Érd rolls into 2026 with a full calendar that doesn’t let up. Across multiple venues citywide, the program mixes culture, food, film, theater, and sports, plus museum workshops and outdoor fun—both guided and choose-your-own-adventure. Exhibitions, concerts, parades, picnics, festivals, and stage shows crowd the diary, and the city’s eateries and wine spots keep the vibe going long after curtain call. Below, the highlights—and where to eat, drink, and stay while you’re in town.
Stage and Shows
The Szepes Gyula Cultural Center anchors the season with a steady run of theater and live events.
– February 10: Vidám kísértet (Blithe Spirit) haunts the stage in Érd. Tickets range from 4,900–5,900 HUF, or about $13.20–$15.90.
– February 24: KIÉGÉS helyett ÚJ KIHÍVÁSOK — psychiatrist and bestselling author Dr. Imre Csernus brings a talk on shifting from burnout to fresh challenges, also at the Szepes Gyula Cultural Center (Szepes Gyula Művelődési Központ), Érd.
– February 27: Hőhullám (Heatwave), a musical comedy, returns with a single price point: 8,200 HUF, roughly $22.10.
– April 19: Randevú Párizsban, avagy Kellemes Húsvéti Ünnepeket! (Rendezvous in Paris, or Happy Easter!) plays at the Szepes Gyula Cultural Center (Szepes Gyula Művelődési Központ); tickets 4,900–6,900 HUF ($13.20–$18.60).
– April 26: Süsü a sárkány kalandjai (Süsü the Dragon’s Adventures), a musical fairy tale beloved by generations, lands at the same venue; tickets 5,400–5,900 HUF ($14.50–$15.90).
– May 9: Mother’s Day Concert with Attila Kökény (Kökény Attila) and Viktor Rakonczai (Rakonczai Viktor) in Érd; tickets 13,990–14,990 HUF ($37.70–$40.40).
Further dates already penciled in from spring to winter include March 21, May 16, October 3, and December 12—watch those weekends for added events and seasonal specials.
Stay: Suites, Superior, Standard
Out by Simonpuszta, the Hope Horse Panzió offers suites, Superior and Standard rooms, and access to the National Equestrian Culture Center’s services. It welcomes small dogs for an additional fee and runs a 24-hour front desk. If you’re here for countryside calm, riding culture, and easy city access, this is your base. The property underlines the same offer multiple times—consider it a nudge to book early during peak weekends.
Eat and Drink: From Csárda to Coffee
At the Géza Szőcs National Equestrian Culture Center (Szőcs Géza Nemzeti Lovas Kulturális Központ), Bivaly Csárda folds tradition into modern plating. The kitchen leans hard into quality and freshness—classic Hungarian flavors in an updated look—paired with a varied, versatile drinks list. The whole place breathes nature, heritage, and the spirit of the countryside, making it as good for a slow lunch as a celebratory dinner. Their invitation is warm, repeated, and genuine.
Rock fans can slide into a local rock pub that fires up live concerts every Friday, with foosball on the side. It’s low-key, loud when it needs to be, and built for end-of-week energy.
Centrál Wine House Restaurant & Inn (Centrál Borház Étterem & Panzió) sits in the heart of Érd and is easy to reach from anywhere in the country. The fully renovated inn offers clean, well-appointed rooms, and the restaurant runs a weekly menu grounded in Hungarian classics plus an à la carte selection. It’s a comfortable, family-style landing spot for travelers who want everything in one place.
One of Érd’s most atmospheric restaurants spans three floors and opens seven days a week. By the private indoor lake, countless couples have tied the knot; upstairs and downstairs event halls host corporate parties and family gatherings. Beyond the main menu, weekday lunch specials pull in regulars. The message is inclusive: everyone finds something they like, and repeat visits are welcome.
In the city center, a café casts a wide net: all the classics are done properly, and there’s room for adventurous, gourmet takes. It’s a simple promise—find your favorite and settle in.
Another venue stresses hospitality above all: tasty food and drinks, guests who leave happy, and a team ready to stage everything from weekend family lunches to weddings, anniversaries, holiday banquets, business dinners, and partner meetups. It’s a versatile option for marking milestones without leaving town.
Wine: Fresh, Fruit-Forward, Etyek-Buda
For wine lovers, a local winery caters to fans of fresh, explosively fruity bottles. The winemaking philosophy is a single-minded pursuit: push each variety to its vintage best without compromise. The Etyek–Buda wine region (Etyek–Budai), ideal for fresh, reductive still and sparkling bases, aligns perfectly with that vision. The result is exactly how they describe it: a fruit bomb. Expect lively acidity, clean aromatics, and the kind of chillable whites and bubblies that fit spring-to-fall terraces as well as festive tables.
Family-Friendly and Casual
If pizza and international comfort food are your lane, there’s a spot with a cozy garden, billiards, and air hockey, plus an outdoor playground for kids. It hits the sweet spot between family-friendly and easygoing—a practical pick after a matinee or between festival sets.
How to Plan It
– Lock in theater tickets early—big-name talks and family shows sell fast.
– Book accommodation ahead of spring and fall weekends flagged in the calendar.
– Mix city culture with countryside breaks: pair a matinee at the Szepes Gyula Cultural Center with a late lunch at Bivaly Csárda or a wine tasting from the Etyek–Buda lineup.
– Save Friday nights for live rock and easy drinks; keep Sundays flexible for long lunches and lakeside walks.
Érd’s 2026 calendar is set to be busy. Bring an appetite for stages, plates, and glasses, and leave a little room for surprises between dates already on the books.
