Eger Advent 2026

Festive events, delicious flavours and aromas, warming mulled wine and countless magical moments: the enchanting Christmas wonderland of Eger Advent welcomes everyone to Dobó Square once again this year!

Admission to all Eger Advent 2026 events is free of charge!

Stage Performances / Dobó Square

November 27 (Friday)

• 17:00 Festive Opening Ceremony and Christmas Lights Switch-On
• 17:15 Mátyás Svéd and Elemér Báder
• 19:00 Balázs Elemér Group

November 28 (Saturday)

• 10:30 "Here Comes a Merry Christmas" – Children's Concert by Kiskalász
• 17:00 Anita Szajkó and Nándor Nagy
• 19:00 Hot Jazz Band

November 29 (Sunday)

• 16:00 Lighting of the First Advent Candle
• 16:45 Márton Komáromi Nagy and Andrea Bozsik
• 18:30 Song Factory Budapest

December 3 (Thursday)

• 16:00 "Waiting for Christmas" – Class 2.B of the EKKE Training Primary and Secondary School, Elementary Art School and Technical School
• 16:10 "The Grey-Hoofed One" – Class 5.B of the EKKE Training Primary and Secondary School, Elementary Art School and Technical School
• 16:20 Advent Performance by Class 1.B of the EKKE Training Primary School
• 16:30 Christmas Performance by ZFH Kindergarten
• 16:45 Egri Szalaparti EGYMI Special Education Institution and Dormitory
• 17:00 "Christmas Serenade" – Choir Performance by EKKE Students from Bartók Square
• 17:15 "The Gold of King Caspar" – Performance by the Auti Drama Group of BEN – Association for Children with Autism, directed by Gábor Dévay

December 4 (Friday)

• 17:00 Balázs Magyar
• 19:00 Dénes Pál

December 5 (Saturday)

• 10:30 Belvárosi Betyárok – Family Concert to Welcome Santa Claus
• 17:00 Sándor Kovács and Annamária "Pancsa" Mészáros
• 19:00 Keresztes Ildikó Acoustic

December 6 (Sunday)

• 16:00 Lighting of the Second Advent Candle
• 17:00 Elemér Báder Trio
• 18:30 Klára Hajdu & Milán Szakonyi

December 10 (Thursday)

• 16:00 Choir of Dobó István Secondary School, Eger
• 16:30 "Wish Factory" – Montázs Student Theatre
• 17:10 "Bethlehem, Bethlehem, Within Your Borders" – Advent and Christmas Folk Songs Performed by Folk Singing Students of the Farkas Ferenc Music School in Eger
• 17:30 "Dancing in the Starlight" – Kertváros Kindergarten of the Eger Nursery and Kindergarten Institution
• 18:00 "Singing Students!" – Solo Singers of Erzsébet Nagy from the EKKE Training Secondary School

December 11 (Friday)

• 17:00 Luca Gyuris and Anti Farkas
• 19:00 Attila Suba & The Soulfool Band

December 12 (Saturday)

• 10:30 Alma Ensemble
• 17:00 Christmas Performance by the Lajtha László Folk Dance Ensemble
• 19:00 Aurevoir

December 13 (Sunday)

• 16:00 Lighting of the Third Advent Candle
• 17:00 Simple Acoustic
• 18:30 Four Fathers Vocal Ensemble

December 17 (Thursday)

• 15:30 "Transylvanian Nativity Play" – Joint Performance by the Gifted Student Groups of Pásztorvölgyi Primary and Secondary School in Eger
• 16:00 EKKE Children's Choir from Barkóczy Street
• 16:30 "Traditional Nativity Play from Felnémet, Based on Original Folk Traditions" – Epreskert Street Kindergarten of EBÓI
• 16:45 Performance by the Music Department of the EKKE Training Secondary School
• 17:15 Vár Tanoda – Civil Integration Public Benefit Foundation
• 18:00 Christians for Eger

December 18 (Friday)

• 17:30 Lobbanáspont – Christmas Fire Juggling Show
• 19:00 "A Beautiful Christmas Awaits" – Bálint Gájer

December 19 (Saturday)

• 10:30 "By the Little Manger in Bethlehem" – Hahota Children's Theatre
• 17:00 Gabriella Schindl and Sándor Kovács
• 19:00 Advent Evening with János Karácsony and Viktor Bérces

December 20 (Sunday)

• 16:00 Lighting of the Fourth Advent Candle
• 16:45 Eger Archdiocesan Boys' Choir
• 18:00 Christmas Concert by the Gabi Szűcs Quintet

Choir Performances on the Bridge at Kis Dobó Square

December 1 (Tuesday)

