Székesfehérvár rolls out a citywide winter fairytale from November 30 to December 21, 2025, turning the historic center into a glowing stage of small concerts, children’s performances, and timeless traditions. On the four Sundays of Advent, Christmas-themed mini gigs fill the streets, a storybook steam train chugs beneath the city’s Christmas tree, and on weekdays preschoolers and young schoolkids take over the Advent stage. The nativity scene on City Hall Square (Városház tér) invites a quiet pause for the biblical story. Come for the lights, stay for the mood, and get into the spirit together in the bedecked, illuminated downtown.
Dates, Venues, How To Go
Fehérvár Advent runs 2025.11.30. (Sunday) – 2025.12.21. (Sunday) at various locations across Székesfehérvár (postal code 8000). The center is the star: lit facades, festive décor, and public stages. You’ll find contact buttons and phone links on local listings; organizers reserve the right to change dates and programs, so always check before you set out.
What’s On During Advent
– Four Sundays of Advent: roaming, intimate Christmas concerts set the tone in the old town.
– Weekdays: the city’s kindergartners and primary school kids perform on the Advent stage — sweet chaos and proud parents guaranteed.
– The city Christmas tree: a fairytale steam engine clacks along beneath it for that small-but-magic thrill.
– City Hall Square (Városház tér) nativity: a classic setup in front of the Bethlehem scene, perfect for a moment of calm in the bustle.
Side Picks Before Advent
Fehérvár warms up early in November:
– 2025.11.15. Star Architects in Székesfehérvár I — Gyula Sándy (Sándy Gyula), a deep dive into star architects and a towering Hungarian name.
– 2025.11.18. The Brain of the World (A VILÁG ESZE) — László Hadházi’s (Hadházi László) solo night, hosted by Szabolcs Tóth (Tóth Szabolcs).
– 2025.11.20. I Think, Therefore I Am AI (Gondolkodom, tehát MI vagyok): a solo talk with AI as a sidekick. Tickets: $17.5 – $17.5.
– 2025.11.24. Scientific Stand-Up — Krisztián Nyáry: This Is How They Loved 18+ (Tudományos Stand Up – Nyáry Krisztián: Így szerettek ők 18+). Tickets: $20.2 – $20.2.
– 2025.11.24. – 2025.11.30. Vörösmarty Theatre (Vörösmarty Színház) performances: $2.7 – $68.3.
– 2025.11.27. Attila Cziczó: The Emperor’s New Clothes (A király meztelen). Tickets: $14.8 – $16.2.
– 2025.11.29. – 2025.12.21. Advent Light Train (Adventi Fényvonat): a luminous ride to match the season.
December Highlights
– 2025.12.02. – 2025.12.05. Vörösmarty Theatre performances: $2.7 – $68.3.
– 2025.12.04. The Brain of the World (A VILÁG ESZE) — László Hadházi returns, hosted by Boldizsár Fehér. Tickets: $22.9 – $28.4.
– 2025.12.09. – 2025.12.14. Vörösmarty Theatre performances: $2.7 – $68.3.
– 2025.12.15. Christmas Concert 2025 (Karácsonyi koncert 2025). Tickets: $9.9 – $9.9.
– 2025.12.15. – 2025.12.17. The Nutcracker / Székesfehérvár Ballet Theatre (Diótörő / Székesfehérvári Balett Színház). Tickets: $3.9 – $9.6.
– 2025.12.15. – 2025.12.21. Vörösmarty Theatre performances: $2.7 – $68.3.
– 2025.12.22. – 2025.12.23. Vörösmarty Theatre performances: $2.7 – $68.3.
– 2025.12.27. – 2025.12.31. Vörösmarty Theatre wraps the year: $2.7 – $68.3.
Into 2026: Because Fehérvár Doesn’t Sleep
– 2026.01.08. I Don’t Love You Anymore (Deszeretlek) — István Dombóvári’s (Dombóvári István) solo night, host István Bellus (Bellus István). Tickets: $18.7 – $28.7.
– 2026.02.05. Bridgerton Music by Candlelight (BRIDGERTON ZENÉJE GYERTYAFÉNYBEN). Tickets: $34.5 – $39.8.
– 2026.02.07. Menopause Tour (Menopauza turné). Tickets: $26.7 – $68.3.
– 2026.03.12. Vivaldi: The Four Seasons — Candlelit Concert (VIVALDI A NÉGY ÉVSZAK – GYERTYAFÉNYES KONCERT). Tickets: $34.5 – $39.8.
– 2026.05.08. Morricone by Candlelight! (Ennio Morricone filmzenéje gyertyafénynél!). Tickets: $34.5 – $39.8.
– 2026.06.19. – 2026.06.21. FEZEN Festival (FEZEN Fesztivál): the big summer hitter.
Where To Stay
Pick from eight standouts around town:
– A sleek four-star lakeside hotel downtown with 86 rooms and a breakfast concept designed to spoil you rotten.
– Castrum Hotel**** Székesfehérvár, on the edge of the historic center, 980 feet from the Baroque main street — ideal for business travelers, tourists, and big families.
– Hotel Magyar Király****, Fehérvár’s newest and oldest at once: a nearly 200-year-old landmark, fully refreshed, by the theater and the entrance to the pedestrian zone. Great for guests, conferences, weddings — you name it.
– A centrally located hotel with 60 rooms — 24 singles, 24 doubles, 12 apartments — starting at $20.2.
– Hotel Platán, five minutes from the center in a quiet, green area, fully renovated with service-first vibes.
– Szárcsa Hotel on Route 63 with old-world charm, each room and dining hall styled differently. Restaurant, garden terrace, indoor-outdoor wellness with pools and saunas, gym, kids’ corner, Xbox room.
– St. Gerard Hotel (Szent Gellért Hotel) in the historic center, steps from museums, landmarks, shopping, and nightlife.
– Vadászkürt Hotel (Hotel Vadászkürt), 1,640 feet from downtown, wrapped in warm terracotta tones and offering free Wi‑Fi.
Food, Coffee, Wine
Fehérvár’s dining covers it all across 29 picks:
– A modern yet tradition-rooted creative kitchen in the heart of the city with casual urban elegance.
– Aranyalma Confectionery (Aranyalma Cukrászda): beloved since 2003, custom cakes, decadent pastries, plus gluten- and dairy-free treats.
– Bányató Restaurant (Bányató Vendéglő) on Öreghegy since March 1999, reviving an early-20th-century picnic haunt with good food and attentive service.
– A wine bar with 150 labels, 60+ by the glass, craft beers, cheeses, coffees, soft drinks, and guided tastings on-site or off-site for corporate and private groups.
– Modern bistro kitchen meets steak shop and deli.
– Cafe Mandala: conversations over fine coffee or special teas as soul medicine.
– CorvinCafe: three minutes from the Orb of the Kings (Országalma) by the Flower Clock, green and quiet, next to the theater.
– Csendes-ülős cafe & deli: downtown coffee, cake, snacks, lemonades, cocktails, daily fresh bakes and sandwiches, plus made-to-order linzers, cookies, muffins, homemade cakes, pies, and even table décor, wreaths, and flower bowls.
Plan, Track, Go
You can save events to a bucket list, set alerts, and tap the contact buttons to call. Program changes can happen, so keep an eye on updates. The city’s Advent glow, the steam train under the tree, and those kid-led shows? Worth the trip — scarf optional but recommended.
