Discover Advent family fun in Szeged at Kövér Béla Puppet Theatre: classics, sleuthing, and guest shows from Csipkerózsika to The Great Yeti Investigation, with 55 performances through December.
when: 2025.12.09., Tuesday
where: 6700 Szeged, Tisza Lajos körút 50.
The Kövér Béla Puppet Theatre is opening its doors for a cozy Advent season packed with kid-friendly shows in Szeged. Families can dive into classics, sleuthing adventures, and a couple of special guest performances through late December.
Key Dates and Shows
December 9 kicks off with two titles: Csipkerózsika – éber álom – játék – opera (Sleeping Beauty – Waking Dream – Play – Opera) and A Nagy Jetinyomozás (The Great Yeti Investigation). Both return on December 10 and 11, with alternating performances so no one misses out. A Nagy Jetinyomozás returns on December 12, while Csipkerózsika comes back on December 16 for another dreamy spin on the fairy tale.
Guest Performances
On December 20, the Csiky Gergely State Hungarian Theatre arrives with Regő rejtem (Regő, I Hide). The following day, December 21, the Aranygyapjú Társulat stages Az ég legfényesebb csillaga (The Brightest Star in the Sky), closing the Advent lineup on a warm, wintry note.
Plenty to Choose From
In total, 55 performances promise variety throughout the season in Szeged.
2025, adrienne
Pros
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Super family-friendly: puppet shows, fairy tales, and gentle mysteries make it easy entertainment for kids and parents alike
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Lots of dates and 55 performances mean flexible scheduling for travelers juggling other holiday plans
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Some titles (Sleeping Beauty) are familiar internationally, easing the cultural leap even if the staging is local
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Szeged is a charming, safe university town that gives a less touristy, authentic Hungarian holiday vibe than Budapest
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Ticket prices at Hungarian puppet theatres are usually budget-friendly, so it’s a good-value seasonal activity
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Reaching Szeged is straightforward: frequent trains from Budapest Nyugati or Keleti stations, and easy city trams/buses to venues
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Great rainy-day or cold-weather option during December, with cozy indoor seating and short, kid-suitable runtimes
- Most shows are in Hungarian, so non-speakers may miss jokes or plot details unless minimal dialogue or visuals carry it
Cons
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Szeged is less known to U.S. tourists than Budapest, so planning logistics and expectations may take extra research
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Compared with big Christmas spectacles in Vienna or Munich, this is smaller-scale and less “wow,” more intimate and local
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Driving is doable (M5 motorway) but parking near venues in December can be tight, and winter conditions may slow travel
