Last updated: November 22, 2024
Discover the festive atmosphere of Bekes with our comprehensive Christmas guide. The city's winter program offerings hold experiences for everyone, whether locals or tourists.
The Christmas market at Széchenyi Square serves as the center of events, where traditional crafts and local delicacies await visitors. Walking past the outdoor ice rink set up in front of the Bekes Cultural Center and the nativity scene in front of the city hall, you can experience the holiday atmosphere. In surrounding towns, such as Békéscsaba 20 minutes away, additional Christmas programs and markets enrich the winter season.
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Bekes Holiday Shows and Entertainment
Gyula Honey and Gingerbread Festival
- What to Expect
- Presentation of beekeeping and honey-based sweets.
- Description
- The Gyulai Honey and Gingerbread Festival is a weekend event showcasing the world of beekeeping and honey-based sweets. Visitors can learn about beekeeping, honey production, and gain valuable and interesting information during the professional sessions.
- Where
- Gyula | More Info : Gyula Honey and Gingerbread Festival
Békéscsaba Sausage Festival
- What to Expect
- International sausage-making competitions and traditional pig slaughter demonstrations.
- Description
- The Csabai Kolbászfesztivál is a four-day gastronomic event featuring the famous Csabai sausage, concerts, children's programs, and traditional pig slaughter demonstrations.
- Where
- Békéscsaba | More Info : Békéscsaba Sausage Festival
Szarvas Plum Days
- What to Expect
- Secret plum recipes and live concerts.
- Description
- The Szarvasi Szilvanapok takes place during the time of the plum harvest, aiming to promote the Szarvas plum and its associated traditions. The event features various plum-based recipes, live cooking demonstrations, high-quality plum brandy, handmade plum beer, pastries, and plum jam.
- Where
- Szarvas | More Info : Szarvas Plum Days
Csongrád Advent Market
- What to Expect
- Festive concerts and craft activities.
- Description
- The Csongrádi Advent Fair takes place on Kossuth Square and the courtyard of the Nagyboldogasszony Temple, decorating the city. For children, the Mikulásház, meseerdő, and labirintus offer an entertaining escape, while adults can enjoy festive concerts and craft activities.
- Where
- Csongrád | More Info : Csongrád Advent Market
Illusion Masters Orosháza
- What to Expect
- Double show with international illusionists.
- Description
- Illúzió Mesterei Orosháza offers an unforgettable evening with international illusionists and water globe artists performing incredible illusions. The double show takes place at the Petőfi Cultural Center.
- Where
- Orosháza | More Info : Illusion Masters Orosháza
Munkácsy, the Painter Prince
- What to Expect
- The show is a stage adaptation of Munkácsy Mihály's life.
- Description
- The Munkácsy, the painter prince musical, directed by Koltay Gábor, is performed at the Békéscsabai Jókai Theatre. The show depicts the life of Munkácsy Mihály, from his time as an apprentice at Lángi Mihály's workshop in Békéscsaba to his years in Paris.
- Where
- Békéscsaba | More Info : Munkácsy, the Painter Prince
Melodies of Remembrance - Cantor Concert
- What to Expect
- Unique concert featuring jiddis, ladino, modern Israeli, and liturgical songs.
- Description
- The concert features jiddis, ladino, modern Israeli, and liturgical songs, creating a unique evening.
- Where
- Békéscsaba | More Info : Melodies of Remembrance - Cantor Concert
Ars Academy
- What to Expect
- Mészáros Zsuzsa's visual-cultural lecture on the artistic periods.
- Description
- Ars Akadémia is a visual-cultural lecture series where Mészáros Zsuzsa talks about the artistic periods and creators.
- Where
- Békéscsaba | More Info : Ars Academy
Bekes Other Holiday Activities
Stuffed Cabbage Festival Mezőberény
- What to Expect
- Unique gastronomic experiences and cultural programs.
- Description
- The Töltött Káposzta Festival in Mezőberény is an event filled with diverse programs organized by the local community. The festival offers various gastronomic experiences, cultural programs, and entertaining performances for visitors.
- Where
- Mezőberény | More Info : Stuffed Cabbage Festival Mezőberény