Székesfehérvár kicks winter to the curb with a citywide Farsang, running from February 13 to 21 across multiple venues. Think costumes, parades, puppets, music, crafts, games, and plenty of family fun—plus a string of concerts, theater nights, and workshops to keep the party going into spring.
Friday, Feb 13 – Costumes and Community
Farsang at Csalán sets the tone on Friday, February 13, 5:00–7:00 PM at the Csalán Community Space (Csalai Közösségi Tér). Kids and parents get an after-work burst of joy with costumes, stories, and shared experiences that kick off the season with a cozy neighborhood vibe.
Also on February 13: the Kálmán Oláh Quintet brings jazz to Jazz Friday, there’s a costume-and-fairytale carnival, and free family and child-protection counseling for those who need support amid the festivities.
Saturday, Feb 14 – Love and Folk Beats
Valentine’s Day comes stacked: a program lineup for couples, a Farsang dance house on Malom Street, Nature’s Dating Guide at the Sóstó Nature Reserve (with a guided eco-tour), a dance-theater workshop with artists from the Székesfehérvár Ballet Theatre, and AMOROSO!—a carnival opera parade with the Vox Mirabilis Choir.
Sunday, Feb 15 – Big Parade, Big Party
Farsang on Fürdő sor invites families for a spirited afternoon of costumes, stories, music, and heaps of games. The traditional Farsangfarki Parade marches at 4:00 PM with Szabad Színház, escorted by Danny Bain and Béla Ágoston. Meet in costume at 1 Basa St. (Basa u. 1), starting at Igéző.
From 3:00–7:00 PM, the Székesfehérvár Farsang lights up SZKKK, 3 Fürdő sor. Entry: $1.40 per person. Program highlights: Cinderella—A Musical Marionette Show, DJ Novi, a craft corner for carnival masks, a giant coloring wall, skill games, and a doughnut-eating contest.
Saturday, Feb 21 – Torchlight and Traditions
Farsang at Feketehegy–Szárazrét delivers Frozen fun, a costume contest, The Frog Prince play, a torchlit procession, and the ritual burning of the kiszebáb to chase away winter. Kids can decorate linzer cookies as carnival masks, plus enjoy face painting, hair braiding, and a buffet.
More This Month and Beyond
Vörösmarty Theatre runs shows February 9–15, 16–22, and 24–28 with tickets from $2.80 to $69.80. On February 18: Stop Violence Against Women. February 21: Soft Movement Workshop—dance therapy for women. February 25: Condominium Operations conference.
March brings FREDDIE – Soul Diver (Lélekbúvár) ($23.70), Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons by candlelight ($34.40–$39.80), the National Holiday on March 15, Garden of Love (Szeretetkert) ($15.70–$20.50), Anett Kormos’s comedy ($18.30–$23.60), Fehérvári Student Days, and Eszter Ráskó’s new show ($27.40–$36.00).
April features Tvrtko – Chernobyl 40 and the prank-filled Fool’s Graduation (Bolondballagás). May lights up with Ennio Morricone by candlelight ($36.70–$39.80), Mamma Mia! ($27.80–$69.80), Handpicked Truth (Szemenszedett Igazság) ($15.10–$16.40), and the Hetedhét Toy Festival (Hetedhét Játékfesztivál). June caps off with the FEZEN Festival, June 19–21.
Organizers reserve the right to change dates and programs.
