Ajka is packing 2026 with exhibitions, concerts, theater, film screenings, museum workshops, spa downtime at the Ajka Crystal Spa (Ajkai Kristályfürdő), sports, and a mix of guaranteed and optional leisure picks. The town and its surroundings are worth exploring too, with plenty of hikes and day trips within and beyond the city limits. Here’s the lineup, from spring into autumn, with nostalgia, comedy, and community front and center.
March: Health, History, and a Deep Dive into the Eighties
March 11 kicks off with The Secrets of the Blue Zones – The Secrets of a Strong Immune System in Ajka, a timely wellness talk for anyone chasing longevity and resilience.
From March 11 to 15, step into Ajka ’85 – The Triumph of the Modern City, Our Everyday Life in the Panel Oasis, an exhibition. Do you remember the eighties? The estate life, familiar streets, old shop windows, and that unmistakable vibe? This show is a time capsule: vintage photos, personal stories, and a sit-in park installation paired with film screenings. It’s a place to rest, chat, and snap a nostalgic selfie. Every image sparks a memory, and each memory nudges another story. Nostalgia. Urban history. Shared moments. Come and relive Ajka in the ’80s together.
On March 12, catch Robin Hawdon’s farce One Lover Is Never Enough—sharp timing, tangled alibis, and laugh-out-loud misunderstandings.
March 14 brings the book launch Soma and Döme’s Mysterious Journeys, a literary stop perfect for curious minds and story lovers.
On March 15, Ajka honors the 178th anniversary of the 1848–49 Revolution and War of Independence with a commemorative ceremony, a cornerstone of national memory.
Wine fans, March 17 is yours: a tasting guided by Gergő Kundermann promises new labels, notes, and anecdotes for your tasting journal.
The Ajka ’85 exhibition returns March 18–22, with the same immersive setup: photos, stories, a pop-up park to sit in, and those evocative film reels. The eighties, revisited—because one visit won’t be enough.
March 19 is double-billed: the Gondosóra Show talk lands first, followed by Can I Be Honest?—Péter Elek’s solo night of stand-up in Ajka. Tickets run roughly $15.30 to $15.60.
On March 20 at the Nagy László City Library and Leisure Center, Noémi Orvos-Tóth tackles How Do We Break Inherited Family Patterns?, a rare chance to reframe generational scripts with one of Hungary’s clearest voices in psychology.
March 25 delivers A Great Encounter—Andrea Szulák in concert, a warm-voiced highlight of the month. And from March 25–29, you can still wander the Ajka ’85 exhibit’s panel-oasis nostalgia, talk, rest, and let the memories unspool.
Round out March on the 26th with the Easter Craft Fair, where handmade meets holiday cheer.
April: Family Fun, Theater Punch, and Eighties Encore
The Ajka ’85 exhibition keeps rolling April 1–5. Same retro charm, same sit-down park nook, same heady mix of photos and reminiscence.
On April 2, the Brandnyúl Mini Disco lights up for families. Tickets: $8.40, available online at jegy.hu and in person at the Information Center. Free for children up to age 2 if they sit on a lap—tiny ravers welcome.
The eighties revival pops again April 8–12, and again April 15–19, with the Ajka ’85 time-travel experience. Meanwhile, April 15 stages Anthony Neilson’s The Last Round—expect raw edges, dark humor, and a punch of contemporary theater.
April 22 brings Tibor Bödőcs’s solo show From Here We Just Roll—guest: Edu Tóth. Observational comedy with bite, delivered by one of the sharpest in the game.
On April 24, Pannon Castle Theatre (Pannon Várszínház) teams up with the City Library and Leisure Center to present Play at the Castle (Játék a kastélyban), Ferenc Molnár’s witty backstage classic. Tickets are $21.00.
April 27 turns the spotlight to psychology again with Kitti Almási’s Unfinished Threads, an illuminating talk on loose ends and life patterns.
April 28 raises the curtain on Abigail (Abigél)—the beloved musical spun from Magda Szabó’s iconic novel. Tickets range from $11.80 to $12.90.
April 29 wraps the month with We Are Musical Souls…, a one-evening ride through the biggest hits of operetta and musical theater—music, text, momentum, all packed tight.
May: Tours, Big Laughs, and Musical Mischief
May 1 launches Túrajó Walks – Boys from the Mine, setting off from the King Charles IV Chapel (IV. Károly kápolna) parking lot. Tickets range from $7.90 to $16.40, a fresh-air history trip through Ajka’s industrial roots.
On May 9, catch A Drop-Dead Wedding Night, a comedy staged by the HeArt Company (HeArt Társulat)—secrets, slamming doors, and after-hours mayhem.
May 21 continues the bite-size knowledge series Tidbits of Knowledge – Serious Topics Made Simple with Our Everyday Hassles, a talk by Ibolya Görög that demystifies etiquette and social friction with humor and pragmatism.
May 22 brings Peti Radics’s solo evening to the Nagy László City Cultural Center and Library—tickets are $15.30.
On May 30, The Naked Truth, a musical comedy, storms the same stage—tickets at $23.80, promising cheeky songs and snappy punchlines.
October: Generations in Focus
On October 7, Tidbits of Knowledge returns with Generational Differences, a talk by Krisztián Steigervald. Expect a brisk, relatable breakdown of what separates—and connects—Boomers, Gen X, Millennials, and Gen Z at work, at home, and in the culture clash in between.
Organizers reserve the right to change programs and dates. Keep plans flexible and your calendar open—Ajka 2026 is stacked.
