The Advent Bazilika in Budapest is one of the Hungarian capital’s several Christmas markets that takes place in front of St. Stephen’s Basilica. Voted Europe’s Most Beautiful Christmas Market four times, the market features nearly a hundred local craft exhibitors and food stalls. The square includes a giant Christmas tree, light displays, and various programs throughout the season.
Vendors at the Advent Bazilika Budapest offer a wide range of handmade crafts and local products. You’ll find ceramics, pottery, jewellery, glass art, textiles, leather goods, wooden crafts, and Christmas decorations. Several vendors specialise in Hungarian products, including paprika, honey, wines, and traditional sweets. There are also vendors selling felt products, bags, candles, soaps, natural cosmetics, and home decor items.
Food stalls serve Hungarian specialties like chimney cake (kürtőskalács), gingerbread (mézeskalács), strudel, and various pastries. You can also find chocolates, macarons, baked goods, and other sweet treats.
The organisers ensure food and drinks are available at different price points, with daily fixed-price meal options and special thematic gastro weekends offering a wide selection. A nativity scene and monumental advent wreath decorate the square in front of the Basilica.
One of the main attractions is the 3D light show projected onto the Basilica facade, which runs every half hour from 5:30 PM. Live music performances take place several times a week in front of the Christmas tree, where a Santa chair is also available for photos.
2025 Dates – Advent Bazilika Budapest
14 November 2025 – 1 January 2026
Opening hours on market days
Monday: 11am – 10pm
Tuesday: 11am – 10pm
Wednesday: 11am – 10pm
Thursday: 11am – 10pm
Friday: 11am – 11pm
Saturday: 11am – 11pm
Sunday: 11am – 10pm
Exceptional opening hours
- 24 December 2025: 11am – 3pm
- 25 December 2025: 11am – 8pm
- 26 December 2025: 11am – 8pm
- 31 December 2025: 11am – 3am
- 1 January 2026: 11am – 6pm
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