Zalaegerszeg packs 2026 with culture, food and wine, family days, and live shows across cinemas, theaters, and city squares—plus easy day-trip options around a sight-packed region.
Feb 24: A Feleség Negyvennél Kezdődik (A Wife Starts at Forty) at Art Mozi, tickets $21–$26. Feb 27: Vivaldi: The Four Seasons by candlelight at Art Cinema Zalaegerszeg, $35. Feb 28: Kisvakond a turista (Little Mole the Tourist) family show at Dörmögő Dömötör Színház (Dörmögő Dömötör Theater), Mindszentyneum, $11. Mar 13: Ray Cooney’s A miniszter félrelép (Out of Order), Bánfalvy Stúdió at Art Mozi (Ady Hall), $18–$26. Mar 28: Frakk és a foci (Frakk and Football) family show, $11. Apr 10: EGO — Mogács Dániel solo, mic test by Feiszt Viktor, Dumaszínház (Comedy Theater) at Keresztury Dezső VMK, $17. Apr 26: Mancsos Kavalkád dog-friendly family day. Apr 29: Tvrtko — Csernobil 40 exclusive talk, Keresztury Dezső Cultural Center.
May 8–10: Beer Festival. May 15: Ismerős Arcok album launch for Ecce Homo, with fan favorites. May 25: Göcseji Prószafesztivál (Göcsej Potato Pancake Festival). May 28–29: VII. GreenTech Green Energy & Sustainability Expo/Conference. May 28–30: Pankutya Fesztivál (Pannonian Dog Festival). May 31: City Children’s Day.
Jun 13–14: Restart Sport Festival. Jun 19–21: EgerszegFeszt. Jun 27: Midsummer Night Revelry. Jul 11: Gébárti Folk Art Festival. Sep 4–6: Game Stew and Wine Festival. Sep 12: Kertvárosi Festivities. Nov 30: Zorán Tour 2026 at Zalaegerszeg Art Mozi, $40–$46. Organizers may change dates and programs.