Eger rolls out one of Hungary’s most beautiful and enchanting Christmas fairs from November 28 to December 21, 2025. The historic center glows, Dobó Square dazzles under a sea of lights, and Eger Castle (Egri Vár) watches over it all like a postcard that keeps coming to life. Families, groups of friends, young couples—everyone gets a good dose of sparkle and melody without losing that cozy, warm-up-for-the-holidays vibe. Expect spectacular light displays, unique visual installations, a chalet-style heated lounge, steaming mulled wine, chimney cakes, handcrafted goods, and enough Christmas sweets to make you forget your to-do list. Restaurants and wine bars in downtown Eger and the Valley of the Beautiful Woman (Szépasszonyvölgy) also switch to festive mode, and the city’s hotels line up irresistible winter offers. Make Eger your story this season. Recharge—just about an hour’s drive from Budapest. Eger Advent. More than a holiday.
The Main Event: Eger Advent 2025
November 28–December 21
The city’s signature Christmas market takes over Dobó Square and the historic core with artisan stalls, hot drinks, giftable designs, and musical performances. The lights are the showstopper; the atmosphere is pure comfort and joy. Eger
Theme Week at Eger Castle (Egri Vár)
December 1–7
Eger Castle hosts an Advent-themed week with programs tied to history and the season, right where legends of Hungarian heroism meet holiday calm. Eger
Senior Academy: Advent Prep
December 8
A series designed for those 55–60 and up, with science-and-culture talks, discovery workshops, and exclusive guided tours. The aim: to dive into Eger’s history and the rich holdings of the István Dobó Castle Museum (Dobó István Vármúzeum) while soaking in the Advent mood. Eger
Musical and Operetta Stars: Gala Night
December 13
A lush, live-orchestra evening of musical and operetta hits fills Eger with a festive glow. One of the season’s most elegant nights. Eger
Angyalmadár: Neoton Família Stars in Concert
December 14
The Géza Gárdonyi Theater (Gárdonyi Géza Színház) hosts the Neoton Família Stars (Neoton Família Sztárjai) for a special Advent show, Angyalmadár, bringing iconic songs and a dose of Christmas magic right to the city’s heart. Eger
Silent Advent Evenings: City Walk by Holiday Lights
December 16
Slow down for a guided night walk through Eger’s twinkling streets. This is not about rushing stalls or ticking off gift lists—it’s about stories, history, and the quiet spell of being together. Every corner whispers an old tale as the city’s past and festive spirit meet. Eger
Warm-Up Season: October Highlights
October 27–31: Four Seasons exhibition
October 27–November 2: KATABLANKA exhibition; Light and Darkness exhibition; Research of the Nagy-Eged Mountain Chapel exhibition
October 28–November 1: Hungarian Memories in a Roman Temple exhibition
October 30: Gárdonyi Memorial Day
October 31 brings Halloween in force: Night at the Cinema; Cozy slideshow tea Friday with Malac és liba kirándul; Spooky Fun Night; The Hangman’s Hand—Torture and Executions from Ottoman Times; Halloween costume parade and party; Halloween evening at Petrény Wine Bank (Petrény Borbank); Lili Mácsár live; Halloween Retro Party at Gróf Buttler Winery; Pont. Gastro Liaison I / Mexico (October 31–November 2)
November: Culture, Wine, and Big Nights
November 3–9: Multiple exhibitions continue (Four Seasons, KATABLANKA, Nagy-Eged Chapel). Concert Vigasztalás; talk A Fashionable Day (Egy divatos nap); Uránia Art Film Club screens Cologne ’75 (Köln75) (November 4). Stage comedy Same Time, Next Year (Jövőre veled ugyanitt!) priced 4,900–6,400 HUF. More museum shows, surprise opera at Opera Plaza (Operapláza) (November 6), and Eger Chamber Opera Festival (Egri Kamaraopera Fesztivál) (November 6–9). Family Fridays bring slideshows like Prücsök; puppet theater Don’t Let Me Go (Ne engedj el)—Halloween special; György Selmeczi’s mystery opera Artaban premieres (3,500 HUF). Asian Dinner Night and Pont. Gastro Liaison II / St. Martin’s Day (November 7–9). Schubertiade’s witty Franz tales, The Strange Undoing of Prudencia Hart’s musical dream-journey (3,500 HUF), plus St. Martin’s Day feasts citywide: at Juhász Brothers Winery (Juhász Testvérek Pincészete), charity fair for Hanna, Zsenge x Fúzió, and REGE Estate (REGE Birtok) (November 8). Kids’ show Kojzukukila, the Witch (Kodzsgukila, a boszorkány) (2,000 HUF). Bridgerton by Candlelight concert (12,900–14,900 HUF), Satie breakfast set, musings with Palojtay and Karafiáth (3,500 HUF), and the musical The Fearsome Creature (A Félőlény), plus Carmen150 concert edition (3,500 HUF) on November 9.
