“At Sziget, neutrality has never been an option”
At Sziget Festival, neutrality has never been an option. For festivals, being “open to everyone” only matters if it is backed up by action, consistency, and courage. We have always believed that if you create a space for freedom of expression, you must also protect it.
That belief has guided us since our very first edition in 1993, and it is why we continue to take a clear stand every day.
Sziget was built on the idea of freedom. Freedom of…
After their Take A Stand award win, CEO Tamás Kádár reconfirms the Hungarian festival's commitment to the LGBTQ+ community
Comment 11 February 2026