The Mohácsi Busójárás (Busó Carnival) is a traditional Hungarian Shrovetide festival in Mohács, featuring masked busó figures who chase away winter. The provided page shows the 2025 program (Feb 27–Mar 4), but the 2026 event runs February 12–17 with a similar structure.

Festival Overview

This UNESCO-recognized event celebrates Šokac (South Slavic) heritage with parades, bonfires, dances, crafts, and folk performances. Highlights include busó boat crossings on the Danube, processions, mask-carving demos, and the burning of a winter coffin. Expect markets, music, and family activities across central squares like Széchenyi tér.

Detailed program 12 - 17 February 2026

Thursday, February 12 – "Kisfarsang" (Little Carnival)

• 09:30: "Young and Old Don Their Masks" – Opening event at the Youth Center.

• 12:00: Folk Art and Handicraft Fair in the city center.

• 14:30: Wreath-laying ceremony at the Anka Kersics memorial plaque (Sokackör, Táncsics M. u. 34).

• 14:45: Carnival Parade from the Sokackör to Széchenyi Square.

• 15:00: Children's Jankele and Little Busós celebrating freely in the streets.

• 15:15: Children’s folk dance and Busó group performances on the Széchenyi Square stage.

• 16:00: Presentation of Busó tools and equipment on Széchenyi Square.

• 17:00: "Tradition and Soul" – Opening of the temporary exhibition of the Kalkán family’s Busó masks at the Kanizsai Dorottya Museum.

• 19:00: South Slavic Dance House (Táncház) with the Glasovi band at the Market Square.
   

Friday, February 13

• 10:00: Folk Art and Handicraft Fair in the city center.

• 10:30: "Our Mohács" drawing competition exhibition opening at the Busó Court (Busóudvar).

• 13:00: Regional German Folk Singing Competition at the German Cultural House (Kossuth L. u. 51).

• 15:15: Folk dance groups and bands perform on stages at Széchenyi Square and Deák Square.

• 17:00: "Masks and Folk Art" exhibition opening at the Kossuth Theater Cultural Center.

• 18:00: Zora band concert at Deák Square.

• 19:00: South Slavic Dance House with the Misija band at the Market Square.
   

Saturday, February 14

• 09:00: Folk Art and Handicraft Fair in the city center.

• 09:00–12:00: Workshop: "Secrets of traditional Sokác costume making" at the Kanizsai Dorottya Museum.

• 10:00: Tambura bands, folk dancers, and Busó group shows across four stages: Széchenyi Square, Deák Square, Selyemgyár Cultural Quarter, and Busóudvar.

• 10:00: "Flavors of Mohács" live cooking at the Busóudvar.

• 11:00: Serbian gastronomy showcase in the Serbian Church courtyard.

• 14:00–18:00: "Merriment with the Busós" – Carnival games, wagon decorating, and Sokác bean cooking/tasting in Síp Street.

• 18:00: Poklade band concert at Deák Square.

• 19:00: South Slavic Dance House with the Zora band at the Market Square.
   

Sunday, February 15 – Carnival Sunday (Farsangvasárnap)

• 09:00: Folk Art and Handicraft Fair in the city center.

• 09:00–11:00: Witness the Busó groups preparing and crossing the river from the island side.

• 10:00: Continuous stage performances across the city (Széchenyi, Deák, Selyemgyár, Busóudvar).

• 12:30: The Main Event: Busós cross the Danube by boat to the Sokacrév.

• 14:00: Grand Busó Parade: From Kóló Square through the city center to Széchenyi Square.

• 16:30: Launching of the Carnival Coffin into the river at the ferry port.

• 17:30: The Bonfire: Lighting of the central fire and dancing with the Busós on Széchenyi Square.

• 19:00: South Slavic Dance House with the Kolo band at the Market Square.
   

Monday, February 16

• 10:00–13:00: Interactive carnival workshop for children at the Kanizsai Dorottya Museum (2000 HUF fee).
   

Tuesday, February 17 – Shrove Tuesday (Farsangtemetés)

• 10:00–14:00: Busó School: Creative mask-making for all ages at the Busóudvar.

• 14:30: Final Busó Parade starting from Kóló Square.

• 16:00: "Group Photo": Busós and Sokác girls pose on the City Hall steps.

• 17:30: Burning the Coffin: Lighting the bonfire and burning the carnival coffin to symbolise the end of winter on Széchenyi Square.

• 19:00: Final South Slavic Dance House with the Planina band at the Market Square.
   

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