
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