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Hungarian folk bands performing at the Christmas markets

The Christmas Market at Vorosmarty Square awaits guests with Free Concerts and Performances from Nov 8 until Jan 1. Have a walk, enjoy the free concerts, the heart-warming lights and taste some Christmas delicacies. Programs are various and colourful from Kids Puppetries to Blues, Soul or Folk performances.

2019 Free Concerts at the Budapest Christmas Market

Nov 21
17:00    Bartok Folk Dance Group
18:00    Bori Magyar (Hungarian Folk Pop)
19:00    Dobroda (Folk)

Nov 22
17:00    Bese-Yengibarian duo (Hungarian – Armenian Folk)
18:00    Viki Havay and Band (Folk)
19:30    SoulFool Band

Nov 23
11:00    MASZK Puppetry
14:00    Reparetekmogyoro Duo for Kids
17:00    Stelli-Saturday Guitar Duo
18:00    Dynamite Dudes (Rock and Roll)
19:30    7 Seconds In The Future

Nov 24
11:00    Paprikajancsi (for Kids)
14:00    Bogarmuzsika (for Kids)
17:00    Teddy Harpo
18:00    Marton Hangacsi
19:00    Hajdu-Szakonyi Duo

Nov 25
17:00    Lampalang
18:00    Zsolt Benko Guitarist
19:00    Gauditorium Band

Nov 26
17:00    Barna Marthy
18:00    Jazz Up
19:00    7 Seconds LOOP

Nov 27
17:00    Bulcsu Babarci
18:00    Folka Móka
19:00    Kodachrome

Nov 28
17:00     Bartherapy (Barterapia)
18:00    Indian Joe Band
19:00    Dobroda

Nov 29
17:00    Kodachrome
18:00    Cimbali Band (Folk and World Music)
19:30    Jazzation (H) Septem Viri (B)

Nov 30
11:00  Reparetekmogyoro Duo for Kids

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Budapest Christmas Market Gifts BudapestChristmasCom

14:00    Portéka színpad
17:00    Stelli-Saturday Duo
18:00    Marthy Dharma
19:30    7 Seconds In The Future

Dec 1
11:00    Marcipan Cica (For Kids)
14:00    Bubabal  (Kids Dance Theater)
16:00    Advent Candle Lighting
17:00    Barna Marthy
18:00    Dynamite Dudes
19:00    Rebeka Nagy-Babos – Peter Cseh Duo

Dec 2
17:00    Bulcsu Babarci
18:00    Hajdu-Cseke Duo
19:00    Teddy Harpo

Dec 3
17:00    Bartok Folk Dance Group
18:00    Marthy Barna
19:00    Eszterlanc

Dec 4
17:00    Petruska
18:00    Oti Voice
19:00    Napfonat

Dec 5
17:00    Magyar Bori
18:00    Kanizsa – Lamm Duo
19:00    Dobroda

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Budapest Christmas Market Puppets TopBudapestOrg

Dec 5
16:00-17:30 Santa Claus
18:00    Pro Vocal Choir
19:30    Brass Show

Dec 6
11:00    Zabszalma
14:00   MASZK Puppetry
17:00    Szombati-Stelli Guitar Duo
18:00    Folk on 45 Band
19:30    Cimbali Band

Dec 8

11:00   Bartok Folk Dance Group
14:00    Versi Varsa
16:00    Advent Candle Lighting
17:00    Magyar Bori
18:00    Folk on 45
19:00    Hajdu-Szakonyi Duo

Dec 9
17:00    Zsolt Benko
18:00    Hajdu-Cseke Duo
19:00    Voice Drops

Dec 10
17:00    Bartok Folk Dance Group
18:00    Roma Hungaricum
19:30    7 Seconds LOOP

Dec 11
17:00    Bulcsu Babarci
18:00    Oti Voice
19:30    Kodachrome

Dec 12
17:00    Noemo acoustic
18:00    Kanizsa Lamm Duo
19:00    Napfonat

Dec 13
17:00    Indian Joe Band
18:00    Marthy Dharma
19:30    Viki Havay and Band

