February in Gyula is buzzing with candlelit tours, costume-laced history, beer tasting, theater, and Valentine’s vibes across the castle, the Almásy Mansion, the Ladics House, and the historic baths. Dozens of guided walks, late-night programs, and special exhibitions run almost daily, with organizers reserving the right to change dates and details.
Candlelight, Castles, and Night Wellness
Romance sets the tone with Candlelit Castle Tours and A Castle by Candlelight on February 7, 14, and 21, while Gyertyafényes vártúrák (Candlelit Castle Tours) return multiple times throughout the month. On February 7, the Gyula Castle Spa (Gyulai Várfürdő) hosts Night Wellness, a rare after-hours soak in the famed spa complex. The Gyula Castle (Gyulai Vár) also offers Gyertyafényes tárlatvezetés (Candlelit Guided Tour) on February 14, blending history with mood lighting.
Almásy Mansion: Corsets, Secrets, and Love
The recurring hit Almásy-kastély: Fűző és forradalom (Corset and Revolution) runs nearly every day from February 7 to 27, unpacking fashion and upheaval. Valentine’s Day at the mansion comes layered: Pirulni szabad! – intimitás a főúri világban (Blushing Allowed! Intimacy in the Aristocratic World), a dedicated Valentine’s Day program, plus Női szalon – Az Almásy-kastély kincsei (Women’s Salon – Treasures of the Almásy Mansion) on February 14, and Beszédes virágok – Az Almásy-kastély kincsei (Talking Flowers – Treasures of the Almásy Mansion) on February 21. There’s also a cellarside Pincetárlat – Az Almásy-kastély kincsei (Cellar Exhibition – Treasures of the Almásy Mansion) on February 7. Book lovers get Gyulai Katalógusok 17. – book launch on February 11.
Ladics House: Empress and Lovers
Ladics-ház: Császárné csészéje (The Empress’s Cup) anchors the month with almost daily entries from February 7 to 27. From February 10 to 15, Szerelmesek hete (Week of Lovers) leans into the Valentine mood, with a special guided tour Szerelmek a Ladics-házban (Loves in the Ladics House) on February 14.
Castle Life: Guaranteed Programs and Fencing Yard
The Gyula Castle (Gyulai Vár) runs guaranteed programs February 6–8, 13–15, and 20–22, then again February 27–March 1—ideal for visitors who want a sure bet. The Fencing Yard (Vívóudvar) pops up on February 10, 11, 12, and 14. On February 8, a special musical staging lands: Szeretők halnak, él a szerelem (Lovers Die, Love Lives). On February 15, Arám, uram, ágyasom – Hogyan is volt? (My Lord, My Master, My Concubine – How Was It, Really?) explores courtly intimacy, past and present.
Walks, Comedy, and Bookish Nights
Belvárosi barangoló (Downtown Rambler) city walks roll on February 9, 13, 16, 20, and 27, threading the old town’s stories. The Mogyoróssy János City Library hosts Tanuljunk életül (Let’s Learn for Life) – a book presentation – on February 10. The Museum Free University (Múzeumi Szabadegyetem) delves into Herod, Jesus, and the Holy City on February 25.
Stage and Concert Highlights
Gyula Culture (Gyulakult) stages Valahol Amerika / Bon-Bon 30 musical on February 8; Vecsei H. Miklós and Qjúb in a joint concert on February 13; Elvarratlan szálak – Dr. Kitti Almási’s talk on February 12; and The Masters of Illusion on February 27. Theater fans get Mór Jókai: A bolondok grófja (The Count of Fools) by the Déryné Troupe (Déryné Társulat) on February 17; Magda Szabó: Abigél on February 25 with tickets from $24.50 to $27.30; and at the Castle Theater (Várszínház) on February 18, Rita Halász – Mély levegő (Deep Breath) with tickets at $13.50.
Beer Tours, Family Fun, and Valentine Dining
Sörházi beugró – Elixbeer Brewery visit and tasting runs steadily on February 7, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 24, 25, 26, and 27. Family picks include Kastélytúra Tacskó Döncivel (Castle Tour with Dönci the Dachshund) on February 8 and 15, the Játszóház Gyula carnival party on February 13, and Yours Truly 2026 Gyula on February 22. La Sposa Caffè serves a Bálint Day wine dinner on February 13.
Mark Your Calendar
From corsets to candlelight, fencing to spa nights, February in Gyula stacks culture day after day. Check dates closely—many programs repeat, some sell out, and schedules may shift.
