Celebration of King Saint Stephen, Founder of the State

Festive events on 20 August in Miskolc

The city of Miskolc warmly welcomes everyone to celebrate the occasion of King Saint Stephen, Founder of the State. The programmes offer a sense of community and a dignified commemoration at various locations across the city.

Date: 20 August 2025
Locations: Saint Stephen Square, Népkert – National Flag, Felsőhámor – Saint Stephen Statue, Heroes' Square

Detailed programme:

Népkert, National Flag
09:00 – Flag-raising

Felsőhámor, Saint Stephen Statue
11:00 – Commemoration and wreath-laying organised by the Municipality of Miskolc
Speech by: András Hollósy, Deputy Mayor of Miskolc

Saint Stephen Square
16:30 – Performance by the Szinvavölgyi Folk Dance Workshop
17:30 – Concert by Ági Herczku and Nikola Parov
18:30 – Festive bread blessing and placement of the harvest wreath
Festive speeches by:
József Tóth-Szántai, Mayor of Miskolc
Katalin Csöbör, Member of Parliament
Blessing of the new bread with the participation of historical churches

Heroes' Square
20:30 – Tündöklő (festive production)

This event is not organised by Visit Miskolc; the event calendar has been compiled based on information provided by the organisers.
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