Ajka’s 2026 calendar is stacked: exhibitions, concerts, theater, film screenings, museum workshops, the Ajka Crystal Spa (Ajkai Kristályfürdő), sports, and loads of guaranteed and optional leisure programs. The city and its surroundings are perfect for day trips and hikes within and beyond the city limits.
January
Jan 26: Knowledge Bites (Tudásmorzsák) – Serious topics made simple – Adolescence, a talk by József Balatoni. Ajka. $12.30–$12.30.
Jan 28: Soul Spritzer (Lélekfröccs) – The mental roots of illness. Ajka.
February
Feb 5: I’m Unloving You (Deszeretlek) – István Dombóvári’s solo night, host: István Bellus. Dumaszínház, Nagy László City Library. Ajka. $20.20–$22.70.
Feb 7: Bachelorette Party (Lánybúcsú) – musical. Nagy László City Cultural Center and Library, Ajka. $22.40–$22.40.
Feb 11: A Piece of My Heart (Egy darabot a szívemből) – István Tabáni & band, Máté Péter tribute. Ajka.
Feb 14: Choir Carnival (Kórusfarsang). Ajka.
Feb 19: Peter Quilter: The Film Star (A filmsztár) – comedy. Ajka. $20.50–$20.50.
Feb 21: Carnival Wind Orchestra Concert. Ajka.
Feb 24: Rendezvous in Paris, or Happy Easter! (Randevú Párizsban, avagy Kellemes Húsvéti Ünnepeket!) – two-act comedy. Ajka. $13.00–$15.70.
Feb 25: Carnival of the Animals, Differently (Állatok farsangja másként) – music meets literature in the animal world; playful, witty, and fun for all ages. Ajka.
March
Mar 6: Play Until Dawn (Húzzad csak, kivilágos virradatig) – Pesti Művész Színház Women’s Day show. Nagy László City Cultural Center, Ajka. $13.00–$15.70.
Mar 19: Can I Be Honest? (Lehetek őszinte?) – Péter Elek’s solo night. Ajka. $16.80–$17.60.
Mar 20: How to Break Inherited Family Patterns? – talk by Noémi Orvos-Tóth. Nagy László City Library & Leisure Center, Ajka. $21.60–$27.10.
Mar 25: The Great Encounter (Nagy találkozás) – Andrea Szulák in concert. Ajka.
April–May
Apr 22: From Here We’re Just Rolling (Innen már csak gurulunk) – Tibor Bödőcs solo; guest: Edu Tóth. Ajka.
Apr 27: Loose Ends (Elvarratlan szálak) – lecture by Dr. Kitti Almási. Ajka.
Apr 29: We Musicians at Heart… (Mi muzsikus lelkek…) Operetta and musical hits in one dynamic theater night. Ajka.
May 9: A Drop-Dead Wedding Night (Hullajó nászéjszaka) – comedy by HeArt Company (HeArt Társulat). Ajka.
May 21: Knowledge Bites (Tudásmorzsák) – Everyday Hassles, talk by Ibolya Görög. Ajka.
October
Oct 7: Knowledge Bites (Tudásmorzsák) – Generational Differences, talk by Krisztián Steigervald. Ajka.
Organizers reserve the right to change dates and programs.
