Budapest hosts Veres 1 Theatre hits in 2026—farce, crime mystery, and swing musical at Belvárosi Színház and Ram Art Színház. Book early for Óbuda performances and citywide thrills.
when: 2026.02.19., Thursday, Budapest
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Budapest will become a celebration stage in 2026 as Veres 1 Theatre (Veres 1 Színház) brings its crowd-pleasers to the capital. The company, always thrilled to perform here, pops up at Belvárosi Theatre (Belvárosi Színház) and Ram Art Theatre (Ram Art Színház) with a strong lineup. Join them at the Budapest venues—Veres 1 Theatre is waiting; be part of the audience in the city too!
Key Dates and Venues
“Ne most, drágám!” (Not Now, Darling) opens as a two-act farce on 2026.02.19 at 1032 Budapest, District 3 – Óbuda, Bécsi út 154. The same address hosts “Az Ackroyd-gyilkosság” (The Murder of Roger Ackroyd) twice on 2026.03.12, serving classic crime thrills with the Veres 1 ensemble. The comedy returns on 2026.03.30, again at Bécsi út 154, keeping the laughs rolling in Óbuda. Then comes “Amerikai komédia” (American Comedy), a swing musical, hitting the same stage on 2026.04.02, promising big-band sparkle and vintage rhythm.
Plan Ahead
Dates and programs may change at the organizers’ discretion, so keep an eye on updates and grab seats early for these Budapest shows.
2025, adrienne
Pros
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Family-friendly vibe: farce, classic whodunnit, and a swingy musical mean options for teens and grandparents alike
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Budapest is a major, well-known European city, so pairing the shows with sightseeing is a no-brainer
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Venues (Belvárosi Színház, Ram Art Színház, and Bécsi út 154 in Óbuda) are reachable by Budapest’s excellent trams, metro, and inexpensive taxis; rental cars also work fine
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The Agatha Christie title (The Murder of Roger Ackroyd) and a “swing/big-band” musical concept are internationally familiar, easing cultural entry
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Ticket prices in Hungary are typically lower than Broadway/West End, so you get solid production value without sticker shock
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Compact scheduling across Feb–Apr 2026 lets you fit a show into most travel itineraries
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Compared with similar city-theatre nights in Europe, queues are shorter and venues feel more local than touristy
Cons
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Most performances will be in Hungarian, so non-speakers may miss plot beats unless surtitles or English programs are offered
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Veres 1 Theatre is respected locally but not a globally famous brand, so it won’t carry the “bucket list” cachet of major international companies
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Óbuda (District 3) is a bit out from the absolute center; it’s easy by transport, but adds travel time compared with downtown sights
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If dates shift (organizer’s discretion), tight itineraries could get scrambled without flexible plans
