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Programs
Come, get involved in the diverse activities of Saint Stephen’s Day! Let’s celebrate together the foundation of the state of Hungary with concerts, family programmes and cultural performances. The event programme is continuously being updated. We reserve the right to change the programme. You will always find the latest information in the news section of our website or in the Saint Stephen’s Day app.
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Classic military songs, from marches to taps
Presentation of Hungarian military musical traditions with live music.
August 16.
Film music concert
Classical and contemporary film soundtracks in jazz arrangements – a specia...
August 16.
Great Hungarian Songbook – Hungarian music from folk songs to contemporary hits
Live concert featuring classic and modern Hungarian songs – also encouragin...
August 17.
Andrea Szulák evening
You can listen to a joint presentation by József Balázs and Andrea Szulák.
August 18.
Andrea Malek evening
Those interested can watch a joint performance by Bandi Jáger and Andrea Ma...
August 18.
“Örömtánc” (Dance of Joy) performance
The ensemble’s latest production, Dance of Joy, evokes the ancient power th...
August 18.
Miklós H. Vecsei and QJÚB - Csoóri, Pilinszky, Radnóti performance
The QJÚB performance, based on the works of Sándor Csoóri, János Pilinszky,...
August 18.
Szerelemkert (Garden of Love) – Dance Concert
The production entitled Garden of Love is an unusual selection in which the...
August 19.
Interactive Performances of the Defence Forces
Exhibition of the Hungarian Defence Forces vehicle fleet
August 19.
Taverns, dialects
Folk flashmobs among taverns
August 20.
The world of samba
Brazilian evening
August 20.
“Fire and Lights”
Fireworks: The Old Shepherd’s Tale continues on 20 August
August 20.
Saint Stephen’s Day Ceremony on Kossuth tér
The hoisting of the Hungarian flag with a ceremonial military salute on Kos...
August 20.
Air show over the Danube
The pilots will perform their individual shows over the section of the Danu...
August 20.
Mándoki Soulmates concert
50 YEARS OF LONGING FOR FREEDOM - MANDOKI SOULMATES MEGA CONCERT
August 21.
Concert
Zoltán Mága – “Beautiful, Wonderful Hungary” - Gala concert
“Beautiful, Wonderful Hungary” – the largest charity concert series in the...
August 16.
Classic military songs, from marches to taps
Presentation of Hungarian military musical traditions with live music.
August 16.
Korál „In memorian Balázs Fecó”
Fecó Balázs memorial concert
August 16.
DJ Panda
His free-spirited sets, based on clever associations, in which he jumps bet...
August 16.
Galactic Jackson
He is a natural talent: he can put on an acid record or a bouncy drum&bass...
August 16.
Sobek
He has drifted more and more towards different trends of house over the yea...
August 16.
Come up on stage! – Make music together with the Modern Art Orchestra
Interactive music workshop with the artists of the Modern Art Orchestra – c...
August 16.
Abaházi.RT
Csaba Abaházi has had an unparalleled career as a presenter over the past 2...
August 16.
Classic hits, popular pieces
Well-known classical music excerpts presented in an easy-to-understand way...
August 16.
Lotfi Begi and Friends
Lotfi Begi is the DJ who needs no introduction in our country, as his remix...
August 16.
Music
Zoltán Mága – “Beautiful, Wonderful Hungary” - Gala concert
“Beautiful, Wonderful Hungary” – the largest charity concert series in the...
August 16.
Classic military songs, from marches to taps
Presentation of Hungarian military musical traditions with live music.
August 16.
Korál „In memorian Balázs Fecó”
Fecó Balázs memorial concert
August 16.
DJ Panda
His free-spirited sets, based on clever associations, in which he jumps bet...
August 16.
Galactic Jackson
He is a natural talent: he can put on an acid record or a bouncy drum&bass...
August 16.
Sobek
He has drifted more and more towards different trends of house over the yea...
August 16.
Come up on stage! – Make music together with the Modern Art Orchestra
Interactive music workshop with the artists of the Modern Art Orchestra – c...
August 16.
Abaházi.RT
Csaba Abaházi has had an unparalleled career as a presenter over the past 2...
August 16.
Classic hits, popular pieces
Well-known classical music excerpts presented in an easy-to-understand way...
August 16.
Lotfi Begi and Friends
Lotfi Begi is the DJ who needs no introduction in our country, as his remix...
August 16.
Creative
DIY musical instruments and crafting
DIY musical instruments and crafting
August 16, 17.
Festival of Folk Arts - Szentháromság tér programmes
This year, between 17 and 20 August, the Union of Folk Art Associations (NE...
