Royal Days - Székesfehérvár

Royal Days - Székesfehérvár

2025. augusztus 10. - 2025. augusztus 20.

As medieval royal seat, Székesfehérvár hosted the coronation ceremonies of 36 Hungarian kings. The 11-days-long Royal Days event rekindles the memory and the memorable figures of the one-time coronation city. The unique and spectacular programs include special cultural treats and grandiose festival productions alike.

Main programmes: 

TEMPORARY OPENING OF THE OSSARIUM

The small chamber holding the earthly remains of fifteen Hungarian kings and queens is opened for visitors on ver special occasions only, and the August festivities will be one of them. Do not miss the opportunity to see.  

Solemn opening ceremony: 11th of August, Monday, 9:00

 

FOLK DANCE FESTIVAL

12-16th of August, 2025.

Dance shows on the Zichy-stage, children programs on the Országzászló Square, world music concerts and folk nights are held in the Dance House – the Alba Regia Dance Assembly is waiting for you with rich programs. Groups come from India, Canada, Colombia and Macedonia.

Information and ticket purchase: https://jegy.artefolk.hu

 

CORONATION CEREMONY – THE CURSED CITY
In 2025, the Vörösmarty Theatre will continue the tradition of the Coronation Ceremonial Plays with the adventurous story of the relationship between King Robert Charles and Székesfehérvár.

17th and 18th of August, Sunday, 21:00

 

Fricsay Richárd Regional Military Band Festival

10th of August, 2025.

Military music has a long tradition in Székesfehérvár. It holds surprises every year in August. The Székesfehérvár Garrison Band and invited guest bands await the public in the city center.

 

Coronation Festivities – 17-20. of August, 2025.

Time travel in the city center and the Zichy park: medieval town and market square, traditionalist groups, old music ensembles, craft demonstrations, games, family and children's activities and, of course, members of the royal giant puppet family await guests.

 

Music concerts on the Zichy-stage

The public will be entertained by music concerts in Zichy Park: Magna Cum Laude on Monday, 11th of August, Neoton Família 17th of August and EDDA Művek 18th of August.

 

20th of August  

On St. Stephen's Day will be final day of The Royal Days with solemn commemoration, a spectacular parade of the 23 royal giant puppet, and honorary assembly. In the evening a concert-like performance of Erkel Ferenc Hunyadi László closes the Székesfehérvár Royal Days on the Zichy stage, featuring the Alba Regia Symphony Orchestra.

Programmes on each days:

8TH-10TH OF AUGUST  

10:00 – 19:00 Honey Festival. Location: Országzászló Square

 

9TH OF AUGUST  

15:00 Public skating. Location: MET Arena

18:00 Fehérvár Brass Band Festival. Location: Bartók Béla square

 

10TH OF AUGUST  

17:30 Music with the bands of the Fricsay Richárd Regional Military Band Festival. Location: Alba Plaza, Orb, King Matthias Memorial

18:00 Fricsay Richárd Regional Military Band Festival Location: Városház Square

20:00 Opening Ceremony of the Székesfehérvár Royal Days. Location: Zichy-stage

 

11TH OF AUGUST  

9:00 Opening ceremony of the Ossarium. Location: National Memorial Place

20:30 “Magna Cum Laude” concert. Location: Zichy-stage

 

12TH OF AUGUST  

18:15 Opening ceremony of the Royal Days Folk Dance Festival. Location: City center, Zichy-stage

19:00 Opening gala of the Royal Days Folk Dance Festival. Location: Zichy-stage

20:30 Open air cinema Location: Bartók Béla square

 

13TH OF AUGUST  

16:00 – 23:00 Folk Dance Programs Location: Zichy-stage, Dance House

20:30 Open air cinema Location: Bartók Béla square

 

14TH OF AUGUST

16:00 – 23:00 Folk Dance Programs Location: Zichy-stage, Dance House

20:30 Open air cinema Location: Bartók Béla square

 

15TH OF AUGUST

15:00 Public skating. Location: MET Arena

16:00 – 23:00 Folk Dance Programs Location: Zichy-stage, Dance House

18:00 Assumption Day Festive Mass. Location: St. Stephen Cathedral

 

16TH OF AUGUST

16:00 – 23:00 Folk Dance Programs Location: Zichy-stage, Dance House

18:15 Closing ceremony of the Royal Days Folk Dance Festival. Location: City center, Zichy-stage

19:00 Closing gala of the Royal Days Folk Dance Festival. Location: Zichy-stage

17TH OF AUGUST

10:00 – 19:00 Medieval programs and market in the city center Location: Városház Square, Zichy Park

20:30 “Neoton Família” concert. Location: Zichy-stage

21:00 Coronation ceremony – The cursed city. Location: Golden Bull Memorial

 

 

18TH OF AUGUST

10:00 – 19:00 Medieval programs and market in the city center Location: Városház Square, Zichy Park

20:30 “EDDA Művek” concert. Location: Zichy-stage

21:00 Coronation ceremony – The cursed city. Location: Golden Bull Memorial

 

19TH OF AUGUST

10:00 – 19:00 Medieval programs and market in the city center Location: Városház Square, Zichy Park

15:00 – 00:15 Fun of Öreghegy: concerts, laser show. Location: Bory square

 

20TH OF AUGUST

10:00 – 19:00 Medieval programs and market in the city center Location: Városház Square, Zichy Park

10:30 Saint Stephen’s Day Mass Location: St. Stephen Cathedral

17:15 Historical parade with the giant puppets Location: Crown Park, Városház Square, Szent István Square

20:00 „Hunyadi László” performance Location: Zichy-stage

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