Góbéfest began in 2017 as a celebration of Székely (Transylvanian Hungarian) culture, with “Góbé” meaning a clever, inventive Székely, reflecting the festival’s playful and creative spirit.
Since then, it has grown into a lively international festival that showcases a wide range of traditions from across Europe and beyond.
Today, Góbéfest brings together musicians, dancers, and makers from the Carpathian Basin, Eastern and Central Europe, and a widening global community.
With music, creative workshops, and hands‑on activities for all ages, the festival offers an open, welcoming space where diverse cultures meet and celebrate.
| Main stage | |
|---|---|
| Music Begins | 12.00-15.00 |
| Mátyás Király Zither Ensemble | 15.30-17.00 |
| Römer Family | 17.30-18.30 |
| Scattered Collective | 19.00– 20.00 |
| ZAKVAS | 20.30 -21.30 |
| Workshop & Activity Tent | |
|---|---|
| Arts & Crafts Activities | 13.00-15.00 |
| Arts & Crafts |National Federation of Hungarians in UK | 15.00 – 17.00 |
| Zither workshop with Mátyás Király Zither Ensemble | 17.00-18.30 |
| Main stage | |
|---|---|
| Tulip Zither Band | 11.30-12.00 |
| Elizabeth Sillo | 12.15-13.00 |
| Mátyás Király Zither Ensemble | 13.00-14.00 |
| Hunique Folk Ensemble | 14.00-14.30 |
| Udvarhely Folkdance Workshop | 15.30-16.30 |
| Dancehouse and tuition in the main arena | 16.30-17.30 |
| Róza Hárs & Tilia | 18.00-19.00 |
| Soma | 19.30-20.30 |
| La Mort Subite | 21.00-22.00 |
| tWorkshop & Activity Tent | |
|---|---|
| Music, Singing & Movement Workshop for Babies & Toddlers | 11.00-12.00 |
| Zither Workshop – with Tulip ZitherBand | 12.00-13.00 |
| Klara’s Gingerbread Workshop | 13.15-14.15 |
| Moldvai Family Dancehouse with Live Music | 14.30-15.30 |
| Arts & Crafts |MAOSZ | 15.30-16.30 |
| Ethno Suitcase with Hungarian Cultural Centre | 16.45-18.00 |
| Zither Workshop with Mátyás Király Zither Band | 18.00-19.00 |
| Wine Tasting Presentation: Gróf Degenfeld Winery | 19.00-20.00 |
| Main stage | |
|---|---|
| Music Begins | 11.00 -12.00 |
| Kalinka Balalaika Orchestra | 12.00 – 13.00 |
| BulgarianRhythms | 13.00-13.30 |
| Hunique Folk Ensemble | 13.30 – 14.00 |
| Podilya Ukrainian Dance | 14.00-14.30 |
| Polonez Polish Dance | 14.30- 15.00 |
| Ansamblul Tezaur | 15.00- 15.30 |
| PerkunasLithuanian Dance | 15.30– 16.00 |
| Kaskosan Roma Dance Group | 16.00 -16.30 |
| Manchester International Roots Ensemble | 17.30– 18.30 |
| Honey Feet | 19.00 – 20.15 |
| Oojami | 21.00-22.00 |
| Workshop & Activity Tent | |
|---|---|
| Bulgarian Folk Dance Workshop | 11.00-12.00 |
| Hungarian Folk Dance Workshop | 12.00-13.00 |
| Balalaika workshop | 13.00-14.00 |
| Romanian Folk Dance Workshop | 14.00-15.00 |
| Ukrainian Folk Dance Workshop | 15.00-16.00 |
| Polish Folk Dance Workshop | 16.00-17.00 |
| Lithuanian Folk Dance Workshop | 17.00-18.00 |