August 17.
Festival of Folk Arts - Dísz tér programmes
This year, between 17 and 20 August, the Union of Folk Art Associations (NE...
August 17.
Create from the heart! – Creative workshop for everyone
Would you like to brighten up your home with unique, homemade decorations?...
August 19, 20.
VIKTORIAVARGA
The philosophy of VIKTORIAVARGA revolves around sustainability, vibrant col...
August 19, 20.
Shape the light! – Lamp-making workshop
Would you like something truly unique for your home? In this workshop, you...
August 19, 20.
Creative LED workshop – Introduction to wearable technology
In this fun workshop, every child can make their own illuminated LED fashio...
August 19, 20.
Wool Nook – create from wool felt!
This workshop focuses on the environmentally friendly wool felt, which part...
August 19, 20.
Scents, oils, harmony – Body and essential oil workshop
Visit this workshop to create your own natural body oil or essential oil fr...
August 19, 20.
CRÈEM
Melinda Varga is co-founder and product development director of the CRÈEM b...
August 19, 20.
Exhibition
Interactive museum of musical instruments
Family-friendly instrument demonstration – an experience-based introduction...
August 16, 17.
Interactive Performances of the Defence Forces
Exhibition of the Hungarian Defence Forces vehicle fleet
August 19.
A wonder of Buda Castle
Visit the recreated wonder of Buda Castle, the St. Stephen’s Hall! Since it...
August 20.
St. Stephen battleship exhibition on the Pannonia boat
As part of Saint Stephen’s Day, visitors can visit the PANNÓNIA boat anchor...
August 20.
Performance
‘Song-assembling’ workshop
Composition workshop – analysis of hit songs and creative musical breakdown...
August 16, 17.
Magyar Banda concert
The renowned young musicians of the Hungarian folk music movement dazzle th...
August 18.
hUNCUT: The story of Cicoma Ciklon and Colos Cár – music and fairy tales
Where children are not just spectators, but participants! 🎭✨
August 18.
“Örömtánc” (Dance of Joy) performance
The ensemble’s latest production, Dance of Joy, evokes the ancient power th...
August 18.
Miklós H. Vecsei and QJÚB - Csoóri, Pilinszky, Radnóti performance
The QJÚB performance, based on the works of Sándor Csoóri, János Pilinszky,...
August 18.
Will we become Martians?
Astronomy discussion
August 19.
Man in space!
Discussion with experts from the HUNOR (Hungarian to Orbit) program
August 19.
“Szeretve' es, együtt' es” (Loving and Together) - Dance Performance
“You’ve got to dance like nobody’s watching. It’s got to come from the hear...
August 19.
Itt és Most Ensemble– improvisational theatre
The Itt és Most Társulat (Here and Now Ensemble) performs improvised and en...
August 19.
Folk-contemporary-montage
Over the past 25 years, the Dance Workshop has presented numerous successfu...
August 19.
Fashion
Festival of Folk Arts - Szentháromság tér programmes
This year, between 17 and 20 August, the Union of Folk Art Associations (NE...
August 17.
Festival of Folk Arts - Dísz tér programmes
This year, between 17 and 20 August, the Union of Folk Art Associations (NE...
August 17.
VIKTORIAVARGA
The philosophy of VIKTORIAVARGA revolves around sustainability, vibrant col...
August 19, 20.
Wool Nook – create from wool felt!
This workshop focuses on the environmentally friendly wool felt, which part...
August 19, 20.
Scents, oils, harmony – Body and essential oil workshop
Visit this workshop to create your own natural body oil or essential oil fr...
August 19, 20.
MobilMóka – Make your own phone charm!
Get involved in one of the season’s most fun trends and make your own phone...
August 19, 20.
Pinkponilo x Upcycling Phone Cases and Envelope Bags Workshop
Would you like to make something that is not only beautiful but also useful...
August 19, 20.
AANRO
With its premium, seasonless pieces, AANRO guides you into a consciously de...
August 19, 20.
Mittersisters Leather Workshop – Personalised creation
Come to this workshop and immerse yourself in the world of leather craftsma...
August 19, 20.
Hajolj a hajadhoz (Bow to your hair) – Mix your own hair oil!
Do you like to pamper your hair, or does it need special care? You’ve come...
August 19, 20.
Crafts
Festival of Folk Arts - Szentháromság tér programmes
This year, between 17 and 20 August, the Union of Folk Art Associations (NE...
August 17.
Festival of Folk Arts - Dísz tér programmes
This year, between 17 and 20 August, the Union of Folk Art Associations (NE...
August 17.
