Events calendar

Bihar Herdsmen’s Days

Berettyóújfalu · 27 km

Traditional herdsmen’s and food festival at the Berettyóújfalu sports hall.

St Demetrius Day Cattle Drive & Crane Festival

Hortobágy · 47 km

Crane Festival 10:00–17:00, livestock drive at 14:00, shepherds’ bonfire at 17:30 and crane-watching walks. Free entry.

Expected date – awaiting official confirmation · Every year: Saturday nearest 26 October

St Martin’s Day Festival, Hajdúszoboszló

Hajdúszoboszló · 17 km

Goose dishes, blessing of the new wine and concerts in Szent István park. Free entry.

Crackling Festival, Berekfürdő

Berekfürdő · 43 km

Crackling and bacon roasting, tasting, mulled wine, craft market and stage programs at the event venue.

Advent in Hajdúszoboszló

Hajdúszoboszló · 17 km

Advent candle lighting every Advent Sunday at 4 pm on Halasi Fekete Péter square, with a craft market.

Expected date – awaiting official confirmation · Every year: Advent Sundays

Christmas music bathing, Aqua-Palace

Hajdúszoboszló · 17 km

Christmas music programme at the Aqua-Palace in Hajdúszoboszló.

Expected date – awaiting official confirmation

Hungarian Culture Day, Kaba

Kaba

Festive cultural programme at the Mácsai Sándor Cultural Centre.

Expected date – awaiting official confirmation · Every year: around 22 January

Spring Sweets Festival, Berekfürdő

Berekfürdő · 43 km

Festival of sweets and pastries on Berek square.

Expected date – awaiting official confirmation · Every year: mid-March, Saturday

15 March national holiday, Kaba

Kaba

A city celebration organized by the Municipality of Kaba to commemorate the anniversary of the 1848-49 Revolution and War of Independence.

Expected date – awaiting official confirmation

Bihar Easter Fair, Berettyóújfalu

Berettyóújfalu · 27 km

Easter family day at the boating lake with crafts and pony rides.

Expected date – awaiting official confirmation · Every year: Holy Saturday

St George’s Day Cattle Drive

Hortobágy · 47 km

The ceremonial drive of livestock across the Nine-Hole Bridge, children’s stage and craft fair. Free entry.

Expected date – awaiting official confirmation · Every year: Saturday nearest 24 April

Taste of Sárrét Festival, Nagyrábé

Nagyrábé · 23 km

Food festival of traditional Sárrét flavours, running for almost twenty years.

Expected date – awaiting official confirmation · Every year: last Saturday of April

Family May Day & Sports Day, Derecske

Derecske · 27 km

May Day family event with sports and concerts.

Expected date – awaiting official confirmation

Cuman Heritage Day, Karcag

Karcag · 31 km

Horse shows, yurts, Cuman food and folk dancing on the Kecskeri puszta. Free entry.

Expected date – awaiting official confirmation · Every year: early May, Saturday

Sárrét Folk Festival, Püspökladány

Püspökladány · 17 km

A folk tradition festival running for over 30 years. Free entry.

Expected date – awaiting official confirmation · Every year: early May, Saturday

Family May Day, Püspökladány

Püspökladány · 17 km

Family May Day fair at the outdoor stage of the Dorogi Márton Cultural Center, 10:00-16:00, with a live concert (Demjén Tribute), folk dance, carousel, pony riding and craft activities.

Expected date – awaiting official confirmation

Pentecost in Debrecen

Debrecen · 44 km

Pentecost family, sports and cultural events in Debrecen.

Expected date – awaiting official confirmation · Every year: Pentecost long weekend

Pentecost family day & tractor contest, Karcag

Karcag · 31 km

Family day with a tractor skills contest in Erzsébet park.

Expected date – awaiting official confirmation · Every year: Saturday of Pentecost

Pentecost at Hungarospa

Hajdúszoboszló · 17 km

Pentecost family programmes at Hungarospa in Hajdúszoboszló.

Expected date – awaiting official confirmation · Every year: Pentecost long weekend

Rooster Stew Festival, Püspökladány

Püspökladány · 17 km

Rooster stew contest with dozens of teams, folk dance and concerts. Free entry.

Expected date – awaiting official confirmation · Every year: 1st Saturday of June (since 2025)

Süsü Family Festival, Kisújszállás

Kisújszállás · 47 km

Children’s and family festival in the Town Hall park.

Expected date – awaiting official confirmation · Every year: 3rd Sunday of June

Karcag Mutton Stew Festival

Karcag · 31 km

Since 1999 the festival of Karcag mutton stew, a Hungaricum: cooking contest on Saturday, concerts on Friday evening.

