A landmark for live culture in Győr, Richter Hall rolls into 2026 with a packed slate of concerts, operettas, theater nights, and gala shows for anyone craving quality entertainment. Home to the Győr Philharmonic Orchestra (Győri Filharmonikus Zenekar) and named after the world-famous, Győr-born conductor János Richter, the venue also boasts a modern, soundproofed rehearsal room on the second floor—about 1,076 square feet, with striking lighting and full air conditioning—designed for peak performance and comfort.
Black-and-White Paths: Zoltán Fejérvári Recital
January 15, Thursday, 7:00 PM. Pianist Zoltán Fejérvári performs with the Győr Philharmonic Orchestra (Győri Filharmonikus Zenekar) in a finely woven program: Leoš Janáček’s On an Overgrown Path (Benőtt ösvényeken) 27″, György Kurtág’s selections from Games (Játékok) 12″, then after the break Robert Schumann’s Scenes from Childhood (Kinderszenen) 19″ and Johannes Brahms’s C major Sonata 27″. A contemplative evening moving from miniature revelations to symphonic-scale piano craft.
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January 16, Friday, 7:00 PM. A classic operetta evening with the bittersweet sparkle that genre lovers treasure.
Wine and Merriment: New Year Operetta Gala
January 17, Saturday, 3:00 PM and 7:00 PM. The Monarchia Operett pops the cork on “Borban a vigasság – Újévi operett gála 2026” (In Wine There’s Merriment – New Year Operetta Gala 2026), an immersive musical theater experience twining wine, history, and operetta. The show tracks the life and passion of János Mathiász, the “Hungarian king of grapes” and one of the world’s most renowned vine breeders. It’s a time-traveling, full-evening gala where the journey from grueling cultivar experiments to international acclaim plays out alongside melodies and moments tied to wine, love, and life’s zest.
Expect beloved drinking songs and buoyant operetta hits by Imre Kálmán, Jenő Huszka, Pál Ábrahám, Johann Strauss, Béla Zerkovitz, Mihály Eisemann, and Szabolcs Fényes. Evergreen highlights include: “Borban az igazság,” “Mi, muzsikus lelkek,” “Hej, cigány,” “Csopak, Somló, Badacsony,” “Délibábos Hortobágyon,” and “Egy részeg éjszakán.” Dazzling sets, eye-popping costumes, humor, romance, the company’s leading soloists, and a rich musical menu—this gala is designed to delight every sense.
KonczErt: A Koncz Family Affair
January 22, Thursday, 7:00 PM. The Győr Philharmonic Orchestra (Győri Filharmonikus Zenekar) presents: Zoltán Kodály’s Dances of Galánta (Galántai táncok) 16″, Joseph Haydn’s Cello Concerto No. 1 in C major, Hob. VIIb:1 24″, then Jörg Widmann’s high-voltage Con brio 12″, capped by Ludwig van Beethoven’s Symphony No. 8 in F major, op. 93 26″. Featuring cellist Stephan Koncz, conducted by Christoph Koncz.
From Time to Time
January 27, Tuesday, 7:00 PM. A tender, intimate play about a boy who discovers his father keeps a monumental secret. What happens if you could revisit moments from the past and maybe alter the future? With gentle humor and a touch of melancholy, the story suggests life’s magic lies less in fixing yesterday than in inhabiting the present. Not recommended for under 16.
American Comedy on the High Seas
January 28, Wednesday, 7:00 PM. New York, 1938. Aboard the luxury liner La Paz en route to Monte Carlo, a work-obsessed young businesswoman collides with a charming adventurer—and the deck fills with colorful characters: a degenerate, moneyed fiancé, a brutal wife and her terrified husband, a dithering secretary whose life is twice changed by a Tibetan singing bowl, and Tony’s irrepressibly youthful mother determined to look a decade younger than her own daughter. Everyone is fleeing something—or chasing someone—while big money and bigger hearts are in play. The swing era’s pulse thunders through the ship. Revived on the Veres 1 Színház (Veres 1 Theatre) roster from 2025, the piece is based on Károly Aszlányi’s hit comedy, with libretto and lyrics by Attila Lőrinczy and music by Artisjus- and Fonogram-winning composer-saxophonist Bálint Bársony. Directed anew by Károly Peller, it’s humor from bow to stern.
