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'Sweet Days Chocolate Fest', 14 – 16 September

• 21 Aug 2018 9:55 AM

Truffles, bonbons, and dreamy desserts await you outside Budapest's Basilica at Europe’s 4th biggest open-air festival revolving around chocolate and artsy confectionery.

From the prganisers: The free-to-attend gastronomical event is outstanding in the region and features the most successful Hungarian manufacturers in the local confectionery industry.

Join the biggest celebration of the nation’s best sweet treats by pampering your taste buds, go see the live shows presented to you by celebrity chefs and pastry cooks, and enjoy the mouth-watering experience while listening to great jazz musicians.

It’s going to be the sweetest weekend of the year.

Opening hours: 
Friday - Saturday: 10 am - 11 pm
Sunday: 10 am - 9 pm

Venue: 
In front of the St. Stephen's Basilica
1051 Budapest, Szent István tér

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