November 10–16: Exhibitions roll on. Lords of the Organ: Classic Love concert (November 11). Krisztián Nyáry’s literary stand-up, including an 18+ edition (4,840 HUF). More Roman Temple Memories exhibition. St. Martin’s Day Gourmet Nights at Petrény Wine Bank (November 14), family slideshow Winter on the Sea of Reeds (Tél a nádtengeren), Apacuka concert, St. Martin’s Day dinner at Fázis (Nov 14–15), wine dinner at Grassi, Pál Utcai Fiúk, Bring Me Green & Breath, The Ugly Duckling puppet show, and Cellar Tour in the Valley of the Beautiful Woman (Szépasszony-völgy), plus the Perfect Dream Wedding Expo II (November 15). Operetta Gypsy Love (Cigányszerelem) and Antiques Market (November 16).
November 17–25: Senior Academy on the castle in the Dualist era (Nov 17); KATABLANKA and Nagy-Eged Chapel exhibitions continue; Roman Temple Memories shows; Cognac tasting (Nov 20); Dr. Imre Csernus talks on burnout and new challenges (5,900 HUF). Hot Jazz Band (Nov 21). Slideshow Friday: Bömbi. Big gigs: Kowalsky and Vega (Kowalsky meg a Vega); Randevú Plusz Zenekar; Peter Rabbit Adventures—shadow and puppets (Nov 22). Comedy Sexpedition (Szexpedíció) (Nov 23). Theater 4:12 (Nov 24). Dávid Dennis Musimbe’s stand-up I Messed This Up! (Ezt benéztem!), hosted by László Lovász (7,190 HUF); Eszterházy Star talent show; play One Woman (Egyasszony) (Nov 25). More Roman Temple exhibitions through Nov 29. Puppet theater Hi, Snow! (Hali, Hó!) (Nov 27). Slideshow Friday The Little Mouse’s Big Journey and András Somogyi’s stand-up Borrowed Faces (Kölcsön Arcok) (Nov 28). Eger Advent 2025 runs Nov 28–Dec 21. Concerts: Esti Kornél, NuSide; puppet show Kippkopp’s Christmas (Kippkopp karácsonya); cabaret Our Wallet Is Healing (Gyógyul a zsebünk); Antiques Market (Nov 29–30).
December: Deep Advent Mode
December 1–7: Advent theme week at the castle and the Nagy-Eged Chapel exhibition continue; Roman Temple Memories exhibition (Dec 2–6). Etiquette talk Everyday Protocol—At the Table, Too (Mindennapi protokoll—az asztalnál is) by Ibolya Görög (Dec 3). Farce A Drop-Dead Wedding Night (Hullajó nászéjszaka) (Dec 3). Stand-up Péter Aranyosi: The Digital Ninja (A digitális nindzsa) (8,900–9,900 HUF) and Let It Go! (Engedd el!) with Judit Péterfi and SOMA Mamagésa (Dec 4). Family Friday slideshow: Santa and the Silver Bear (Télapó és ezüstmackó) (Dec 5). Valley of the Beautiful Woman (Szépasszony-völgy) Cellar Tour, Wine and Chocolate Tasting in Eger, and Eger Health Festival (Egri Egész-ség Feszt) (Dec 6). Michael Cooney’s Who Lives Here?! (Nicsak, ki lakik itt?!) plays Dec 7 (7,900–9,900 HUF). On Dec 8: Budapest Strings (Budapesti Vonósok) in concert and Senior Academy’s Advent session. The Nagy-Eged Chapel exhibit runs Dec 8–14, with more Roman Temple Memories scheduled Dec 9–13.
