Ring in 2026 with a burst of music across Hungary. From gospel fireworks to champagne-soaked operetta galas, orchestral blockbusters to klezmer joy, January and February are packed with New Year concerts in Budapest, Miskolc, Szeged, Győr, and more. Expect classic melodies, high-energy performances, and a party-starting mood that blends tradition with fresh twists. Tickets are online, seats go fast, and organizers reserve the right to change dates and programs.
Golden Voices of Gospel Light Up January
Kick off on January 6, 7 p.m., with Újév köszöntő örömkoncert / The Original Golden Voices of Gospel at the Budapest Congress Center. The tour rolls on: January 7, 8 p.m., in Szombathely at the Cathedral of the Visitation (Sarlós Boldogasszony-székesegyház); January 8, 7 p.m., in Miskolc at the House of Arts; January 12, 7 p.m., in Debrecen at the Reformed Great Church; and January 13, 8 p.m., inside the soaring Szeged Cathedral.
Budapest: Big Halls, Big Names
January 9, 7 p.m.: the MÁV Symphony Orchestra Cello Ensemble serves a New Year’s concert at Eötvös10 Cultural House. January 10, 7 p.m.: “Bécsi vér, magyar szív…” (Viennese Blood, Hungarian Heart) brings a gala vibe to Klebelsberg Kultúrkúria, while the Duna Symphony Chamber Orchestra plays at Klebelsberg Castle the same night. January 11 packs two Müpa bookings: a New Year encore at 11:30 a.m. and another New Year concert at 7:30 p.m. At 7 p.m., the 100 Member Gypsy Orchestra (100 Tagú Cigányzenekar) joins soprano Mónika Fischl at Klauzál Gábor Cultural Center. Later in the month: January 14, 6 p.m., Solti György Orchestra and Divertimento Chamber Orchestra at MOM Cultural Center; January 16, 7 p.m., PénteK13 presents the Luminare String Quartet’s Újévi KLASSZ-POP 16 húrON at Angyalföldi József Attila Cultural Center, plus a bubbly New Year set by Bori Orbán and Kristóf Pánczél at MKUK – Udvari Kamaraszínház; January 23: the “Hurrá, hurrá!” operetta gala pops corks in Csepel; February 27, 7:30 p.m., the Grand Chinese New Year Concert returns to Müpa, Komor Marcell utca 1, 9th District.
Miskolc Turns It Up
January 8, 7 p.m., gospel at the House of Arts. The Miskolc Symphony Orchestra anchors multiple New Year concerts at the National Theatre: January 9, 7 p.m.; January 10, 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. On January 11, 5 p.m., they head to Felsőzsolca. January 16, 6:30 p.m., they play Emőd, with another Emőd listing on the same day. January 24 brings “Borban a vigasság” (There’s Merriment in Wine) operetta galas in two shows, 3 p.m. and 7 p.m., at the House of Arts, Rákóczi utca 5.
Operetta, Champagne, and Hungarian Spirit
“Hurrá, hurrá!” promises operetta, champagne, love, and Hungarian dash: January 9, 7 p.m., at the Petőfi Cultural Center and Library, Kiskunlacháza; January 16, 6 p.m., at Vigadó Cultural Center, Kisújszállás; January 31, 6 p.m., at Szerencs Cultural Center and Library. “Borban a vigasság – Újévi Operettgála” tours Gyöngyös (January 9, 7 p.m.), Szekszárd (January 16, 7 p.m.), Győr (January 17, 3 p.m. and 7 p.m., Richter Concert Hall), and Tatabánya (January 18, 7 p.m., A Vértes Agórája).
City Highlights: From Szeged to Nyíregyháza
Szeged gets the gospel glow on January 13, 8 p.m., at the Cathedral (Dóm). Székesfehérvár hosts violin star Zoltán Mága’s New Year concert on January 14, 7 p.m., at Alba Regia Sports Hall; he’s in Szekszárd January 18, 5 p.m., at Babits Mihály Cultural Center; and in Nyíregyháza January 24, 7 p.m., at Continental Arena.
Sunday Specials and Jazz Heat
January 11 is stacked: 4 p.m., Kispest New Year Concert 2026 – “Mi muzsikus lelkek” at KMO Cultural Center and Library; 5 p.m., “Páratlan Páros” at Vörösmarty Cultural House, Fót; 5 p.m., Duna Symphony in Szigetszentmiklós; 6 p.m., Sabbathsong Klezmer Band’s “More than Klezmer” at Uránia National Film Theatre; 6 p.m., Szentendre’s New Year Concert with Orsi Kozma, György Oravecz, and Hot Jazz Band at the County Library.
Musicals, Pop, and Community Vibes
January 10, 7 p.m.: “Musical- és Operettcsillagok – Újévi Gálakoncert” at Tiszaligeti Sports Hall, Szolnok; “Újévi koncert 2026 – Slágermúzeum” in Vecsés; Budafok Dohnányi Orchestra plays the Dunaharaszti Sports Hall. January 15, 7 p.m.: “Best of Musicals” hits Vác’s Madách Imre Cultural Center. January 17 brings Maglód’s New Year Concert and Brass Night at MagHáz, 5 p.m., plus Hatvan’s Candlelit New Year Concert with the Hatvan Chamber Orchestra soloists at 5 p.m. and again at 8 p.m. January 23, 7 p.m.: “Újévi Best of Musicals” lands in Nagykanizsa. January 29, 7 p.m.: “Pop, Swing & Soul” with Gabi Szűcs lights up Kaposvár’s Szivárvány Kultúrpalota.
Addresses and Notes
Key venues include 6700 Szeged; 8000 Székesfehérvár, Gáz utca 19; 1124 Budapest, Csörsz u. 18; 2600 Vác, Dr. Csányi László krt. 63; 3432 Emőd; 1133 Budapest, Pozsonyi út 58; 5310 Kisújszállás; 1131 Budapest, József Attila tér 4; 7100 Szekszárd, Szent István tér 10; 2234 Maglód, Fő utca 4–6; 3000 Hatvan; 9021 Győr, Aradi vértanúk útja 16; 2800 Tatabánya, Szent Borbála tér 1; 8800 Nagykanizsa; Budapest, 21st District – Csepel; 3525 Miskolc, Rákóczi utca 5; 4400 Nyíregyháza, Szegfű utca 13; 7400 Kaposvár, Noszlopy Gáspár u. 5–7; 3900 Szerencs; and 1095 Budapest, Komor Marcell utca 1.
Organizers reserve the right to change dates and programs.