Dec 14
11:00  Bartok Folk Dance Group
14:00    Reparetekmogyoro Duo
17:00    Szombati-Stelli Guitar Duo
18:00    Muriel
19:30    SoulFool Band

Dec 15
11:00  MASZK Puppetry
14:00    Bubabal (Kids Dance Theater)
16:00    Advent Candle Lighting
17:00    Kodachrome
18:00    Bese-Yengibarian duo
19:00    Hangácsi Márton

Dec 16
17:00    Indian Joe Band

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Budapest Christmas Market Toys for Children TopBudapestOrg

18:00    Oti Voice
19:00    Budapest Show Choir

Dec 17
17:00    Barna Marthy
18:00    Folk on 45
19:30    Gauditorium

Dec 18
17:00    Petruska
18:00    Voice Drops
19:30    Hajdu-Szakonyi Duo

Dec 19
17:00    Bartherapy (Barterapia)
18:00    Kanizsa – Lamm dup
19:00    7 Seconds LOOP

Dec 20
17:00    Old Suba & Fender
18:00    Marthy Dharma
19:30    SoulFool Band

Dec 20
11:00    Zabszalma (For Kids)
14:00    Bogarmuzsika (For Kids)
17:00    Bese-Yengibarian duo
18:00    Muriel
19:30    Viki Havay and Band

Dec 22
11:00    Paprikajancsi (For Kids)
14:00    Versi Varsa
16:00   Advent Candle Lighting
17:00    Marton Hangacsi
18:00    Folk on 45
19:00    Teddy Harpo

Dec 23
17:00    Old Suba & Fender
18:00    Sixtones
19:00    Budapest Show Choir

Budapest Christmas Market Winter Weekend Budapest

Budapest Christmas Market Winter Weekend Budapest

Dec 27
17:00    Kodachrome
18:00    Marthy Dharma
19:30    Cimbali Band

Dec 28
11:00    Paprikajancsi (For Kids)
14:00    Marcipan Cica (For Kids)
17:00    Magyar Bori
18:00    Dynamite Dudes
19:30    7 Seconds In The Future

Dec 22
11:00    Versi Varsa
14:00    Porteka Stage
17:00    Barna Marthy
18:00    Bese-Yengibarian duo
19:00    Swing a’la Django

 

 

Vorosmarty Square Christmas Market Budapest

Every year the Christmas Market on Vorosmarty Square awaits guests with Free Concerts and Performances from Nov until Jan: folk, jazz, rock, world music and other genres entertain the visitors of the Budapest Christmas market. Take a stroll, enjoy the free concerts in the background (or at the front dancing), have a mug of mulled wine in your hand and take in the heart-warming lights. And let’s not forget: do taste some Christmas delicacies like the Chimney Cake. Programs are various and colourful from Kids Puppetries to Blues, Soul or Folk performances.

2019 Free Concerts at the Budapest Christmas Market

11 Nov 2016

Dynamite Dudes

Dynamite Dudes Budapest Christmas Market

17:00 Folka Moka Folk band Christmas Concert
18:00 Csangallo Folk band Christmas Concert
19:00 Dynamite Dudes Street Band Christmas Concert
20:00 Budapest Show Choir Christmas Concert

12 Nov 2016

11:00 Opening
12:00 Tarsoly band, Lesko-Dely Tercia and Lesko Gábor folk band Christmas Concert
13:00 Mongoose Limit Pop Band Christmas Concert
14:00 Versi Varsa  Folk Band Christmas Concert
16:00 Hangacsi Marton Guitar Artist Christmas Concert
17:00 Old Suba & Fender Music Band for Children Christmas Concert
18:00 Szombati-Stelli Acoustic Guitar Duo Christmas Concert
19:00 Havay Viki and the Horsa Folk Band Christmas Concert
20:00 SoulFool Pop Band Christmas Concert

13 Nov 2016

Mono Mano Band Budapest Christmas Market

Mono Mano Band Budapest Christmas Market

10:00 Mono Mano Music Band for Children Christmas Concert
11:30 Reparetekmogyoro Music Duo for Children Christmas Concert
14:00 Bubabal, children dance house
16:00 Beatus Paszabi bell ensemble Christmas Concert
17:00 Muriel pop-rock-funk-reggie band Christmas Concert
18:00 Dobroda Authentic Band Christmas Concert
19:00 Silence Fiction Jazz & Pop Band Christmas Concert

