In 2026, Szekszárd’s massive cultural powerhouse, the Babits Mihály Cultural Center at Saint Stephen Square (Szent István tér) 10 (7100), becomes your go-to spot for non-stop fun. This community hub and cultural stage offers diverse programs, exhibitions, free university lectures, concerts, family days, and playhouses. Inside its walls, tons of clubs and art groups call it home, injecting color into the town’s cultural scene. Don’t miss the popular Agóra Cinema and House of Arts right there too. Mark your calendars for these highlights and pair them with stays at local gems for the full Szekszárd vibe.
April 2026 Lineup
Kicks off April 14 with the “CINEGEMADÁR” Tolna County Folk Song Singing and Folk Music Competition in Szekszárd. On the 18th, Bartina Folk Dance Nonprofit Association celebrates its 60th anniversary with a gala performance and a gathering. April 19 brings Agóra Classical Music Afternoon—Four Seasons, Six Artists—A Sunday with Vivaldi. The 21st features Kultúrkortyok Free University on Ethiopia: Lighting Candles at the Erta Ale Volcano, plus Robin Hawdon’s Lover Boy—Orfeum Season 4 show. April 24 is the “Singing Youth Gala Concert.” The 25th has the XIII Fedorka Nonsense Poetry Day 2026 and Alisca Brass Band’s solo concert. It wraps up with American Comedy—Swing Musical on the 27th and, on the 29th, Egész-Ség Free University on Love as Crisis (not just romantic ones), led by Cecilia Bozzay, mental hygiene expert, arts therapist, and family mediator, hosted by Margit Pócs of Mental Hygiene Workshop. That night, Forrás Folk Dance Ensemble Independent Theater debuts its Útvaló dance theater show.
May and June Highlights
May 5 rocks with Fejes Endre and Presser Gábor’s Good Evening Summer, Good Evening Love—Musical About a Hooligan (Múzsa Season 4). May 12’s Kultúrkortyok Free University explores From Tashkent to the Aral Sea—Uzbekistan. Catch Lakatos László’s solo I’m Back on May 14 with opener Oliver Wolf; tickets from $22. May 15 is Kovács Gergő’s song recital, and May 21 honors Cserháti Zsuzsa and Máté Péter in Music Without Which I Feel Nothing… Memorial Concert. June 10-11 features Topolcsányi Laura and Maráth Viktor’s Pocahontas for elementary kids (season 4, plus edition) and preschool (season 4). June 13 has an Apostol concert, and June 23 delivers Husbands in a Pickle, a two-act French comedy.
Later 2026 and Early 2027
September 7 spotlights pianists Endre Hegedűs and Katalin Hegedűs’s concert. November 6 features Rákász Gergely on Mozart, and November 24 brings a film music concert. Kicking into 2027 on January 23, Dés László, Geszt Péter, and Grecsó Krisztián adapt Molnár Ferenc’s A Pál utcai fiúk (The Paul Street Boys).
Stay at Cool Local Spots
Planning a trip? Hotel Merops****, Szekszárd’s wine hotel in the city center next to Mészáros Winery, offers chill vibes just minutes from the action. With 8 rooms and 2 apartments, plus gastro events around town, their Main Street Bistro in Nádasdi House serves killer food and wine tastings. Perfect for birthdays, dinners, or corporate gigs. Sió Motel sits at Szekszárd’s north gate along Route 6, between the Szekszárd-Tolna wine regions, near Gemenc Forest and Sárköz on 2.5 hectares. Hotel Zodiaco***, the only 3-star around, mixes modern elegance with constant upgrades for business or weekend escapes.
Winery Wonders Around Szekszárd
Attila Estate in Baranya Valley boasts 14 hectares of kékfrankos, kadarka, cabernet franc, cabernet sauvignon, and zweigelt. Chef Norbert Makk pairs Bodri wines with revamped Hungarian dishes. The 100-hectare Bodri Winery, a tourist hub with winery, event center, restaurant, show kitchen, and guesthouses, lies south in a stunning valley. Its 1800 sqm grand cellar has 12 domes, 300 sqm aging cellar for tours, and 1400 sqm rosé facility. Sleep for 61 in fancy rooms, hit the thermal Roman dome bath, jacuzzi, and sauna. Optimus Restaurant tweaks Hungarian classics. Borfaragó Cellar in Szekszárd’s “main street” heart, once a carpenter’s shop, offers tastings, craftsman wines, and folk wood carvings—ideal hidden spot for groups. Their Várdomb vineyard stars kékfrankos plus rajnai rizling, cserszegi fűszeres, kadarka, kékoportó, merlot, cabernet franc, and syrah. Handcrafted with no additives, filtering, or heat—just pure own-grown wines. Experiment with blends; rosés winning abroad, reds blending locals like kékfrankos and kadarka with merlot, cabernet, and pinot noir. The Eszterbauer family, with Swabian-Serbian roots, runs a tradition-packed winery. Their rep house and show cellar host family-led tastings for 8-50, from snacks to multi-course dinners. Webshop stocked with award-winners. Their 6.6 hectares across four Szekszárd areas grow syrah, merlot, cabernet sauvignon, and kékfrankos. Kick back on the vineyard for something different!
Organizers reserve the right to change dates and programs!
