Gyula doesn’t do quiet seasons. The castle, the open-air theater, and the famed spa keep this historic bath town buzzing year-round with exhibitions, concerts, theater, food fests, museum workshops, sports, and both guaranteed and pick-your-own adventures. The Castle Theater (Várszínház) hosts festivals from spring to fall, the castle programs run almost nonstop, and the Gyula Castle Spa (Gyulai Várfürdő) ranks among Hungary’s most-loved thermal retreats. Here’s what’s lined up from late November through 2026—come hungry for pálinka and kolbász, stay for candlelit castle tours and late-night spa sessions.
November Highlights
2025.11.19. Gyulakult: Sándor Csányi: Hogyan értsük félre a nőket? 2 (How to Misunderstand Women? 2), Gyula. Also 2025.11.19. Magic Song (Varázsének): live-music baby-and-mom session with Uncle Imi Hevesi, Gyula.
2025.11.20. Kohán Gallery: Finissage closing event for sculptor Géza Széri-Varga’s exhibition, Gyula.
2025.11.21. Romantika Bistro: Dinner Melodies with Tibi Sztojka, Gyula. Same day at Mogyoróssy János City Library: Erzsébet Brittich / Alone – book launch and exhibition opening, Gyula.
2025.11.21–11.23. Guaranteed programs at Gyula Castle, Gyula.
2025.11.22. Candlelit castle tours; Talkative Flowers – Treasures of Almásy Castle; Retro Community Center Disco (Retro Művház Disco); The Castle by Candlelight; Night wellness at the Gyula Castle Spa (Gyulai Várfürdő), all in Gyula.
2025.11.23. Castle tour with Dönci the Dachshund, Gyula.
2025.11.24. Library: Dr. Lajos Köteles / Why Is the Hungarian Countryside Sick? – book launch, Gyula.
2025.11.26. Museum Free University: Do We Need to Rewrite the History Books? and another Magic Song (Varázsének) baby-and-mom session, Gyula.
2025.11.27. Comedy Theater (Dumaszínház): Dániel Mogács solo evening – “Ego,” Gyula, $15.55–$19.94.
2025.11.28. Romantika Bistro: Dinner Melodies with Tibi Sztojka, and Castle Theater (Várszínház): Poénra fel! (Get Ready to Laugh!), Gyula, $13.41 fixed. 11.28–11.30. Guaranteed programs at the Castle, Gyula.
2025.11.29. The Castle by Candlelight; Aristocratic Passions – Almásy Castle Treasures; Advent workshop at the Castle; Portéka: Artisan and Farmers’ Market in Castle Park; Night wellness at the Castle Spa, all Gyula. 2025.11.30. Castle tour with Dönci the Dachshund, Gyula.
December to New Year
2025.12.04. Gyulakult: Nektár Theater: The Nutcracker (Diótörő) – musical dance tale, Gyula.
12.05. Gyulakult: Michael Cooney: Who’s in My Bed? (Nicsak, ki lakik itt?!), Gyula, $21.60–$24.37; La Sposa Caffè: Meet Santa; 16th Gyula Honey Festival 12.05–12.06; Guaranteed Castle Programs 12.05–12.07; Blue Mini-Train: Santa Route 12.05–12.07.
12.06. Playhouse: The Grinch at the Playhouse; Portéka Market; Cellar Exhibition – Almásy Treasures; The Castle by Candlelight; Candlelit castle tours; Night wellness; Egy Pillanat Caffè: 5th Santa Party; First Gyula Tractor Parade, all Gyula. 12.07. Castle tour with Dönci, and Joulupukki, the real Finnish Santa, visits Gyula.
12.09. Castle Theater (Várszínház): Herb Books – Life’s Big Questions, Gyula.
12.11. Gyulakult: Attila Kökény & Viktor Rakonczai – “An Advent Evening With Us,” $38.30–$41.03; Ladics House: IT? Child’s Play / 3D Printing Club – Christmas prep with a 3D printer, Gyula.
12.12–12.14. Guaranteed Castle Programs. 12.13. Candlelit castle tours; Night wellness; The Castle by Candlelight; Women’s Salon – Almásy Treasures; Portéka Market; GyulaKult Club concerts, Gyula. 12.14. Dönci tour.
12.16. Castle Theater (Várszínház): János Háy: The Girl Who Keeps a Dog (A kutyatartó lány), Gyula. 12.17. Museum Free University: Treasures from the Árpád Era, Gyula.
12.19–12.21. Guaranteed Castle Programs. 12.20. Talkative Flowers; The Castle by Candlelight; Candlelit tours; Night wellness; Portéka Market. 12.21. Dönci tour, Gyula.
12.26–12.28. Guaranteed Castle Programs. 12.27. The Castle by Candlelight; Candlelit tours; Aristocratic Passions; Night wellness. 12.28. Dönci tour. 12.31. New Year’s Eve at the Vigadó, all Gyula.
Into 2026
2026.01.02–01.04. Guaranteed Castle Programs. 01.03. The Castle by Candlelight; Night wellness; Candlelit tours. 01.04. Dönci tour, Gyula.
01.08. Ladics House: IT? Child’s Play / 3D Printing Club – Body scanner use and operation, Gyula.
01.28. Museum Free University: Magical Tools and Techniques in the Roman World, Gyula.
02.25. Museum Free University: Herod, Jesus, and the Holy City; Gyulakult: Magda Szabó: Abigail (Abigél), $24.37–$27.14, Gyula.
02.27. Gyulakult: The Masters of Illusion in Gyula. 03.21. Almásy Castle Visitor Center: Dachshund Meetup 2026. 03.25. Museum Free University: March 15, 1848, Gyula.
04.24–04.26. Medivid Agility and ParAgility Festival, Gyula. 04.29. Museum Free University: Generals or Martyrs?, Gyula. 05.27. Museum Free University: From Corset to Bob Cut, Gyula. 08.21–08.23. 4th Zumba Festival Gyula, Gyula. Total events: 48.
