Hajdúszoboszló leans into the season with a string of festive concerts just before Christmas, drawing music lovers to its churches and venues for two nights of solemn harmonies and star turns. The city, famed for its thermal waters and spa culture, doubles down on atmosphere in late December with community music-making and headline performers, all within easy reach of the town’s cozy hotels, guesthouses, and family-run apartments.
Dates, venues, and performers
On Saturday, December 20, 2025, a Christmas concert fills the Reformed Church with carols and seasonal works in the heart of Hajdúszoboszló. The next evening, Sunday, December 21, the Advent Concert ups the profile: baritone Levente Molnár, vocalist Katalin Benedekffy, and opera singer Gábor Kovács lead the bill, joined by solo voice students from Partium Christian University. Together, they bring a classic Advent program that folds tradition into a warm, communal moment—think sacred pieces, operatic touches, and the glow of a town ready for the holidays.
How to plan your visit
Multiple locations host events across the weekend, and seats disappear fast. Locals advise calling ahead to confirm times and availability. The town makes it easy for out-of-towners: accommodations ring the spa district, the bus station sits a short stroll from many stays, and restaurants cluster near the main attractions. For anyone chasing a winter break with soul, the concerts dovetail neatly with the steam and mineral magic of Hungarospa, the region’s iconic wellness draw.
Stay close to the music—and the baths
The accommodation scene is dense and convenient. Apartment houses dot the garden neighborhoods for peace and quiet, yet sit just minutes on foot from the spa, pools, and therapy buildings. Many stays are about 330 to 660 feet from the beach complex and water parks, while others are around a five-minute walk—ideal if you want to slip from an evening concert to a late soak or a slow morning in the thermal pools.
Several upstairs apartment houses offer four separate units—two for two guests, one for four, and one for five—welcoming visitors year-round. New builds along Kölcsey and Major streets place you roughly 330 to 660 feet from the main beach gates, with eateries, markets, and grocery shops close by. Another well-placed apartment house opened in June 2009 in the resort center, about 660 feet from the strand and roughly 490 feet from the bus station, combining quiet surroundings with fuss-free logistics.
From cozy pensions to luxe apartments
If you prefer a pension, one standout sits near the airport: about 330 feet from the strand and roughly 1,300 feet from both the Aquapark and the Extreme Slide Park. The Árpád swimming pool and the Hungarospa therapy building are practically next door, making it a smart base if you’re booking treatments. Guesthouses tucked into cul-de-sacs mean no through traffic, free courtyard parking, and a shared breakfast kitchen—simple, calm, and practical. In the town center, apartments place you just a few minutes’ walk from the spa’s main entrance.
Those chasing a bit of indulgence can opt for a luxury apartment like Evelin Apartment (Apartman Evelin), barely 660 feet from the baths and boasting its own pool in the courtyard—perfect for a serene dip after an Advent aria. Meanwhile, family-friendly properties like Alice Apartment (Alice Apartman) sit in quiet zones, open since 2010, with easy access to the strand, thermal baths, and Aqua-Palace.
Where to eat between concerts
You won’t go hungry in the “Paradise of Thermal Baths.” Lorena Restaurant (Lorena Étterem), right across from the spa, blends romantic flair with a touch of elegance—just the place for a pre-concert dinner or a late-night dessert. Kemencés Inn (Kemencés Csárda) channels the spirit of the old roadside inns that once anchored the Great Hungarian Plain, reimagined for today with a menu and interior that honor tradition without feeling museum-like. It’s a love letter to regional flavors and a crowd-pleaser for visitors who want a sense of place with their meal.
Hotels in the spa triangle
A local hotel-and-restaurant combo in Eastern Hungary’s tourism triangle sets up guests a quick stroll from the action: about 980 feet to the entrance of the Medicinal Bath (Gyógyfürdő) and roughly 1,640 feet to the city center. Hajdúszoboszló’s mineral-rich waters are famous across Europe for both bathing and drinking cures, a serious boon if you’re mixing culture with wellness. The Major Guesthouse and Restaurant (Major Panzió és Étterem) and its apartments sit in a quieter pocket of the spa district, too; expect an easy eight-minute walk to the winter entrance and two minutes to the summer gates—ideal for slipping out to an afternoon therapy session and back in time for the evening concert.
Make a weekend of it
Two nights, two concerts, and unlimited time in hot, healing waters—December in Hajdúszoboszló writes its own itinerary. Book a snug apartment near the baths, pencil in a table at a csárda, and let the music fill the spaces between steaming pools and frosty air. Then bundle up and step into the Reformed Church’s nave or the Advent stage for that hush just before the first note, when the town seems to hold its breath and the season finally arrives.
