Budapest Advent and Christmas Fair in 2019

The most popular winter activity in Budapest is the Christmas Fair on Vörösmarty Square in the heart of the city, attracting more than 800,000 tourists annually.

The Budapest Advent and Christmas Fair welcomes visitors again in 2019 with traditional and re-imagined designer artisan products, outstanding gastronomical offerings and diverse cultural programmes. Come and experience the spirit of Christmas in Budapest at one of the best Christmas markets in Europe!

The fair season: 8 November 2019 – 1 January 2020

Handicraft fair: 8 November – 29 December 2019

Eateries: 8 November 2019 – 1 January 2020

Opening hours for craftspeople

Sunday through Thursday: 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Friday – Saturday: 10:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.

On 24 December: 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

On 25 and 26 December: noon – 6:00 p.m.

on 29 December: 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Opening hours for eateries:

Sunday through Thursday: 10:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Friday – Saturday: 10:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.

On 24 December: 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

On 25 and 26 December: 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

On 31 December: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 a.m.

Stage programmes:

8 November 2019 – 1 December 2019

on Fridays 5:00 p.m., 6:00 p.m., 7:30 p.m.

on Saturdays 11:00 a.m., 2:00 p.m /for children programs/ 5:00 p.m., 6:00 p.m., 7:30 p.m.

on Sundays 11:00 a.m., 2:00 p.m /for children programs/ 5:00 p.m., 6:00 p.m., 7:00 p.m.

2 December 2018 – 28 December 2019

on weekdays 5:00 p.m., 6:00 p.m., 7:00 p.m.

on Fridays 5:00 p.m., 6:00 p.m., 7:30 p.m.

on Saturdays 11:00 a.m., 2:00 p.m /for children programs/ 5:00 p.m., 6:00 p.m., 7:30 p.m.

on Sundays 11:00 a.m., 2:00 p.m /for children programs/ 5:00 p.m., 6:00 p.m., 7:00 p.m.

Advent on Sundays 4:00 p.m.

6 December 2019: 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m is the arrival of the Finnish Santa Claus, Joulopukki.

24-26 December 2019 there is no stage production.

Playhouse

(folk art, e.g. making straw figures, door decorations, Advent wreaths, ginger bread, etc.) – a free program.

8 November 2019 – 1 December 2019

Wednesday through Sunday: 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.; 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

2 December 2019 – 23 December 2019

Every day: 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.; 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

See more at

https://www.budapestinfo.hu/budapest-advent-and-christmas-fair

Watch our promotional videos here: https://www.budapestinfo.hu/videos-2.

Check the selection of the Budapest Advent and Christmas Fair in our gallery at https://www.budapestinfo.hu/galery.