Ajka, famed for Ajka Crystal (Ajkai Kristály), is lining up a full year of culture in 2026. Expect exhibitions, concerts, theatre, film screenings, museum workshops, the Ajka Crystal Spa (Ajkai Kristályfürdő), sports, and plenty of guided or optional leisure programs. The city and its surroundings are packed with hiking and excursion options—worth planning extra time to explore.
January Highlights
January 7: Can I Be Honest? (Lehetek őszinte?) – Péter Elek’s solo night at Dumaszínház, Ajka – Nagy László City Library, tickets $12.80–$15.15. January 12: Scientific Stand-Up – László Mérő on Artificial Intelligence, $19.00–$19.55. January 21: Help, I’m Building! (Segítség, építkezem) – Tamás Lengyel’s one-man comedy. January 26: Knowledge Bites (Tudásmorzsák) – Serious topics made clear – The Teenage Years (Kamaszkór), a lecture by József Balatoni.
February on Stage
February 5: I Don’t Love You Anymore (Deszeretlek) – István Dombóvári’s solo night, host: István Bellus, Dumaszínház, Nagy László City Library, $20.70–$21.50. February 7: Bachelorette Party (Lánybúcsú) – musical at Nagy László City Cultural Center and Library, $22.25. February 11: A Piece of My Heart (Egy darabot a szívemből) – István Tabáni and band’s Máté Péter tribute. February 19: The Movie Star (A filmsztár) at Pannon Castle Theatre (Pannon Várszínház), City Library and Leisure Center, $20.85. February 24: Rendezvous in Paris, or Happy Easter! (Randevú Párizsban, avagy Kellemes Húsvéti Ünnepeket!) – two-act comedy, $13.15–$15.90. February 25: Carnival of the Animals, Reimagined (Állatok farsangja másként) blends music and literature with the animal world—playful, witty, and fun for all ages.
Spring Lineup
March 6: It Was Still There at Lepsény! Ready, Set, Laugh! – Reloaded (Lepsénynél még megvolt! Vigyázz, Kész, Nevetés! – Reloaded) – Women’s Day at Nagy László City Cultural Center, $13.15–$15.90. March 20: How to Break Inherited Family Patterns? – lecture by Noémi Orvos-Tóth, Nagy László City Library and Leisure Center, $21.30–$26.70. March 25: The Great Encounter (Nagy találkozás) – Andrea Szulák in concert. April 27: Loose Ends (Elvarratlan szálak) – lecture by Dr. Kitti Almási. April 29: We Musicians at Heart… (Mi muzsikus lelkek…) packs iconic operetta and musical hits into one fast-paced theatre night.
Late Spring to Autumn
May 9: A Killer Wedding Night (Hullajó nászéjszaka) – comedy by the HeArt Company (HeArt Társulat). May 21: Knowledge Bites – Everyday Hassles, lecture by Ibolya Görög. October 7: Knowledge Bites – Generational Differences, lecture by Krisztián Steigervald. Organizers reserve the right to change dates and programs.
