August 20 – Festive Programmes in Veszprém

August 19
Veszprém Pantheon – Fire Tower Courtyard
16:00 – Wreath-laying ceremony at the memorial plaque of Dr Ferenc Óvári

August 20

St Michael’s Cathedral
10:30 – Festive Holy Mass

16:30 – August 20 Festive Walk – Tourinform Veszprém
Discover the historical face of the city, where every street, square, and building tells a chapter from the legacy of the Hungarian State Foundation.
Tickets: Adults – 3,000 HUF, Children/Seniors – 2,000 HUF, free for children under 6.

Laczkó Dezső Museum

From 10:00 – Ongoing activities at the Bakonyi House: traditional folk games, treasure hunt

10:00–12:00 – Flavours from our Garden – enhance your lemonade with fresh herbs, guided by museum educators

10:15 & 11:15 – Guided tour by Krisztián Fogl in the exhibition Memory Machine

10:15–12:15 & 13:30–15:30 – Embroidery with Márta Egervári and Orsolya Kővári

10:30 & 13:00 – Curator’s guided tour by Erzsébet Pilipkó in the temporary exhibition Looking at Lake Balaton – Száz7vers – Balaton Almanach (1967–1999–2023)

11:00 & 13:30 – Guided tour by Noémi Sebestyén in the temporary exhibition Treasures of the Lonely Hill – Millennia-old stories from Somló Hill

11:00 – Opening of the exhibition Masters of Masters 3 in the back room of the Bakonyi House
Organised by the Veszprém County Folk Art Association
Accompanying programmes: craft demonstrations, handicraft workshops, children’s games, and folk dance with “Uncle Ricsi”

14:00 – Music performance by Sans’ole Duo

15:00 – Blessing of the bread of the City of Veszprém and the Laczkó Dezső Museum

16:00 – Curator’s guided tour by Mária Madár in the temporary exhibition Brotherly Talent: The Art of László Nagy and Béla Kondor

Admission: Embroidery workshop – 1,000 HUF, all other events – 300 HUF.

House of Arts Veszprém – Dubniczay Palace
17:00 – BotanicArt / OASIS – The Plants of Queen Gizella
Learn about dishes connected to Queen Gizella’s court, and prepare green soup and flatbread. Visitors can also join a guided tour in the temporary exhibition Recipes from the Garden of Nature / Edible Wild Plants in Literature and History.

Veszprém Petőfi Theatre
14:00 – Musical parade from the ActiCity Dance and Movement Arts Centre to the Theatre Garden, featuring flag-throwers and horse escort

15:00 – Falconry and archery show, opportunity for archery, handicraft activities, pony riding in the Theatre Garden

15:00 – Special audience meeting with the cast of the rock opera Stephen, the King, offering insights into the creation of the production and a chance to hear some legendary songs

Participation in these events is free, but registration is required: petofiszinhaz.hu

20:00 – Gala premiere of the rock opera Stephen, the King, followed by a light show in front of the theatre

19:00 – Festive Programme on Óváros Square
With the participation of the Góbé Band
Rain venue: Hangvilla Multifunctional Community Space

Gyárkert
18:30 – Random Trip concert
On August 20, as Hungary celebrates the founding of the state, Veszprém celebrates with music – together, across generations. Random Trip connects not only musical genres but also eras: legends and new-wave talents join forces for a unique, unrepeatable concert.
Free admission, registration required: gyarkert.hu

August 23–24 – Veszprém Archiepiscopal Tourist Centre

Special opening hours:
August 23 – 10:00–20:00
August 24 – 10:00–18:00

The organisers reserve the right to modify the programme.
In case of bad weather, please check with the hosting institutions.