18 Nov 2016

17:00 Marthy Barna Guitar Artist Christmas Concert
18:00 Gauditorium Authentic Music Band Christmas Concert
19:00 Erdofu Authentic Music Band Christmas Concert
20:00 Kodachrome Guitar Duo Christmas Concert

19 Nov 2016

Maszk Puppet-show Budapest Christmas Market

Maszk Puppet-show Budapest Christmas Market

10:00 MASZK puppet-show
11:30 Fantaziamalom
14:00 Palanta
17:00 Mirna band Christmas Concert
18:00 Eszterlanc band Christmas Concert
19:00 Voice Drops vocal ensemble Christmas Concert
20:00 Swing a’la Django Christmas Concert

20 Nov 2016

10:00 Bartha Toni’s puppet-show
11:30 Marcipan Cica
14:00 Porteka theater
16:00 Beatus paszabi bell ensemble Christmas Concert
17:00 Szeder sanzon Christmas Concert
18:00 Dynamite Dudes Street Band Christmas Concert
19:00 Bacso band Christmas Concert

25 Nov 2016

Miklos Kornyei Guitarist Budapest Christmas Market

Miklos Kornyei Guitarist Budapest Christmas Market

16:00 Miklos Kornyei Guitarist Christmas Concert
17:00 Szeder band Christmas Concert
18:00 Hangacsi Marton Guitar Artist Christmas Concert
19:00 Kodachrome Guitar Duo Christmas Concert
20:00 Dromara band Christmas Concert

26 Nov 2016

10:00 Reparetekmogyoro Children Music Duo Christmas Concert
11:30 Marcipan Cica
14:00 Porteka theater
17:00 Bogdan Norbert Christmas Concert
18:00 Szombati-Stelli Acoustic Guitar Duo Christmas Concert
19:00 Havay Viki and the Fakutya Folk Band Christmas Concert
20:00 Intermezzo Christmas Concert

27 Nov 2016

Dobroda Band Budapest Christmas Market

Dobroda Band Budapest Christmas Market

10:00 Mono Mano Children Music Band Christmas Concert
11:30 Versi Varsa Folk Band Christmas Concert
14:00 Bubabal children dance house
15:00 Beatus paszabi bell ensemble Christmas Concert
16:00 Advent Candle lighting, Mixed Choir of the Hungarian Red Cross Cantarini
17:00 Innergarden Christmas Concert
18:00 Dobroda Authentic Band Christmas Concert
19:00 SoulFool Pop Band Christmas Concert

02 Dec 2016

17:00 Jonas Vera Christmas Concert
18:00 Folka Moka band Christmas Concert
19:00 Horvath Balint and Petruska Christmas Concert
20:00 Pillanatmuvek Christmas Concert

03 Dec 2016

Bartha Toni's Puppet-Show Budapest Christmas Market

Bartha Toni’s Puppet-Show Budapest Christmas Market

10:00 Bartha Toni’s puppet-show
11:30 Marcipan Cica
14:00 Reparetekmogyoro Children Music Duo Christmas Concert
17:00 Bacsó band Christmas Concert
18:00 Szombati-Stelli Acoustic Guitar Duo Christmas Concert
19:00 Babarci Bulcsu Christmas Concert
20:00 Muriel pop-rock-funk-reggie band Christmas Concert

04 Dec 2016

10:00 MASZK puppet-show
11:30 Sun stage
14:00 Fantaziamalom
16:00 Advent Candle lighting, Mixed Choir of the Hungarian Red Cross Cantarini
17:00 Magyar-Kardos duo Christmas Concert
18:00 Eszterlanc Christmas Concert
19:00 Butterfly Effect Christmas Concert

05 Dec 2016

17:00 Folka Moka folk band Christmas Concert
18:00 Mirna band Christmas Concert
19:00 Budafolk Band Christmas Concert

