Yearly Big Events 2025

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A journey to the Hungarian Revolution of 1848

In 1848, Hungary, part of the Habsburg Monarchy, began a war of independence against the Austrian Empire. The anniversary of the outbreak of the revolution, the 15th of March, is one of Hungary's three national holidays. Every year on this day, numerous events take place throughout the country. In the Hungarian Open Air Museum, we focus on the traditions of the "Hussars", the Hungarian cavalrymen who fought in the War of Independence, with demonstrations, games and workshops.

Our program presents the most important Hungarian Easter traditions. In the courtyards of the houses, scenes of village life come to life in authentic locations. If you want to see some of them, or to try traditional Easter egg-making techniques, or to join in dancing and singing, this is the event for you! Enjoy spring when the entire open-air museum can be explored.

An introduction of the intangible cultural heritage communities. The Festival is the meeting of the communities safeguarding the intangible cultural heritage the Hungarian and other nationalities, The Whitsun Heritage Festival has been organized in the Hungarian Open Air Museum to exchange experiences among the communities and to introduce the heritage to the public for several years now Its main aim is to present, popularise and promote the acceptance of folk culture.

The 23rd of October is the memorial day of the 1956 revolution against the communist regime and the Soviet rule. Rebels won the first phase of the revolution, but shortly after, Soviet tanks invaded the streets of Budapest and the movement ended in tragedy. Besides introducing the daily life of rural Hungary in the fifties, our program includes living history elements. You can witness some episodes of the revolutionary days in the countryside, based on true stories - live scenes played by actors, based on ethnographic and historical research.

With products from local wineries, goose dishes, handicrafts, and children’s activities, the Hungarian Open Air Museum will await visitors at the St. Martin’s New Wine Festival and Goose Feast on November 8 and 9.

St. Martin’s Day, the day of the soldier-turned-bishop, is celebrated in Western European countries with lantern parades and in Hungary with feasts and entertainment. At the open-air museum’s St. Martin’s Day event, visitors can learn interesting facts about the origins of St. Martin’s Day traditions built around geese, but also get a glimpse of the atmosphere of joyful autumn community work.