Experience Advent in Hajdúszoboszló: candle lightings, festive markets, choral concerts, and spa nights with live music. Celebrate with local artists, families, and classical highlights in a magical holiday atmosphere.
when: 2025.12.19., Friday
where: 4200 Hajdúszoboszló,
Advent in Hajdúszoboszló spreads across the city with candle lightings every festive Sunday in front of the Cultural Center, plus a holiday market and concerts. The spa complex joins in with late-night bathing set to live music, while the city’s Christmas tree and ornate wreath set the scene for choirs and performances by local parishes, teachers, and students.
Key Dates and Highlights
Dec 19, 2025: The Advent Producers’ Market returns to Hajdúszoboszló with seasonal goods and local flavors.
Dec 21, 2025: Candle-lighting ceremony with a holiday greeting by Deputy Mayor Dr. Gergely Kovács and a service by the Greek Catholic Parish. The Bóbita kindergarteners perform their Christmas Dream show.
At 17:00, the KMVMKK Theater hosts an Advent concert inspired by lines from Sándor Márai: “When the holiday arrives in your life, celebrate it fully… Prepare for it, in body and soul.” Expect folk tunes and beloved carols, plus Mozart, Schubert, and other classical gems. Featured: opera singer Levente Molnár (Liszt Prize), vocalist Katalin Benedekffy (Hungarian Gold Cross of Merit, Prima Prize), opera singer Gábor Kovács, and students from the Partium Christian University voice program.
Market Weekend
Dec 21–23: Advent Fair in Hajdúszoboszló. Dec 22: Producers’ Market continues.
2025, adrienne
Pros
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Family-friendly vibe with candle lightings, kids’ choir shows, and a safe, small-city setting that’s easy to navigate
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Late-night spa bathing with live music is a unique twist you won’t find at most U.S. holiday events
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No Hungarian needed for enjoyment—music, lights, markets, and spas are universally accessible
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Easy add-on to a spa getaway: Hajdúszoboszló is Hungary’s top thermal resort town, so you can mix wellness with holiday cheer
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Public transport from Budapest is straightforward (train or bus to Debrecen/Hajdúszoboszló), and driving is simple with good roads and parking
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Internationally known classical and carol repertoire, plus decorated tree and wreath, deliver familiar holiday comfort for U.S. visitors
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Prices for markets, concerts, and spa entries are typically lower than comparable Western European Christmas events
- Hajdúszoboszló itself isn’t widely known to U.S. tourists compared with Budapest or Vienna, so it may require extra trip planning
Cons
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The Advent market is smaller than the big-name Christmas markets in Vienna, Prague, or Munich—less spectacle, fewer vendors
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Peak moments are tied to specific dates (Dec 19–23 and the Dec 21 concert), so timing matters if you want the full experience
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English signage and info can be limited outside major venues, so quick translation apps will help
