XXXIII. Baroque Wedding

One of Győr's most distinctive summer events, the Baroque Wedding, once again transports visitors to the splendour of the 18th century. Set against the magnificent Baroque backdrop of the historic city centre and Széchenyi Square, this two-day celebration begins with the ceremonial presentation of the Royal Charter and a traditional Baroque serenade. On Saturday, historical reenactors, dancers, musicians and elegantly decorated horse-drawn carriages bring the spirit of the era to life, culminating in a spectacular Baroque wedding ceremony held at Dunakapu Square in the evening. Combining history, music, dance and living traditions, the Baroque Wedding offers a truly unique cultural experience in the heart of Győr year after year.

 

 

 

Friday, 7 August

 

3:00 PM – 9:00 PM – Craft Market
Unique handmade products by local and national artisans, including ceramics, jewellery, textiles, wooden crafts and decorative items.
Venue: Széchenyi Square

 

4:00 PM – Brass Band Promenade
Festive brass music recalling the atmosphere of Baroque city celebrations.
Conductor: László Horváth
Venue: Baroque Garden, Széchenyi Square

 

4:15 PM – Baroque Dances
Authentic Baroque dance performance by the Pavane Historical Dance Ensemble.
Venue: Széchenyi Square

 

4:30 PM – Concert by Camerata Sumynona Early Music Ensemble
Renaissance and Baroque compositions performed on period instruments.
Venue: Baroque Garden, Széchenyi Square

 

5:00 PM – The Magic of the Baroque
Spectacular Baroque dance performance by the Győri Barocco Dance Group.
Musical accompaniment: Camerata Sumynona Early Music Ensemble
Venue: Széchenyi Square

 

6:00 PM – Ceremonial Presentation of the Royal Charter
A historical pageant commemorating Győr's elevation to the rank of Free Royal City.
Venue: Baroque Garden, Széchenyi Square

 

6:15 PM – Baroque Shop Window Competition Award Ceremony
Presentation of awards for the best Baroque-themed shop display.
Venue: Baroque Garden, Széchenyi Square

 

6:30 PM – Baroque Parade
A colourful historical procession featuring musicians, dancers and flag performers.
Assembly point: Széchenyi Square

6:30 PM – Opera Arias and Duets
Timeless masterpieces by Handel, Offenbach, Delibes, Verdi and Puccini performed by acclaimed opera singers.
Featuring: Krisztina Bognár, Laura Gőgh, Tamás Nyári
Venue: Baroque Garden, Széchenyi Square

 

8:00 PM – Baroque Atmospheres
A musical dialogue for clarinet and violin.
Performers: Dániel Anderkó, Csenge Hérics
Venue: Baroque Garden, Széchenyi Square

 

8:00 PM – Serenade for the Bride – The Groom's Gift to His Beloved
Wedding Serenata – A Tribute to the Bride
Featuring: Patrícia Karádi (mezzo-soprano), Krisztián Szenthelyi (baritone), Judit Faludi (cello)
Piano accompaniment: Éva Bárkányi-Horváth
Venue: Courtyard of Zichy Palace

 

9:00 PM – Baroque Dance House
Join the Győri Barocco Dance Group for traditional Baroque dancing.
Live music by Camerata Sumynona Early Music Ensemble.
Venue: Széchenyi Square

 

10:00 PM – The Four Dragons – Baroque Fire Theatre
A spectacular Baroque-inspired fire performance.
Venue: Széchenyi Square

 

 

Saturday, 8 August

 

10:00 AM – 9:00 PM – Craft Market
Handmade products and traditional fair atmosphere.
Venue: Széchenyi Square

 

10:00 AM – 8:00 PM – Craft Workshops
Baroque-inspired creative activities for children and families.
Venue: Széchenyi Square

 

10:00 AM – 8:00 PM – Virgonckodók Heritage Playground
Traditional giant wooden folk games and a vintage carousel recreate the joyful play experiences of centuries past.
Venue: Széchenyi Square

 

