BUDAPEST BALLET GRAND PRIX
See you at the 4th Budapest Ballet Grand Prix between November 15-19, 2026.
THE ART OF ETERNITY
BUDAPEST BALLET GRAND PRIX
See you at the 4th Budapest Ballet Grand Prix between November 15-19, 2026.
The Hungarian Dance University, which plays a primary role in the training of Hungarian professional dancers, is launching a new ballet competition of outstanding artistic quality in order to promote ballet and dance art in Hungary. The event is called the Budapest Ballet Grand Prix, which will be held for the third time between 17th and 21st of November.
BBGP aims to become the most renowned and respected ballet competition in Central Europe. The competition offers young dancers an opportunity to compete and gain exposure in the international dance scene, provides scholarships and career opportunities for the most outstanding dancers and can convey the values and achievements of Hungarian culture, dance and dance education to the world.
Participating Institutions
Latest news

Boróka Kosaras about Lausanne: “These 10 days were a once-in-a-lifetime experience for me!”

The best also took notice of the Hungarian Dance University’s student in Lausanne

HDU teacher acts as jury member at the Eurasia Grand Prix

BBGP and EGP Shanghai: Exciting Partnership

Magical Gala, full house and great atmosphere on the closing day of the BBGP (video)

High standards, difficult decisions after the final

40 competitors reached the finals of the III. BBGP

Now the competition is really underway

BBGP 2025 kicked off with Meet the Jury at the National Dance Theater

Large audience attends Megan Fairchild’s book-signing event

Erika Miklósa: For the third year now, I have been witnessing the magical rise of the Budapest Ballet Grand Prix

Record number of applicants, but apply now, because it’s not too late

The BBGP also contributes significantly to the increase in the number of foreign students at the host university

The Budapest Ballet Grand Prix coaching programme at Hungarian Dance University have concluded

Despite the difficulties of the auditions, 90% of the graduates of the Hungarian Dance University, which organises the BBGP, find a job in dance!

János Kiss presented Budapest Ballet Grand Prix in Osaka

The 2nd Budapest Ballet Grand Prix concluded with a great gala evening at Müpa Budapest

Great final, excellent ballet artists at the 2nd Budapest Ballet Grand Prix

The finalists are announced

Young experts speak from behind the scenes

Meet the Jury – The most important thoughts

We have started: interview with the President of the Jury

157 applicants from 30 countries for BBGP 2024

Budapest will once again be the capital of ballet

The BBGP2024 program and other important information

More than 90 entries for the second BBGP so far

Masterclasses during BBGP 2024

BBGP through the eyes of medallist participants

The Organising Committee is already working on the 2nd Budapest Ballet Grand Prix

Suejin Kang encourages everyone not to ever give up

See you all 18-22 November 2024, at the 2nd Budapest Ballet Grand Prix

BBGP winners announced

Some jury members last visited Hungary with Diana, Princess of Wales

List of BBGP finalists per category

The Meet the Jury event was the official start of the BBGP (video)

We visited the BBGP registration

Great prizes and special awards from Herend Porcelain Manufactory

Public transport will be free for contestans in Budapest during the BBGP

The programme is also ready

Budapest Ballet Grand Prix to start in one month

Dance through Budapest with us!

Suejin Kang will chair the jury of the Budapest Ballet Grand Prix

Over 100 entries from 21 nations

Registration date modified at the request of partner institutions

Great competition to be expected at Budapest Ballet Grand Prix, over 70 entries received for the event

David Makhateli visits Budapest

New member in Budapest Ballet Grand Prix Jury

More and more applicants register for the Budapest Ballet Grand Prix to be held in November

Anita Magyari to hold master class sessions during BBGP

Preparation for the Budapest Ballet Grand Prix in progress

Visit paid to the Gala site


