Needless to say, St Stephen’s Day cannot be missed this year either, offering a series of great events taking place between 18 and 20 August. The central event will take place on Kossuth Square, where a variety of activities will entertain visitors throughout the day on 20 August. In addition, there will be a number of great free events all over the city.
Programs on 20 August 2023:
08:00 – St Stephen’s Day Celebrations on Kossuth Square
09:00-10:00 – Air Parade over the Danube
10:00-18:00 – Free visit of the Holy Crown at the Parliament
13:30 – Award of the Order of St Stephen of Hungary
17:00 – Solemn Holy Mass and procession of the Holy Right in St. Stephen’s Basilica
21:00 -21:35 – “Play of fire and lights”
10:00-17:00 – every day from 18 to 20 August – Pannonia Boat on Kossuth Square, in front of the Parliament
Other programs:
Tavern festival- Vörösmarty Square
Street of Hungarian Flavours – Castle Garden Bazaar
Golden Train Exhibition and St. Jobb procession – Alkotmány Street
Walk of Cities – Alkotmány Street
Festival of Crafts – Buda Castle
Magic Grove – City Park
Retro Tabán – Tabán hill
Vigado Piano – Vigado Square
Szabadrét Festival – Elisabeth Square
Art Garden – Millenáris Park
Mándoki Soulmates – Szent István Square
Panorama Classical – Garden of Philosophers
Heroes’ Way – Tóth Árpád promenade
Road Movie Live – Műegyetem Quay
Play of Fire and Lights- Lower and Upper Quays of Pest and Buda
Detailed program description on the St. Stephen’s Day Facebook page.
Venue: Budapest, multiple venues
Date: 18-20 Aug.
9:00-23:00
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