Expected date – awaiting official confirmation · Every year: last weekend of June

Derecske Onion Festival

Derecske · 27 km

Onion dishes cooking contest – Derecske onion is a local heritage product.

Expected date – awaiting official confirmation · Every year: Saturday of the Town Day

Derecske Town Day

Derecske · 27 km

Main day of the Town Week with concerts, together with the Onion Festival.

Expected date – awaiting official confirmation · Every year: Saturday of the week of 23 June

Hajdúszoboszló Summer

Hajdúszoboszló · 17 km

Summer events in Hajdúszoboszló with concerts, an air show and a folk weekend.

Expected date – awaiting official confirmation · Every year: early July – mid-August

Biharnagybajom Day

Biharnagybajom · 20 km

Village festival at the sports ground.

Expected date – awaiting official confirmation · Every year: 2nd Saturday of July

Campus Festival, Debrecen

Debrecen · 44 km

Eastern Hungary’s biggest music festival in the Nagyerdő park: 300+ acts on 20+ stages.

Debrecen Wine & Jazz Days

Debrecen · 44 km

Since 1972: 3 stages, 40+ bands and 30+ wineries by the Békás lake in Nagyerdő park.

Expected date – awaiting official confirmation · Every year: late July / early August, Thu–Sat

Night of the Beaches

Környékbeli fürdők

Nationwide night bathing; nearby participants include Nádudvar, Püspökladány, Berettyóújfalu and Hajdúszoboszló.

Expected date – awaiting official confirmation · Every year: last Saturday of July

Nagyhegyes Village Day

Nagyhegyes · 29 km

“Tastes of Nagyhegyes” food picnic, cooking contest, Vespa parade, concerts and fireworks.

Expected date – awaiting official confirmation · Every year: Saturday before 20 August

Kaba Cabbage Day

Kaba

Kaba’s biggest festival within walking distance: cabbage cooking contest, folk dance, kids’ programmes, star concerts and a late-night DJ.

Expected date – awaiting official confirmation · Every year: 2nd Saturday of August

Debrecen Flower Carnival

Debrecen · 44 km

Since 1966: a spectacular parade of flower floats on 20 August with a week of carnival events.

Expected date – awaiting official confirmation · Every year: 20 August (carnival week)

Helló, Kisúj! Festival

Kisújszállás · 47 km

Kisújszállás town days with concerts and a beer garden.

Expected date – awaiting official confirmation · Every year: 19–22 August

Hortobágy Bridge Fair

Hortobágy · 47 km

Traditional fair at the Nine-Hole Bridge: crafts, herdsmen shows and food; free under 14.

Expected date – awaiting official confirmation · Every year: 20 August and the following days

Dixieland Days, Hajdúszoboszló

Hajdúszoboszló · 17 km

International dixieland festival in Hajdúszoboszló.

Expected date – awaiting official confirmation · Every year: weekend around 20 August

St Stephen’s Day Fair, Ebes

Ebes · 30 km

St Stephen’s Day festivities on Széchenyi square.

Expected date – awaiting official confirmation

St Stephen’s Day, Berettyóújfalu

Berettyóújfalu · 27 km

Town celebration on 20 August.

Expected date – awaiting official confirmation

St Stephen’s Day evening, Nádudvar

Nádudvar · 14 km

State Foundation Day evening with concerts.

Expected date – awaiting official confirmation

Classic Car & Motorbike Meeting, Berekfürdő

Berekfürdő · 43 km

Meeting of classic cars and motorbikes.

Expected date – awaiting official confirmation · Every year: late August, Saturday

Kaba Grape Harvest Festival

Kaba

Harvest parade, trophy exhibition, chilli-eating contest and an evening harvest ball – within walking distance.

Expected date – awaiting official confirmation · Every year: 1st Saturday of September

Berekfürdő Village Day

Berekfürdő · 43 km

Village day on Berek square and Piac street.

Expected date – awaiting official confirmation · Every year: early September

Nádudvar Day & Running Festival

Nádudvar · 14 km

Town day with concerts and a running festival, 15 minutes from Kaba.

Expected date – awaiting official confirmation · Every year: 2nd weekend of September

Karcag Motorbike Meeting

Karcag · 31 km

Motorbike meeting with events around the Akácliget bath.

Expected date – awaiting official confirmation · Every year: 3rd weekend of September

Hajdúszovát Village Day

Hajdúszovát · 18 km

Village day with all-day programs: horse parade, cooking competition, herdsman show, majorette parade, children's programs and concerts (Super TrouperS, Aqua Manó Party, Matyi és a Hegedűs, Jolly, Kántor Band street ball).

Expected date – awaiting official confirmation · Every year: last Saturday of September