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A38

A38 is a concert and club venue on a converted ship moored at the Buda end of Petőfi Bridge in Budapest, on the lower quay of the Danube.

Opened: 2003
Capacity: n/a
Sound: Electronic

Tickets and programme All techno clubs

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A38: quick facts

Checked Sep 2026

Address: Petőfi híd, budai hídfő (Buda side of Petőfi Bridge, lower quay), 1117 Budapest, Hungary Directions
Nearest station: Tram 4 and 6 stop Petőfi híd, budai hídfő, a 2 minute walk; the trams also run at night
Opening hours: Concerts usually start between 19:00 and 20:00; late-night parties in the concert hall start around 23:30, some running to 04:00. The Sunset Raves terrace series runs from April to the end of September, Tuesday to Saturday from 17:00.
Opened: 2003 23 years
Rooms: Concert hall in the hull, Bow Studio, Motor Bar, deck-level bistro, Schweppes Terrace, bow terrace and covered rooftop terrace
Age limit: 18+ for night events; 16 and 17 year olds until 22:00 with an ID card
Dress code: No published dress code beyond the house rule that clothing offensive to others is not allowed
Photos: By entering, visitors consent to being filmed for broadcast or promotion
Tickets: Late-night parties in October 2026 were HUF 3,500 to 7,000 on A38's own ticket shop (checked 30 Sep 2026); concert prices vary
Founders: Zászlóshajó Ltd. (CEO Bence Zoltai)

Electronic clubs

About A38

A38 is a concert and club venue on a converted ship moored at the Buda end of Petőfi Bridge in Budapest, on the lower quay of the Danube. The vessel was built in 1968 as Tripolie, a Ukrainian stone carrier, and takes its name from Artemovsk, the ship class of which it was the 38th unit. After a rebuild of about a year and a half, A38 opened on 30 April 2003, and it is run by Zászlóshajó Ltd. The concert hall sits in the former cargo hold inside the hull, next to the Bow Studio and the Motor Bar, with a restaurant on deck and terraces at the bow and on the roof.

The programme is mainly live music across rock, jazz, punk, world and electronic, with late-night parties in the concert hall from 23:30 and the Sunset Raves electronic series on the open-air terraces from April to September. Lonely Planet readers voted A38 the best bar in the world in an online poll, and it is a member of the Trans Europe Halles network.

Door policy

From the club's own rules

Late-night events are 18+. Guests aged 16 and 17 can attend earlier events with an age wristband and ID card but must leave by 22:00, and under 16s need an adult. Intoxicated guests and offensive clothing are refused, bags can be checked, and food and drink cannot be brought in.

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Where to stay near A38

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Petőfi híd, budai hídfő (Buda side of Petőfi Bridge, lower quay), 1117 Budapest, Hungary · Tram 4 and 6 stop Petőfi híd, budai hídfő, a 2 minute walk; the trams also run at night

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Frequently asked questions

What people search about A38

What is the capacity of A38 Budapest?

A38's venue rental page lists the concert hall in the hull at 192 square metres for up to 400 standing guests. The covered rooftop area above the restaurant takes up to 280 standing, and the bow terrace up to 120.

How much are tickets for A38 Budapest?

Prices depend on the event. On A38's own ticket shop, late-night parties in October 2026 were HUF 3,500 to 7,000 and Sunset Raves terrace parties from HUF 2,000, checked on 30 September 2026. Tickets carry a barcode that is scanned at the door and is usually swapped for a wristband.

What is the age limit at A38 Budapest?

Late-night events are 18+. Guests aged 16 and 17 can come to earlier events without an adult and under 16s only with an adult, but both get an age wristband after showing an ID card and must leave the ship by 22:00.

Where is A38 and how do you get there?

A38 is moored on the lower quay at the Buda end of Petőfi Bridge, reached by stairs next to the tram stop. Trams 4 and 6 stop at Petőfi híd, budai hídfő, a two minute walk away, and they also run at night.

Does A38 Budapest play techno?

A38 is mainly a concert venue, but electronic music is a regular part of the programme. Its Sunset Raves series runs on the bow and rooftop terraces from April to the end of September, Tuesday to Saturday, with a different electronic style each evening and resident DJs.

What is the history of the A38 ship?

A38 was built in 1968 as Tripolie, a Ukrainian stone carrier, and was the 38th ship of the Artemovsk class, which gave it its name. After a rebuild of about a year and a half it opened as a venue on 30 April 2003.

Is there parking at A38 Budapest?

Only a few spaces are directly in front of the ship. A38 recommends parking at Pázmány Péter sétány in front of the Eötvös Loránd University building, or on the lower quay about 100 metres south of the ship.