Hungary Christmas markets 2026: Budapest and Eger

Updated November 1, 2026

Budapest's classic market on Vörösmarty Square, the Advent Feast with close to 150 exhibitors in front of St. Stephen's Basilica and the Christmas market below Eger Castle: this year's Christmas markets in Hungary in one place, sorted by start date, plus winter favourites such as the City Park Ice Rink and the Széchenyi thermal bath.

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Events by date (3)

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Culture

Budapest / Vörösmarty Square

Vörösmarty Square Christmas Market

Fri, November 13, 2026 – Thu, December 31

Photo: Bybbisch94 / CC BY 4.0, Wikimedia Commons

Culture

Budapest / St. Stephen's Basilica

Advent Feast at St. Stephen's Basilica

Fri, November 13, 2026 – Fri, January 1, 2027

Photo: h_laca / CC BY 3.0, Wikimedia Commons

Entertainment

Eger / Old Town

Eger Advent Christmas Market

Fri, November 27, 2026 – Thu, December 24

Good to know

Vörösmarty Square opens daily from 11:00 and stays open until 22:00 on Fridays and Saturdays.
Come to St. Stephen's Basilica after dark for the light displays; Eger's market opens with a ceremony that switches on the city's holiday lights.
Pack swimwear: an outdoor thermal bath is a classic way to warm up after a cold evening at the markets.