Discover 2025
when: 2025.12.26., Friday
where: 1089 Budapest, Kálvária tér 6
2026 kids’ shows at Turay Ida Theatre Budapest—The Snow Queen, Mother Hulda, Pocahontas, Jungle Book. Family-friendly times and easy online tickets. Check updates before booking.
Turay Ida Theatre (Turay Ida Színház) rolls out a charming kids’ lineup for 2025/2026 with easy online ticketing. December kicks off with The Snow Queen (Hókirálynő) on Saturday, December 20 at 10:00, then a festive double on Friday, December 26 at 11:00 and 15:00. Mother Hulda (Holle anyó) follows on Monday, December 29 at 10:00.
January Highlights
Mother Hulda returns on Saturday, January 17 at 10:00, and Pocahontas lands on Sunday, January 25 at 10:00.
February Favorites
The Snow Queen is back on Sunday, February 1 at 10:00. The Jungle Book (A dzsungel könyve) swings in on Saturday, February 21 at 10:00, and Mother Hulda rounds out the month on Sunday, February 22 at 10:00.
Plan Ahead
All shows are designed for children, with classic tales and family-friendly times. Organizers reserve the right to change dates and programs, so check for updates before booking. Online tickets are available for all listed performances.
2025, adrienne
Pros
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Family-friendly vibe with classic tales (Snow Queen, Jungle Book, Mother Hulda, Pocahontas) timed for easy morning outings
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Relaxed ticketing: simple online purchase, multiple dates across Dec–Feb so you can fit it into a Budapest trip
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Great for kids even with jet lag—10:00/11:00/15:00 showtimes are manageable
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Budapest is a major, well-known city for U.S. tourists, so pairing a kids’ show with sightseeing is easy
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Turay Ida Theatre is reachable by Budapest’s efficient public transport (metro/tram/bus) or affordable taxis/ride-hailing; driving and parking are doable outside the strict city center
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Stories are internationally familiar, so children can follow along visually even if they don’t catch every word
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Pricing for local children’s theatre is typically budget-friendly compared to U.S. stage shows
- Performances are in Hungarian; non‑speakers will miss dialogue unless they’re comfortable relying on visuals
Cons
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Turay Ida Theatre isn’t internationally famous, so it lacks the “destination venue” feel of big-name theaters
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Schedule changes are possible, so you must recheck dates close to your visit
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Compared with big U.S. or UK productions, staging and scale are likely more modest, with fewer amenities for non‑Hungarian visitors
