Budapest Advent Basilica Market
Dates for season 2026/2027
- Opens
- 14.11.2026
- Closes
- 1.1.2027
- Stalls
- 100
- Entry
- Free
- Location
- 47.50°N, 19.05°E
- Airport
- BUD
Practical info
Where: St. Stephen's Basilica square, Budapest, Unkari
Nearest airport: Budapest Ferenc Liszt (BUD)
Tip: Vörösmarty Square market is the larger twin — visit both.
Highlights
- 3D light show on façade
- Ice rink
- Local artisans
What locals eat & buy
Basilica Advent is kürtőskalács and forralt bor with a light show. Buy paprika gift sets and embroidered textiles.
Festive food
- Kürtőskalács
- Lángos
- Goulash cups
- Chimney cake toppings
Festive drinks
- Forralt bor
- Pálinka
- Hot chocolate
Traditional gifts to buy
- Paprika tins
- Embroidered cloth
- Ceramic folkware
- Tokaji minis
What you’ll find at this market
- Basilica light shows
- Ice rink plaza
- Artisan paprika and craft stalls
On the map
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