Last updated: December 01, 2024
Welcome to Gyula's winter holiday program guide! This practical guide collects all Christmas programs and attractions to help you easily plan your festive time in our city.
In the heart of the historic downtown, around the Castle Garden and the Hundred-Year-Old Confectionery, the Christmas market awaits visitors with traditional crafts and local delicacies. Next to the advent wreath on Kossuth Square, the aroma of mulled wine and chimney cake fills the air, while an outdoor ice rink and festive light projections provide entertainment for both young and old in front of Gyula Castle.
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Colorful Bethlehem performances and folk art fair.
In Gyula, the Advent programs feature Bethlehem performances, Advent shows, festive and cultural events, candle lighting, and a folk art fair for those who enjoy the Christmas atmosphere.
Where: Gyula | More Info: Advent Gyula 2024
Folk traditions and Christian customs.
The Magyar Állami Népi Együttes's Csodaváró betlehemese occasionally playful, sometimes heartwarming, counts down to the night of Jesus' birth. The performance draws from folk traditions, Christian customs, and stories to create a magical atmosphere.
Where: Gyula | More Info: Nativity Play
Chamber theater performances with unique atmosphere
Gyulai Várszínház offers a variety of unique performances. The program includes musical cabaret, plays, and violin concerts. The events held in the chamber theater are guaranteed to be entertaining and interesting.
Where: Gyula | More Info: Gyula Castle Theater Performances
Interactive cabaret show at the Gyulai Várszínház.
A musical interactive cabaret show featuring Cseke Katinka and Zsiga László. The production includes humorous and interesting scenes, with the audience actively participating in the performance.
Where: Gyula | More Info: Böbe Takes Care of Everything – Cseke Katinka and Zsiga László's Musical Interactive Cabaret
Candlelit castle tour
The castle in candlelight - guided tour every Saturday at 7:30 PM, where you can explore the cellar, the servants' staircase, and the noble interior in the lighting conditions of the 19th century. Enjoy local delicacies!
Where: Gyula | More Info: The Castle in Candlelight
New guaranteed program for families with young children.
The Kastélytúra Tacskó Döncivel has launched a new guaranteed program for families with young children. Count Tacskó Dénes helps discover the Almásy Castle. After a 45-minute dog walk, you can explore the rooms independently with your parents and try out the most interesting tools. The tour is recommended for preschool and elementary school children and their parents.
Where: Gyula | More Info: Castle Tour with Tacskó Dönci
Thematic "day camp" events and candlelit tours.
During the Autumn Break programs in Gyula, the city's major tourist attractions, the Gyula Castle and the Gyula Almásy Castle Visitor Center, as well as the Játszóház Gyula, offer guaranteed programs and additional events. The programs include thematic "day camp" events, candlelit tours, craft activities, and historical presentations.
Where: Gyula | More Info: Autumn Break Programs in Gyula
Unique display of valuable items in the castle cellars.
At the Pincetárlat – Az Almásy-kastély kincsei, you can explore the treasures of the castle, the valuable items in the cellars, and the history of the castle.
Where: Gyula | More Info: Cellar Exhibition – The Treasures of Almásy Castle
Candlelit castle tour with historical insights and local delicacies.
During the candlelit castle tours, the Gyula Castle is explored in the dark, with a focus on the history of the castle and its significance, while participants taste local Gyula delicacies.
Where: Gyula | More Info: Candlelit Castle Tours