description The National Theatre, located in Budapest originally opened in 1837. Since then, it has occupied multiple locations, including the original building at Kerepesi Street, the People’s Theatre at Blaha Lujza Square, as well as Hevesi Sándor Square, its longest temporary location. It currently occupies the National Theatre building, which opened March 15, 2002. The concept of a national theatre in Budapest was born at the turn of the 18th-19th century, promoted by influential thinkers including Ferenc Kazinczy and Baron István Széchenyi. location additional info open hours Monday 10:00 - 22:00 Tuesday 10:00 - 22:00 Wednesday 10:00 - 22:00 Thursday 10:00 - 22:00 Friday 10:00 - 22:00 Saturday 10:00 - 22:00 Sunday 10:00 - 22:00 contact https://nemzetiszinhaz.hu/en +36 1 476 6800 szervezes@nemzetiszinhaz.hu https://www.facebook.com/nemzetiszinhaz/ https://www.instagram.com/nemzetiszinhaz/ Save Share share on: Google+FacebookTwitter copy on: Get directions