Create from the heart! – Creative workshop for everyone
Would you like to brighten up your home with unique, homemade decorations?...
August 19, 20.
Shape the light! – Lamp-making workshop
Would you like something truly unique for your home? In this workshop, you...
August 19, 20.
Creative LED workshop – Introduction to wearable technology
In this fun workshop, every child can make their own illuminated LED fashio...
August 19, 20.
Wool Nook – create from wool felt!
This workshop focuses on the environmentally friendly wool felt, which part...
August 19, 20.
Scents, oils, harmony – Body and essential oil workshop
Visit this workshop to create your own natural body oil or essential oil fr...
August 19, 20.
MobilMóka – Make your own phone charm!
Get involved in one of the season’s most fun trends and make your own phone...
August 19, 20.
Pinkponilo x Upcycling Phone Cases and Envelope Bags Workshop
Would you like to make something that is not only beautiful but also useful...
August 19, 20.
Mittersisters Leather Workshop – Personalised creation
Come to this workshop and immerse yourself in the world of leather craftsma...
August 19, 20.
Dance
“Örömtánc” (Dance of Joy) performance
The ensemble’s latest production, Dance of Joy, evokes the ancient power th...
August 18.
Dances from the Carpathian Basin
The ensemble presents the most beautiful gems of the folk music and folk da...
August 18.
“Szeretve' es, együtt' es” (Loving and Together) - Dance Performance
“You’ve got to dance like nobody’s watching. It’s got to come from the hear...
August 19.
Folk-contemporary-montage
Over the past 25 years, the Dance Workshop has presented numerous successfu...
August 19.
Dance flash mob with Alexandra Stana
Alexandra Stana is a three-time show dance champion, MA degree dance teache...
August 19.
‘Fordulj Kedves Lovam’ (Turn Around, my Dear Horse) – concert
The Göncöl band, the permanent orchestra of the Duna Art Ensemble, has rele...
August 19.
Sports activities on Family Experience Island
Family Experience Island offers a variety of sports activities for all inte...
August 19, 20.
Family Experience Island programmes
Two days dedicated to exercise, experiences, and shared moments. The Family...
August 19.
Szerelemkert (Garden of Love) – Dance Concert
The production entitled Garden of Love is an unusual selection in which the...
August 19.
Joint dance performance by the Debrecen Folk Ensemble and the Szilágyság Dance Ensemble
The two ensembles present the folk dance traditions of their respective reg...
August 19.
Film
Film music concert
Visitors can enjoy a concert of popular film music performed by Elemér Duka...
August 18.
Score Six - film and cartoon music
They bring the magical world of film and cartoon music to life.
August 18.
Uncle Vanya - Bubble Waltz
Hungarian film, 90 minutes
August 18.
Pom-Pom’s Tales
Film screening
August 19.
The Mézga Family
Film screening
August 19.
How could I live without you?
Hungarian musical comedy, 105 minutes
August 19.
The Adventures of Mirr-Murr, the Tomcat
Film screening
August 19.
The Adventures of Süsü, the Dragon
Film screening
August 20.
Next patient, please – Dr. Bubó
Film screening
August 20.
THE LITTLE FOX
Film screening
August 20.
Tradition
Dances from the Carpathian Basin
The ensemble presents the most beautiful gems of the folk music and folk da...
August 18.
Csárda (Tavern) presentation
Chef Lázár presents the csárdas (traditional taverns) that have moved to th...
August 18, 19, 20.
Szerelemkert (Garden of Love) – Dance Concert
The production entitled Garden of Love is an unusual selection in which the...
August 19.
Joint dance performance by the Debrecen Folk Ensemble and the Szilágyság Dance Ensemble
The two ensembles present the folk dance traditions of their respective reg...
August 19.
Ceremonial slicing of Hungary's Cake and Hungary's Sugar-free Cake
We welcome all interested parties with surprise guests!
August 19.
Ecumenical Worship Service
Organised by the Ecumenical Council of Churches in Hungary, Ecumenical Wors...
August 19.
Csempére álmodva (Put your Dreams on Tiles) – create your own colourful glazed world!
Be part of a unique experience where you can learn about the traditional te...
August 19, 20.
Taverns, dialects
Folk flashmobs among taverns
August 20.
The history of 8 momentous decisions
The story of eight heroic decisions of eight Hungarian heroes from the past...
August 20.
Ceremonial breaking of Saint Stephen’s Day Bread
We welcome all interested parties with surprise guests!
August 20.
Gastronomy
Csárda (Tavern) presentation
Chef Lázár presents the csárdas (traditional taverns) that have moved to th...