06 Dec 2016

Budapest Show Choir

Budapest Show Choir

16:00 Joulupukki-Mikulas
17:00 Budapest Show Choir Christmas Concert
18:00 Pillanatmuvek Christmas Concert
19:00 Wendy DeWitt Duo Christmas Concert

07 Dec 2016

17:00 Silence Fiction Jazz & Pop Band Christmas Concert
18:00 Kodachrome Guitar Duo Christmas Concert
19:00 Fortissimo band Christmas Concert

08 Dec 2016

17:00 Indian Joe Band Christmas Concert
18:00 Magyar-Kardos duo Christmas Concert
19:00 Innergarden Christmas Concert

09 Dec 2016

17:00 Erdofu Authentic Music Band Christmas Concert
18:00 Zara Trio Christmas Concert
19:00 Havay Viki and the Fakutya Folk Band Christmas Concert
20:00 Swing a’la Django Christmas Concert

10 Dec 2016

11:00 Nagykun Folk Dance Ensemble
14:00 Nagykun Folk Dance Ensemble
16:00 Halmos Fatime – Feher Elemer duo Christmas Concert
17:00 Marthy Barna Guitar Artist Christmas Concert
18:00 Csangallo Christmas Concert
19:00 PetraNoraMusic Christmas Concert
20:00 SoulFool Pop Band Christmas Concert

11 Dec 2016

Christmas Market Budapest

Christmas Market Budapest

10:00 Bartha Toni’s puppet show
11:30 Palanta
14:00 Bubabal children dance house
16:00 Advent Candle lighting, Mixed Choir of the Hungarian Red Cross Cantarini
17:00 Eles Gabor duo Christmas Concert
18:00 Dobroda Authentic Band Christmas Concert
19:00 Brass Show

12 Dec 2016

17:00 Szeder Sanzon Christmas Concert
18:00 Hajdu Klara Olah Krisztian Duo Christmas Concert
19:00 Budafolk Band Christmas Concert

13 Dec 2016

Budapest Christmas Concert Stage

Budapest Christmas Concert Stage

17:00 Jazzation Christmas Concert
18:00 Petruska Christmas Concert
19:00 Eszterlanc band Christmas Concert

14 Dec 2016

17:00 Dynamite Dudes Street Band Christmas Concert
18:00 Jonas Vera Christmas Concert
19:00 Roma Hungaricum Christmas Concert

15 Dec 2016

17:00 Hangacsi Marton Guitar Artist Christmas Concert
18:00 Zara Trio Christmas Concert
19:00 Budapest Show Korus Christmas Concert

16 Dec 2016

Szeder Band Budapest Christmas Market

Szeder Band Budapest Christmas Market

17:00 Benko Zsolt Christmas Concert
18:00 Babarci Bulcsu Christmas Concert
19:00 Szeder band Christmas Concert
20:00 Dromara band Christmas Concert

17 Dec 2016

10:00 Reparetekmogyoro Children Music Duo Christmas Concert
11:30 Fantaziamalom
14:00 Palanta
16:00 Mongoose Limit Pop band Christmas Concert
17:00 Marthy Barna Guitar Artist Christmas Concert
18:00 Szombati-Stelli Acoustic Guitar Duo Christmas Concert
19:00 Eles Gabor Duo Christmas Concert
20:00 Intermezzo band Christmas Concert

18 Dec 2016

10:00 Maszk puppet-show
11:30 Porteka theater
14:00 Versi Varsa Folk Band Christmas Concert
16:00 Advent Candle lighting, Mixed Choir of the Hungarian Red Cross Cantarini
17:00 Voice Drops Christmas Concert
18:00 Dobroda Authentic Band Christmas Concert
19:00 Brass Show

19 Dec 2016

16:00 Varga Oszkar and his band Christmas Concert
17:00 Folka Moka band Christmas Concert
18:00 Indian Joe Christmas Concert
19:00 Budafolk Band Christmas Concert

20 Dec 2016

17:00 Benko Zsolt Christmas Concert
18:00 Old Suba & Fender Children Music Band Christmas Concert
19:00 Dynamite Dudes Street Band Christmas Concert

