Royal Days INTERNATIONAL FOLK DANCE Festival
Székesfehérvár, Hungary
Royal Days INTERNATIONAL FOLK DANCE Festival
Székesfehérvár, Hungary
For over 1000 years August has been a special time of year for Székesfehérvár. St. Stephen, founder of the Hungarian State, made the month of August a month of celebration as a tribute to Christianity. Although after his death and later canonization the religious celebrations continued, the festivity shortly became the celebration of St. Stephen himself.
The “Golden Charter” in 1222 –Europe’s second constitution – reinforced the importance of the occasion making it into a national holiday, St. Stephen’s memorial day. Thanks to Royal Days, Alba Regia (the latin name for Székesfehérvár) became the governmental centre of the Hungary.
Back in the old days, around 20th August the king visited Székesfehérvár, and during his visit held a reception learning about the matters of state. During his visit St. Stephen’s memorial day was also celebrated.
The former coronation town remembers its past through dance and music, while ensembles arriving from many countries around the world present their folk dances and music.
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
Program
Program
30th ROYAL DAYS INTERNATIONAL FOLK DANCE FESTIVAL
Székesfehérvár, August 12–16, 2025
The Alba Regia Dance Ensemble invites you to the Royal Days International Folk Dance Festival in Székesfehérvár between August 12–16, 2025, 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.
August 12 – Tuesday
18:00 Parade • From Town Hall Square → Main Street → Zichy Stage
19:00 Zichy Stage: Performances by Alba Regia Dance Ensemble, and groups from Canada, Colombia, North Macedonia
21:30 Dance House: Folkest with Canada
22:45 Dance House: Latin party with Colombia
00:00 Dance House: “Fészermuzsika” with Galiba
August 13 – Wednesday
16:00 Országzászló Square: Royal Playground with Canada
17:00 Matthias King Monument: Street music with Canada
19:00 Zichy Stage: Alba Regia Dance Ensemble Senior group and AMI student groups
20:30 Zichy Stage: Let’s Dance! – Dance demos and instruction with Alba Regia, Canada, Colombia, Macedonia
21:30 Dance House: Folkest
22:30 Dance House: DJ Ernő Piaf
22:30 Dance House: JAM session with “Puszták Népe Front” and Esztám
August 14 – Thursday
16:00 Országzászló Square: Royal Playground with Colombia and Macedonia
17:00 Matthias King Monument: Street music with Colombia and Macedonia
19:00 Zichy Stage: “Dances of the World” – performances by Alba Regia, Canada, Colombia, Macedonia
21:30 Dance House: Concert with Boyongó band
22:45 Dance House: Folkest with Colombia
00:00 Dance House: “Fészermuzsika” with Tilinkó
August 15 – Friday
16:00 Országzászló Square: Royal Playground with Kriszta Kneifelné Laczkó and the Szedtevette band
17:00 Matthias King Monument: We’re Here Too! – performances by groups from the Alba Regia Primary Art School
19:30 Zichy Stage: Dance of Joy – performance by the Fitos Dezső Company
21:30 Dance House: Folkest with Macedonia
22:45 Dance House: Hungarian Band
00:00 Dance House: “Fészermuzsika” with Galiba
August 16 – Saturday
10:00–12:00 Matthias King Monument: Royal Playground with Canada, Colombia, and Macedonia
18:00 Parade • From Town Hall Square → Main Street → Zichy Stage
19:00 Zichy Stage: Closing Gala with Alba Regia, Canada, Colombia, and Macedonia
22:00 Dance House: Closing Festival Party
23:00 Dance House: Paraba World Music Club
Dance House events require a ticket. Tickets available at: https://jegy.artefolk.hu
We reserve the right to modify the program.
Rain locations:
Royal Playground (Országzászló Square) → Zichy Garden Music Pavilion
Dance House courtyard and barn events → moved indoors
All other programs will be canceled in case of rain.
THE WORLD IS COMING TO US – JOIN US TOO!
More information:
+36-22/312-795
festival@royaldays.hu
www.artefolk.hu, www.kiralyinapok.hu
www.facebook.com/www.artefolk.hu, www.facebook.com/kiralyinapok
Our guests
Our guests
🇲🇽 Mexico - BAFOFIM Ballet Folklorico Fiesta Mexicana
One of the most important Mexican dance associations, it has been operating since 1987. Its purpose is to preserve and nurture the cultural traditions of Mexico, in which it is undoubtedly one of the richest countries. The folklore of Mexico is colorful and mystical, and the best way to express it is the dance. On their programs, we can make an imaginary journey through this magical region. The stage will be the vehicle with which we will travel the entire country, reaching even the most hidden corners of Mexico.
Facebook: www.facebook.com/BAFOFIM
🇪🇸 Spain - Rosa Del Azafrán
The name of the association, founded in the 1950s, coincides with one of the oldest festivals in Spain, the Rosa Del Azafrán Folklore Festival, which is visited by several groups from all over the country. Their philosophy is to connect the past and the present. The tradition is the basis for their repertoire, clothing, and performances. They have three traditional dances from the La Mancha region: the seguidilla, the fandango and the jota, which are performed with instruments characteristic of the region - lute, bandurria, guitar, violin.
Facebook: www.facebook.com/CyD.RosaAzafran
🇸🇰 Slovakia - Folklore ensemble Háj
The dance club was founded in 1975 in the town of Rimavská Sobota in southern Slovakia. The club has approximately 80 members, which divided into several, independently working groups, as well as a singing and folk music group led by Primate Vratko Mančuška. They often represent themselves beyond the borders of Slovakia, they have already participated in nearly 40 festivals on 3 different continents.
Facebook: www.facebook.com/fs.haj.rs
Contact us
Alba Regia Dance Association
Contact us
Alba Regia Dance Association
Royal Days International Folk Dance Festival
Alba Regia Táncegyesület
8000 Székesfehérvár,
Malom utca 6.
Tel. & Fax: +36-22/312-795
www.kiralyinapok.hu / www.royaldays.hu / www.artefolk.hu