Budapest Cafe Orchestra

Experience the irresistible energy of The Budapest Cafe Orchestra, a four-piece acoustic ensemble celebrated for their gypsy and folk-flavoured music from across the globe. Returning by popular demand after a previous sold-out performance, BCO blends virtuosic musicianship with exuberant showmanship to create an evening that is both moving and joyous. Their performances are designed to get you smiling, tapping and dancing as they draw on a wide palette of Eastern European and folk traditions.

BCO are renowned for their inventive approach to the classical repertoire, specialising in the so-called distilled concerto with imaginative takes on Rachmaninov, Tchaikovsky and Grieg Squeezebox Concertos alongside artful reworkings of romantic masterpieces. They have toured extensively in Scotland, delivering some 200 shows across the Highlands and Islands since 2011 and releasing the 2014 album The Gaelic Chronicles. Critics have praised their eclectic style and playful spirit, calling their sound a genre of its own and celebrating their fiery vivacity and awe-inspiring musicianship. If you enjoy skilful arrangements, contagious rhythms and a performance that feels both intimate and theatrical, this concert promises an unforgettable night of music that stays with you long after the final note.