AFHLE, Hungarian House is a community and cultural center where Hungarian Americans, recent immigrants, and friends can experience aspects of Hungarian identity and become enriched by exposure to Hungarian culture and language. The Hungarian House has served as a bridge between Hungarian and American societies for over 60 years.
Üdvözöljük
Welcome to the Hungarian House
Szervusz! Hello!
News & Upcoming Events
West Hotel Együttes - Székelyföldről
Mulatós koncert és könnyűzenei műsor
Sunday, October 25, time TBC
More info soon!
Holtak árnyéka - Shadows of the Dead
film screening and conversation with Csaba Szekeres
Friday, September 4th - doors open at 6:30pm
film begins at 7 pm.
Film screening and discussion about the sons and daughters of the 1956 Uprising freedom fighters, with director Csaba Szekeres.
Main Hall Exhibit: From Folk to Form
wire sculptures by artist Suzanne V, Ócsai
August to December 2026 - dates tbc
Tennessee native, Suzanne V. Ócsai's wire collection explores Hungarian heritage in a delightful display of imaginative wire sculptures depicting the geography, notable faces (human and canine alike!), fruits/vegetables, and folk-art of Hungary.
Hungarian House this year is celebrating its 60th year of operation in our beloved old building, offering cultural programming and community activities that build the American Hungarian community and its local Yorkville neighborhood in NYC.
In 2026, we also commemorate the 70th anniversary of the 1956 Hungarian Uprising with a series of events through the Fall/Winter season.
Check back soon and often for a comprehensive line-up of all our dedicated events for the special Hungarian House 60th Anniversary and the 1956 Uprising memorial & commemoration.
Learn more about '56-er stories here:
56_Stories_konyv_DIGITAL_WEB.pdf
Recap1956:
Lajos Gulyás and The Mosonmagyaróvár Fusillade
with Historian and Researcher Kristóf Erdős
Thursday, September 3rd at 6:45 pm
Learn about the Mosonmagyaróvár freedom fighters and the notable figure who was the sole clerical member executed in 1957.
Love Is: Hungarian High-Tea at the Opera
with Alize Rozsnyai, Ildikó Rozs, Zoi Florosz, and Tünde Csonka
Sunday, October 11th at 4pm
Hungarian heritage celebrating high-tea at the opera fundraiser event, with four featured American Hungarian artists expressing the many aspects of love found in music - exploring works on patriotism and friendship to romance and so much in between. Multilingual music, bilingual Hungarian / English MC.
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Recap:1956 Through the Lens of John Sadovy
Exhibition Opening Reception
Thursday, October 22 - 3pm to 730pm
John Sadovy covered the 1956 Hungarian Revolution as a freelance photojournalist on assignment for Life magazine. He spent four days documenting the uprising, from October 29 through November 1, 1956, working primarily in Budapest and later near the Hungarian-Austrian border.
Exhibition Hours: 10/22: 3-730pm, 10/24 1-4pm, 10/25: 3-8pm, more dates times tba
60th Anniversary Donation Campaign
Goal: $60,000
Amount raised (as of 07/01/26): $30,000
Upcoming Events
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Thursday, September 3rd: Recap1956: Lajos Gulyás and The Mosonmagyaróvár Fusillade , a conversation with and short docu-film review with researcher and historian Kristóf Erdős
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Friday, September 4th: Recap1956:"Shadows of the Dead" film screening with director Csaba Szekeres
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Sunday October 4th - 6pm: Liszt215: Anniversary concert with Michael Kaykov
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Sunday October 11th - 4pm: LOVE IS: American Hungarian Ladies of Opera High-tea- with Alize Francheska Rozsnyai, Ildikó Rozs, Tünde Csonka, and Zoi Florosz.
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Thursday, October 22nd - 4pm to 7:30pm: Recap1956: 70th Anniversary Exhibition Opening
- Through the Lens of John Sadovy - Photo exhibit from the photographer's private collection
- Periodical Capture '56 - American Hungarian Library's curated historical press clippings
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Friday, October 23rd - 70th Anniversary of the 1956 Hungarian Uprising
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Saturday, October 25th - 6pm: West Hotel Együttes Koncert és Emlékműsor
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Saturday November 7th - 7pm: Annual Gala - TBC
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Sunday November 22nd - 7pm: Kurtág100: Kurtág and his circles - a celebration of György Kurtág's 100th birthday with Sylvan Winds
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Saturday, December 5th - Mikulás St. Nick's Day
Main Hall Art Exhibit:
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Aug-Dec: From Folk to Form: artwork by Y. Suzanne Ócsai, wire sculpture exploring Hungarian heritage.
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Oct 22 -Nov 8 - Recap1956: Through the Lens of John Sadovy from the private photo collection of The John Sadovy Estate.
(Exhibit open: 10/22: 3-730pm, 10/24 1-4pm, 10/25: 3-8pm, more dates time tba)
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