Music Fountain.
The music Fountain will be open daily from 10 am to 10pm from Apr 26 until Oct 31.
Hope we can welcome you at Margaret Island.
is the fountain working now in 2024 yet ?
Dear Essay,
Thank you for contacting us.
The Music Fountain will be open from Apr 26th.
Have a nice time in Budapest!
Hi there, we are visiting the highly anticipated musical fountains today from Australia. Has it been re- opened? Thank you.
Dear Mac,
Thank you for contacting us.
The Music Fountain will be open from Apr 26th.
Hope we can welcome you at Margaret Island.
i would like to ask when the fountain will start this year. We will be there from 07/05 until 10/05
Hello Elena,
Thank you for your inquiry about the Music Fountain.
The music Fountain will be open daily from 10 am to 10pm from Apr 26 until Oct 31.
Hope we can welcome you at Margaret Island.
Hi, I am visiting Budapest on 11/05/24 and I want to ask you if the music fountains are working at that time and what time the light show starts.
Thank you!
Hello Plamen,
Thank you for your inquiry about the Music Fountain.
The music Fountain will be open daily from 10 am to 10pm from Apr 26 until Oct 31.
Hope we can welcome you at Margaret Island.