Discover Szeged’s Advent Puppet Fest at Kövér Béla Puppet Theatre: family-friendly shows, opera-infused fairy tales, and guest performances all December. Call for tickets; schedules may change.
when: 2025.12.06., Saturday
where: 6700 Szeged, Tisza Lajos körút 50.
The Kövér Béla Puppet Theatre is opening its doors for a cozy Advent season packed with kids’ shows at 6700 Szeged, 50 Tisza Lajos Boulevard (Tisza Lajos körút 50). Families can call for details and tickets, with organizers reserving the right to change dates and programs.
Opening Weekend Highlights
December 6 brings double fun: The Great Yeti Investigation (A Nagy Jetinyomozás) and Santa Day: The Prank of Sándor Rózsa (Mikulás napi Rózsa Sándor tréfája) in Szeged. On December 7, Sleeping Beauty – Waking Dream – Play – Opera (Csipkerózsika – éber álom – játék – opera) joins the lineup, alongside another run of The Great Yeti Investigation (A Nagy Jetinyomozás).
Weekday Adventures
The yeti hunt continues December 8–12, with The Great Yeti Investigation (A Nagy Jetinyomozás) returning daily. Sleeping Beauty – Waking Dream – Play – Opera (Csipkerózsika – éber álom – játék – opera) runs December 9–11 and again on December 16, blending fairy-tale magic with opera and playful staging.
Guest Stars and Grand Finales
December 20 features Regő rejtem—a guest performance by the Csiky Gergely State Hungarian Theatre (Csiky Gergely Állami Magyar Színház). On December 21, the Golden Fleece Company (Aranygyapjú Társulat) presents The Brightest Star in the Sky (Az ég legfényesebb csillaga). Accommodation and food-and-drink tips are available via the theatre’s contacts. Organizers may adjust schedules—call ahead!
2025, adrienne
Pros
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Family-friendly vibe with a whole month of puppet shows built for kids, perfect for a holiday trip add-on
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Mix of familiar fairy tales (like Sleeping Beauty) and quirky local themes makes it easy for U.S. families to engage
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Location in central Szeged is easy to reach by tram or bus, and driving/parking in Szeged is typically straightforward compared with big cities
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Affordable compared with U.S. holiday theater; small venue means good views and a cozy atmosphere
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Advent timing adds festive markets and lights in Szeged, so you can bundle the puppet fest with seasonal fun
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Unique twist with opera elements and guest troupes gives artsy variety beyond standard kids’ shows
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Theatre staff provide ticket and practical info by phone, including tips on nearby food and lodging
Cons
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Most shows are in Hungarian, so non-speakers may miss jokes and story details unless you’re comfortable following visuals
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Szeged isn’t as internationally famous as Budapest or Vienna, so planning takes more research and fewer English resources
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Subject matter (local legends like Sándor Rózsa) isn’t widely known abroad, which could be confusing without context
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Compared with big holiday spectacles in larger cities, production scale is smaller and may feel less “wow” for teens or adults
