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Advent Bazilika Christmas Market (Szent István tér): free entry days, tickets & hours
Independent guide, not the official Advent Bazilika website. Official links are under Sources.
Advent Bazilika is free to enter.
- Closed today — next open Friday, 13 November 2026.
Before you go
How to actually get in for free
- The light painting on the Basilica facade starts every afternoon at 17:30; some days a concert starts at 17:00.
- Open until 3 am on New Year's Eve.
- Vörösmarty tér market is a 10-minute walk away - see both in one evening.
All free options
Who gets in free, and when
| Free option | Who | Conditions | Book? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Always freeFree entry to the Christmas market in front of St Stephen's Basilica, including the daily facade light show | everyone | Food, drinks and crafts are paid. The Basilica itself has its own tickets (see the St Stephen's Basilica page). | No |
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Practical
Opening hours & how to get there
| Mon | 11:00–22:00 |
|---|---|
| Tue | 11:00–22:00 |
| Wed | 11:00–22:00 |
| Thu | 11:00–22:00 |
| Fri | 11:00–23:00 |
| Sat | 11:00–23:00 |
| Sun | 11:00–22:00 |
Closed today (holiday or special closure).
13 Nov 2026 - 1 Jan 2027. Mon-Thu 11:00-22:00, Fri-Sat 11:00-23:00, Sun 11:00-22:00. 24 Dec 11:00-15:00; 25-26 Dec 11:00-20:00; 31 Dec 11:00-03:00; 1 Jan 2027 11:00-18:00. Light show on the Basilica facade every afternoon from 17:30.
Szent István tér, 1051 Budapest, Hungary
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FAQ
Advent Bazilika: common questions
Is Advent Bazilika free?
Yes — Advent Bazilika is free to enter.
What are Advent Bazilika's opening hours?
13 Nov – 1 Jan: Mon–Thu 11:00–22:00, Fri–Sat 11:00–23:00, Sun 11:00–22:00.
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Sources
Where this comes from
- adventbazilika.hu/en/rules · checked Wednesday, 28 October 2026
- adventbazilika.hu/en/opening-hours
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