Advent arrives in Hajdúszoboszló with candle lightings, markets, and a whirl of festive shows. The spa town goes into full holiday mode: the tree and the grand wreath anchor the main square, while local churches, teachers, and students bring the program to life. And yes, the famous bath complex adds late-night, music-filled soaking to the season’s rituals.
November Kickoff
2025.11.29. Advent-Opening Night Bathing – Hajdúszoboszló. Music meets steam for an after-dark swim session.
2025.11.30. Advent Creative Market – Hajdúszoboszló. From 13:00 to 19:00, local and regional artisans sell one-of-a-kind, lovingly made pieces in the KMVMKK foyer.
2025.11.30. Advent Candle Lighting – Sándor Bodó, Member of Parliament, delivers the holiday greeting. Representatives of the historical churches participate. Kata Liszes, a performer from the Debrecen acting studio, appears, with a musical set by students of the Géza Zichy Elementary Art School. Hajdúszoboszló.
2025.11.30. Musical Devotion at the Reformed Church with the Rézangyalok Brass Quintet – Hajdúszoboszló.
Second Sunday
2025.12.07. Advent Market – Hajdúszoboszló.
2025.12.07. Advent Candle Lighting – greeting by Mayor Gyula Czeglédi. The Reformed Church leads the festive service; students of the Pál Gönczy Reformed Bilingual Primary School contribute. Hajdúszoboszló.
Third Sunday
2025.12.14. Advent Market – Hajdúszoboszló.
2025.12.14. Advent Candle Lighting – greeting by Deputy Mayor Petronella Majoros. The Saint Ladislaus Roman Catholic Parish leads the service. The Szép Ernő Színpad troupe performs Angelic Stand, a selection of poems by Hungarian poets. The László Szabó Elementary Art School folk dance group revives Luca Day traditions. From 13:00 to 19:00, the Advent Creative Market returns to the KMVMKK foyer. Hajdúszoboszló.
2025.12.14. Born in Our Hearts – charitable Advent concert by Kata Kiss and band – Hajdúszoboszló.
Fourth Sunday Finale
2025.12.21. Advent Candle Lighting – greeting by Deputy Mayor Dr. Gergely Kovács. The Greek Catholic Parish leads the service. The Bóbita kindergarteners present Christmas Dream. At 17:00, Advent Concert in the KMVMKK theater: festive songs from folk tunes to beloved carols, and classics from Mozart to Schubert. Performers: opera singer Levente Molnár (Liszt Prize, Merited Artist); soprano Katalin Benedekffy (Hungarian Gold Cross of Merit, Prima Prize); opera singer Gábor Kovács; students of the Partium Christian University voice program. Hajdúszoboszló.
2025.12.21.–12.23. Advent Market – Hajdúszoboszló.
Organizers reserve the right to change dates and programs.