10:00 AM – 8:00 PM – Baroque Lifestyle Exhibition
Historical living history presentation by the Mare Temporis Heritage Association.
Venue: Széchenyi Square

 

10:00 AM – Tower Music
Festive brass music performed from the balcony of Lloyd Palace.
Venue: Széchenyi Square

 

10:10 AM – Beatrix, or Matthias' Clever Wife
Historical puppet theatre by Batyu Theatre.
Venue: Square in front of the Apátúr House

 

11:00 AM – Baroque Flag Performance
Spectacular display by the Pavane Flag Performers.
Venue: Széchenyi Square

 

11:30 AM – Little Baroque
Concert by the young talents of the Pici Nagyszínpad music programme.
Venue: Baroque Garden

 

12:00 PM – When Love's Sweet Passion...
English Baroque music from the 17th and 18th centuries performed by Ensemble Pannonia Superior.
Venue: Ceremonial Hall, Apátúr House

 

3:00 PM – The Countess Returns
Dance performance by the Győri Barocco Dance Group.
Venue: Ceremonial Hall, Apátúr House

 

3:45 PM – Pavane Dance Ensemble Performance
Authentic Renaissance and Baroque dances.
Venue: Széchenyi Square

 

4:00 PM – Stilt Walkers' Street Parade
A lively street performance by the Alkalmi Csibészek troupe.
Venue: Baross Street, Boatman Statue

 

4:00 PM – Brass Band Promenade
Venue: Baroque Garden, Széchenyi Square

 

4:10 PM – The Dragon and the Devil
Marionette puppet show by Kámfor Puppet Theatre.
Venue: Square in front of the Apátúr House

 

5:00 PM – The Fool's Wedding
A humorous parody of the Baroque Wedding ceremony.
Venue: Baroque Garden, Széchenyi Square

 

5:00 PM – Concert by Simplicissimus Ensemble
Baroque chamber music from the 17th and 18th centuries.
Venue: Ceremonial Hall, Apátúr House

 

5:30 PM – Silver Jubilee in Baroque Splendour
Anniversary ceremony celebrating the couple married at the Baroque Wedding 25 years ago.
Venue: Baroque Garden, Széchenyi Square

 

6:30 PM – Strings in Conversation at Széchenyi Square
From Baroque to Romanticism – music for cello and violin.
Venue: Baroque Garden, Széchenyi Square

 

6:30 PM – The King Dances
Presentation of French Baroque court dances.
Venue: Ceremonial Hall, Apátúr House

 

6:30 PM – Grand Baroque Parade
Hundreds of joyful masked performers and participants in magnificent period costumes accompany the bride and groom to the most memorable moment of their lives in a festive procession through the historic city centre to Dunakapu Square.

 

7:00 PM – Baroque Harpsichord Melodies
Concert by Ensemble Pannonia Superior.
Venue: Baroque Garden, Széchenyi Square

 

Dunakapu Square

 

7:30 PM – Music of Joy from the 18th Century
Mini concert by the Simplicissimus Ensemble.
Venue: Dunakapu Square

 

8:00 PM – The Baroque Wedding Ceremony
Inspired by the magnificent aristocratic weddings of the 17th century, the engaged couple exchange vows of eternal fidelity in an authentic historical ceremony, reviving the marriage traditions of the Baroque era.
Venue: Dunakapu Square

 

9:00 PM – Dance of Flames
A spectacular Baroque fire show.
Venue: Dunakapu Square

 

9:30 PM – Baroque Dance Celebration
Join the festivities with live music performed by the Simplicissimus Ensemble.
Venue: Dunakapu Square

Additional Programmes

 

Baroque Days on Káptalan Hill
More information: https://kaptalandomb.hu/
Organiser: Saint Ladislaus Visitor Centre

 

The Baroque World in the Heart of Győr
More information: https://bencesgyor.hu/
Organiser: Saint Maurus Benedictine Abbey

GyereGyőrbe – Themed Guided Tours & Experiences during the Baroque Wedding
More information: https://www.gyeregyorbe.hu/
Organiser: GyereGyőrbe Themed City Tours