Last updated: December 01, 2024
Discover the Christmas holidays in Kispest! Our guide presents the district's festive programs in detail, offering suitable events for both visitors and local residents.
From the Christmas market at Kossuth Square to the outdoor programs in front of the City Hall, various venues await visitors. Walking among the Art Nouveau buildings of the Wekerle Estate, you can admire the traditional holiday decorations, while around the Central Playground, craft activities and musical programs enrich the festive offerings. Events in neighboring districts, such as the advent programs in Pestszentlőrinc, are also easily accessible.
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Kispest Holiday Light Displays
Christmas Lights on Deák Street
The Christmas light display on Deák Street covers the city's main public spaces, featuring decorated squares with nativity scenes and Christmas trees. Holiday markets are also set up at Vörösmarty Square and St. Stephen's Square.
Kispest Holiday Markets and Shopping
Advent Festival & Fair at St. Stephen’s Basilica
At the Advent Feast of St. Stephen's Basilica, over 150 exhibitors await visitors, showcasing various handmade products, jewelry, and leather goods. The square in front of the basilica features an ice rink and light show.
Advent in Óbuda
The Óbuda Fő Téri Karácsonyi Vásár is a magical and special event featuring world music and light music concerts, rich children's programs, free ice rinks, a Christmas house, and a selfie point on Fő tér, making it one of Budapest's best Advent markets.
Christmas Fair at Városháza Park
In the Városháza Winter Experience Park, you can enjoy a true Christmas atmosphere, where you can ice skate, eat delicious food, and participate in family programs.
Christmas Craft Workshops
At the Christmas Handicraft Workshops, visitors can meet artisans who create Christmas gifts.
Kispest Holiday Shows and Entertainment
Christmas Concerts at Vörösmarty Square
The Vörösmarty Square Christmas Market in 2024 offers visitors numerous handmade products, folk, jazz, blues, soul, crossover, dance, and world music concerts, children's programs, puppet shows, and a small train. Visitors can also experience the festive atmosphere and delicious culinary experiences.
New Year's Eve Concerts and Fireworks
Szilveszteri concerts and fireworks in Budapest offer a unique experience, where we can dance to live music and watch amazing displays.