Experience Gergely Rákász’s Christmas organ spectacle blending classical music, visual art, and dance in Győr, Veszprém, Sopron, and Budapest. Festive concerts, family-friendly, affordable tickets.
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when: 2025.12.26., Friday, Győr
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Gergely Rákász gave his first concert at 15, becoming Hungary’s youngest concert organist. He studied and performed in the United States until 2005 and has since played more than 1,000 shows across major cities in Hungary, Europe, and the United States. His fresh, youthful approach lights up classical music. With his spectacle-concerts, he created a new format blending visual art, dance, and acting, bringing the genre and the instrument closer to tens of thousands.
Classic Love for Christmas 2025
– December 19, 7:00 p.m. — Gergely Rákász – Classic Love // Christmas Edition, Veszprém, Hangvilla – Multifunctional Community Space
– December 21, 5:00 p.m. — Gergely Rákász – Classic Love for Christmas, Sopron, Franz Liszt Cultural Center (Liszt Ferenc Kulturális Központ)
– December 26, 6:00 p.m. — Gergely Rákász – Classic Love for Christmas, Győr, Lutheran Old Church (Evangelikus Öregtemplom) (9000 Győr)
– December 27, 6:00 p.m. — Gergely Rákász – Classic Love for Christmas, Győr, Lutheran Old Church (Evangelikus Öregtemplom) (9000 Győr)
Budapest Dates
– December 27, 2025 — 1051 Budapest, District V (Belváros-Lipótváros), 1 St. Stephen’s Square (Szent István tér 1.)
– January 3, 2026 — 1051 Budapest, District V (Belváros-Lipótváros), 1 St. Stephen’s Square (Szent István tér 1.)
Tickets
Price: $22–$26. Organizers reserve the right to change dates and programs.
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Pros
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Family-friendly vibe: classical hits with visuals, dance, and light staging keeps kids and non-classical fans engaged
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International cred: Rákász has performed in the U.S. and Europe, so the show’s style feels approachable to Americans
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Locations are traveler-friendly: Budapest dates are at St. Stephen’s Square, a top central landmark most visitors already know
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Multiple cities (Budapest, Győr, Sopron, Veszprém) give you options if you’re road-tripping Hungary
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No Hungarian needed: music-led program with minimal talking, and basics like tickets and venue info are easy to navigate
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Easy access: Budapest venue is metro-friendly and walkable; Győr and Sopron are simple rail trips from Budapest, with parking near churches
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Great value: $22–$26 is cheaper than comparable holiday concerts in many U.S. cities
- Smaller cities (Győr, Sopron, Veszprém) are less famous to U.S. tourists, so you’ll need extra planning for travel and lodging
Cons
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Holiday timing means potential crowds and sold-out dates; organizers may change schedules
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Church venues can have pew seating and limited amenities, which may be less comfy for young kids
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If you prefer blockbuster holiday shows (e.g., big symphony or Broadway-style), this is more intimate and niche than major U.S. spectacles