• 17:45 Harlekin Choir

December 8 (Tuesday)

• 17:45 Andante Chamber Choir

December 15 (Tuesday)

• 17:45 Vocalissimo Vocal Ensemble

Concerts at the Minorite Church

December 1 (Tuesday)

• 18:30 StEFREM

December 8 (Tuesday)

• 18:30 Symphony Orchestra of the Farkas Ferenc Music School in Eger

December 15 (Tuesday)

• 18:30 "Let Us Rejoice!" – Márta Sebestyén and Judit Andrejszki

Magical Ice Palace / Glass Hall – City Hall

Opening Hours:

• Friday: 15:00–18:00
• Saturday–Sunday: 10:00–18:00

November 27 (Friday)

• 16:00–17:00 Advent Elf Workshop – Christmas Ceramic Painting Led by Gabriella Lovászi

November 28 (Saturday)

• 14:00–17:00 Face Painting and Glitter Tattoos
• 15:00–16:00 Krampus Training Academy – An Interactive, Musical and Playful Workshop by the Meseláda Theatre Company

November 29 (Sunday)

• 10:00–13:00 Snow Magic Arts and Crafts Corner
• 15:00–16:00 Stories as Gifts – Interactive Tales by Gárdonyi for Young Children, Led by Júlia Király

December 4 (Friday)

• 16:00–17:00 Advent Elf Workshop – Christmas Beadwork Workshop with Eszter Anna Somosvári, Beadwork and Jewellery Artist

December 5 (Saturday)

• 14:00–17:00 Face Painting and Glitter Tattoos
• 15:00–16:00 The Elves of Santa's Workshop – An Interactive Musical Fairy Tale Performance by the Meseláda Theatre Company

December 6 (Sunday)

• 10:00–13:00 Snow Magic Arts and Crafts Corner
• 15:00–16:00 Stories as Gifts – Interactive Tales by Gárdonyi for Young Children, Led by Júlia Király
• 16:00–18:00 Meet Santa Claus and His Elf!

December 11 (Friday)

• 16:00–17:00 Advent Elf Workshop – Gingerbread Decorating Workshop with Gingerbread Artist Mária Sáfránné Lányi from the Csillagvirág Folk Art Association

December 12 (Saturday)

• 14:00–17:00 Face Painting and Glitter Tattoos
• 15:00–16:00 Advent Musical Fun – Group Rhythm Games with the Meseláda Theatre Company, Giving Even the Youngest Little Krampuses a Chance to Experience the Joy of Making Music Together

December 13 (Sunday)

• 10:00–13:00 Snow Magic Arts and Crafts Corner
• 15:00–16:00 Stories as Gifts – Interactive Tales by Gárdonyi for Young Children, Led by Júlia Király

December 18 (Friday)

• 16:00–17:00 Advent Elf Workshop – Christmas Felting Workshop Led by Gabriella Lovász

December 19 (Saturday)

• 14:00–17:00 Face Painting and Glitter Tattoos
• 15:00–16:00 Hokkedli and Nokkedli's Christmas – Music, Stories and a Touch of Festive Magic with the Meseláda Theatre Company

December 20 (Sunday)

• 10:00–13:00 Snow Magic Arts and Crafts Corner
• 15:00–16:00 Stories as Gifts – Interactive Tales by Gárdonyi for Young Children, Led by Júlia Király

Charity Initiatives

A Mug Full of Love

Eger Advent 2026 is not only about heartwarming festive moments, but also about the strength of community and the spirit of togetherness.

As part of this year's event series, we are once again launching our traditional charity mug campaign.

By purchasing a specially designed Eger Advent mug, visitors can take home a lovely souvenir while supporting a worthy cause. For every mug sold, HUF 500 will be donated to BEN – Association for Children with Autism.

The association works to support people with autism and their families, promote equal opportunities and strengthen social acceptance and inclusion.

By purchasing a mug, you can take home a charming festive keepsake while making a meaningful contribution to those who need support the most.

Fill your mug with a warm drink and your heart with the joy of giving!

Hungarian Interchurch Aid Donation Point at Eger Advent

Founded in 1991, Hungarian Interchurch Aid is one of Hungary's largest and most internationally recognised charitable organisations. Regardless of nationality, religion or personal beliefs, the organisation provides assistance to people in need in Hungary, throughout the Carpathian Basin and in numerous countries around the world, while adhering to the highest professional and transparency standards.

In 2026, Hungarian Interchurch Aid is launching its Advent Fundraising Campaign for the 31st time. Over the years, the initiative has grown into Hungary's largest Christmas charity campaign. Its iconic gingerbread heart bearing the words szeretet.éhség. (Love. Hunger.) has become a powerful symbol for hundreds of thousands of Hungarians, representing one of the most important messages of Christmas: putting love into action by helping those in need.

