Open Air – open air festivals have long entered our lives as colorful cultural events, as interesting and significant events in life for all ages. Open Air music concerts are usually held on open stages, built directly on the street or city square, on the beaches, in park areas.
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Festivals with music of various genres, from classical and academic vocals to folklore, jazz, rock and techno. Anyone who has ever been to the Open Air Festival will remember this unique atmosphere of music, celebration and freedom. There are no restrictions on the theme of these music festivals, there are no restrictions on the age of the participants and their significance: from the youngest children’s bands to famous masters of the stage, from famous performers to novice musicians. The main condition – a scene in the open air. Visiting Open Air festivals will undoubtedly be a significant event for you, a great option for a weekend. This is a good opportunity to have fun, get rich impressions, it is a charge of emotions and positivity. Another feature of such events – a minimum of conventions, you can comfortably sit on the lawn or on the sand (if the stage is arranged on the beach), relax and enjoy the music and warm evening. In the section of the Go-To.Rest site dedicated to festivals, you can always find an Open Air event in your city that matches your musical tastes and mood.
The section contains detailed information and announcements of outdoor events. You can read their program, see photos, and choose the concerts you want to attend.
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Festivals and holidays of Uzhgorod
January
Christmas carols, nativity scene, St. Basil’s Day
Original rites, customs, carols and Christmas carols will bring all regions of Transcarpathia to the regional center. The Uzhhorod open-air museum will sound Christmas songs of all ethnic groups living in the multinational region.
February
Uzhhorod Pancake City Festival
The Uzhhorod Pancake Gastronomic Pancake Festival invites you to tastings, fun entertainment, traditional festivities, competitions and interesting photo areas.
By the way, palachinta, in the Transcarpathian dialect means the word pancake, which comes from the Hungarian word palacsinta.
Honey Festival Fest
At the fair you can buy different varieties of honey, pollen, propolis, honey-based sweets and much more. The “hostess” of the festival, which is reflected in its name, is a mead. Beekeepers present its various types, share the secrets of cooking.
April
Sakura Fest City Festival
The pale pink color of Japanese cherries became a symbol of the capital of Transcarpathia in the spring. The traditional “Sakura Fest” starts, the program of which offers visitors interesting cultural, sports, gastronomic events.
May
Festival-fair “Sunny drink”
The traditional spring festival “Sunny Drink” continues in Uzhgorod, which is aimed at promoting Transcarpathian viticulture and winemaking.
Among the more than four dozen participants of the festival – winemakers, cheesemakers, beekeepers, agricultural producers, so you can buy wines, various cheeses, sausages, honey and bee products, souvenirs, sweets directly from producers. And in gastronomic locations – to taste traditional Ukrainian and Transcarpathian cuisine.
July
Uzhhorod regatta
“Uzhhorod Regatta” – sports competition, rafting on the river Uzh on watercraft of various designs. The merry festival is held annually in July or August.
August
Honey Savior Festival
More than two dozen beekeepers from all over the region will present various types of honey – spring, linden, acacia, honey from summer grasses, forest, mountain and bee products (propolis, wax, perga, royal jelly, pollen, etc.). Visitors will be able to taste honey drinks, in particular, kvass, wine, balm, honey gingerbread and caramel.
September
City Day
Uzhhorod is a city of multiculturalism, aromatic coffee, ancient architecture and amazing cute mini-monuments. It is a city of inspiration, love, joy, sincerity, feelings and tolerance. A city that falls in love – that’s what tourists and its inhabitants say about the ancient millennial Ungvar. There are no such as Uzhgorod. Its uniqueness in internationality, its unity – in the special ideas, views and aspirations of people, its versatility – in a variety of styles, religions, tastes, flavors, its charm – in every ancient street. Uzhhorod is a city open to everyone: this is its main highlight.
Uzhhorod City Day is celebrated on the 1st Sunday of October. 893 is the year of the founding of this glorious city.
October
Golden Autumn Fair
The fair will present a wide range of products at producer prices – vegetables, fruits, canned fruits and vegetables and meat and dairy products, confectionery and bakery products, wines, honey, etc.
November
Feast of young wine “Transcarpathian Beaujolais”
“Transcarpathian Beaujolais” (alternative name “Young Wine Festival”) is a traditional autumn festival held annually in Uzhgorod. Within its framework, local winemakers present their own products.
Presented young wines can not only be tasted, but also purchased.
In addition to wine, Transcarpathian cheese products, souvenirs, honey and various delicacies are also presented at the festival.
The festival itself is held in the ancient royal wine cellars specially cleared for this event, which, without a doubt, only helps to create the appropriate atmosphere.
Traditionally, the best winemakers are determined within the framework of the festival.
December
Gingerbread Festival
Participants from different regions of Transcarpathia presented their products. You can also eat edible animals, various attributes of the New Year and Christmas holidays. In addition to gingerbread, they also presented beekeeping products, handmade Christmas tree decorations, etc.
Mykolaychyk City Parade
Every year on St. Nicholas Day, Uzhhorod hosts the traditional city parade of St. Nicholas. More than a hundred schoolchildren and those interested in red hats gather on the square. Theatrical near the main city Christmas tree to congratulate Uzhgorod residents, guests of the city and each other with the beginning of the New Year and Christmas holidays.
City Christmas market
At the Christmas Fair you can find original Christmas tree decorations, various souvenirs, ceramics, knitted warm clothes, natural tea, wine, honey and medical products, Transcarpathian craft sauces, etc. There is also a gastronomic area where you can immediately taste something delicious.
In our catalog, we have collected the best festivals of Uzhgorod, which you must visit.
Which festivals in Uzhgorod must be attended?
If you plan to come to Uzhhorod in spring, the best option will be the Sakura Fest festival in April. Traditional Christmas carols, nativity scenes, and fairs are held in January. In the summer, visit the "Honey Spas", and in autumn, the best event is the City Day.