Programs and Panels
Once again this year, the community is preparing a wide range of programs and panels to ensure everyone heads home from Furdance Budapest with new experiences. As with other furry conventions, most of the programming is brought to you by fellow community members on a voluntary basis.
If you have a great idea or would like to host a presentation, roundtable discussion, or workshop, check out the host guide and contact us!
Returning Programs
This year, many exciting experiences await you with our traditional programs, which have been the pillars of our event for several years:
Art Show
The exhibition is an essential part of any furry convention, as art is one of the fundamental pillars of the furry subculture, encompassing many styles and forms. Whether traditional or digital drawing, painting, sculpture, or photography, the exhibition offers everyone the chance to showcase their best works. Go to the Art Show Exhibitor Guide page!
Art Show Auction Charity program
Selected pieces from the Art Show – as marked by the creators – will be put up for auction. Each artist can decide in advance what percentage of the sale price to donate to charity, so bidders not only acquire unique artwork but also support a good cause.
Dead Dog Party
The event has officially ended, and we’ve said our goodbyes at the closing ceremony, but if you still have energy left, here’s your chance for one last party!
Furdance
The namesake and biggest party of Furdance Budapest! On Friday and Saturday, we welcome you with 12 hours of high-energy music and a fantastic atmosphere. With or without a fursuit, come dance with us until dawn!
Furdance Cinema
Furdance Cinema takes place on Saturday, at the same time as the Fursuit Walk, and on Sunday morning, offering an alternative for those seeking a more relaxed experience. The screening will feature the original soundtrack with Hungarian subtitles.
For legal reasons, the title of the film can only be revealed on Friday, the first day of the event, when the promotional period specified in the contract with the distributor officially begins. Therefore, it’s worth keeping an eye on the on-site program schedule!
Fursuit Activity Charity program
During the Fursuit Activity, fursuiters on stage act out various charades, and the audience tries to guess them.
This program is not just about fun; it also supports a good cause. For every correctly guessed puzzle, the host adds money to the charity collection box. The more solutions, the larger the donation.
The program will be held in English, but solving the puzzles does not require language proficiency.
Fursuit Photoshoot
Would you like a personalized memory? If so, here is your chance! At designated times, the Fursuit Photoshoot is available, where the event's media team will take your picture in front of this year's backdrop.
Fursuit Walk
TThe Fursuit Walk is traditionally an integral part of Furdance Budapest events, where participants, where including fursuiters and furry fans without suits, gather and walk through the city together.
Fursuiter 101
You can learn the basics of fursuiting, including how to portray your character. In short, everything you need to know about fursuiting but were afraid to ask. Whether you have a fursuit or not, if you're just discovering this diverse community, you definitely belong here.
The program will be held simultaneously in English and Hungarian.
Fursuiter Dance Contest
The Furdance Budapest dance contest has been one of the event’s most popular programs for years. If you love to dance and want to show your skills, this is your chance to shine on stage. See the detailed description!
The program is primarily conducted in English.
Console and Retro Games
Amp up the mood with Just Dance or Guitar Hero rhythm games, get nostalgic with NES-era classics, or try iconic titles on a period-accurate retro PC from the 90s. It’s always worth stopping by – you never know what new or old surprises await!
Karaoke Night
The music library contains only international English-language hits, as well as songs by some German, French, and Spanish artists. If you would like a regional hit in your own language, please contact the organizers before the event. Request local hits only if you truly intend to perform them, as their quality may be lower and some features may be unavailable.
Icebreaker
New to the community? Arrived alone or just want to meet new people? The Icebreaker program is for you! This informal, relaxed event is designed to help you take that first, often difficult step: getting to know others.
There are no rules or expectations – just a friendly environment where you can chat, laugh, and make new friends. The hosts will provide games, activities, or engaging topics to help start the conversation.
The program runs simultaneously in English and Hungarian at two separate locations with two different hosts.
Meet the Charity Charity program
Meet the representative of the organization we support and hear about the important cause they work for every day.
The program will be held in Hungarian.
Additional Programs
These programs are brought to life through the creative ideas and initiatives of our hosts. Since they don't necessarily repeat year after year, they provide an opportunity to try out something different. If you enjoy them, they might even return in the future!
Invited Guest I
Panel discussion with Furdance Budapest's invited guest.
The program will be held in Hungarian.
Invited Guest II
Stage panel discussion with Furdance Budapest's invited guest.
The program will be held in Hungarian.
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Fursuiter Dance Contest
