Step into a world where design gets daring and creativity takes over Budapest’s City Park (Városliget). Secret Market, the city’s mysterious design fair series, returns in 2025 with pop-up events that blend Hungarian bath culture with standout local and international designers. Think magical workshops, fresh ideas, and a tight-knit creative community ready to share knowledge—and tempt you with holiday-perfect finds. The market opens its gates to creators and curious shoppers alike at Állatkerti körút 9–11, 1146 Budapest, promising a day that’s as stylish as it is welcoming. Entry? Free.
Two Advent Weekends Inside a Palace of Marble
Circle these dates: December 13 and December 20, 2025. Both days, from 10:00 to 18:00, Secret Market lands in the Marble Hall of the Széchenyi Thermal Bath, Budapest’s iconic spa in the heart of the City Park. The third Advent market on December 13 sets the tone—festive, elegant, and brimming with original design. Shop for gifts from Hungarian designers, meet makers, and get immersed in craft without the pressure. On December 20, the fourth and final Advent edition wraps the season in the same glamorous setting. It’s the last chance of the year to pick up presents from local creators in an unforgettable venue. Entry is free on both dates.
Workshops, Designers, Community
Secret Market isn’t just about beautiful objects—it’s a gateway to the minds behind them. Designers share their skills through workshops, inviting you to learn, experiment, and connect. The event brings together some of the most inventive talents from Hungary and beyond, spotlighting bold ideas, refined craftsmanship, and a supportive creative scene where curiosity is the key to entry.
What Else Is On in City Park (Városliget)
Turn your market visit into a full cultural day. From December 9–14, 16–21, and 23–28, the Museum of Fine Arts rolls out weekly highlights and programs, while the Museum of Ethnography hosts exhibitions, guided tours, and family activities on matching dates. Advent’s third weekend fills the park with programs on December 13–14, and the fourth weekend returns December 20–21. The cultural rhythm continues into the end of 2025 and early 2026, with the Museum of Fine Arts running program weeks from December 30–January 4, and throughout January and February in steady six-day blocks. Organizers reserve the right to change times and programs.
