The holiday events of Józsefváros open on November 29 until December 22 with Advent programmes and a
Christmas Craft Market
on Horváth Mihály Square and in the
Palace dsitrict
.
Free concerts of
Márta Sebestyén
,
Misztrál
,
Makám
and many others, craft and gastronomy
market
, real Bethlehem with a petting zoo, and a gingerbread house await all guests for the squares of Józsefváros decorated for the holidays.
Those who visit the splendidly decorated new central square of Józsefváros, the renewed Horváth Mihály square and the market quare of the Palace District (Szabó Ervin square and Kálvin square) can experience a nostalgic
Christmas atmosphere
, and can wander around fairytale-like market stalls. The podium on Horváth Mihály square will provide space for storytellers, musicians, bands, and many others who will make the Christmas preparations and atmosphere even more joyful.
The
market
is not only attractive because of the scenery; the smell of tasty delicacies also entice visitors. Just "follow your nose" from Kálvin square to Szabó Ervin square, and you will soon find the little stands selling candied fruits, honey-roasted walnuts, Transylvanian milk loaf, roasted chestnuts and almonds, fried sausages, and cheeses. On cold winter nights a nice cup of punch of
mulled wine
can give you some warmth. At the Christmas market you can also find the perfect gifts for your loved ones. Apart from the goods of master craftsmen representing traditional values, you can also find original and creative items that can become just the perfect gift under the Christmas tree.
Programmes:
- Holiday concerts in the hall of Párbeszéd Háza: every Sunday from 19:00
- Programmes for Advent Sundays on Horváth Mihály square: On Advent weekends, 30 November, 7, 14, 21 December
- Open hours of the market and programmes at the Palace district: Szabó Ervin square and Kálvin square, weekdays from 11:00 to 19:00, weekends from 10:00 to 20:00
- Advent Gallery Nights at the Gallery of Józsefváros, every Friday from 18:00
- Ice-skating rink on Horváth Mihály square every day from 7 December 2014 to 5 February 2015
