Vác 2026: Festivals, Theater, Concerts, Markets

Discover Vác 2026 events: theater, concerts, festivals, family shows, and markets at Madách Imre Cultural Center and Vác Danube Bend Theater—perfect Danube Bend weekends year-round.
when: 2026.02.04., Wednesday
where: 2600 Vác,

Vác fills 2026 with color: exhibitions, concerts, theater, festivals, film nights, food events, sports, and plenty of guaranteed and optional leisure programs all year in one of the Danube Bend’s prettiest towns.

February Highlights

Feb 4: I Messed This Up! (Ezt benéztem!) — stand-up night with Dávid Dennis Musimbe, hosted by László Lovász at Madách Imre Cultural Center (Madách Imre Művelődési Központ). Tickets $17.60–$19.90.
Feb 7: The Secret of Happiness (A boldogság titka) at Vác Danube Bend Theater (Váci Dunakanyar Színház). $15.10–$16.50.
Feb 14: Somewhere in America (Valahol Amerika) — Bon-Bon musical at Madách. $26.90–$33.10. Also on Feb 14: Heart Harmony (Szívharmónia) at Madách, $9.80.
Feb 15: Nationwide Animal and Flea Market, Vác (recurs throughout the year).
Feb 17: Mazsola and Tádé (Mazsola és Tádé) at the Madách Theater Hall, $7.60.
Feb 19: Magda Szabó: Abigail (Szabó Magda: Abigél) by Bánfalvy Stúdió at Madách (2600 Vác, Dr. Csányi László Blvd. 63).
Feb 20: Pedrofon concert at Madách, $7.00.
Feb 22: Naked Truth (Meztelen igazság), a musical comedy at Madách.
Feb 24: Funny Physics Show (Vicces Fizika Show) for kids at Madách.
Feb 25: Szilvia Bognár: Carnival Secret-Bag (Farsangi Titoktok) at Vác Danube Bend Theater (Váci Dunakanyar Színház), $7.00.

March on Stage

Mar 3: The Adventures of Healthy Makk Marci (Egészséges Makk Marci kalandjai) at Madách, $7.60.
Mar 8: Apostol — We Can’t Live Without You! (Nem tudunk élni nélkületek!) at Madách, $21.00–$25.20.
Mar 12: Unlove You (Deszeretlek) — István Dombóvári solo, hosted by István Bellus, Dumaszínház at Madách, $22.40–$22.90.
Mar 13: Grow Up Live! — Today’s Sexuality (NŐj fel live!) at Madách, $13.70.
Mar 15: Nationwide Animal and Flea Market, Vác.
Mar 21: Princess of the Orpheum (Orfeum hercegnő) at Vác Danube Bend Theater (Váci Dunakanyar Színház), $15.10–$16.50. Same day: FREDDIE — Soul Diver: Inner Fire (LÉLEKBÚVÁR: Belső tűz) at Madách, $27.80.
Mar 24: The Paul Street Boys (A Pál utcai fiúk) at Madách, $30.90.
Mar 26: Cinderella (Hamupipőke) — Gingerbread Theater (Mézeskalács Színház) at Vác Danube Bend Theater (Váci Dunakanyar Színház), $7.60.

Spring Programs

Apr 2: Miklós H. Vecsei & QJÚB at Madách, $16.80.
Apr 16: How Do We Break Inherited Family Patterns? (Hogyan törjük meg az örökölt családi mintákat?) — talk by Noémi Orvos-Tóth at Madách.
Apr 19: Nationwide Animal and Flea Market, Vác.
Apr 29: Eszter Ráskó’s new solo, hosted by Viktor Fülöp, Dumaszínház at Madách, $20.80–$28.90.

May to December

May 9: A Kiss and Nothing Else (Egy csók és más semmi) at Madách, $16.50–$19.30.
May 10: Judit Halász concert — Abracadabra (Csiribiri) at the Madách Theater Hall, $13.40.
Monthly Nationwide Animal and Flea Market in Vác: May 17, Jun 21, Jul 19, Aug 16, Sep 20, Oct 18, Nov 15, Dec 20.

Where to Go

Main venues are the Madách Imre Cultural Center (Madách Imre Művelődési Központ) and the Vác Danube Bend Theater (Váci Dunakanyar Színház). Expect theater classics, family shows, comedy from Dumaszínház, pop and retro concerts, and big community market days—easy picks for a weekend in the Danube Bend.

2025, adminboss

Pros
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Family-friendly lineup year-round, from kids’ shows like Cinderella and Funny Physics to concerts and comedy, so everyone’s covered
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Prices are super reasonable by U.S. standards, with many tickets under $20
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Easy weekend add-on to Budapest: Vác is a cute Danube Bend town about an hour or less away
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Venues are concentrated (Madách Imre Cultural Center and Vác Danube Bend Theater), so planning and getting around is simple
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Mix of genres—theater, stand-up, retro/pop concerts, markets—so you can pick what fits your vibe
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Monthly animal and flea market is a fun local-culture hit, great for browsing and people-watching
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Smaller-town setting feels safe and relaxed for families compared to big-city nightlife - Most shows are in Hungarian, so jokes/plots may be hard to follow without language skills
Cons
Vác isn’t a globally famous destination, so first-timers may need to do extra research on logistics and highlights
Public transit is fine from Budapest (train/bus), but late-night returns can be limited; driving/parking may be easier for evening shows
Compared with big-name festivals in Prague/Vienna or London’s West End/Broadway, the acts are more local and less internationally renowned

Places to stay near Vác 2026: Festivals, Theater, Concerts, Markets




What to see near Vác 2026: Festivals, Theater, Concerts, Markets

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