Egri Csillag Weekend

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Food & DrinkEger
DatesDates TBA · Usually JanuaryCheck locally before booking
Duration4 daysListed event span
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forRegional food & drinkThe festival marks the first outdoor wine
Language["hu"]Currency: HUF
CategoryFood & DrinkFestival type
The story

Egri Csillag Weekend in Eger

Eger's late-April wine weekend celebrates Egri Csillag, the region's white sister blend to Bull's Blood, with tastings on Dobo Square and in the nearby Valley of the Beautiful Women cellars, alongside four evenings of live jazz and funk music. Many wine tourists schedule their Eger visit specifically around this weekend to taste the year's new Csillag release early.

Egri Csillag, the Star of Eger, is a white wine blend that serves as sister to the region's famous red Egri Bikaver, and each spring a dedicated weekend festival on Eger's Dobo Square celebrates the new vintage as it reaches drinkers for the first time.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

The festival marks the first outdoor wine event of Eger's calendar year, specifically built around a white wine blend rather than the region's more famous red Bikaver, and spans both an open public square and the underground cellars of Szepasszony-volgy in the same weekend

02

The mystery stays covered

Wine tourists increasingly schedule visits specifically around this weekend to taste each year's new Csillag release before it reaches wider national distribution, giving the event a genuine first-look quality among Hungarian wine enthusiasts

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

Symbols

Custom

Egri Csillag Weekend is documented as a recurring food-drink festival in the Eventisimus atlas.

Participation

Calendar

Some moments are open to visitors; others belong to local participants. Follow barriers, steward instructions, and local etiquette.

Place memory

Place

The strongest version of the event is the one tied to Eger, not a generic copy of the same category elsewhere.

The local code

Meaning

The festival marks the first outdoor wine event of Eger's calendar year, specifically built around a white wine blend rather than the region's more...

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually January

Getting around

Egri Csillag Weekend is easier when the venue, route and way back from Eger are chosen before the day starts.

What to wear

Casual spring clothing for Dobo Square; a warmer layer for cellar visits, which tend to run cooler underground.

Safety

Egri Csillag Weekend is easier when valuables are secure and the group knows where to meet if separated.

Where to stay

For peak dates, book flexible lodging near reliable routes into and out of Eger.

Tickets/cost

Entry may be free while tastings, meals, or special tables are paid locally.

Language/currency

["hu"] · HUF

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map47.90 N, 20.37 EOpen in Google Maps

Eger, Heves, Hungary

Nearest airportBUD — Budapest Liszt Ferenc
TransportEgri Csillag Weekend is easier when the venue, route and way back from Eger are chosen before the day starts.
Stay areaFor peak dates, book flexible lodging near reliable routes into and out of Eger.

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How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Eger via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Eger, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for January.Compare faresFestival gearCasual spring clothing for Dobo Square; a warmer layer for cellar visits, which tend to run cooler underground.Shop the kitCheck visa requirementsSee whether you need a visa for Hungary and apply online.Check entry rulesTravel insuranceCover for trip hiccups, gear and health on the road.Get covered

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Egri Csillag Weekend?

Egri Csillag Weekend is listed for Past edition: 1–4 May 2025. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Egri Csillag Weekend take place?

The festival is listed in Eger, Hungary. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

4 days is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Needs editorial review. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Eger, Heves, Hungary

Is it family friendly?

unknown

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

Found something inaccurate or outdated? Email hello@eventisimus.com with the festival page link and the correction.

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