Eger

The Spring Festival is an integral part of the cultural life of Eger. Always a great and colourful selection of pop and classical music concerts, exhibitions, choral performances, theatre productions and children's entertainment.

Eger is Nr.1 destination in North Hungary, and during advent it is even more attractive, as the town transforms into a fairytale world. On the main square - Dobó square - there is a Christmas Market with huts. You can find here: - delicious hot wines with interesting flavours, - local street food goodies, such as the roll shaped sweet treat 'Kurtosh Kalach', - and the classic Hungarian pies topped with bacon and soured cream, onion. During the 24 days of the Market there will be heard Christmas songs as well. Beside the cultural and culinary experience, explore the local craftsmen’s products on the main square and in the nearby shops. Join us to Eger and feel the festive vibes!

Besides Hungarian folkdance ensambles also concerts of foreign performers, folkmusic artists and folk art fair are waiting for the visitors. The programmes of the three-day event can be seen at several venues in the city centre.

The István Dobó Castle Museum each year organizes Eger Castle Day on October 17th. The commemoration pays homage to the heroic defence of the castle in 1552, when a small number of Hungarian troops, under siege and vastly outnumbered, repelled the repeated attacks of the Turks. A little impromptu time travel is possible. On the day, you can walk among soldiers in period dress and watch re-enacted battle scenes. Children can dress up as 16th century soldiers. The scenery helps recreate the era so well it might encourage the adults to let their inner child out to play.