On August 4, 2025, the Paris evening of the Anna Juhász Literary Salon took place, organized by the Liszt Institute Paris and hosted by the Hungarian Consulate in Paris. Literary scholar Anna Juhász and actor Miklós H. Vecsei captivated the audience with their adept performance.

Organized by the Liszt Institute Sepsiszentgyörgy, the historical essay collection Rodostó – The Pilgrimage City of the Rákóczi Cult was presented, along with the opening of the architectural history exhibition A Window Opening to Rodostó on July 31, 2025, at the Mikes Mansion in Zabola. The high-profile event was opened with remarks by Dr. Hajnal Both, Consul of the Consulate General of Csíkszereda, and the discussion was moderated by Zsuzsanna Szebeni, Director of the Liszt Institute Sepsiszentgyörgy. The exhibition remains open to visitors until August 20.

As part of the 34th Bálványos Summer Free University and Student Camp, also known as Tusványos, the Liszt Institute in Bucharest organized three panel discussions: A Hungarian Gentleman from New York – Pál Kövi and the Transylvanian Feast, Hungary’s Country Image – Hungary’s Image Differently – many images, and Shakespeare and Rejtő, with participation from festival organizers, museum directors, and politicians. The event series was highly successful, attracting several hundred interested attendees.

The Liszt Institute Tokyo has recently welcomed those interested in Japanese and Hungarian culture with a colourful/diverse program lineup. The audience rewarded the joint concert of cellist Yosuke Shimizu and pianist Sae Ichikawa in Tokyo with a storm of applause. Krisztina Merényi, the head of the institute, gave a highly successful presentation in Hungary on the triumph of our country's culture in Japan. The Institute's staff presented Hungarian culture to students of the international school and kindergarten in Tokyo in a creative session, while those interested in handicrafts could participate in a glass engraving workshop led by master craftsman Róbert Majzik.

The summer months have been far from uneventful at the Liszt Institute in London. Throughout June and July, a series of high-profile events attracted visitors with a diverse line-up ranging from contemporary visual arts to traditional folk dance and animation. The programme placed special emphasis on showcasing the vibrant and multifaceted presence of Hungarian art. These events served not only as exhibitions but also as platforms for dialogue between Hungarian and British audiences.

In July, the Liszt Institute Stuttgart offered a rich and diverse array of Hungarian cultural events, providing insight into unique aspects of Hungary’s musical and historical heritage. Throughout the month, a variety of programs — including concerts, lectures, and a commemorative year-opening event — were organized, engaging not only the Hungarian community but also an international audience.

This year marked the third edition of the youth violin festival on Ruhnu Island, an event dedicated to supporting young musical talents. The festival was accompanied by a week-long summer violin camp that focused on preserving and passing on the musical traditions of Ruhnu. The camp featured world-class instructors and a diverse range of programs. Hungarian folk music once again played a prominent role, with Hungary represented by two renowned artists, Ádám Kiss B. and László Hajdú-Németh. At the end of the camp, the Hungarian musicians gave a concert in Tallinn, while the Bokros Trio enjoyed great success at the Hiiumaa Folk Music Festival.

In July, the Collegium Hungaricum Berlin contributed to the international visibility of Hungarian cultural and scientific values through three events, each with a different thematic focus. Over the course of the month, contemporary Hungarian literature, European scientific cooperation aimed at sustainability, and interwar period fashion photography all came into the spotlight.

The Hungarian Academy in Rome has recently welcomed lovers of various arts with a vibrant and engaging program. An exhibition titled “Echoes of Rome” showcased works by the Academy’s visual arts scholarship holders, while another show, “Outcomes of Hope”—connected to the 2025 Holy Year—presented the valuable results of a deeply spiritual creative process. In addition to these exhibitions, the Academy’s magnificent building also served as the venue for the Musica Eterna Roma international choral festival and competition.

The second day of the conference was hosted by the Benedictine Archabbey of Pannonhalma. In his opening speech, Gábor Csaba, Deputy State Secretary responsible for cultural diplomacy, stated that Pannonhalma is an outstanding venue where Hungarian culture, Christian tradition, and the European spirit converge. For a thousand years, it has set an example of how the values of the past can be preserved and passed on in harmony with the challenges of the present. He encouraged cultural diplomats to embody this spirit by serving as bridges between past and future, between Hungary and the world’s cultural communities.