TRAVEL GUIDE
INOTA Festival takes place at the iconic, decommissioned thermal power plant of Inota, Hungary's most imposing brutalist monument, just a short trip from both Budapest and Lake Balaton. This is more than a festival; it’s an audiovisual journey through cooling towers, massive turbine halls, and futuristic light art.
Plan your Trip
Make your journey seamless with these direct booking search tools, preset for the festival period.
Fly to Budapest (BUD):
You can find the best deals on low-cost and major carriers through Google Flights. Google’s flight search service allows you to explore and compare international flight options from hundreds of airlines worldwide in a fast and user-friendly interface.
Train to INOTA Festival:
You can buy your domestic and international tickets online on this website https://jegy.mav.hu or in the MÁV apps. Buying online not only offers you the comfort and speed of digital transactions, but for certain fare products, it also provides a cheaper alternative compared to buying from a ticket machine or a ticket office. Tickets purchased in the browser with the same user account are also available in the MÁV and MÁV+ apps.
Bus to INOTA Festival from Várpalota:
This year, the festival bus provides a continuous shuttle service directly from Várpalota Railway Station to the festival entrance. Trains to Várpalota run every hour, making it an easy and convenient connection. No advanced booking is needed for the shuttle—just hop on and enjoy the ride straight to the gates.
More information coming soon.
Car/Cab to INOTA Festival:
Take a 1 hour drive from Budapest by car, or you can use a local taxi service or get a Bolt.
Find Your Base
Stay in a stylish Budapest loft or a cozy lakeside apartment near the venue.
Search for an Airbnb in Budapest
or at the Veszprém - Balaton region.
The Ultimate
Hungarian Itinerary
Don't just come for the weekend. INOTA is perfectly positioned between Hungary's dynamic capital and its stunning 'inner sea.'
Budapest – Urbex, Techno & Art Capital
Immerse yourself in the industrial and underground culture that fuels the Inota spirit. As the central hub for the region's electronic music scene, the city sets the perfect stage for what’s to come. Spend a few days exploring its vibrant creative communities before jumping on the festival bus.
Industrial Food & Vibe: Dobrumba
Start your culinary journey at Dobrumba in the heart of the 7th district. This incredibly popular spot offers a vibrant mix of Middle Eastern, Mediterranean, and Caucasian flavors in a raw, stylishly industrial setting. Perfect for sharing plates before a night out.
Location address: Budapest, Dob u. 5, 1074
Urbex: Csepel Works (Csepel Művek)
If you love the vibe of Inota, you must explore the Csepel Works. This massive industrial site on an island in the Danube feels like a city within a city. It’s a playground for urbex enthusiasts, filled with socialist-era factories, bunkers, and hidden workshops that still hum with a raw, metallic energy.
Location address: Budapest, Színesfém u. 27, 1211
The Techno Hub: Turbina
Turbina Cultural Centre is essential. Set in a raw industrial building in the 8th district, it functions as a techno club, art gallery, and community space. It is the spiritual urban counterpart to Inota.
Location address: Budapest, Vajdahunyad u. 4,1082
Lakeside Vibes & Veszprém
After the intense brutalism of the power plant, find balance by the water. Visit the charming towns of Balatonfüred or the stunning Tihany Peninsula. Don't miss Veszprém, a historic city nearby (and recent European Capital of Culture), known for its castle district and artistic streetscapes. It serves as a great, calmer base during the festival.
Lake Balaton – Chill & Recharge
The festival venue is only a 20-minute drive from Lake Balaton, the largest lake in Central Europe.
ABOUT THE VENUE
The three iconic cooling towers and the massive turbine hall provide a backdrop like no other in Europe. Expect brutalist magnitude, Soviet-era nostalgia, and world-class light projections that breathe life into the concrete giants.
Secure your tickets, book your travel, and prepare for an unforgettable industrial pilgrimage to the heart of Hungary!
INOTA Power Plant,
Hungary
The official address is: Várpalota, Erőmű u., 8100.