August 18, 19, 20.
Ceremonial slicing of Hungary's Cake and Hungary's Sugar-free Cake
We welcome all interested parties with surprise guests!
August 19.
Ceremonial breaking of Saint Stephen’s Day Bread
We welcome all interested parties with surprise guests!
August 20.
Screening
Uncle Vanya - Bubble Waltz
Hungarian film, 90 minutes
August 18.
Pom-Pom’s Tales
Film screening
August 19.
The Mézga Family
Film screening
August 19.
How could I live without you?
Hungarian musical comedy, 105 minutes
August 19.
The Adventures of Mirr-Murr, the Tomcat
Film screening
August 19.
The Adventures of Süsü, the Dragon
Film screening
August 20.
Next patient, please – Dr. Bubó
Film screening
August 20.
THE LITTLE FOX
Film screening
August 20.
Storytelling
Score Six - film and cartoon music
They bring the magical world of film and cartoon music to life.
August 18.
hUNCUT: The story of Cicoma Ciklon and Colos Cár – music and fairy tales
Where children are not just spectators, but participants! 🎭✨
August 18.
Maszk Puppet Theatre - Zsolt Havas and Edina Havas
The Maszk Puppet Theater was the first in the country, and for more than 25...
August 19.
Magical Tale
The New Circus troupe performs the trials and tribulations of a prince.
August 19, 20.
The world of Süsü, the dragon
Discussion with Gyula Bodrogi
August 20.
László Vitéz and the Cursed Mill – puppet show
In traditional fairground puppet shows, the cheerful fellow in the red cap...
August 20.
Design
Create from the heart! – Creative workshop for everyone
Would you like to brighten up your home with unique, homemade decorations?...
August 19, 20.
Shape the light! – Lamp-making workshop
Would you like something truly unique for your home? In this workshop, you...
August 19, 20.
Creative LED workshop – Introduction to wearable technology
In this fun workshop, every child can make their own illuminated LED fashio...
August 19, 20.
Wool Nook – create from wool felt!
This workshop focuses on the environmentally friendly wool felt, which part...
August 19, 20.
Scents, oils, harmony – Body and essential oil workshop
Visit this workshop to create your own natural body oil or essential oil fr...
August 19, 20.
CRÈEM
Melinda Varga is co-founder and product development director of the CRÈEM b...
August 19, 20.
MobilMóka – Make your own phone charm!
Get involved in one of the season’s most fun trends and make your own phone...
August 19, 20.
Pinkponilo x Upcycling Phone Cases and Envelope Bags Workshop
Would you like to make something that is not only beautiful but also useful...
August 19, 20.
Mittersisters Leather Workshop – Personalised creation
Come to this workshop and immerse yourself in the world of leather craftsma...
August 19, 20.
Hajolj a hajadhoz (Bow to your hair) – Mix your own hair oil!
Do you like to pamper your hair, or does it need special care? You’ve come...
August 19, 20.
Workshop
Create from the heart! – Creative workshop for everyone
Would you like to brighten up your home with unique, homemade decorations?...
August 19, 20.
Shape the light! – Lamp-making workshop
Would you like something truly unique for your home? In this workshop, you...
August 19, 20.
Creative LED workshop – Introduction to wearable technology
In this fun workshop, every child can make their own illuminated LED fashio...
August 19, 20.
Wool Nook – create from wool felt!
This workshop focuses on the environmentally friendly wool felt, which part...
August 19, 20.
Scents, oils, harmony – Body and essential oil workshop
Visit this workshop to create your own natural body oil or essential oil fr...
August 19, 20.
MobilMóka – Make your own phone charm!
Get involved in one of the season’s most fun trends and make your own phone...
August 19, 20.
Pinkponilo x Upcycling Phone Cases and Envelope Bags Workshop
Would you like to make something that is not only beautiful but also useful...
August 19, 20.
Mittersisters Leather Workshop – Personalised creation
Come to this workshop and immerse yourself in the world of leather craftsma...
August 19, 20.
Hajolj a hajadhoz (Bow to your hair) – Mix your own hair oil!
Do you like to pamper your hair, or does it need special care? You’ve come...
August 19, 20.
Sustainable Fashion Workshop – Recreate!
In our sewing corner, which is based on recycling, used clothing and fabric...
August 19, 20.
Defence Forces
Interactive Performances of the Defence Forces
Exhibition of the Hungarian Defence Forces vehicle fleet
August 19.
Interactive Performances of the Defence Forces
Interactive Performances
August 20.
Budapest Military Band Festival
For the first time in Budapest, a military band festival will be held, feat...
August 20.