Mézesvölgyi Nyár returns to Veresegyház with musicals, comedies, concerts, and family shows in a 1,900-seat open-air venue. Celebrate the 10th season’s star-studded summer lineup in Pest County.
when: 2026.07.08., Wednesday
where: 2112 Veresegyház, Búcsú tér
Pest County’s biggest cross-arts event, Mézesvölgyi Nyár – the Veres 1 Színház Summer Festival – is back in 2026 with hit plays, standout actors, and concerts for its 10th open-air season. Set in a natural environment with a 1,900-seat auditorium, the festival has become one of the agglomeration’s key summer cultural events. Expect family shows, musicals, comedies, concerts, and one-off performances in Veresegyház at 2112 Búcsú tér.
Key Dates and Highlights
– 2026.07.08 – A Pál utcai fiúk (The Paul Street Boys) – a two-part musical play, Veresegyház
– 2026.08.07 – Anconai szerelmesek (Lovers of Ancona) – musical comedy | Mézesvölgyi Nyár Open-Air Festival, Veresegyház
– 2026.08.11 – Anconai szerelmesek (Lovers of Ancona) – musical comedy | Mézesvölgyi Open-Air Stage, Veresegyház
– 2026.08.15 – Egy életem (One Life) – a biographical stand-up evening with Imre Csuja, Veresegyház
Good to Know
Organizers reserve the right to change dates and programs. The festival promises variety, star power, and summer-night vibes—bring the family, grab a seat, and dive into the season.
2025, adrienne
Pros
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Family-friendly vibe with a mix of musicals, comedies, concerts, and specific family shows, so kids and adults both get something fun
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Outdoor 1,900-seat venue in a natural setting means breezy summer-night atmosphere that’s easygoing and relaxed
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Decent star power and popular Hungarian productions—good chance to see local culture at its best
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Prices and logistics are usually easier than Budapest mega-events, so it’s a lower-stress night out
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Veresegyház is close to Budapest (about 35–45 minutes), so you can day-trip and be back at your hotel the same night
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By European standards, this is a regional gem—smaller than Avignon or Salzburg, but more intimate and approachable
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Public transport via Budapest’s suburban rail (e.g., S71/S9 to Veresegyház, then short local transfer) or an easy drive with parking typically available
Cons
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Most shows are in Hungarian, so non-speakers may miss plot nuances unless it’s a concert or very visual production
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Veresegyház isn’t internationally famous, so info in English and wayfinding can be patchy
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Weather can affect comfort at an open-air venue, and program changes are possible
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Compared to big-name international festivals, fewer globally known acts and less English-language programming
