Szombathely doesn’t slow down. Every season brings a fresh rush of music, food, art, and even sport under the Feel Szombathely! banner, with lively weekends that mix easygoing fun and serious culture. The city’s calling cards are big: the Savaria Historical Carnival draws huge crowds, the Savaria International Dance Competition has been a top-tier ballroom showcase for over four decades, the Lamantin Jazz Festival keeps the groove going, and every autumn the nationally known St. Martin’s Day Fair fills streets and hearts.
Holiday Highlights
December lights up with Film Music Christmas by the Savaria Symphony Orchestra at Bartók Hall (Dec 19–20). On Dec 21, the city market hosts Christmas fun for kids and grown-ups, while the Market Hall runs a flea market the same day—and again on Dec 28. Sing along at Christmas: Locked in a Song at AGORA – Cultural and Sports Hall on Dec 22 (about $21 to $36). Weöres Sándor Theatre stages shows Dec 15–22 (about $5 to $38), again Dec 29–31, and Jan 3–8.
Laughs, Drama, New Year
Michael Cooney’s Nicsak, ki lakik itt?! (Look Who’s Living Here?!) by Bánfalvy Stúdió lands at AGORA on Dec 29 (about $16 to $25). The city rings in the New Year with a big outdoor party on Dec 31, while Weöres Sándor Theatre presents VESZTEGZÁR A GRAND HOTELBEN (Quarantine at the Grand Hotel).
January to March: Ballet, Comedy, Symphonies
Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker pirouettes into Aréna Savaria on Jan 8 (about $29 to $47). Pótszilveszter with Péter Aranyosi brings post–New Year’s stand-up to AGORA on Jan 11 ($22 to $27). The Savaria Symphony rolls out a string of concerts at Bartók Hall: VII. Gábor Hollerung–Sarah Defries on Jan 16 ($18), VIII. Gergely Vajda–Péter Bársony on Feb 6 ($18), IX. Péter Halász–Abigél Králik on Feb 27 ($18), X. Gergely Vajda–József Balog on Mar 13 ($18), XI. Mátyás Antal–Ditta Rohmann on Mar 27 ($18), XII. Máté Hámori–Mácsai Pál (Pál Mácsai) on Apr 2 ($18), XIII. Gergely Vajda–Rozália Szabó on Apr 17 ($18), XIV. János Kovács–Levente Puskás on May 8 ($18), XV. Gergely Vajda–György Lakatos on May 29 ($18), XVI. Gergely Vajda–Gábor Varga on Jun 11 ($18).
Smart Talk, Musicals, Big Voices
Péter Oszkó’s Scientific Stand-Up on investments hits Dumaszínház at AGORA Cinema on Jan 22 (about $14 to $17). Veres 1 Színház presents American Comedy – Swing Musical on Jan 25. István Dombóvári’s solo show Deszeretlek plays Jan 28 at AGORA ($28). Peter Srámek’s Valentine’s Day concert charms on Feb 12 ($36 to $41). Tenorok – For Women’s Hearts performs on Mar 6 at the Art Folk College – MMIK ($28). Bródy 80 celebrates a legend on Mar 20 at AGORA ($39 to $45).
Spring Stages
On Apr 18, catch Jövőre veled, ugyanitt! (Same Time, Next Year) at AGORA ($19 to $25) and Pán Péter (Peter Pan) for families ($11 to $14). May 17 brings The Jungle Book by László Dés – Péter Geszti – Pál Békés to AGORA ($21 to $23).
