Celebrate Advent in Szeged at Kövér Béla Puppet Theatre with beloved tales, guest performances, and family magic all December. Classic stories, mystery, and festive stars delight kids and parents.
when: 2025.12.08., Monday
where: 6700 Szeged, Tisza Lajos körút 50.
The Kövér Béla Puppet Theatre rolls out a festive lineup for kids all Advent long in Szeged, mixing classic tales, mystery, and visiting stars.
What’s On
From December 8 to 12, and again on December 16, the stage alternates two crowd-pleasers: A nagy jetinyomozás (The Great Yeti Investigation) and Csipkerózsika – éber álom – játék – opera (Sleeping Beauty – waking dream – play – opera). Both return across multiple days to keep the holiday buzz going.
Special Guests
On December 20, Regő rejtem arrives as a guest performance from the Csiky Gergely Hungarian State Theatre, adding a seasonal cultural twist. The next day, December 21, Aranygyapjú Társulat brings Az ég legfényesebb csillaga (The Brightest Star in the Sky), closing the Advent program on a luminous note.
Good to Know
All events take place in Szeged at the Kövér Béla Puppet Theatre (Kövér Béla Bábszínház). There are 55 listings in total. Organizers reserve the right to change dates and programs, so keep an eye on updates.
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Pros
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Family-friendly lineup with classic tales and gentle mysteries that work great for kids and mixed-age groups
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Multiple show dates across Advent make it easy to fit into a December itinerary
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Puppet theatre is a unique, cozy holiday experience you might not get at home, especially with an opera/puppet mashup like Sleeping Beauty
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Szeged is a charming, safe university city with a festive vibe in December—nice add-on to a Budapest trip
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Tickets for puppet theatres in Hungary are usually affordable, making this a budget-friendly cultural stop
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Central city venue means you can reach it easily by tram, bus, or taxi; driving and parking in Szeged are manageable
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Exposure to Hungarian holiday traditions and guest troupes gives you a deeper cultural snapshot than touristy Christmas markets
- Shows are primarily in Hungarian, so non-speakers may miss nuances unless visuals carry the story for kids
Cons
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Szeged and the Kövér Béla Puppet Theatre aren’t internationally famous, so it may not feel “bucket list” to U.S. travelers
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Compared to big Christmas spectacles in Vienna or German cities, production scale may be more intimate than wow-factor
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Date changes are possible, so tight schedules could get thrown off without checking updates frequently
