Ring in 2025 at Eger’s Dobó Square: free three-day festival with live concerts, DJs, fireworks, hot drinks, and winter treats for all ages. Bundle up and celebrate together!
when: 2025.12.31., Wednesday
where: 3300 Eger, Dobó tér
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Get ready for a three-day send-off to 2025 in the heart of Eger. From concerts and DJ sets to fireworks, hot drinks, and winter treats, Dobó Square turns into a festive block party, and entry is free.
Monday, December 29
Music kicks off at 18:00 with Balázs Magyar, followed by punk-pop energy from FISH! at 20:00.
Tuesday, December 30
At 18:00, Room Service brings a full-throttle Bryan Adams tribute. At 20:30, A Nyughatatlan takes over with Americana-infused rock and roll.
New Year’s Eve Lineup
On Wednesday, The Feelgood Acoustic starts at 17:00, then global-folk punks Bohemian Betyars fire up the crowd at 20:00. DJ Richmonde (Richárd Szávoly) goes on at 21:30, setting the pace for Viki Marót and the Nova Kultúr Band (Marót Viki és a Nova Kultúr Zenekar) at 23:30. Midnight erupts with fireworks at 00:00, then the band returns at 00:10. The after-hours groove continues with DJ Richmonde from 1:00.
Host and Details
The night’s host is Judit Rohlicsek. Bring friends, bundle up, and celebrate—no tickets needed.
2025, adrienne
Pros
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Free entry makes it a budget-friendly New Year’s plan for travelers
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Family-friendly vibe early in the evenings, with live bands and a public square setting where kids can enjoy lights, snacks, and fireworks
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Eger is a charming, safe small city with a walkable center; Dobó Square is the main plaza, so it’s easy to find
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No Hungarian needed: it’s a music-and-fireworks celebration, and basic English should be enough for food stalls and directions
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Easy access: Eger is about 1.5–2 hours from Budapest by train or car, and once there, the square is reachable on foot or local buses
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Lineup blends local favorites and global-flavored acts (Bryan Adams tribute, Americana touches, folk-punk), so there’s something familiar even if you don’t know Hungarian artists
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Compared with other European NYE street parties, this offers a cozy, less-crowded atmosphere with authentic local flair
- Eger and the performers aren’t widely known internationally, so star-power seekers may be underwhelmed
Cons
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Cold winter weather and long outdoor sets can be tough for small kids or anyone sensitive to low temps
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Public transit back to Budapest after midnight is limited; staying overnight in Eger or arranging a car is wiser
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If you want Times Square–level spectacle, this is smaller-scale with fewer big-budget effects and amenities
