Things to do in Budapest during the Christmas holiday, from mid November, 2025 to early January, 2026: Advent fairs, crafts markets, Christmas concerts and shows, foods and drinks to try, and winter indoor and outdoor fun in the Hungarian capital.

Budapest has smaller and bigger Christmas Markets, which usually open around mid November and close at the end of December (December 31) each year. The two city central markets have been attracting hundreds of thousands of visitors, and are the most spectacular.

With this lineup of food, souvenirs, and music, the Budapest Basilica Christmas Market offers a true holiday experience in one of the city’s most iconic locations. Visit St Stephen Basilica with guided tour during the festive season.

Budapest Christmas is a guide to Budapest Christmas markets and other city events at Christmas, festive concerts, cruises, dinners, shows. Christmas opening hours, must see sights are also featured to help tourists, expats and Budapest visitors.

This Christmas, take a magical stroll through the heart of Budapest as a string of interconnected holiday events and attractions leads you on a festive journey, with each stop more enchanting than the last.

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Step back in time at the historic Vörösmarty Square Christmas Market, Budapest’s oldest. Organized by the official city tourism office, Budapest Brand, this market offers a traditional festive experience.

Enjoy the festive charm of Budapest this Christmas season with music: from mid-November to early January listen to soulful carols, choir and live band performances at the Budapest Christmas Markets and at concert halls or churches.

Budapest Christmas Markets are family friendly events so you are more than welcome to visit the market with kids or teens. There are plenty of extra activities, many afternoon concerts (at weekends morning events too).

Are you visiting Budapest in winter? Enjoying the Christmas and the beautiful festive markets? Are you exploring the Hungarian capital and feel uncertain about what the winter months, events, Christmas opening times are in Budapest?