February Fun In Gyula: Castles, Beer, Culture

Explore Gyula’s February: candlelit castle tours, Almásy treasures, Elixbeer tastings, spa nights, theater, concerts, family events, and dog-friendly walks. History, romance, and culture fill every weekend.
when: 2026.02.03., Tuesday
where: 5700 Gyula,

From candlelit castle tours to brewery tastings and bold theater, Gyula is packing February and early March with 45 programs that mix history, nightlife, and family picks. Organizers reserve the right to change dates and programs, so double-check before you go.

History, lace, and a dash of scandal

The Almásy Castle (Almásy-kastély) rolls out Corset and Revolution (Fűző és forradalom) on Feb 3–8, 10–11, 13–15, 18, 20, 21, 24, 28. Expect a look at fashion and upheaval in the aristocratic world, then circle back on Feb 13 for Eternal Love – Love in Hungarian History (Örök szerelem – Szerelem a magyar történelemben), plus a saucy Feb 14 program, Blushing Allowed! Intimacy in the Nobility (Pirulni szabad! – intimitás a főúri világban). Valentine’s Day at the castle is a full slate: dedicated tours, candlelight, and the Fencing Courtyard (Vívóudvar). More themed treasures pop up with Cellar Exhibition – Treasures of the Almásy Castle (Pincetárlat – Az Almásy-kastély kincsei) on Feb 7 and Mar 7, Women’s Salon (Női szalon – Az Almásy-kastély kincsei) on Feb 14, Speaking Flowers (Beszédes virágok – Az Almásy-kastély kincsei) on Feb 21, and Counts’ Passions (Grófi passziók – Az Almásy-kastély kincsei) on Feb 28.

Gyula Castle: guaranteed programs and glow after dark

Gyula Castle (Gyulai Vár) keeps weekends busy with Guaranteed Programs on Feb 6–8, 13–15, 20–22, 27–Mar 1, and Mar 6–8. The fortress goes atmospheric with Candlelit Castle Tours (Gyertyafényes vártúrák) on Feb 7, 14, 21, 28, and Mar 7, and The Castle by Candlelight (A kastély gyertyafényben) on the same dates. Themed nights include Candlelit Guided Tour (Gyertyafényes tárlatvezetés) on Feb 14, the Fencing Courtyard (Vívóudvar) on Feb 10, 11, 14, and Gyula Castle: The Field of Fate – Mohács (A végzet mezeje – Mohács) on Feb 28. On Feb 8, the fortress hosts Lovers Die, Love Lives – special musical show (Szeretők halnak, él a szerelem – különleges zenés előadás).

Ladics House: porcelain and romance

Ladics House (Ladics-ház): The Empress’s Cup (Császárné csészéje) runs on Feb 3–7, 8, 10, 11. From Feb 10–15, it turns to Week of Lovers (Szerelmesek hete), and Feb 14 adds Loves in the Ladics House – special tour (Szerelmek a Ladics-házban – különleges tárlatvezetés).

Beer that means business

Sörházi beugró – Elixbeer Brewery Visit and Tasting (Sörfőzde látogatás és sörkóstoló) becomes a near-daily ritual: Feb 3–6, 10–14, 17–21, 24–28. Expect behind-the-scenes brewing and flights for hopheads and newcomers alike.

Wellness, walks, and dog-friendly tours

Night Wellness at the Gyula Castle Spa (Éjszakai wellness a Gyulai Várfürdőben) lands Feb 7 for a soothing soak. Downtown Stroll – sightseeing (Belvárosi barangoló – városnéző séta) returns Feb 6, 9, 13, 16, 20, 23, 27. Bring the pup to Castle Tour with Dönci the Dachshund (Kastélytúra Tacskó Döncivel) on Feb 8, 15, 22, and Mar 1, 8.

Theater, music, and talks

Várszínház hosts Forced March – The Last Days of Miklós Radnóti (Erőltetett menet – Radnóti Miklós utolsó napjai) on Feb 6; Rita Halász – Deep Breath (Halász Rita – Mély levegő) on Feb 18; and The Award-Winning Film Alzheimer – screening and talk (Az Alzheimer díjnyertes film – vetítése és beszélgetős est) on Mar 4. Gyulakult lines up Valahol Amerika / Bon-Bon 30 musical on Feb 8; Loose Ends – lecture by Dr. Kitti Almási (Elvarratlan szálak – Dr. Almási Kitti) on Feb 12; Miklós H. Vecsei and Qjúb joint concert evening (Vecsei H. Miklós és a Qjúb közös koncert-estje) on Feb 13; Mór Jókai: The Count of Fools (A bolondok grófja) by the Déryné Company (Déryné Társulat) on Feb 17; Magda Szabó: Abigail (Abigél) on Feb 25 (from $24.20–$26.90); The Masters of Illusion in Gyula (Az Illúzió Mesterei Gyulán) on Feb 27; and Clauságok – Claudia Liptai’s solo evening (Liptai Claudia) on Mar 5. Comedy nights hit with Dumaszínház: András Somogyi – Borrowed Faces (Kölcsön Arcok) on Feb 9 and Obligation of the Season Ticket – Life Is Different: Péter Janklovics (A bér kötelez – Az élet máshogy van: Janklovics Péter) on Mar 13.

Books, learning, family

The János Mogyoróssy City Library (Mogyoróssy János Városi Könyvtár) hosts Trampler – book launch on Feb 5 and Let’s Learn for Life – book launch (Tanuljunk életül) on Feb 10. Museum Free University (Múzeumi Szabadegyetem) tackles Herod, Jesus, and the Holy City on Feb 25. Family picks include Gyula Playhouse: Carnival Party (Játszóház Gyula: Farsangi buli) on Feb 13, Yours Truly 2026 Gyula on Feb 22, and La Sposa Caffè: Valentine’s Wine Dinner (Bálint-napi borvacsora) on Feb 13 plus The Chef’s Dinner – six-course experience (A Séf vacsorája) on Mar 7.

Mark the dates

Key clusters: Feb 7–8, Feb 13–15, Feb 20–22, Feb 27–Mar 1, and Mar 6–8. Gyula’s winter lineup stays warm with candlelight, corsets, beer foam, and a lot of heart.

2025, adminboss

Pros
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Lots of variety for all ages—castles by candlelight, brewery tastings, spa night, dog-friendly tours, and kids’ carnival mean a family can split interests without FOMO
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Good family-friendliness overall: history exhibits, guided strolls, illusion show, and playhouse events balance out the racier Valentine’s programs
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The topic—historic castles, romance themes, beer, and wellness—feels familiar and appealing to international travelers, even if the specific stories are uniquely Hungarian
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Gyula Castle and Almásy Castle are legit highlights, and Hungary’s thermal spa culture adds a cool local twist you won’t get at many U.S. winter events
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Frequent dates across February make it easy to catch something good without planning your whole trip around one night
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Likely affordable compared to Western Europe/US equivalents (castle tours, theater, tastings), so strong value for money
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Reachable by car from Budapest in about 3–3.5 hours; regional trains/buses run to Gyula, and once in town, venues are close together for easy walking
Cons
Gyula isn’t widely known to U.S. visitors, so you’ll need extra research versus hitting Budapest mainstays
English-language support may vary; some talks, theater, and labels will be Hungarian-first, so non-speakers could miss nuance
Getting there on public transport takes time and transfers from Budapest, which can be tiring for short trips or families with small kids
Some programs (Valentine’s intimacy themes, late-night wellness) skew adult, so timing matters if you’re traveling with younger children

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