21 Dec 2016

17:00 Szeder Sanzon Christmas Concert
18:00 Gauditorium Authentic Music Band Christmas Concert
19:00 Sarik Peter Trio Christmas Concert

22 Dec 2016

17:00 Mirna band Christmas Concert
18:00 Hajdu Klara Oláh Krisztián Duo Christmas Concert
19:00 Havay Viki and the Fakutya Folk Band Christmas Concert

23 Dec 2016

Budapest Christmas Market

Budapest Christmas Market

17:00 Jonas Vera Christmas Concert
18:00 Bacso Banda Christmas Concert
19:00 Petruska Christmas Concert
20:00 Butterfly Effect Christmas Concert

24 Dec 2016

10:00 Bartha Toni’s puppet-show
11:30 Porteka theater Christmas Concert

25 Dec 2016

10:00 Versi Varsa Folk Band Christmas Concert
11:30 Fantaziamalom
14:00 Bubabal children dance house
17:00 Magyar-Kardos Duo Christmas Concert
18:00 Kodachrome Guitar Duo Christmas Concert
19:00 Harmonia Garden Christmas Concert

26 Dec 2016

17:00 Old Suba & Fender Children Music Band Christmas Concert
18:00 Fourtissimo Christmas Concert
19:00 Bekas band Christmas Concert

27 Dec 2016

17:00 Petruska Christmas Concert
18:00 Bekas band Christmas Concert
19:00 Instant Solution Christmas Concert

28 Dec 2016

17:00 Zara Trio Christmas Concert
18:00 Benkő Zsolt Christmas Concert
19:00 SoulFool Pop Band Christmas Concert

The Christmas Market and Festival in Vajdahunyad Castle, the picturesque castle in the City Park, is one of the best Christmas events in Budapest, Hungary. The Christmas market is open in December (from Dec 1 to December 23).

Skating Rink by Vajdahunyad Castle

Skating Rink by Vajdahunyad Castle – Ben G Hancock

NOT SCHEDULED for 2018. You can visit the Christmas markets in Budapest that are scheduled regularly, like the Vorosmarty Square Christmas Market, the St Stephen’s Basilica Advent Market.

Nevertheless, Vajdahunyad Castle is well worth a visit, for several reasons, for its own merits, and for the beauty of its neighbourhood, the Ice Rink Palace in Budapest in the City Park, and the Szechenyi Bath, both of which are within walking distance.

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2013 Budapest Christmas Market in Vajdahunyad Castle Budapest: the dates of the upcoming Budapest Christmas market in Vajdahunyad Vara have not been finalized yet, but in all probability the fair will be from December 1 2013 to December 23 2013. To get some insights about the Vajdahunyad Castle Christmas Market, take a look at past events and their programs, e.g. 2012 Vajdahunyad Castle Xmas Market

Besides the stalls of the Xmas fair set up in the courtyard of the castle, you can see some lovely performances and hear Christmas concerts on the main stage of Vajdahunyad Castle by the Gothic Castle building. There are many Hungarian wine makers presenting their wines. Mulled wines are also available as well as traditional Hungarian foods (sometimes even Belgian beers and chocolates as the guest of the Vajdahunyad Christmas Fair is Belgium, like in the fair in 2012).

Vajdahunyad Castle Budapest in winter

Vajdahunyad Castle Budapest – Leon de Nemea Photography

Vajdahunyad Castle is conveniently located beside the big Budapest Ice Skate Rink and ToPart Palace (another smaller palace by the Ice Rink). Getting there by the M1 yellow metro is a breeze from the city center. Get off on Heroes’ Square and take a short 5 min walk following the towers of the castle.

Handcrafts at the Christmas Market

Old and skilled craftsmen as well as contemporary artists and designers sell their Christmas goods and gifts if you should be looking for some special Hungarian Christmas gift.

