Budapest’s Lurdy Ház at 1097 Budapest, District 9 – Ferencváros (Ferencváros), Könyves Kálmán Boulevard (Könyves Kálmán körút) 12–14 is rolling out a colorful year of programs in 2026: children’s shows, theater, concerts, family days, exhibitions, expos, professional conferences, and festivals. The schedule is dense with weekly cinema highlights, live arts, and niche gatherings that turn the mall into a citywide cultural hub. Organizers reserve the right to change dates and programs.
Spotlight: April Highlights
April 20–26: Lurdy Mozi promises “New week, new films, new experiences,” bundling the week’s best premieres into one place, with tales for kids and movies for grown-ups—shared thrills for everyone.
April 26 brings two engaging puppet experiences. Noah’s Ark (puppet theater) follows a strange dream that pushes Noah to build a boat big enough for every animal, with kids in the audience helping, because ark-building is tough work. Also on April 26, Lurdy Puppet Theater – Story Theater at Lurdy Cinema returns with its family-friendly storytelling format.
Capping the day: The Magic Flute – a Royal Opera House broadcast shines in David McVicar’s enchanting staging of Mozart’s fantasy. A starry cast—Julia Bullock as Pamina, Amitai Pati as Tamino, Huw Montague Rendall as Papageno, Kathryn Lewek as the Queen of the Night, and Soloman Howard as Sarastro—is led by French conductor Marie Jacquot in her Covent Garden debut.
May: Wellness, Wisdom, and More Movies
The cinema’s weekly series keeps rolling: April 27–May 3, May 4–10, May 11–17, May 18–24, and May 25–31 all return with “New week, new films, new experiences”—keeping families and film fans on a steady release cycle.
May 9 centers trauma awareness with the FOCUS ON TRAUMA conference in Budapest, tickets from $54. On the same day, In Focus: Trauma (Fókuszban a trauma) gathers a heavyweight roster: host Noémi Orvos-Tóth, clinical psychologist; Dr. Béla Birkás, associate professor, University of Pécs (PTE); Dr. Laura Kromják, associate professor, Eötvös Loránd University (ELTE); Dr. Ildikó Kuritárné Szabó, associate professor and psychotherapist; Prof. Dr. András Láng, university professor and institute director, University of Pécs (PTE); and Dr. Zsuzsanna Mogyorósy-Révész, counseling psychologist and EMDR therapist. The event is open to all curious minds.
May 10 is for classic Hungarian childhood magic: Mazsola (puppet theater) revives Ágnes Bálint’s beloved stories of the tiny piglet driven from home and the warm-hearted Manócska, with unforgettable, charming puppets. Also that day: Lurdy Puppet Theater – Story Theater at Lurdy Cinema returns for family audiences.
May 13 taps into life extension with Longevity – Tips for a Quality Long Life, part of the Lurdy Life series. The talk breaks down seven surprising, simple habits that can add years to your life—habits you can start today—drawing inspiration from the Blue Zones where many people thrive well beyond 90 or 100 with enviable quality of life.
May 17 is the Love Conference, a full day exploring the power of love in everyday life: how to understand and harness love’s force in your life and relationships, how the body signals through love, what distinguishes female and male love, and how both strengthen us. Expect big energy, exciting talks, and a liberating experience—an invitation to live the day with total presence and absorb more at a deeper level.
May 30 offers Generational Fates – Family Constellation Day. If the same situations keep repeating, it’s not random. This special day gives a rare chance to explore generational patterns and the transformative world of family constellation work. It’s about you—self-knowledge, happiness, and growth.
May 31 brings another Lurdy Puppet Theater – Story Theater, and The Ugly Duckling puppet show lands with a gorgeous, classic puppet technique. Andersen’s tale plays out from the barnyard’s last-hatched misfit to a journey through trials, a true friendship with the fearsome-seeming Macsek, survival through winter, and the spring bloom into a beautiful swan.
Summer: Workshops and Weekly Premieres
The cinema wave keeps cresting weekly: June 1–7, June 8–14, June 15–21, June 22–28, June 29–July 5, July 6–12, July 13–19, July 20–26, and July 27–August 2—each week promising fresh films for kids and adults alike.
June 14 spotlights Who You’ll Become After the Breakup – SHOW WORKSHOP in Budapest, tickets from $48 to $70, a performance-meets-workshop format designed to rewire post-breakup identity, energy, and outlook.
Autumn to Year-End: Expos and Analog Joy
The Lurdy Mozi cadence runs on and on: August 3–9, August 10–16, August 17–23, August 24–30, August 31–September 6, September 7–13, September 14–20, September 21–27, September 28–October 4, October 5–11, October 12–18, October 19–25, October 26–November 1, November 2–8—each week the same pledge: “New week, new films, new experiences.”
November 6: Beauty Forum 2026 gathers the beauty industry for the 34th year—meetups, new products, knowledge swaps, laughter, and hugs, keeping a beloved tradition alive.
November 19: Hungarian Franchise Expo expects 600+ participants, 40 exhibitors from every sector and size, plus 10 talks covering franchising and entrepreneurship—the go-to marketplace for would-be franchisees and network builders.
November 21: Hungary Pen Show turns Lurdy Ház into paradise for fountain and ballpoint pens, mechanical pencils, inks, and fine papers. It’s a hands-on day to sample the latest writing trends, try tools and accessories, and chat with collectors, enthusiasts, and industry insiders from Hungary and abroad. It celebrates analog creativity, the pleasure of handwriting, and community encounters—unmissable if you love premium stationery and paper.
And the cinema sprint closes the year strong: November 9–15, November 16–22, November 23–29, November 30–December 6, December 7–13, December 14–20, December 21–27, and December 28–January 3—with, yes, “New week, new films, new experiences.”