Carnival Concert
January 29, Thursday, 7:00 PM. A festive, laughter-laced concert brimming with favorites by Ferenc Lehár, Imre Kálmán, Pál Ábrahám, and more. With soprano Mónika Fischl and guests Szilvi Szendy, Attila Dolhai, and Károly Peller. Conducted by István Silló.
Imre Kálmán – Zsolt Meskó: You Ragged Life…
January 31, Saturday, 6:00 PM. “Te rongyos élet… avagy az ‘Én Kálmán Imrém!’” (You Ragged Life… or “My Imre Kálmán!”) – a new Hungarian operetta in two acts, National Premiere II, saluting the Operetta King, Imre Kálmán. A bashful genius, a relentless actress, and a dresser who sees everything drive this backstage romp. Kálmán’s extraordinary destiny unfolds with boisterous humor and passion, while his best-loved hits shine anew. Cast includes Ibolya Nagy (Déryné Prize), Attila Csengeri (eMeRTon Prize) or Csaba Jegercsik (Farkas–Ratkó Prize), with Dorka Pacskó / Elvira Haraszti / Csenge Bégány. Directed by László Hajdú. Running time: 2 hours 15 minutes, one intermission. Motto: Hungary’s operetta past is our heritage; its future, our responsibility.
Djabe & Steve Hackett: Freya Winter Shows
February 7, Saturday, 7:30 PM. After the 2025 summer triumphs, the Freya concert returns to Hungary—this time in Győr. Expect fresh material alongside classics from Genesis, Steve Hackett, and Djabe. The group’s 14th joint album, Freya – Arctic Jam, dropped in February 2025, recorded in Bodø, Norway, roughly 62 miles north of the Arctic Circle, shaped from northern jam sessions by Tamás Barabás into a full studio album—a fan and critic favorite, hailed as one of Djabe’s finest recordings. Lineup: Steve Hackett (guitar, vocals, harmonica), Tamás Barabás (bass), Attila Égerházi (guitar, percussion), Áron Koós-Hutás (trumpet, flugelhorn), Péter Kaszás (vocals, drums), Zoltán Bubenyák (piano, keys), Zoltán Zana (sax).
Apostol: We Can’t Live Without You!
February 8, Sunday, 7:00 PM. A live night of shared memories with one of Hungary’s most enduring bands. Hits like “Nem tudok élni nélküled,” “Okosabban kéne élni,” and “Eladó, kiadó most a szívem” meet generations where they are—timeless, heartfelt, unapologetically melodic. The message is simple: you’re the reason they’re still on stage.
Made in England
February 13, Friday, 7:00 PM. The Győr Philharmonic Orchestra (Győri Filharmonikus Zenekar) explores British-flavored brilliance: Haydn’s Symphony No. 104 in D major “London” 29″, Edward Elgar’s Pomp and Circumstance March No. 1 5″, Benjamin Britten’s Matinées musicales (after Rossini), op. 24 16″, Britten’s Simple Symphony, op. 4 16″, and Elgar’s The Crown of India: March of the Mogul Emperors 4″. Conducted by Domonkos Héja.
#MartinRajna
February 20, Friday, 7:00 PM. A marquee pairing: Béla Bartók’s Music for Strings, Percussion and Celesta, BB 114 27″ and Antonín Dvořák’s Symphony No. 7 in D minor, op. 70, B. 141 35″. Conducted by Martin Rajna.
Pál Szécsi Memorial Concert
February 21, Saturday, 5:00 PM. A tribute to the beloved voice whose songs defined eras of Hungarian pop sentiment.
Hercule Poirot Retires?
February 22, 7:00 PM. The legendary Belgian sleuth who unraveled countless mysterious and baffling cases heads into retirement—at least that’s the tantalizing setup for an evening steeped in intrigue and polished wit.
