Hajdúszoboszló rolls out a packed 2026 calendar across multiple venues, keeping the vibes lively from spring to New Year’s Eve. Expect film nights, comedy, exhibitions, kid-friendly shows, spa-centric fun, open-air concerts, and hearty food fests in one of the Great Plain’s most-loved spa towns. Bookmark the dates, book a stay, and bring an appetite for culture, wellness, and late-night parties.
May: Films, Talent, Laughter, and Pentecost Buzz
Kick off on May 7 with Filmio Movie Club screening Félvilág (Half the World). May 9 doubles up with Tehetségpaletta, a Hajdú-Bihar County talent showcase, and the Hajdúszoboszló Youth Chess Tournament. On May 15, stand-up star Zoltán Kőhalmi brings Fejben dől el to Dumaszínház at the Máté Kovács Cultural Center, tickets from about $20 to $24. Also May 15, the SZÍN-JÁTÉK exhibition opens, featuring painter Ferenc Uzonyi and fellow artists Veronika Lieszkovszky (photography) and Erika Pető (enamel), on view until June 5. The same night: Tamás Molnár acoustic with violinist Izsák Farkas, revisiting Anti Fitness Club and JETLAG hits plus solo favorites; advance tickets about $16, standard about $21. May 16 brings the puppet show Little Mole’s Trousers (Kisvakond nadrágja). Pentecost weekend (May 23–24) packs a Program Cavalcade, a Veteran Exhibition, and Pentecost at Hungarospa. May 31 celebrates City Children’s Day and a special edition at the Beach Bath (Strandfürdő).
June: Art, Wellness, Museums, and School’s-Out Party
June 12–13: SzínTér Multidisciplinary Festival blends art, music, and gastronomy. June 14 marks Global Wellness Day at Aqua-Palace. June 20, the Bocskai Museum hosts Night of Museums. June 27, the Report Card Bash 2026 (Bizonyítványbuli) cheers the end of term.
July: Big Gigs, Air Legends, and Spa Nights
July 10: Kowalsky meg a Vega at the Open-Air Stage. July 11: Garden Cinema in Saint Stephen Park (Szent István Park) and, July 11–12, Legends in the Air (Legendák a levegőben) air show. July 17: Róbert Szikora and R-GO plus the 31st Szoboszló Folk Weekend (July 17–19). July 24: Bachelorette Party (Lánybúcsú) musical at the Open-Air Stage, tickets about $19 to $24. July 25: Night of the Beaches (Strandok éjszakája) in the Premium Zone with DJ Sterbinszky x Mynea, and Hungarospa’s 99th birthday. July 31: The National Equestrian Theater (Nemzeti Lovas Színház) presents Kincsem, kicking off the 45th Kösely Cup Hajdúszoboszló Horse Festival (July 31–Aug 2).
August: Trucks, Folk, Records, and National Day
Aug 1: Cooky Disco in the Premium Zone. Aug 6–9: Hajdúszoboszló Truckers’ Meet. Aug 8: Seaside-themed disco at the Beach Bath (Strandfürdő). Aug 14: Hungarian State Folk Ensemble’s Hungarian Rhapsody (Magyar rapszódia). Aug 15: National water-gun battle record attempt and Willcox Disco in the Premium Zone. Aug 16: Garden Cinema returns. Aug 20: Foundation of the State celebration. Aug 21–23: 31st Szoboszló Dixieland Days.
Autumn to Year-End: Wellness, Lanterns, Wine, and Farewell
Sept 5: Szoboszló Mutton and Slambuc Cooking Joy Day. Sept 8: World Physical Therapy Day. Sept 18–20: Wine and Gastro Festival. Sept 27: World Tourism Day at Hungarospa. Oct 4: Sauna-Goers’ Weekend. Oct 23–25: Pumpkin Days (TÖKölős Napok) at Eliza Riding Farm. Oct 31: Halloween party at Aqua-Palace. Nov 6–7: St. Martin’s Day Revelry. Dec 31: New Year’s Eve noisemaking send-off. Organizers reserve the right to change dates and programs.
