Lantern Story Fest Returns With Free Family Fun

Family-friendly Lantern Story Fest returns to Budapest with free theater, music, storytelling, awards, and Advent fun by Lampion Books. Discover tales, songs, and holiday magic for all ages.

November 8, 2025, Marczibányi Tér Cultural Center (Marczibányi Téri Művelődési Központ), 1022 Budapest, Marczibányi tér 5/A. Celebrate contemporary kids’ culture with Lampion Books at a roaring family festival. Entry is free! Note: this listing currently has no confirmed date on the portal, so details may be outdated. For updates, ask or send info via email.

Morning: Forest Tales and Music

Kick off in the theater: meet the forest’s creatures and Döme, the little wild boar. Storyteller Mária Bajzáth follows with heartwarming pre-Christmas tales for all ages. Then comes a never-before-heard musical by Kuncogik, Az erdő népe (The People of the Forest), promising fresh songs and woodland vibes.

Award Spotlight

Adults, your turn: the Storytelling Teacher and Librarian Award (Mesélő Pedagógus és Könyvtáros Díj) will be presented in a festive ceremony.

Afternoon: Advent Adventures

The stage fills with the Lengék for a true Christmas caper. Sing along with Vilmos Gryllus, then discover the new Advent book, The Magical Map (A varázslatos térkép). Stay for a globe-trotting Christmas traditions quiz. Escaping the early dark? Wait for Lotti and Ella, brought to life by Júlia Huzella.

Find lodging and food-and-drink options on the event page. Total listings found: 11.

2025, adrienne



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