The Honey Valley Summer outdoor theater festival returns to Veresegyház from June through August 2026, lighting up Búcsú tér in 2112 Veresegyház. Pest County’s massive all-arts extravaganza draws theater fans every summer with blockbuster hits starring top-notch actors. Organizers have packed the lineup with plays across genres, killer concerts, and family-friendly shows for unforgettable open-air nights under the stars. Kicking off on June 21, this season promises drama, laughs, music, and thrills for everyone.
June Kickoff Stars Charlie and Edgy Plays
On June 21, Hungarian light music legend Horváth Charlie takes the stage for a concert blending smoky blues, gritty jazz, and pure Hungarian rock. Expect timeless bangers from Jég dupla jéggel to Nézz az ég felé that have generations singing along in the Veresegyház evening magic. June 24 brings Mohácsi István’s Francia rúdugrás (18+), where three women and three men form a sextet whose roles flip wildly during a stormy night. Chemistry sparks between them, a sly sex psychologist meddles, and misunderstandings pile up—all in hopes it turns out right amid the chaos.
July’s Rock Operas, Classics, and Laughs
July 3 features Neil Simon’s Pletykafészek (Rumors), a two-act farce where you just lean back, watch gossip spread, and laugh at the upper crust’s messes. The next night, July 4, István, a király (Stephen, the King) rock opera hits the stage as a monumental concert tour with fan-favorite singer-actors, the elite Crescendo Music Orchestra, pro lighting, visuals, and animations. Massive moving sets and pyrotechnics explode onstage. July 7 and 8 double up on Dés László, Geszti Péter, and Grecsó Krisztián’s A Pál utcai fiúk (The Paul Street Boys), reimagined not as kids but as young adults in tougher conflicts, boosted by modern tunes. Acoustic props, rhythmic actor flair, youthful energy, humor, and the original’s cathartic punch shine through. July 12’s A dzsungel könyve (The Jungle Book) follows Mowgli conquering foes and seeking happiness for his new jungle family—a heart-wrenching, heartwarming tale of friendship and love for kids and kids-at-heart.
July Heats Up with Menopause, Rap, and Premieres
July 15 delivers Jeanie Linders’ Menopauza (Menopause) musical, tackling that life phase women hide or joke about—loud, honest, and hilariously over-the-top. Geszti Péter rocks July 19 with Rapülők dance hits, Jazz+Az funk, Gringó Sztár, and Létvágy pop live amid flashy tech, humor, and real talk. World premieres of Csengetett, Mylord? (Are You Being Served?) on July 21 and 22 bring TV icons to life for epic summer nights. July 26’s Steven Moffat’s RÉM RENDES VENDÉG (A Very Polite Guest), a two-act comedy: polite British couple Peter and Debbie befriend American widow Elsa on a cruise, swap addresses, then freak out when she shows up at their door—fueled by scary things they’ve read on the internet. Teens living nearby, a nosy neighbor, and a cop sergeant stir hilarious havoc following successful West End and Budapest runs. July 28’s Ne most, Drágám! (Not Now, Darling!) piles on love triangles, mink coats, scantily clad ladies, flying clothes, and madness in London’s poshest fur salon for pure fun.
July Wraps with Swing and Sweet Tunes
July 31’s Amerikai komédia (American Comedy) swing musical adapts Aszlányi Károly’s 1930s play with Lőrinczy Attila’s book/lyrics, Bársony Bálint’s Artisjus-Fonogram-winning score, and Peller Károly directing nonstop humor and swing vibes for all ages.
August’s Mysteries, Romances, and Stand-Up
August 1 honors Szécsi Pál’s timeless hits like Csak egy tánc volt (It Was Just a Dance) under the stars, performed by Miller Zoltán, Pál Dénes, Serbán Attila, and Nagy Sándor. August 5’s Az Ackroyd gyilkosság (The Murder of Roger Ackroyd) sees Hercule Poirot (Kálid Artúr) retire to quiet King’s Abbot, only to face baffling murders—narrated by Dr. James Sheppard (Szabó P. Szilveszter) in Agatha Christie’s thriller. August 7 and 11 serve Anconai szerelmesek (The Ancona Lovers) zenés vígjáték (musical comedy), Hungary’s most-performed show in the last 20 years, mixing Italian commedia with Hungarian laughs and 70s Italian hits; the sequel on the 11th reunites the gang 20 years later at a Balaton SZOT resort as they chase roots and loves, featuring Azzurro, Bella Ciao, and Sono l’italiano. August 15’s Egy életem (My One Life) bio stand-up with Csuja Imre dishes humbly and funnily on mom shaping his childhood, early career grind (four shows a day), old pros’ lessons, meeting his wife 40+ years ago, and behind-the-scenes on Üvegtigris (Glass Tiger) and Valami Amerika (Something America). August 18’s Túl a Maszat-hegyen (Beyond the Smudge Mountain) flips dirt as order and cleaning as chaos—Muhi Andris rescues pals from dust bunnies and neat freaks in a colorful, catchy musical where vacuums aren’t always heroes.
August Finale with Sound of Music and Neoton Party
August 22’s A muzsika hangja (The Sound of Music) musical: 1930s nun Maria brings joy and songs to a widowed captain’s seven kids, but Nazis force the family’s flight—catchy tunes, deep emotions, history for all ages, perfect family outing. Closes August 26 with Szép nyári nap (Beautiful Summer Day) Neoton musical set in a 1970s Yugoslav-border construction camp; ironic young workers belt eternal party anthems as big as ABBA in Hungary today.
