Ajka rolls into 2026 with a packed slate of culture, nostalgia, and live experiences across multiple venues around the 8400 postcode. From exhibitions and concerts to theater, film screenings, museum workshops, the Ajka Crystal Spa (Ajkai Kristályfürdő), sports, and outdoor adventures, the city and its surroundings invite you to explore—on foot, with curiosity, and with a camera at the ready.
Step Back to the ’80s: Ajka “85” Exhibition
Running in several blocks from February to April, Ajka “85 – The Triumph of the Modern City, Our Everyday Life in the Panel Oasis” is a full-on trip back to the 1980s. Think housing estates, familiar streets, old shop windows, and that unrepeatable, smoky neon-era vibe. Expect vintage photos, personal stories, and a one-of-a-kind sit-in park installation with film screenings. It’s built for lingering—rest, chat, swap memories, and yes, take that nostalgic selfie. Every picture triggers a memory, every memory sparks another story. Nostalgia. Urban history. Shared experience. Come relive Ajka’s ’80s together.
Dates: 2026.02.18–02.22; 02.25–03.01; 03.04–03.08; 03.11–03.15; 03.18–03.22; 03.25–03.29; 04.01–04.05; 04.08–04.12; 04.15–04.19. Location: Ajka, multiple venues.
February Highlights: Comedy, Music, Stories
On 2026.02.24, the two-act comedy Randevú Párizsban, avagy Kellemes Húsvéti Ünnepeket! (Rendezvous in Paris, or Happy Easter!) lands in Ajka, with tickets from $13.10 to $15.80. Expect farce, slamming doors, and Easter-season cheek.
2026.02.25 turns eclectic: Állatok farsangja másként (Carnival of the Animals, Differently) blends music and literature—a witty, playful crossover for all ages. Also on the 25th, Diána Heinfarth screens a photo travelogue about her journey to Malawi and her volunteer work—stories from the field, images that stick.
Blue Zones Deep Dives
Longevity gets personal with the talk series A Kék Zónák titkai nyomában (In Search of the Secrets of the Blue Zones). On 2026.02.26, the focus is Brain and nerve protection, the gut-brain axis, the microbiome, and thinking—practical science for better aging. The 2026.03.05 edition asks When the “I” disappears into the “We,” unpacking community and identity. On 2026.03.11, it’s The secrets of a strong immune system—timely, grounded, and useful.
March: Stand-up, Stage, and Song
2026.03.04 brings the Radics Peti Show to Ajka at a flat $15.00—sharp sketches and a devoted fanbase. On 2026.03.06, Pesti Művész Színház serves a Women’s Day special: Húzzad csak, kivilágos virradatig at the Nagy László City Cultural Center (Nagy László Városi Művelődési Központ), tickets from $13.10 to $15.80—a night of spirit and swing.
Robin Hawdon’s Szeretőből egy is sok (One Husband Too Many) hits on 2026.03.12 with tickets at $21.60—a manic cascade of misunderstandings. 2026.03.14 unveils Soma és Döme rejtelmes utazásai (The Mysterious Travels of Soma and Döme), a book launch for curious readers and families.
2026.03.19 sees Lehetek őszinte? (Can I Be Honest?)—Péter Elek’s solo evening—tickets $15.60 to $15.90. The following day, 2026.03.20, psychologist and bestselling author Noémi Orvos-Tóth unpacks How do we break inherited family patterns? at the Nagy László City Library and Leisure Center, tickets $24.30 to $27.10—a masterclass in generational healing.
On 2026.03.25, Nagy találkozás (The Great Encounter) brings Andrea Szulák in concert—a velvet-voiced checkpoint on the month’s calendar.
April: Family Beats, Big Laughs, Smart Talk
The Ajka “85” exhibition returns through early and mid-April for more retro immersion. On 2026.04.02, Brandnyúl mini disco bounces in with kid-friendly beats—tickets $8.20 via jegy.hu or in person at the Information Center. Free for under-2s if they’re in your lap.
Comedy heavyweight Tibor Bödőcs arrives 2026.04.22 with Innen már csak gurulunk (From Here We Just Roll), joined by guest Edu Tóth. Five days later, on 2026.04.27, psychologist Dr. Kitti Almási explores Elvarratlan szálak (Loose Ends), a talk for anyone wrestling with unfinished business. On 2026.04.29, Mi muzsikus lelkek… (We, the Musical Souls…) compresses the operetta and musical canon’s biggest hits into a single high-energy theater night—music, text, momentum.
Spring Into May
On 2026.05.01, Túrajó séták – Fiúk a bányából (Great Hike Walks – Boys from the Mine) sets off from the King Charles IV (IV. Károly király) chapel parking lot, tickets from $7.90 to $16.10. It’s the local landscape at walking pace—stories underfoot, history in the hills.
On 2026.05.09, Hullajó nászéjszaka (A Killer Wedding Night) opens as a comedy by HeArt Társulat—expect slapstick, shocks, and giggles. Then on 2026.05.21, Tudásmorzsák – Komoly témákról érthetően – Mindennapi maceráink (Knowledge Crumbs – Serious Topics, Simply – Our Everyday Hassles) brings etiquette and public life expert Ibolya Görög to unpack the frictions of daily life, with clear takeaways.
Autumn Preview
Circle 2026.10.07 for Tudásmorzsák – Komoly témákról érthetően – Generációs különbségek (Knowledge Crumbs – Serious Topics, Simply – Generational Differences) with Krisztián Steigervald. It’s the clash and harmony of cohorts, explained without jargon and loaded with aha moments.
Plan, Book, Show Up
Many events take place at multiple Ajka venues, with specific shows at the Nagy László City Cultural Center and the City Library and Leisure Center. Tickets for select programs are available on jegy.hu and in person at the Information Center. Organizers reserve the right to change dates and programs—check listings before you go. Then pick your lane: nostalgia at the exhibition, laughter at stand-up, a jog for the mind at expert talks, or fresh air on the trails. Ajka’s 2026 calendar wants you out and about.
