Last updated: December 01, 2024
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
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.
Szentendre Holiday Markets and Shopping
Szentendre Advent Fair
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.
Szentendre Main Square Christmas Market
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.
Szentendre Christmas Museum and Shop
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.
Vorosmarty Square Christmas Market
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.
Szentendre Holiday Shows and Entertainment
Christmas Eve
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.
New Year's Eve
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.