For over 1,000 years, August has been a special time of year for Székesfehérvár. St. Stephen, the founder of the Hungarian State, designated the month of August as a time of celebration in tribute to Christianity. Although the religious festivities continued after his death and later canonization, the occasion soon evolved into a celebration of St. Stephen himself.

The "Golden Bull of 1222"  - often regarded as Europe's second constitution - further reinforced the importance of the occasion, establishing St. Stephen’s Day as a national holiday. Thanks to Royal Days, Alba Regia (the Latin name of Székesfehérvár) became the governmental centre of Hungary.

Back in the old days, around 20th of August, the king visited Székesfehérvár and held royal assemblies to discuss matters of state. During these visits, St. Stephen’s Day was also celebrated.

Today, the former coronation city honours its rich heritage through dance and music, while ensembles from many countries around the world present their traditional folk dances and musical performances.

festival Mission

• To learn and expose the culture of nations from around the world

• To establish connections and friendships internationally

• To promote the town of Székesfehérvár and Fejér county both locally and internationally

• To promote the sponsors of the festival locally and internationally

• To enhance the cultural events of Székesfehérvár and promote its image

31th ROYAL DAYS INTERNATIONAL FOLK DANCE FESTIVAL

Székesfehérvár, August 14–18, 2026

The Alba Regia Dance Ensemble invites you to the Royal Days International Folk Dance Festival in Székesfehérvár between August 14–18, 2026, with a colorful lineup of parades, street dances, live music, stage performances, concerts, folk parties, and children’s programs. Events will take place at the Malom Street Dance House, Zichy Stage, Országzászló Square, and various locations in the historic city center.

Friday, August 14

7:00 PM Zichy Stage: Alba Regia Dance Ensemble, Bulgaria, Burundi, Chile, Austria and Highlands

9:45 PM Dance House: Folkest (folk night) with Bulgaria | 🎫 

10:45 PM Dance House: György Ferenczi and RackaJam | 🎫 

12:00 AM Dance House: Barn Music with Galiba | 🎫 

Saturday, August 15

4:00 PM Országzászló Square: Royal Play Area with Chile

5:00 PM King Matthias Memorial: Street Music with Chile

7:00 PM Zichy Stage: The Senior Group of the Alba Regia Dance Ensemble and the groups of Alba Regia AMI

8:15 PM Zichy Stage: Let’s Dance! • Performance and Dance Teaching (Alba Regia Dance Ensemble, Bulgaria, Burundi, Chile)

9:45 PM Dance House: Várhegyutca | 🎫 

11:00 PM Dance House: Folkest (folk night) with Burundi | 🎫 

12:00 AM Dance House: Barn Music with Galiba | 🎫 

Sunday, August 16

4:00 PM Országzászló Square: Royal Play Area with Burundi and Bulgaria

5:00 PM King Matthias Memorial: Street Music with Burundi and Bulgaria

5:00 PM Dance House: “The Disguised Princess” Fairy Tale Dance Play | 🎫 

7:00 PM Zichy Stage: Alba Regia Dance Ensemble, Bulgaria, Burundi, Chile • “Timeline” – Dances Through the Centuries

9:45 PM Dance House: Fifth Season | 🎫 

10:45 PM Dance House: Folkest (folk night) with Chile | 🎫 

12:00 AM Dance House: Barn Music with Galiba | 🎫 

Monday, August 17

4:00 PM Országzászló Square: Royal Play Area with Kriszta Kneifelné Laczkó and Szedtevette

5:00 PM King Matthias Memorial: Street Music with Slovenia

5:00 PM Dance House: “In the Footsteps of Farmhands...” – The Dance Tradition of Mezőföld | 🎫 

7:30 PM Zichy Stage: National Dance Ensemble performance: In the Heart of Europe

9:45 PM Dance House: Vudu Jabba | 🎫 

10:45 PM Dance House: Puszták Népe Front | 🎫 

11:45 PM Dance House: DJ Ernő Piaf | 🎫 

12:00 AM Dance House: Barn Music with Tilinkó | 🎫 

Tuesday, August 18

10:30 AM – 12:00 PM King Matthias Memorial: Royal Play Area with Bulgaria, Burundi, Slovenia and the students of the Alba Regia Elementary School of Arts

6:00 PM Parade: Town Hall Square → Main Street → Zichy Stage

7:00 PM Zichy Stage: Closing Gala with the Alba Regia Dance Ensemble, Bulgaria, Burundi, and Slovenia

Events held in the Dance House require an admission ticket. Tickets: jegy.artefolk.hu

In case of rain, the backup venue for the Royal Play Area programs at Országzászló Square is the Music Pavilion in Zichy Grove, while the Dance House courtyard and barn programs will be moved to the main hall. All other programs will be cancelled in case of rain.

The organizers reserve the right to change the program.

Royal Days International Folk Dance Festival

Alba Regia Táncegyesület
8000 Székesfehérvár,
Malom utca 6.

Tel. & Fax: +36-22/312-795

festival@royaldays.hu

www.kiralyinapok.hu / www.royaldays.hu / www.artefolk.hu

www.facebook.com/kiralyinapok

Email us →