Ajka rolls into 2026 with a packed calendar that goes far beyond its famed Ajka Crystal. Across multiple venues, the city lines up exhibitions, concerts, theater, film screenings, museum workshops, the Ajkai Kristályfürdő (Ajka Crystal Spa), sports, plus loads of guided and optional leisure programs. It’s also prime for exploration: within and beyond the city limits you’ll find superb hiking and day trip routes.
January Highlights
Jan 12: Scientific Stand-Up – László Mérő on Artificial Intelligence (Ajka), tickets $18.60. Jan 21: “Segítség, építkezem” – Tamás Lengyel’s one-man comedy (Ajka). Jan 22: Day of Hungarian Culture (Ajka). Jan 26: “Tudásmorzsák – Serious Topics, Clearly – Teenage Years” – lecture by József Balatoni (Ajka).
February Stages
Feb 5: “Deszeretlek” – István Dombóvári solo show, host: István Bellus, Dumaszínház at Nagy László City Library (Ajka), $22.20–$22.70. Feb 7: “Lánybúcsú” (Bachelorette Party) musical, Nagy László City Cultural Center and Library (Ajka), $22.80. Feb 11: “Egy darabot a szívemből” – István Tabáni & band, Máté Péter tribute (Ajka). Feb 19: Peter Quilter: “The Film Star” – comedy (Ajka), $20.90. Feb 24: “Randevú Párizsban, avagy Kellemes Húsvéti Ünnepeket!” – two-act comedy (Ajka), $13.30–$16.10. Feb 25: “Carnival of the Animals, Differently” – music meets literature with playful flair for all ages (Ajka).
March Momentum
Mar 6: “Húzzad csak, kivilágos virradatig” – Women’s Day show by Pesti Művész Színház, Nagy László City Cultural Center (Ajka), $13.30–$16.10. Mar 19: “Lehetek őszinte?” – Péter Elek solo night (Ajka). Mar 20: “How Do We Break Inherited Family Patterns?” – lecture by Noémi Orvos-Tóth, Nagy László City Library & Leisure Center (Ajka), $21.60–$27.10. Mar 25: “The Great Encounter” – Andrea Szulák in concert (Ajka).
Spring to Autumn
Apr 22: “Innen már csak gurulunk” – Tibor Bödőcs solo, guest: Edu Tóth (Ajka). Apr 27: “Unfinished Threads” – lecture by Dr. Kitti Almási (Ajka). Apr 29: “We, Musical Souls…” – the greatest operetta and musical hits in one theater evening (Ajka). May 9: “Hullajó nászéjszaka” – comedy by HeArt Társulat (Ajka). May 21: “Tudásmorzsák – Everyday Hassles” – lecture by Ibolya Görög (Ajka). Oct 7: “Tudásmorzsák – Generational Differences” – lecture by Krisztián Steigervald (Ajka).
Organizers reserve the right to change dates and programs.
