Advent Feast at the Basilica
2026 dates confirmed
Budapest Christmas Markets 2026
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When are the Budapest Christmas markets in 2026?
Budapest has 3 Christmas markets in our directory. Confirmed 2026 dates: Advent Feast at the Basilica, 13 Nov 2026 – 1 Jan 2027. All are free to enter.
Budapest's two big Christmas markets sit a short walk apart in Pest: Vörösmarty Square, the city's oldest Christmas fair, where the façade of the Gerbeaud café becomes a giant Advent calendar, and the Advent Feast at St Stephen's Basilica, where an ice rink circles the Christmas tree and a light show plays on the basilica's façade.
Eat lángos (fried dough with sour cream and cheese), stuffed cabbage and chimney cake, and drink forralt bor. Both main markets usually run into the New Year.
3Christmas markets
All Christmas markets in Budapest
Dates for these markets were not published last season — check each official website for the latest.
Advent Obudan
Budapest Christmas Fair in Vörösmarty Square
Frequently asked questions
How many Christmas markets are there in Budapest?
We list 3 Christmas markets in Budapest, including Advent Feast at the Basilica, Advent Obudan and Budapest Christmas Fair in Vörösmarty Square. Some are small one-day or weekend events, so check the dates on each card.
When do the Budapest Christmas markets open in 2026?
Official 2026 dates: Advent Feast at the Basilica: 13 Nov 2026 – 1 Jan 2027. For the other 2 markets we haven't confirmed 2026 dates yet.
Are the Christmas markets in Budapest free?
Yes, entry to the markets we list is free — you only pay for food, drinks and gifts. Many stalls serve mulled wine in a mug with a small deposit that you get back when you return it.