Pécs turns Széchenyi Square into a festive playground from November 28 to December 24, 2025, with the Advent Craft and Fairytale Market lighting up the city center across multiple spots. Expect a cozy holiday vibe: stories, flavors, scents, shared moments, and plenty of mulled wine to warm the evenings.
Crafts, Flavors, and Fairytales
Artisans set up shop with handmade treasures, while the Fairytale Market brings family charm to life. The city’s holiday food scene shows up strong, serving a colorful lineup of seasonal bites alongside steaming cups of forralt bor (mulled wine), as locals and visitors mingle under twinkling lights.
Lights, Santa, and Sunday Traditions
Kids can pop into Santa’s House, while everyone gets dazzled by light painting and architectural projections across the square. As night falls, crowds gather for a little magic and the weekly Advent candle lighting each Sunday—quiet moments that turn the bustling market into something tender and communal. Pécs comes together, and it shows.
