Celebrate the Legacy of Géza Gárdonyi in Eger!
Join us for the Gárdonyi Days festival and immerse yourself in the rich cultural heritage of Eger, a city filled with legends and history.
All programs are free of charge and open to everyone.
Programs at Dobó István Square
August 14, Thursday
- 7:00 PM: Concert by Józsi Hegedűs
- 8:30 PM: Margaret Island Concert
August 15, Friday
- 7:00 PM: The Pontiac Concert
- 8:30 PM: godfater. Concert
August 16, Saturday
- 7:00 PM: Liana Concert
- 8:30 PM: Aurevoir. Concert
Programs at the Gárdonyi Géza Memorial House, Community House, and Garden – Gárdonyi Fairy Tale Garden
Experience the tranquil, inspiring environment of Gárdonyi’s beloved garden, preserved as a creative haven. The garden and house host exhibitions of rarely seen manuscripts, creative workshops, family and children’s programs, and interactive games inspired by Gárdonyi’s works.
August 14–16:
- "Object of the Day" – Unique manuscripts on display for one day only
- 10:30 AM & 1:00 PM: Special guided tours at the Gárdonyi Memorial House
- 2:00–6:00 PM: Craft workshops, animal petting, family and community games, children’s activities, puppet shows, and more
Programs at the Valide Sultan Bath Ruins – TuTu Jazz Days
August 18, Monday
- 6:00 PM: New Fossils
- 8:00 PM: Mihály Dresch Alternative Quartet
August 19, Tuesday
- 6:00 PM: Bágyi Balázs New Quartet
- 8:00 PM: Oláh Kálmán Jr. Quintet
Tourinform and Eger City Ticket Office Programs (August 14–16):
- Guided costume city walks exploring unknown chapters of Gárdonyi’s life in Eger
- Duration: 90 minutes, starting at 4:30 PM from the Tourinform Office (Eger, Bajcsy-Zsilinszky u. 9.)
Eger City Municipality warmly invites you to Gárdonyi Days, realized with the support of the Ministry of Culture and Innovation.
Program changes reserved.
