A full year of culture and flavor is coming to Érd. Exhibitions, concerts, parades, picnics, festivals, theater, film screenings, museum workshops, sports, and a raft of guaranteed and optional leisure programs are set to keep the city buzzing throughout 2026. Here’s what to mark in your calendar—and where to eat, drink, and stay while you’re at it.
March highlights
March 13: Mi bajunk lehet? — Fruzsina Ács and Balázs Máté Szabó share the stage for a sharp, funny evening at the Comedy Theater (Dumaszínház), hosted at the Gyula Szepes Cultural Center (Szepes Gyula Művelődési Központ). Tickets: 5,190–6,090 HUF (about 14.6–17.1 USD).
March 14: Festive Family Day at Simonpuszta brings community vibes to a countryside setting just outside central Érd.
March 15: National holiday programs across Érd, including commemorations in Érd District 2035.
Spring on stage
April 4: Easter at Simonpuszta—family-friendly programs in the open air.
April 18: Hit Parade Museum (Slágermúzeum) with Lyra Award–winning accordionist György Molnár and his Concert Orchestra at the Gyula Szepes Cultural Center Theater. Tickets: 7,990–8,990 HUF (22.5–25.3 USD).
April 19: Rendezvous in Paris, or Happy Easter! (Randevú Párizsban, avagy Kellemes Húsvéti Ünnepeket!) at the Gyula Szepes Cultural Center. Tickets: 4,900–6,900 HUF (13.8–19.4 USD).
April 24: Old Girls (Öreglányok), a musical comedy at the same venue. Tickets: 8,200 HUF (23.1 USD).
April 26: Süsü the Dragon’s Adventures (SÜSÜ a sárkány kalandjai), a beloved musical fairy tale for kids. Tickets: 5,400–5,900 HUF (15.2–16.6 USD).
May mood
May 9: Mother’s Day concert with Attila Kökény and Viktor Rakonczai at the Gyula Szepes Cultural Center. Tickets: 13,990–14,990 HUF (39.5–42.3 USD).
May 12: Garden of Love (Szeretetkert) — an uplifting evening at Érd’s go-to cultural hub. Tickets: 5,800–7,800 HUF (16.4–22.0 USD).
May 19: Sit Down, Grade One! (Ülj le, egyes!) — Híresember & Mályki bring a joint stand-up set. Tickets: 5,900 HUF (16.6 USD).
May 30: Children’s Day at Simonpuszta—outdoor fun for families to wrap the month.
Stay and ride
At Simonpuszta, the Hope Horse Guesthouse offers Standard, Superior, and Suite rooms, plus access to the National Equestrian Culture Center’s (Szőcs Géza Nemzeti Lovas Kulturális Központ) services. Small dogs are welcome for an extra fee, and the front desk runs 24/7.
Where to eat and drink
Bison Inn (Bivaly Csárda), operating inside the Szőcs Géza National Equestrian Culture Center, serves Hungarian classics with a modern twist, built on fresh, top-quality ingredients. Expect a versatile drink list and a setting steeped in nature, culture, and history—ideal for romantic dinners, intimate family meals, or big gatherings.
A local rock pub turns up the volume every Friday with live rock gigs and foosball.
Central Wine House Restaurant & Guesthouse (Centrál Borház Étterem és Panzió) sits in the heart of Érd, easy to reach from anywhere in the country. Newly refurbished rooms promise clean comfort and a homely vibe, while the kitchen runs a weekly menu alongside à la carte options rooted in Hungarian staples.
One of Érd’s most atmospheric multi-level restaurants overlooks a private pond where many couples have said “I do.” Upstairs and downstairs halls handle corporate parties or family events, while weekday lunch menus keep regulars coming back.
A central café pours classic coffee styles and indulgent specialty brews for those chasing something extra.
Wines, pizza, and play
A local winery caters to fans of fresh, explosively fruity wines. On the prime terroir of the Etyek–Buda wine region, the cellar focuses on reductive still and sparkling styles, pushing each variety to its peak every vintage—fresh, fruit-bomb purity.
Craving comfort? A pizzeria dishes international crowd-pleasers with a cozy garden, billiards, and air hockey, plus an outdoor playground for kids.
Organizers reserve the right to change dates and programs.
