Sopron buzzes with non-stop action all year long, pulling in crowds with festivals, live concerts, cultural gems, wine tastings, and family-friendly vibes that light up this historic gem on the border. From the cozy downtown streets to the rolling wine country nearby, the 2026 lineup packs unbeatable experiences. Check out this roundup of Sopron’s hottest events, all centered around 9400 Sopron, Szent György u. 2. Whether you’re hunting Easter eggs, sipping local brews, or rocking out, there’s something for everyone from March 30 to mid-May and beyond.
Easter Week Madness (March 30 – April 12)
Kick off with Detective Week at the Forestry Museum, running March 30 to April 12, perfect for sleuthing families. On April 3, kids get crafty at the Ejj-hajj csibékas! Easter workshop (Ejj-hajj csibékas! Húsvéti műhely), wander the baroque old town in costume on Baroque Stroll in the City Center (Barokk barangolás a belvárosban), or catch the musical poetry Reménytövis – Zenés versfüzér Istenről for $8. KocKávézó celebrates its 1st birthday April 3-5. April 4 brings Nyusziváró Családi Délután (Bunny Family Afternoon) ($3-$11), an open cellar at Zachár Pincészet for Holy Saturday, a wine-tasting “Tértölelő séta” stroll, a free giants’ shoulders walk tracing famous Sopron families (Óriások vállán – híres soproni családok nyomában), Easter Market at Erdő Háza (IV. Húsvéti Vásár), winter Blue Trail hike (Télen a Kéken – Nyitnikék Teljesítménytúra), Easter detective hike, and Liszt Ferenc Symphony Orchestra’s Holy Saturday matinee ($14). Spring break programs fill GYIK Rendezvényház April 4-11, while April 5 features the concert-theater Szókratész védőbeszéde ($8).
April 6 hosts the 49th Easter Egg Hunt in the Botanical Garden. Poetry Day remembrance hits April 8, alongside the nature play session Irány a természet! ($3). April 9 offers brewery tours at Soproni Sörgyár and the interactive clown-magic show A pöttyös bőrönd titkai ($3). Hungarian Poetry Day unfolds at Lenck-villa on April 10, with Junkies at Hangár Music Garden, a Sopron wine history lecture by Ars Historica, and an animal detective hunt downtown. April 11 sees a flea market at Lővér camping, another free giants’ shoulders walk, Sub Bass Monster at Búgócsiga, Vad Fruttik at Hangár, a charity ball by Levendula Gyermeksegítő Egyesület, Poetry Day family musical verse fest ($3), and the 17th Soproni TÁVlatok Trail Run.
Mid-April Theater and Tunes
April 12 wraps Easter with Fagus Wedding Open Day and poetry improv SzavaLatszámlálás by Gerilla Impro Színház. Tourism Club chats about the Budapest-Bamako bike expedition on April 15, plus a sound healing talk by Pongor Tünde. Dumaszínház brings A VILÁG ESZE with László Hadházi, hosted by László Lovász, April 16-17 at Liszt Központ ($25). April 17: Barna Baranyai’s A Hülyeség Határa stand-up, reader theater Él by Okuláré Projekt, and Co Lee Live Band at Hangár. April 18 packs drama Száll a kakukk fészkére (One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest) ($14), giants’ walk, Mother’s Day glass painting, Zsubrits Zsolt book launch Vár a tenger, musical comedy Anconai szerelmesek (Ancona Lovers) ($22-$24), and Spring Sparkle exclusive tasting. Bonsai exhibit runs April 18-19 at Erdő Háza. April 19: Soproni Juventus wind band’s Verdi to Lady Gaga concert, and psychologist Ágnes Vida on kids and gadgets ($8).
Late April Wine Walks and Rock Nights
April 21 dives into Haydn’s life between castles with Margittai Endre Antalné’s musical slide show. Earth Day harp-marimba concert Természetesen zene on April 22, scents-emotions lecture by Horváthné Czimer Katalin, and V. Lámfalussy podium on AI. April 24: Rendezvous in Paris musical ($13-$19) at GYIK, Swing á la Django Vivaldi 4 Seasons 2.0 crossover, farce Páratlan páros ($16-$19), Kávészünet at Búgócsiga. April 25 repeats Páratlan páros, giants’ walk, health day at Jahndala Forest Yoga Studio, medieval secrets stroll Szent Györgytől Szent Mihályig, Leander Kills with Here We Are at Hangár, Európa Kiadó at Búgócsiga, Vivaldi feat. Talamba ($21). April 26: Aranyszamár Theater’s Hófehérke puppet musical ($5), Boeing Boeing farce ($16-$19) at Liszt Központ, ceramics workshop, Anconai szerelmesek ($22-$24). April 28-30: Teen talk (Kis)kamaszok, more Anconai, Kelemen & Ottensamer ($22), therapy dogs interactive, S.Ö.R.Ö.M. (Shakespeare Összes Röviden Örömmel Mindenkinek) ($10), serial killers lecture EMBERI BESTIÁK, Maypole raising in Bánfalva.
May Festivities and Festivals
May 1 Anconai szerelmesek ($22-$24). May 2 Nemez Banda dance house workshop, Anconai again, giants’ walk, Sopron extremes city tour. May 3 baroque costume walk, Anconai. May 6 József Attila evening Mondjad, Atikám! with Vecsei H. Miklós and Balla Gergely. Anconai runs through May 3,7,8,9,14,15,16. May 9 giants’ walk, May 14 brewery tour. May 16 Soproni BORzongás wine walk, giants’ walk, Forrástól-Forrásig hike. May 17 marriage comedy HÁZASTÁRSAS. May 20 Tvrtko’s Chernobyl 40 exclusive at Kultik Elit Mozi ($21). May 22 ABBA & BONEY M. KONCERTSHOW, true crime talk Szerelmes gyilkosok with Dr. Tímea Rátkai. Soproni Borünnep wine festival May 22-24, May 23 Maypole dance-out family day in Bánfalva and giants’ walk.
Organizers reserve the right to change dates and programs! (43 events total)
