Celebration of King Saint Stephen, the founder of the state
Festive programmes in Miskolc
Celebration of King Saint Stephen, the founder of the state
20–21 August 2026
Miskolc
20 August
Népkert, Országzászló
08:30 Flag raising
Felsőhámor, Saint Stephen Statue
11:00 The Municipality of Miskolc City with County Rights will hold a commemoration and wreath-laying ceremony in honour of King Saint Stephen’s Day.
Speech by: András Hollósy, Deputy Mayor of Miskolc
If you wish to place a wreath or flowers at the memorial site, please notify us by 16:00 on 14 August 2026 at one of the following contact details:
Miskolc Cultural Centre Nonprofit Ltd.
3530 Miskolc, Csengey Gusztáv Street 10.
Tel.: 46/412-508, 70/501-9267
Email: szervezes@miskolcikulturaliskozpont.hu
Saint Stephen Square
17:00 Festive bread blessing
Placement of the harvest wreath
Festive speech by: József Tóth-Szántai, Mayor of Miskolc
The blessing of the new bread with the participation of historical churches
18:00 Performance by the Szinvavölgyi Folk Dance Workshop
19:15 Concert by the Palya Bea & Balázs Szokolay Dongó duo
20–21 August
City Hall Square, Erzsébet Square, Széchenyi Street (from Kandia Alley to City Hall Square), Heroes’ Square, Déryné Street, Déryné Garden:
20:30 TÜNDÖKLŐ – The Art of Light
Special light installations and spectacular creations with accompanying programmes.
This event is not organised by Visit Miskolc; the event calendar has been compiled based on information provided by the organisers.
Detailed programme and further information can be found on the official event website.
