Budaörs 2025–26: Festivals, Theatre, Family Fun

Discover Budaörs 2025–26: festivals, theatre, concerts, family workshops, and scenic hikes at Kő-hegy, Sorrento Cliffs, and Farkas-hegy. Affordable tickets, baby theatre, chocolate-bar shows, and cultural highlights.

when: 2025.12.20., Saturday

where: 2040 Budaörs,

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Budaörs rolls into 2025–26 with a packed calendar of culture, food, theatre, concerts, and hands-on fun for all ages. Beyond the stage, the area is made for day trips: hike Kő-hegy, scramble the Sorrento Cliffs, and take in Farkas-hegy’s views.

December Highlights

Dec 20: Macaron-making workshop sweetens the season at the Budaörsi Jókai Mór Cultural Center. Dec 21: Baby Theatre // Little Bonbon (Pici Bonbon) charms the tiniest audiences, tickets 1,500 HUF (about 4.2 USD). Dec 22: Chocolate Bar // The Nutcracker brings a cocoa twist to a classic, 2,000–2,500 HUF (5.6–7.0 USD). Dec 26–31: Budaörs Latinovits Theatre stages multiple productions, 2,500–10,000 HUF (7.0–28.0 USD).

January On Stage

Jan 6–14 and Jan 17–21: Latinovits Theatre continues its run, 2,500–10,000 HUF (7.0–28.0 USD). Jan 20: Old Times // Guests and Restaurateurs of Parliament serves up history at the Cultural Center, 1,000–2,000 HUF (2.8–5.6 USD). Jan 23: Is There Still a Home There? (Van-e ott haza még?) single-price entry 5,000 HUF (14.0 USD). Jan 24–31: More Latinovits titles, 2,500–10,000 HUF. Jan 25: Cinderella // Chocolate Bar delights families, 2,500–3,000 HUF (7.0–8.4 USD). Jan 27: András Kepes: You Are Right, 5,000 HUF (14.0 USD).

February Mix

Feb 1: Baby Theatre // Dream Weavers, 1,800 HUF (5.0 USD). Feb 2: Arts // Art à la carte, 1,000–2,000 HUF (2.8–5.6 USD). Feb 3: Close // What Connects Us — Sarolta Dobray and Dr. György Bánki’s literary-psychological-musical surprise, 4,500 HUF (12.6 USD). Feb 14: Valentine’s Day jewelry-making workshop, 10,000 HUF (28.0 USD). Feb 19: Tibi Kiss and Aranyakkord (Kiss Tibi és az Aranyakkord) live, 7,800 HUF (21.8 USD). Feb 21: Chocolate Bar // Mother Hulda (Mother Holle), 2,500–3,000 HUF (7.0–8.4 USD).

Organizers reserve the right to change dates and programs.

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Pros

Family-friendly line-up with baby theatre, fairy-tale shows, and hands-on workshops that work for kids and parents alike

Budget-friendly tickets by U.S. standards (roughly $3–$28), so you can sample multiple shows without blowing the trip budget

Easy add-on to a Budapest stay—Budaörs is just outside the city, so it’s a low-effort day trip with hiking options like Kő-hegy and Sorrento Cliffs for active families

Mix of culture and nature: theatres, concerts, and make-it-yourself classes plus scenic viewpoints like Farkas-hegy

Good winter programming (Dec–Feb), giving you something warm and indoors when Central Europe is chilly

Not crowded with tourists, so you’ll get a local vibe and easier last-minute tickets

Clear, posted prices and multiple events across dates mean flexibility if your schedule shifts

Cons

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Most performances and talks will be in Hungarian, so non-speakers may miss nuances unless it’s music or workshop-focused

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Budaörs isn’t internationally famous, so researching venues, English info, and exact locations takes more effort than central Budapest staples

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Public transport is decent from Budapest (bus/HEV + short walk), but late-night returns can be less frequent; driving/parking can be easier if you have a car

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Compared with big-name European festivals, this is smaller-scale and community-oriented—great for authenticity, less so for marquee headliners

Budaörs 2025–26: Festivals, Theatre, Family Fun

December Highlights

January On Stage

February Mix

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