French Latin House pioneer Hugel made history on September 18, 2026, by performing his first-ever standalone headline show in Hungary for the grand opening of Aura Bay Open Air on Budapest’s Óbudai Island.

The launch event marked the official opening of the brand-new venue located within the Light Park on the Danube, combining world-class house music with cutting-edge light installations, interactive sculptures, and immersive outdoor attractions like a 20-meter illuminated LED whale.

Coming off a massive year that included a multi-platinum catalog surpassing one billion streams and the release of his debut album Twenty One, Hugel delivered a high-energy headline set. He was joined by a robust supporting lineup featuring Tom Enzy, Gatano, Freespirit, Melø b2b Groove Generation, Budai House Clique, Shooma b2b Guztavo, and miirabelle, solidifying the venue’s place as a landmark cultural destination in Budapest.