Gyula Packs Winter With Castles, Beer, Theater

January 30–February 1, multiple venues across 5700 Gyula burst into 2026 with a stacked cultural lineup, then keep the momentum through February and into March. From candlelit castle tours and falconry to brewery tastings and literary nights, the city’s historic core becomes one big stage.

Brews, Bites, Nighttime Chill

Beer lovers are spoiled: Sörházi beugró, the Elixbeer Brewery tour and tasting, runs repeatedly on January 31, then February 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 24, 25, 26, 27, and 28. Expect fresh pours and insider stories. Balance that with Éjszakai wellness at the Gyula Castle Spa (Gyulai Várfürdő) on January 31 and February 7—late-night spa calm in historic surroundings. La Sposa Caffè joins in with a Valentine’s wine dinner on February 13, and returns March 7 with The Chef’s Dinner, a six-course culinary ride.

Castles by Candlelight

The Almásy Castle (Almásy-kastély) glows all month. Castle by Candlelight (A kastély gyertyafényben) sets the mood on January 31, February 7, 14, 21, and 28, while Cellar Exhibition – The Treasures of the Almásy Castle (Pincetárlat – Az Almásy-kastély kincsei) pops up February 7 and March 7. The exhibit series Noble Passions – The Treasures of the Almásy Castle (Grófi passziók – Az Almásy-kastély kincsei) bookends February on the 28th. Special experiences keep rolling: Blushing Allowed! – Intimacy in Aristocratic Life (Pirulni szabad! – intimitás az arisztokrata mindennapokban) on February 14, Women’s Salon – The Treasures of the Almásy Castle (Női szalon – Az Almásy-kastély kincsei) on February 14, and Speaking Flowers – The Treasures of the Almásy Castle (Beszédes virágok – Az Almásy-kastély kincsei) on February 21. Don’t miss Corset and Revolution (Fűző és forradalom) on January 31, February 1, 3, and 11, and the Valentine’s spotlight at the castle on February 14.

Fortress Fever: Gyula Castle

The medieval Gyula Castle (Gyulai Vár) is buzzing with guaranteed programs January 30–February 1, then February 6–8, 13–15, 20–22, and February 27–March 1. Candlelit castle tours light up January 31, then February 7, 14, 21, and 28. History gets hands-on: a working blacksmith demo on January 31, a saber fencing show-and-lesson the same day, falconry also on January 31, and a prison visit for a dramatic slice of the past. Thematic walks include The Field of Fate – Mohács (A végzet mezeje – Mohács) on January 31 and February 28, Siege Walk (Ostromséta) on February 1, plus Armory Review (Fegyvertári szemle) on February 1. On February 8, the special musical show Lovers Die, Love Lives On (Szeretők halnak, él a szerelem) layers romance onto the ramparts.

Old Houses, New Stories

At the Ladics House (Ladics-ház), The Empress’s Cup (Császárné csészéje) pours refined 19th-century vibes on January 31, February 1, 3, and 10, then turns tender with Lovers’ Week (Szerelmesek hete) from February 10–15. On February 14, Loves at the Ladics House (Szerelmek a Ladics-házban) offers a special guided tour. The Máriás House (Máriás-ház) on January 31 hosts a German-town Swabian pig feast—hearty winter tradition on a plate.

Walks, Markets, Mascots

Downtown Rambler (Belvárosi barangoló) city walks set out February 2, 6, 9, 13, 16, 20, 23, and 27, while the Portéka fair of artisans and producers brightens the World Clock on January 31. Kids and families meet the beloved guide dog at Castle Tour with Dönci the Dachshund (Kastélytúra Tacskó Döncivel) on February 1, 8, 15, 22, and March 1. Yours Truly 2026 Gyula lands on February 22 for a community run-and-joy kind of day.

Stage, Screen, Page

The city’s cultural heartbeat stays strong. At Castle Theater (Várszínház): Forced March – The Last Days of Miklós Radnóti (Erőltetett menet – Radnóti Miklós utolsó napjai) on February 6; Rita Halász – Deep Breath (Halász Rita – Mély levegő) on February 18; The Alzheimer award-winning film screening and talk on March 4. Gyulakult lines up Somewhere in America / Bon Bon 30 musical (Valahol Amerika / Bon Bon 30) on February 8, Miklós Vecsei H. and Qjúb’s concert evening on February 13, Mór Jókai: The Count of Fools (Jókai Mór: A bolondok grófja) by the Déryné Company (Déryné Társulat) on February 17, Clauságok – Claudia Liptai’s solo evening on March 5, plus The Masters of Illusion in Gyula on February 27. Comedy hits with Dumaszínház: András Somogyi’s solo show Borrowed Faces (Kölcsön Arcok) on February 9.

Books, Talks, Carnival

At the Mogyoróssy János City Library, the Trampler book launch on February 5 and the Tanuljunk életül launch on February 10. The Museum Free University dives into Herod, Jesus, and the Holy City on February 25. Also on February 25, Gyulakult stages Magda Szabó’s Abigail (Szabó Magda: Abigél), tickets from $24.50 to $27.20. Families whirl into Játszóház Gyula’s Carnival Party on February 13.

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