Backstage Budapest: az A38 - hajóséta kulisszatitkokkal

Do you remember? Were you there? Or have you just heard about it? Come and take a look around with us on deck!

The A38 is a gathering place in Budapest: a venue for unforgettable concerts, summer evening talks, and unique cultural programs—for more than twenty years. An extraordinary urban venue with a unique atmosphere, an unparalleled history, and exciting stories. But why does a stationary ship need a sailor, an anchor winch, and a lifeboat? You’ll find out now!

Now known as the A38 Ship, this 1,000-ton barge—which once carried iron ore—arrived in Budapest on an adventurous journey, and ever since it docked at the foot of the Petőfi Bridge, it has provided the city with a sea of experiences year after year.

The A38 tour is also a must-see, offering a true behind-the-scenes experience: we’ll walk through the winding ship spaces—both familiar and hidden from the public—and explore the original ship components, the concert hall designed with special acoustic solutions, the backstage area converted from the old engine room, the stern, and the studios.

Along the way, we’ll talk about how the A38 operates, its groundbreaking technical solutions, the sailors serving on deck, the legendary performers, and ourselves—the people who make up the Ship’s audience. We’ll look back on the beginning: the struggles to earn the trust of the international music world, the chaotic opening, and we’ll also talk about how the Ship became Hungary’s first true international live music club.