Christmas Market Opening Hours

The Christmas fair and festival in Vajdahunyad Var in Varosliget park of Budapest is open every day in December, from Dec 1 to Dec 23 (tentative dates, the final opening hours are usually set in November)

Opening Hours of the Christmas Market

  • Monday at the Christmas market: from 12 pm (noon) to 8 pm
  • Tuesday at the Christmas market: from 12 pm (noon) to 8 pm
  • Wednesday at the Christmas market: from 12 pm (noon) to 8 pm
  • Thursday at the Christmas market: from 12 pm (noon) to 8 pm
  • Friday at the Christmas market: from 12 pm (noon) to 8 pm
  • Saturday at the Christmas market: from 10 am to 8 pm
  • Sunday at the Christmas market: from 10 am to 8 pm

Programs Vajdahunyad Castle Christmas Market

Christmas Market and Christmas Concerts: take a stroll on the courtyard of the Castle to see some traditional handmade crafts and modern Xmas designs, grab a mug of mulled wine and enjoy the music of the fair: Gospel singers, Hungarian world music and folk bands, jazz musicians, kids bands, etc. are on the menu of the Christmas festival.

The heated Gingerbread House in the Baroque Hall of the Castle, the Book House, etc. offer warm refuge from the cold winter weather with many programs.

Live Bethlehem with real animals in the Christmas Pet Zoo of the Vajdahunyad Castle in Budapest Christmas Fair is a real attraction for younger children.

Children and adults can have a nice time together in the kids arts and crafts workshops, making Christmas decorations and gingerbread cookies and decorations at the Christmas market of the Budapest Vajdahunyad Castle.

Youlupukki, the Finnish Santa Claus comes to visit children at the Vajdahunyad Castle. But Santa Claus can also lend its one horse sleigh to take you for a round in the City Park (Varosliget) and its many attractions: Szechenyi Baths, Museum of Fine Arts, Museum of Transport in Budapest, the Budapest Zoo, Anonymous Statue in Budapest, etc.

Advents Sunday Concerts in the Chapel of Jak (the smaller replica of the Church of Jak village) of the Vajdahunyad Castle: each Sunday during the Advent, from December 1 to Dec 23, you can listen to beautiful choir songs in the Sunday concerts. The venue is the chapel of the castle, which was modeled after the Romanesque style 13th century church of Jak village in medieval Hungary. Jak Chapel Sunday services are normally from spring to autumn on Sundays, but the Advent period is a special event series in Vajdahunyad Var Budapest.

Dec 15, Luca Day: when the Shepherds meet… The Day of Luca (officially on December 13) is a day surrounded by Hungarian Christmas rituals, old beliefs and strange traditions in Hungary. At the Vajdahunyad Castle, Luca Day will be dedicated to the Hungarian shepherds, and the traditional lifestyle and culture of Magyar shepherds on Dec 15, 2012. During the Christmas market, you can see the permanent and temporary exhibitions in the Vajdahunyad Castle, the residence of the Hungarian Agricultural Museum. See the Vajdahunyad Castle Exhibitions here, or more info about Vajdahunyad Castle Events

Related to Vajdahunyad Var Karacsony:

Winter Events Vajdahunyad Castle Budapest

Christmas Fair in Budapest Vajdahunyad Castle

February Furmint Wine Festival Vajdahunyad Castle Budapest

Carnival in Vajdahunyad Castle Budapest

Hungarian Folk Dance House in Millenaris Park in Budapest will be held on 21 December 2012. Fun for all the family to learn some Hungarian folk dance steps in a relaxed environment.

Kids with Star Eyed Folk Dance Ensemble (Csillagszemű Táncegyüttes)

Kids with Star Eyed Folk Dance Ensemble (Csillagszemű Táncegyüttes)

Have fun and get more insight into Hungarian folk art. Program at the Millenáris: 6 pm – 7 pm, for Kid, 7:30 pm until late for Adults. The band playing: Tündök, the folk dance group: Csillagszemű Táncegyüttes

Date: 6 pm Dec 21, 2012
Venue: Millenaris Park, Budapest

More Hungarian folk events in Budapest in December:

Budapest Christmas Folk Shows

Fakutya folk band playing traditional Hungarian folk songs at the Budapest Christmas Fair on Vorosmarty square. The song was meant to be with vocal but due to influenza, there was no folk singer with the band, so it is now just instrumental.

This concert took place in 2011 on Vörösmarty tér at the Christmas Market – free concerts every day.