Step into a thrill ride of creativity in Budapest’s City Park: the 2025 Secret Market design fairs are back, transforming the City Park (Városliget) and the Széchenyi Thermal Bath into a playground for Hungarian and international designers. It’s a mysterious gateway into makers’ worlds—part market, part community, part workshop hub—where the boundaries of design get pushed, hard. Meet creators, talk craft, and dive into hands-on sessions where designers share their know-how. Entry? Free. Vibe? Elevated.
First Advent Market — November 29
The season opens on the first Advent weekend with Secret Market — I. Advent Fair (I. Adventi vásár), where Hungarian bath culture meets cutting-edge local design. The venue alone—the Marble Hall of the Széchenyi Thermal Bath—makes the day unforgettable. Expect thoughtful, high-quality pieces across fashion, objects, and giftable design without the chaos of a mega-fair.
Time: 10:00–18:00
Location: Széchenyi Thermal Bath — Marble Hall, Budapest
Admission: Free
Second Advent Market + Floral Workshop — December 6
Round two keeps it festive: Secret Market — II. Advent Fair (II. Adventi vásár) invites you to tune into the holidays, pick up presents from Hungarian creators, or treat yourself to something special. Same marble elegance, same curated energy.
Time: 10:00–18:00
Location: Széchenyi Thermal Bath — Marble Hall, Budapest
Admission: Free
Also on December 6: an Advent-prep dried-flower workshop drenched in holiday spirit. Learn to craft Winter Tale (Téli mese) tree ornaments from seeds and spices, and assemble wreaths from beautiful dried blooms. You’ll make up to eight ornaments—think little mouse, tiny squirrel, dachshund, small boat, hedgehogs in various mixes—with step-by-step guidance. Registration required. Budapest.
Third Advent Market — December 13
Secret Market — III. Advent Fair (III. Adventi vásár) is your calm, curated stop for designer-made gifts from local talents. Same time, same spectacular hall, zero entry fee.
Time: 10:00–18:00
Location: Széchenyi Thermal Bath — Marble Hall, Budapest
Admission: Free
Fourth Advent Market — December 20
The finale: Secret Market — IV. Advent Fair (IV. Adventi vásár), the last chance this year to scoop gifts straight from creators in an unforgettable setting. Wrap your list here and end the season on a high note.
Time: 10:00–18:00
Location: Széchenyi Thermal Bath — Marble Hall, Budapest
Admission: Free
