Last updated: 2024. November 11.
Discover the Christmas programs in Szentendre! Our guide presents the most important events and attractions of the festive season, offering memorable experiences for both locals and visitors.
The Christmas market at Main Square welcomes visitors with traditional handicrafts and local delicacies. Shops and galleries along Dumtsa Jenő Street are decorated festively, while the Szentendre Open Air Museum's winter programs revive Hungarian folk traditions. The atmospheric Danube Promenade entices guests with the scent of mulled wine and chimney cake, and outdoor concerts and craft workshops await visitors in front of the Town Hall.
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Szentendre Holiday Light Displays
Lumina Park
- What to Expect
- Over 200 light installations and interactive games.
- Description
- Lumina Park is a massive film festival featuring over 200 light installations and incredible music. We can scan the QR codes placed in the park, try out the games, and test our film knowledge at two difficulty levels.
- Where
- Budapest | More Info : Lumina Park
Szentendre Holiday Markets and Shopping
Szentendre Advent Fair
- What to Expect
- Both handmade goods and gastronomic delights.
- Description
- The Szentendre Advent Market opens in Dumtsa Jenő Street, offering handmade goods, natural cosmetics, ceramics, and knitted clothing. The market also features gastronomic delights such as mulled wine, bread langos, and beautiful gingerbread.
- Where
- Szentendre | More Info : Szentendre Advent Fair
Szentendre Main Square Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Illuminated Advent Calendar and free-entry Christmas Museum.
- Description
- The Szentendre Christmas Market takes place in the heart of the city, on Dumtsa Jenő Street and Main Square. The twinkling lights, fine scents, and festive atmosphere captivate everyone, while the city offers numerous programs for the curious.
- Where
- Szentendre | More Info : Szentendre Main Square Christmas Market
Szentendre Christmas Museum and Shop
- What to Expect
- Centuries-old antique Christmas decorations and ornaments.
- Description
- The Szentendre Christmas Museum and Shop, located in the Hubay House, is free to visit. The exhibited Christmas decorations include centuries-old antique Christmas decorations and ornaments, as well as festive Christmas postcards.
- Where
- Szentendre | More Info : Szentendre Christmas Museum and Shop
Vorosmarty Square Christmas Market
- What to Expect
- Small train, Christmas tree, charity, musical performances.
- Description
- The Vörösmarty Square Christmas Market is a traditional Christmas market featuring over 100 local artisans. The market offers traditional Hungarian dishes like goulash and chimney cake, as well as various cultural programs, including live music and folk dances.
- Where
- Budapest | More Info : Vorosmarty Square Christmas Market
Szentendre Holiday Shows and Entertainment
Christmas Eve
- What to Expect
- Symphonic performance of Christmas classics.
- Description
- The Igazából karácsony symphonic concert show offers a special evening where the most popular Christmas melodies from the classical, jazz, and pop worlds come to life. The concert is not just about the music, but also about the experience of the holiday season, love, and togetherness.
- Where
- Budapest | More Info : Christmas Eve
New Year's Eve
- What to Expect
- Illuminated city views with live music.
- Description
- Budapest's New Year's Eve offers a unique experience with the city's illuminated views, live music, and entertainment. Boat cruises, nighttime bathing, and wellness programs are part of the New Year's Eve events.
- Where
- Budapest | More Info : New Year's Eve