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AFHLE, Hungarian House is a community and cultural center where Hungarian Americans, recent immigrants, and friends can experience aspects of Hungarian identity and become enriched by exposure to Hungarian culture and language. The Hungarian House has served as a bridge between Hungarian and American societies for over 60 years.

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Hungarian Scouting for Children and Adults
Saturdays at 1pm
2026: Jan - 10, 24, 31, Feb - 7, 28, Mar - 7, 14, 21, Apr 18,
May - 2, 16, 30, June 13

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Hungarian Folkdance Mid-Winter Workshop
Dance instruction by Dániel Horváth and Erica Tábi
Six-week series - Learn csárdás, tango of the east
Tuesdays: February 24 - March 31, 2026 (7 - 9pm)

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Whoever drinks from the Tisza's water, has a heart that yearns to return 
with Déryné Ensemble
Friday, April 27 - 5:30pm
Just added - more info soon!

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Galga River-Valley Lives! Exhibition 
Photography by Sándor Gulyás
Photos on view to Mother's Day - May 11, 2026

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The World is Boiling - Forr a Világ
with the Hungarian National Theater
Friday, March 13 - 6:30pm
In honor of the Hungarian national holiday commemorating the 1848 Hungarian Revolution and War of Independence against Habsburg rule, join us for a performance reflecting on the era through the lens of historical figure Lajos Kossuth.

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Ides of March Hungarian Folk-dance Táncház
with commemoration of the Hungarian Day of Independence
Saturday, March 14 -
6:30-7:30pm Kids Táncház / 7:30pm táncház for all ages
A celebration of Hungarian heritage with spirited magyar music, educational excerpts from the 1848 events, and folk-dance for all ages. With dance instructor Réka Göröndi.

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Homage to Hungarian Music
with Sylvan Winds
Tuesday, April 7 - 7:30pm
A concert to celebrate composers of Hungarian heritage that have shaped the classical music industry, performed by NYC local Sylvan Winds ensemble, with a special surprise guest.

Upcoming Events 

Hungarian Folkdance Workshop (#3 of 6)

Learn csárdás, the tango of the east

  • Friday, March 13 - 6pm

The World is Boiling - Commemoration of the 1848 Hungarian Revolution

with honorary guests from The Hungarian National Theater - more details soon!

  • Saturday, March 14 - Time tbc

Ides of March Folkdance House -

táncház, with live music, folk-dance instruction, and dialogs commemorating the March 15th Hungarian national holiday for the 1848 Revolution.​

Hungarian Folkdance Workshop (#4 of 6)

Learn csárdás, the tango of the east

Hungarian Folkdance Workshop (#5 of 6)

Learn csárdás, the tango of the east

  • Friday, March 27 - 5:30 to 6:30pm (doors open at 5pm)

Ki a Tisza vízét issza - Those Who Drink Water from the Tisza River

with Déryné Ensemble, in Hungarian 

Hungarian Folkdance Workshop (#6 of 6)

Learn csárdás, the tango of the east

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  • Sunday, April 4 - 5pm folk dance house for kids, 6pm táncház for all ages

Easter Dance House: Táncház - An István Széchenyi Society Event

  • Tuesday, April 7 - 7:30pm    

An Evening of Hungarian Music with Sylvan Winds 

 music by György Ligeti, Endre Szervánszky, Ödön Pártos, Farkas Ferenc and more!​

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  • Saturday, May 9th (5pm):

At Dawn Above Budapest -

Poetry reading and discussion with Szilárd Szíl, a 1956er story.

  • Saturday, May 9th (TBC): 

Spring Sneaker Ball - Tornacipő Bál : Hungarian House birthday edition.

with live mulatós music by Horváth Duo, and folk music by: TBC 

more information soon!

  • Sunday, May 10th - 2-5pm: 

Mother's Day High Tea - with Amore Opera 

  • Monday May 18th - Time TBC: 

Splinters - A Feledi János Dance Interpretation Performance

based on the poetry of János Pilinszky- in cooperation with the Liszt Institute of NY.​

  • Tuesday, May 26th - 6:30pm: 

Bűvös Koczka 

- in cooperation with the Liszt Institute of NY.

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  • Sunday, June 21st - 3pm: 

Rehearsal for Truth Festival, Imre Madách: The Tragedy of Man

musical puppet theater performance covering the entire span of historical eras featured in this Hungarian classical literature masterpiece.

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Main Hall Art Exhibit:

  • March 1 - May 11, 2026 - Galgamente Lives – photographs by Sándor Gulyás ​​​

Interested in Booking an Event at the Hungarian House?

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American Foundation for Hungarian Literature and Education, Limited

AFHLE, Hungarian House

213 East 82nd Street, New York, NY 10028

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We are a 501(c)3, 509(a)2 non-profit organization, registered in 1964. Tax ID#13-6168255. 

Donations are tax deductible to the extent permitted by law.

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