THE MAGAZINE HOTEL SHORTLIST: BEST PROGRAMS IN DECEMBER

Kiskertpiac Market Christmas Edition

2. December, 2018. Anker’t

Kiskertpiac farmers’ and design market returns to Anker’t with a winter edition. On 2 December, you can browse unique presents for Christmas from 10am to 4pm.

The Royal Moscow Balett – Tchaikovsky: Swan Lake

3. December, 2018. Erkel Theater

World-famous Royal Moscow Ballet visits Hungary on 3 December with their amazing performance of Swan Lake. The troupe was founded by Anatoly Emelianov, their first show took place in 2002. By their 10th anniversary they had 20 modern and 15 classical ballet performances behind them. They have toured extensively through the years, including Tanzania, Zambia and Kenya, too.

Recirquel Company Budapest: Crystal

8. December, 2018., Müpa

This winter, Hungarian contemporary circus company Recirquel presents a new production evoking the atmosphere of the winter holidays. The magical world of Crystal awaits children and adults alike in a snow-covered circus tent erected in front of the Müpa building. The story recalls classic fairy tales and a story about mistress of the crystal world, all to get you in the holiday mood. Performances start at 11am and 3pm. For tickets and more information, visit Müpa’s website.

Price: 1500 HUF

December Record Market

9. December, 2018. Dürer Kert

Some 70 vendors will be attending the monthly record fair at the Dürer Kert, with cassettes, CDs and vinyl. December’s market takes place on Sunday the 14th.

Budapest Christmas Market

Vörösmarty Square

Budapest is home to one of the most charming (and affordable) Christmas markets in Europe that takes place on Vörösmarty Square (09. November – 31. December 2018.) in the city centre. The market is a great source for quality handmade gifts: knitted hats, leather products, pottery, jewelry, kitchen utensils, home decor items, and culinary delicacies.

Concerts, the visit of Santa Claus on 06. December between 15.00-16.00, children activities and playhouse (weekdays: 14.00-18.00, weekends: 10.00-13.00 and 16.00-19.00) are permanent programs each year.

The food court offers typical Hungarian and international dishes:

• stuffed cabbage
• grilled and roast meats
• sandwiches
• strudel, beigli and other pastries and cakes, and of course
• typical winter drinks: hot wine, punch, grog, tea and coffee

It is easily accessible by public transport:

• M1 underground at Vörösmarty tér,
• M1, M2, M3 metro lines at Deák tér station,
• tram 2 on the Pest side of the Danube: get off at Vigadó tér stop.

Advent Festival & Fair at Szent István Square, Basilica

23. November 2018. – 01. January 2019.

The Christmas Market and Advent Festival at Szt. István Sqaure in front of the Basilica is the second most popular festive fair in Hungary’s capital.

The largest church of the city gives a spectacular background to the fair and there’s also a small ice rink.

Lovely wooden cottages offer various local craft products, handmade Christmas bonbons, mulled wine and other drinks, and quality street food from lángos to gourmet burgers.

You can sip seasoned winter drinks in the heated hütte, while watching a spectacular light mapping show on the facade of the Basilica (every 30 minues after sunset). See exact programs on the official website of the event.

Opening Hours:

Mon – Thurs: 11:30 – 20:00

Fri: 11:30 – 22:00

Sat: 10:00 – 22:00

Sun: 10:00 – 20:00

December 24.: 10:00 – 14:00

December 25. & 26.: closed

December 31.: 10:00 – 22:00