Discover Szeged’s Kövér Béla Puppet Theatre’s Advent season: fairy tales, yeti mysteries, folk rhythms, and festive opera for kids and families throughout December at Tisza Lajos körút 50.
when: 2025.12.10., Wednesday
where: 6700 Szeged, Tisza Lajos körút 50.
The Kövér Béla Puppet Theatre opens its doors for a cozy Advent lineup in Szeged, inviting kids and families to dive into fairy tales, mysteries, and festive folklore at 50 Tisza Lajos Boulevard (Tisza Lajos körút 50) on Wednesday, December 10, 2025—and throughout the month.
Dates and Highlights
December 10 kicks off with two shows: Csipkerózsika – éber álom – játék – opera (Sleeping Beauty – Awake Dream – Play – Opera) and the sleuthing adventure A Nagy Jetinyomozás (The Great Yeti Investigation). Both return on December 11 as the theatre keeps the winter magic rolling. The Yeti hunt pops back on December 12, while Csipkerózsika drifts in again on December 16 for another dreamy spin.
Guest Stages and Starry Tales
On December 20, Regő rejtem (I Chant) arrives as a guest performance from the Csiky Gergely Hungarian State Theatre, bringing folk rhythms and traditions to the stage. December 21 closes with Aranygyapjú Társulat’s Az ég legfényesebb csillaga (The Brightest Star in the Sky), a luminous tale fit for the season.
2025, adrienne
Pros
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Family-friendly vibes: cozy puppet shows, fairy tales, and gentle mysteries that work for mixed-age groups
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Easygoing for non-Hungarian speakers: familiar stories like Sleeping Beauty help you follow along even if you don’t catch every word
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Good timing for winter trips: multiple dates through December make it simple to slot into a holiday itinerary
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Affordable and low-stress compared to big-city holiday spectacles, great as a calm evening activity
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Szeged is a charming university town with Christmas-market ambiance, so you can pair the show with lights, food, and strolls
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Central venue at 50 Tisza Lajos Boulevard makes getting there straightforward by tram or on foot; driving and parking are manageable outside Budapest
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Unique cultural peek: Hungarian folk elements (guest performances) offer something you won’t see in U.S. puppet theaters
Cons
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Not a globally famous event or venue, so it won’t carry the “bucket list” wow factor
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Most performances will be in Hungarian, so jokes and songs may be lost without prior language tips or a synopsis
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Szeged is less known to foreign visitors and requires extra travel (train or car) from Budapest—adds time to your schedule
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Compared to big European Christmas shows (e.g., Vienna, Prague) or U.S. holiday productions, the scale is smaller and less flashy
