The Kövér Béla Puppet Theater in Szeged keeps the magic alive in 2026 with a packed lineup of shows for kids and families. Located at 6700 Szeged, Tisza Lajos körút 50, this spot delivers enchanting tales, dazzling puppet plays, and hilarious stories all year round. These performances draw young audiences into the theater world through playful antics while offering wholesome family entertainment. Perfect for anyone seeking memorable kid-friendly activities in Szeged.
Key Puppet Performances
Loads of shows hit the stage in 2026, kicking off April 13 with the “Hány éves a kapitány?” (How Old Is the Captain?) series featuring A Patkányfogó Projekt (The Ratcatcher Project), rated 16+. Then Garmann nyara (Garmann’s Summer) from Kabóca Bábszínház arrives as a guest show on April 21, 22, 23, 25, 29, and 30. May brings Fityfirity on May 2, 13, 15, and 19, plus Bolyongó on May 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 17, 19, 20, 23, and 26. A special “Hány éves a kapitány?” edition with Bolyongó appears on May 18, also rated 16+.
April Highlights
Beyond puppets, April buzzes with activity. Dino Park runs April 2-12 during Easter break. Szeged National Theater (Szegedi Nemzeti Színház) offers shows April 3-12, 17-21, and 23-28, with tickets from $6 to $81. Saturday puppet shows at Kövér Béla include two performances on April 11, several on April 18, and two on April 25. Akt hegedűvel (Act with Violin) is on April 14, $22-$24. Szegedi Képregénybörze (Szeged Comic Fair) is April 18. XXV. NAPFÉNY Társastánc Fesztivál és Koreográfus Verseny (25th Sunshine Ballroom Dance Festival and Choreographer Competition) is the same day. Earth Week at the Botanical Garden (Föld hete a Füvészkertben) runs April 20-24. Orvos-Tóth Noémi’s talk “Hogyan törjük meg az örökölt családi mintákat?” (How to Break Inherited Family Patterns?) is April 21, $27. Piroska és a farkas (Little Red Riding Hood) musical is April 22 at 10 a.m. at Százszorszép Színház, 6722 Szeged, Kálvária sugárút 23. Architecture Festival and Night (Építészet Ünnepe és Éjszakája) is April 25-26. Lehetek őszinte? (Can I Be Honest?) with Elek Péter is April 27, $19-$23.
May Must-Sees
May heats up with Szeged National Theater (Szegedi Nemzeti Színház) shows May 2-10, 11-17, 18-23, and 26-31, in the same $6-$81 range. Birds and Trees Week at the Botanical Garden (Madarak és fák hete a Füvészkertben) is May 4-8 and 11-15. Alice in Wonderland is May 5, $22-$35. Mamma Mia! is May 10, $27-$55. Tvrtko – Csernobil 40 (Chernobyl 40) exclusive is May 12, $22. 10. Zsigmond Vilmos Nemzetközi Filmfesztivál (10th Zsigmond Vilmos International Film Festival) is May 13-17. VI. Design- és Művészetmenedzsment Fesztivál (6th Design and Art Management Festival) is May 14-16. Bölcsek téglája (Wise Men’s Brick) with Fülöp Viktor is May 18, $19-$21. Dr. Schwab Richárd lecture is May 21, $22. 30. Szegedi Borfesztivál – Szeged Napja (30th Szeged Wine Festival – Szeged Day) is May 21-31. Cathedral Square Cavalcade (Dóm Téri Kavalkád) is May 22-24. 25. Szegedi Hídivásár (25th Szeged Bridge Fair) is May 30-31.
June to December Events
June: Hungarian Paradise Day and Forcing Expo (Magyar Paradicsom Napja és Hajtatási Expo) conference June 2. 13. DEJA VU FESZTIVÁL (13th Deja Vu Festival) June 11-12. 97. Ünnepi Könyvhét és 25. Gyermekkönyvnapok (97th Festival of Books and 25th Children’s Book Days) June 11-14. Fragrant Medicinal Herbs Week (Illatozó gyógynövényeink hete) June 15-19. Szeged Water Theater – Dry Dock Festival (Szegedi Víziszínház – SzárazDokk Fesztivál) June 16-21. ÜNNEPVÁRÓ SZÍVEK KÖZÖTT A VILÁG (Waiting for the Holiday Among Hearts of the World) June 21, $12-$18. OSCAR June 26-27, $25-$33. GESZTI KONCERT (Geszti Concert) – Szeged Open-Air Festival (Szegedi Szabadtéri Játékok) June 30-July 1.
July explodes with CSÁRDÁSKIRÁLYNŐ (Queen of Csardas) July 3, $25-$33; HŐSÖK HAJNALA (Heroes’ Dawn) July 4, $14-$47; HONEYBEAST July 8, $25-$33; A 3 testőr (The Three Musketeers) July 10-11 and 17-18, $19-$47; XVI. Martin György Néptáncfesztivál (16th Martin György Folk Dance Festival) July 10-12; CSENGETT, MYLORD? (Ringing, My Lord?) July 17-18, $25-$33; CHARLIE KONCERT July 22; CINEFONIC July 24, $17-$60; 36. THEALTER Nemzetközi Színházi Fesztivál (36th THEALTER International Theater Festival) July 24-Aug. 1; HŐHULLÁM (Heatwave) July 25, $19-$25; XIX. Lótusz napok (19th Lotus Days) July 25-26; ABBA SHOW July 29; CARMEN July 31, $19-$68.
August: GUBIK PETRA KONCERT (Gubik Petra Concert) Aug. 5, $19-$27; DIXIELAND GÁLA Aug. 12, $18-$24; AMERIKAI KOMÉDIA (American Comedy) Aug. 14-15, $27-$41; WICKED Aug. 14-16 and 20-22, $19-$81; Szeged Youth Days – SZIN (Szegedi Ifjúsági Napok – SZIN) and TÚLPARTFESZT Aug. 26-29.
September: Africa Week (Afrika hét) at the Botanical Garden Sept. 1-4; IV. Szegedi Gin és Rum Gasztro Fesztivál (4th Szeged Gin and Rum Gastro Festival) Sept. 3-6; E Street Parade Sept. 13; St. Gerard International Music Festival (Szent Gellért Nemzetközi Zenei Fesztivál) Sept. 21-Oct. 4.
October: 30. Autumn Cultural Festival (30. Őszi Kulturális Fesztivál) Oct. 1-Nov. 27; Pumpkin Great Week (Tök jó hét) at the Botanical Garden Oct. 12-16; HARLEM GLOBETROTTERS – THE 100 YEAR TOUR Oct. 30.
November: Tvrtko – Csernobil 40 Nov. 16, $22; Szeged Christmas Weeks – Cathedral Square Advent (Szegedi Karácsonyi Hetek – Dóm Téri Advent) Nov. 27-Dec. 24.
December: QUEEN Symphonic Live Dec. 12, $24-$40.
Total events: 54.
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