The beloved Vidám Színpad is back in 2026 with a fresh, fast-growing repertoire that leans into what it does best: classic comedies, contemporary hits, musical theatre, and smart family programming. The season is anchored in Budapest at the venue on Bécsi Road (Bécsi út) 154 (1032), with a calendar that keeps audiences returning week after week. Fans of farce, romance, and witty modern twists will find plenty to love, while kids get their own musical fairy tales in a space designed so every seat has a clear, unobstructed view of the stage. Tickets are online, the schedule’s busy, and the momentum is real.
January Warm-Up
The season teases its tone in late January. On Friday, January 30 at 19:00, Ölelj át! (Hold Me!) sets the mood, followed by Tökéletes esküvő (Perfect Wedding) on Saturday, January 31 at 15:00. Expect fizzy misunderstandings, romantic zigzags, and that Vidám Színpad rhythm where pace and punchlines matter.
February: Comedies, Capers, and a Swinging Musical
February kicks off with Az Ackroyd-gyilkosság (The Murder of Roger Ackroyd) on Sunday, February 1 at 15:00, nodding to classic mystery while keeping it theatrical and sharp. Wednesday, February 4 at 19:00 brings an American comedy — a swing musical presented by Veres 1 Theatre (Veres 1 Színház) — the kind of crossover night that keeps the season lively. It returns with the same energy on Friday, February 6 at 19:00.
Évfordulós felfordulás (Anniversary Mayhem) lands on Friday, February 6 and Sunday, February 22 at 15:00, doubling down on domestic chaos. Saturday, February 7 at 15:00 belongs to Tanulmány a nőkről (A Study on Women), which returns on Friday, February 20 at 19:00 and Sunday, March 8 at 16:00 — a recurring favorite.
On Sunday, February 8 at 17:00, Ments meg, szerelem! (Save Me, Love!) plays the rescue-romance game with comedic stakes. Tökéletes esküvő returns Friday, February 13 at 19:00 and Friday, February 27 at 19:00, while Valentine’s weekend lights up with Szeress, ha bírsz! (Love Me If You Can!) on Saturday, February 14 at 15:00.
Thursday, February 19 at 19:00 features Ne most, drágám! (Not Now, Darling!) by Veres 1 Theatre (Veres 1 Színház), with further Budapest dates threaded through February 19–22. The late-month curveball is Szeretőből egy is sok (Even One Lover Is Too Many) on Thursday, February 26 at 19:00. February wraps Saturday, February 28 at 15:00 with Ölelj át!.
March Rolls Big
Sunday, March 1 at 14:00 opens with Ments meg, szerelem!, then Friday, March 6 at 19:00 launches Csoda olasz módra (Miracle, Italian Style), which repeats Saturday, March 7 at 19:00 and returns Friday, March 20 at 19:00. Family matinee alert: Sunday, March 8 at 10:00 brings Alice in Wonderland (Alice Csodaországban), the classic turned kid-friendly musical. That same afternoon, Tanulmány a nőkről takes the 16:00 slot.
Thursday, March 12 at 19:00 revisits Az Ackroyd-gyilkosság, while Friday, March 13 at 19:00 sees Ölelj át! back in the rotation. On Saturday, March 14 at 19:00, Tökéletes esküvő keeps the engine humming. On the national holiday weekend, Sunday, March 15 at 15:00, Szeress, ha bírsz! returns.
Mid-month, Wednesday, March 18 at 19:00 queues up Évfordulós felfordulás — marked here as Budapest, Vidám Színpad — then Saturday, March 21 at 19:00 delivers Tanulmány a nőkről again, with Évfordulós felfordulás dropping Sunday, March 22 at 15:00.
The final rush: Friday, March 27 at 19:00, Ments meg, szerelem!; Saturday, March 28 at 15:00, Tökéletes esküvő; Sunday, March 29 at 15:00, Ments meg, szerelem! once more. Monday, March 30 at 19:00 closes the month with Ne most, drágám! by Veres 1 Theatre (Veres 1 Színház) — a fitting cap to a month that mixes screwball energy with steady crowd-pleasers.
Dates, Blocks, and Where to Catch Them
The program clusters several shows into mini-runs, especially in Budapest. Look for concentrated windows: February 6–8, February 13–14, February 19–22, February 27–28, March 6–8, March 12–15, March 20–22, March 27–28, plus single-night bookings on February 4, February 26, March 1, March 18, March 29, and March 30. All signs point to the same hub: Budapest.
Bring the Kids — The Space Is Built for Them
Vidám Színpad has a reputation for family comfort, and 2026 doubles down on that. The children’s lineup — musical fairy tales and literary classics — gets premium staging, and the auditorium is designed so every seat has a clear view. Parents know that means less fidgeting and more magic.
Plan Your Stay: Nearby Beds and Green Escapes
If you’re traveling in, the theater’s neighborhood offers practical stays. You’ll find intimate, family-run guesthouses with 20 rooms near two of Budapest’s prettiest bathing spots: the Csillaghegy Bath (Csillaghegyi Strandfürdő) and the Aquincum Roman Beach (Római Aquincum) experience pools. Standard, air-conditioned rooms come with shower bathrooms — simple, clean, and geared to solo visitors, couples, and families.
Head a bit north of downtown and there are cozy hotels in garden districts with twin rooms and two apartments, private bathrooms with showers or tubs, satellite TV, and mini-fridges. Farther along the Római-part riverside leisure zone on the city’s northern edge, you’ll find tranquil pensions about 3.1 miles from Flórián Square and 5 miles from the city center. Expect twin rooms with showers, sinks, toilets, and air conditioning, plus internet access, in-house phone lines, cable TV, and a drink bar. Perks include garden access, nearby tennis courts, and easy reach of beaches, malls, and the Római-part’s relaxed dining and entertainment strip.
If you’re building a weekend around a show, it’s easy: pair an afternoon comedy with a riverside stroll and end with dinner by the Danube. The area’s low-key vibe works well for families and friend groups, and transport back to central Budapest is straightforward.
Season-Long Teasers
The slate hints at programming depth from February through December, with weekly recommendation lists for Budapest weekends stretching across the calendar. Whether you’re mapping out a specific show or just browsing what’s on between March and year’s end, Vidám Színpad keeps feeding options. And with ticketing online, grabbing seats for those prime Friday 19:00 and Sunday matinee slots is quick.
Budapest’s grand old comedy stage doesn’t just live on its legacy — it’s filling 2026 with motion, music, mischief, and more than a few door slams. Curtain up.