This ever-growing festive movement of solidarity enables the organisation to provide effective assistance not only during the Christmas season, but throughout the entire year, offering food, shelter and opportunities to people facing hardship.

On December 18, 19 and 20, 2026, representatives of Hungarian Interchurch Aid will be accepting monetary donations at Dobó Square. As a token of appreciation, donors will receive a gingerbread heart decorated by the organisation's volunteers.

Food, Drinks and Handicrafts

Ostoros Family Winery

• Bottled wines, spirits, mulled wines, hot chocolate and tea

Hangácsi and Son Winery – Mulled Wines and Hot Drinks

• A wide selection of mulled wines and hot chocolates, hot tea, spirits and wines from Hangácsi and Son Winery

Hot Drinks – Itt és Most Restaurant

• Mulled wines: red, white, strawberry, red wine with prunes and red wine with dried forest fruits; Christmas punch, hot eggnog (bombardino), hot tea, hot cinnamon apple drink, hot chocolate and flavoured hot chocolates, hot caramel and vanilla drinks, spirits, beer, soft drinks and mineral water

Erzsébet Udvarház – Hot Drinks and Mulled Wines

• Mulled wines, bottled wines, hot chocolates, Hungarian fruit brandies (pálinka), tea and non-alcoholic Christmas punch

Petrény Winery

• Bottled wines, mulled wines, Hungarian fruit brandies (pálinka) and wine cocktails

Villa-Völgy Winery

• Wines by the glass and bottled wines, Hungarian fruit brandy (pálinka), tea, hot chocolate, mulled wine, soft drinks, mineral water and coffee

Mini Doughnuts, Mulled Wine and Hot Chocolate

• Mini doughnuts, hot alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, spirits, soft drinks, coffee and hot chocolates

Debrecen-Style Potato Flatbread

• Traditional potato flatbread from Debrecen, mulled wines and hot drinks

KrumpliPont

• Giant baked potatoes, sweet steamed dumplings, wines from Rabóczki Winery, mulled wine, hot tea, hot chocolate, soft drinks, Hungarian fruit brandy (pálinka), spirits and beer

Kovács Kalács

• Traditional charcoal-baked chimney cakes (kürtőskalács), savoury cheese sticks and cheese biscuits

Kemencés Csoda

• Mulled wines, hot tea, traditional Hungarian flatbread baked in a wood-fired oven, roasted chestnuts, potato crisps, freshly made waffles and artisan hot chocolate with a chocolate fountain

Ebesi Finomságok

• Hungarian fried flatbread (lángos), hamburgers, churros and hot drinks

Grill Ház

• Freshly grilled dishes, ready-made meals, grilled sausages, traditional Hungarian blood and liver sausages, hot tea, mulled wine and Christmas punch

Zöldbéka Hütte

• Shredded pancakes (Kaiserschmarrn), strudel, pasta dishes, traditional Slovak-style potato dumplings (sztrapacska), smoked fish, hot alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks and cocktails

Ízvadász – Smoked Delicacies and Traditional Hungarian Flavours

• Smoked meat products, game salamis, snacks and pork cracklings

Kriszta's Cheese Workshop from Kétegyháza

• Plain and smoked gomolya cheese, mozzarella, grilling cheese, parenica cheese and a variety of flavoured and stuffed cheeses

Coolgear Steampunk – Jewellery and Accessories

• Steampunk-style fashion jewellery and accessories

Handcrafted Ceramic Lamps

• Decorative ceramic lamps, tealight holders, aroma diffusers and ceramic salt lamps

Fajankó

• Wooden decorative items, keyrings and Christmas tree ornaments

Premium Leather Goods

• Leather belts, leather bags, leather wallets and leather gloves

Choco Caramel

• A wide selection of handcrafted macarons, mini macarons, Christmas desserts and traditional sweet treats

Csirmaz Furs

• Adult and children's fur vests, gloves, hats, slippers, prepared animal hides and furs (sheepskin, Racka sheep and fallow deer), waist warmers, traditional shepherd's fur coats, cowhide belts and lambskin bedspreads

Toys and Gifts

• Classic Christmas toys and gifts, including wooden nutcrackers in various sizes, snow globes, angel figurines, Christmas tree decorations, plush toys (reindeer, Santa Claus and elves), children's toys and a wide variety of other festive items

Sapi-Shop

• Caps, hats, scarves, shawls, gloves and high-quality Hungarian ski socks

The event is organised by the Event Management Division of EVAT Zrt., with the support of the Municipality of Eger, a City with County Rights.

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