Discover Veszprém 2026: concerts, tours, family programs, marriage prep, wine tasting, kids’ Bible play, Mindszenty walk, Ádám-játék debut, Palm Sunday Passion, and organ concerts. Free events require registration.
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Veszprém rolls into 2026 with a packed calendar from the Archdiocese: exhibitions, concerts, family and kids’ programs, guided walks, themed tours, talks, feast-day celebrations, and major church events. It’s a citywide invitation to slow down, learn, and show up—together.
February 27, March 6, and March 13
Location: Padányi School, 6 J. Szeghlety Street, Veszprém
A hands-on marriage preparation course designed to get engaged couples ready for life together—spiritually, emotionally, and practically. Topics include the spirituality of marriage; family background and how it shapes us; communication and conflict resolution; intimacy in marriage; male–female differences and common pitfalls; and raising children and family life. Sessions repeat on multiple dates at the same venue, making it easier to fit into busy calendars.
February 11, 6:00 p.m.
Location: Hotel and Restaurant Gizella (Gizella Hotel & Restaurant), 48 Mór Jókai Street, Veszprém
Part of Marriage Week, this free evening centers on conversation and shared moments, paired with a curated tasting of wines from the Archdiocese of Veszprém. The vibe is elegant yet cozy; organizers want couples to step out of the daily rush and rediscover each other over a glass. Entry is free, but seats are limited, so registration is required.
February 15, March 1, March 15, March 29, April 12, April 26 (Sundays)
Location: Archbishop’s Office, Gizella Hall, 18/2 Jutasi Road, 8200 Veszprém
A recurring series for children aged 7–10 focused on building social skills and emotional intelligence through Bible-based role-play. The setting is warm and welcoming, and the format gives kids space to express, empathize, and understand stories that have shaped generations. With six Sunday dates across late winter and spring, families can pick what works—or come for the full journey.
Thursday, March 5, 3:30 p.m.
A special fortress walk marking the anniversary of József Mindszenty’s appointment as Bishop of Veszprém. The route runs through the Courthouse building to the Castle Prison Visitor Center, guided by Father Krisztián Tornavölgyi, director of the archbishop’s office, who leads a personal, richly contextual tour. It’s free, but registration is required. Expect strong storytelling, living memory, and a path that threads through the city’s charged history.
March 28–29
Veszprém’s Palm Sunday brings a stirring, open-air mystery play that walks the city’s iconic spaces: starting at 3:00 p.m. on March 29, weaving through the Séd Stream Valley, over the haunting Margaret Ruins (Margit-romok), and up to Benedict Hill (Benedek-hegy). It’s an invitation to step into the central mysteries of the Christian faith—Christ’s Passion, crucifixion, and resurrection—and let the story breathe in real landscapes, among real people.
This year adds a standout new element: the Ádám-játék on Saturday, March 28, 7:00 p.m., staged for the first time within the Margaret Ruins (Margit-romok). This Old French mystery play ranks among Europe’s earliest known dramas, contemporary with Hungary’s Funeral Oration (Halotti beszéd). It tells the story of the Fall: the tempter overcomes the first human pair, yet alongside punishment comes the promise of a Redeemer—a thread that still defines human existence. The pairing of the Saturday debut with Sunday’s Passion is designed as a two-night arc: the wound and the promise, the loss and the hope.
March 29, 3:00 p.m.
If you only make one outdoor event this spring, make it this one. The Palm Sunday Live Passion retraces the Gospel narrative through Veszprém’s most atmospheric spots—from water and valley to ruins and ridge. The same weekend hosts the Ádám-játék premiere the evening before at 7:00 p.m. in the Margaret Ruins (Margit-romok), knitting ancient drama to modern-day witness in a city that wears its history on its sleeve. All are warmly welcome.
April 15
Organists Martin Baker and Tamás Kéméndi share the stage for a joint concert—expect virtuosity, color, and a program that bridges schools and eras with effortless poise.
May 28
János Pálúr presents Creation Story (Teremtéstörténet), a themed performance that traces beginnings—cosmic, musical, and spiritual—with a uniquely Hungarian touch.
Several programs are free but require registration due to limited capacity. Schedules can shift, and organizers reserve the right to change times and programs. Best move: register early, check details before you go, and let Veszprém’s 2026 cultural and spiritual season carry you from winter into spring.
