Gyomaendrőd is gearing up for a packed 2026 with events for every taste—festivals, concerts, exhibitions, and community gatherings that deliver thrills for kids, adults, and everyone in between. This charming Hungarian town by the Körös River is the ultimate spot for family getaways and cultural boosts all year round.
April Buzz
Kick off on April 12 with the National Animal Fair and Market. April 14 marks Holocaust Memorial Day for Hungarian Victims, featuring the opening of the Debrecen (Debreceni) Jewish Quarter Art Colony exhibition by Heller Zsolt, head of the Debrecen Jewish Cultural and Scientific Research Institute. Dr. István Szonda lectures on famous Jews from Endrőd. Running April 14-17, the “Dreaming of Rivers…” exhibition and World Water Day’s “Dreaming of Waters…” National Youth Art Contest both appear at the Vidovszky Béla City Gallery. On April 16, Kamarás Iván reimagines hits from R-GO, Edda, Tankcsapda, Valmar, Magna Cum Laude, Wellhello, Azariah, and more in his “Poetry (Not)Father” show. The Határ Győző City Poetry Recitation Competition takes place April 21-22 at the library. Meet author Baráth Viktória on April 22—she started writing for fun and now thrives with her Dream Factory Publishing books; hear the stories behind them. The 23rd Ethnographic Conference takes place April 25 at Szent Antal Community House. April 26 features the Budapest Strófa trio’s poetry concert “How Much is a Thought Worth…?” and Dr. Katalin Farkas Smirin’s photo exhibit opening, both at OMart Bookstore and Cultural Workshop. Wrap up the month with the 27th International Cheese and Curd Festival, running April 30-May 2 in Freedom Square.
May Highlights
May 6 features the SZÖVEGELŐ diorama exhibit at the library. The Animal Fair returns May 10. On May 11, Hegyi Barbara’s stand-up “Stories from My Kitchen, or Barbara, Stand Up!” dives into family memories, meals, and holidays from her recipe books. On May 16, wander “In Ferenc Móra’s Footsteps” with historian Dr. Tamás Bíró-Balogh at OMart. The 48th City “Cibere” Children’s Day rocks Besenyszegi Playground on May 23. Kamilka & Pesti Sikk swing into Hollywood musicals and Hungarian glamour on May 28. May 30 hosts the 25-year-old Dévaványa Vox Humana Mixed Choir at OMart, followed by Heroes’ Day on May 31 at Heroes’ Square.
June Jamboree
National Togetherness Day fills Freedom Square (National Flag) on June 4. The 22nd Goulash Day simmers June 6 near Rózsahegyi House. St. Anthony’s Day (Szent Antal Nap) bakes up June 13 at the bakery, plus Természetes Intelligencia band’s show at OMart. Animal Fair June 14. Library kids’ program June 23, baby program June 25. June 27 features the opening of Boros Lillis and Boros Netti paintings at OMart, St. John’s Night (Szent Iván Éjszaka) fire-jump at Csicsergő Visitor Center and Fishery, and the Gyomaendrődi Music Lovers Chamber Choir’s 3rd Elizabeth Concert. Kulák Persecution Memorial Day June 29 at Heroes’ Square.
Summer Sizzle July-August
Körösparti Evenings light up Erzsébet Grove (Elizabeth Grove) July 4, 11, 18. OMart’s musical summer continues: Kiszely Zoltán and Merényi Nicolette’s “Flying on Our Heart’s Spring” July 11, Paraizs Kende’s violin “Summer, Tango, Love” July 25. Animal Fair July 12. The 30th Volkswagen Beetle and Bus Party rolls in July 31-August 3 at the Liget Spa and Camping. August 7’s 11th Shooting Stars Night offers free meadow stargazing, outdoor movie, telescope, plus a paid night boat trip on the Hármas-Körös with snacks. Animal Fair August 9. Vésztői Fonó Women’s Cimbalom Band debuts “An Evening at the Spinning Wheel” August 15 at OMart. St. Stephen’s Day and New Bread Festival (Szent István és Újkenyér Ünnep) August 20 at Erzsébet Grove, 28th International Fish Cooking Competition August 21 there too. Ambrusz László lectures on “Physical, Mental, Spiritual Causes of Our Illnesses” August 22 at OMart. Mohács Battle 500th Anniversary August 28.
Fall Feasts September-October
10th Plum Jam Cooking Day September 5 at Szent Antal Community House. Nyárvégi Estike musical September 8 at library. Bella Rózsa copper engravings open September 12 at OMart, plus 10th Neighboring Chat on Endrőd history by Dr. Béla Kovács. Animal Fair September 13. 19th Holló László Art Camp September 21-26 at Szent Antal Community House. Regélő Fehér Táltos drum show September 26 at OMart. Folk Tale Day October 5 at library. Arad Martyrs Memorial October 6 at Kállai Ferenc Cultural Center. Garay Zsuzsanna’s “The Girl and the Scarecrow” October 10 at OMart. Animal Fair October 11. Pumpkin Carving Family Day October 17 at gallery. Ghana travelogue repeat October 20 at OMart. National Holiday October 23 at Cultural Center. Confucius Institute Conference October 24 at Szent Antal Community House.
Winter Wonders November-December
Animal Fair November 8. 4th History Lesson “Chance for Freedom?” on 1956 with Albert Molnár November 13 at OMart. Advent Fair “How We Prepare” November 20 at library. 17th Pig Slaughter and Tímár János Butcher Brandy Memorial Competition November 21 at Varga Lajos Sports Hall. Advent Tuning November 24 at library. Kids’ Drawing Exhibit opening November 28 at OMart. Demeniv Mihály Concorde talent award-winning accordionist and friends perform “Images of an Exhibition” December 12 at OMart. Final Animal Fair December 13.
