In the spring of 2026, the Collegium Hungaricum Berlin once again welcomed audiences with a diverse cultural program. Contemporary visual arts, design, music, sound art, and architectural history were all represented among the institute’s events. Highlights of the season included the international exhibition “As long as it’s pink” and the Long Night of the Sciences, which focused on presenting the Hungarian Bauhaus legacy.

From June 8 to 13, 2026, the 12th “More Than a Neighbor – Hungarian Cultural Week in Bratislava” was held in Bratislava, organized by the Embassy of Hungary in Bratislava and the Liszt Institute Bratislava. Over the years, the event has become one of the Slovak capital’s most prominent summer cultural festivals, attracting growing interest each year from both Hungarian and Slovak audiences.

In recent months, the Liszt Institute Moscow has presented Hungarian cultural values to Russian audiences through a diverse range of cultural and professional programmes. In April, the Institute hosted the presentation of the Russian-language edition of Bestiarium Hungaricum, introducing the rich world of Hungarian folk beliefs to a large and enthusiastic audience. Among the musical highlights were the unique improvisational concert of the Godse ensemble and the Vienna–Budapest Musical Salon, paying tribute to the legacy of twentieth-century Hungarian and Austrian composers. These events attracted several hundred visitors and contributed to showcasing the diversity of contemporary Hungarian culture and the arts. In June, the promotion of Hungarian achievements continued in the field of sport through the Teqball Days in Saint Petersburg, another successful example of international cultural and professional cooperation.

In recent months, the Liszt Institute Istanbul has organized a wide range of successful cultural events across Türkiye. In Istanbul, the exhibition The Festetics Family’s Istanbul Album attracted significant public interest, presenting nineteenth-century Istanbul through a remarkable collection of historical photographs. In Trabzon, an exhibition exploring the history of Hungarian–Turkish relations, alongside the programs of Hungarian Day and performances by the Hungarian National Dance Ensemble, drew large audiences. Marking the 350th anniversary of the birth of Prince Francis II Rákóczi, a series of cultural, gastronomic, and community events in Rodosto (Tekirdağ) commemorated his legacy, while the Rákóczi Museum building also underwent a major renovation. Together, these events highlighted the vibrant and multifaceted nature of Hungarian–Turkish cultural relations and demonstrated the Liszt Institute’s key role in preserving and strengthening these ties.

In the spring of 2026, the Liszt Institute Delhi once again strengthened Hungarian–Indian relations through a diverse range of cultural and educational programs. From the traditional commemoration in Darjeeling dedicated to the memory of Sándor Kőrösi Csoma, through support for international scientific youth initiatives, to a theatre camp presenting Hungarian folk tales, numerous activities contributed to enhancing the international presence of Hungarian culture and science.

During the spring of 2026, the Liszt Institute Bucharest once again contributed to the visibility of Hungarian culture in Romania through a diverse range of cultural programs. From supporting young musicians and presenting contemporary Hungarian cinema to promoting Hungary’s rich musical heritage, a variety of events attracted audiences in Bucharest and across Romania.

On June 9, 2026, the new Kids Café section of the Seoul Baekje Children's Museum was officially inaugurated during a private ceremony. The space was designed as a unique, Rubik's Cube-inspired environment that combines playful elements with developmental learning opportunities. The project was realized through the collaboration of faculty members and a design team from Moholy-Nagy University of Art and Design (MOME), with active facilitation by the Liszt Institute Seoul and support from the Pannónia Scholarship Program.

In the spring of 2026, the Liszt Institute Brussels welcomed local and international audiences with a wide range of successful cultural and academic events. The institute hosted children's literature programmes, contemporary dance performances, visual arts exhibitions, jazz concerts, and a scientific conference. The primary objective of these events was to showcase the values of Hungarian culture, art, and science while strengthening Hungarian–Belgian relations. The strong public interest in the institute’s spring programme clearly demonstrated Belgium’s openness to Hungarian cultural initiatives.

Over the past months, the Liszt Institute Sofia has presented an exceptionally rich and diverse range of programs. Literature, visual arts, science, music, and theater have all been featured in the event calendar, with the programs serving to present Hungarian values in a broad and comprehensive way.