Budapest’s Art Színtér Unveils 2025–2026 Lineup

Discover Art Színtér’s 2025–2026 Budapest theater lineup: dramas, comedies, family shows, online tickets, tours, and star casts at fair prices. Book memorable evenings now.
when: 2026.01.03., Saturday, Budapest

Art Színtér rolls into late 2025 and early 2026 with a packed theater program across multiple venues in Budapest and on tour, plus easy online ticketing. Expect a blend of adult dramas, comedies, and family fairy-tale shows, with a repertoire that thrives on variety and star power. Ticket prices range from about $15 to $41, and organizers reserve the right to change dates and programs.

December Highlights

December wraps with double showings of Csak egy kis terápia on Saturday, December 27 at 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. on the Art-Színtér Színpad in Budapest, led by Náray Erika, Szabó P. Szilveszter, Szendy Szilvi, Mihályfi Balázs, and Faragó András. On Sunday, December 28 at 8 p.m., Akt hegedűvel takes the same stage. Monday, December 29 brings Goldoni’s Mirandolina at 4 p.m. and 7 p.m., starring Szulák Andrea, Kautzky Armand, Kerényi Miklós Máté, Laki Péter, Kisfaludy Zsófia, and Marjai Virág. Families get Csukás István: A téli tücsök meséi (The Winter Cricket’s Tales) on Tuesday, December 30 at 10 a.m. at Eötvös 10 Cultural Center (Eötvös 10 Művelődési Ház). That evening at 7 p.m., Libikóka (Seesaw) with Kerényi Miklós Máté and Kardffy Aisha returns to the Art-Színtér Színpad. New Year’s Eve features Mindenki másképp csinálja, a festive gala at 4 p.m. and 8 p.m.

January in Budapest and Beyond

Monday, January 5 at 7 p.m.: Vidám kísértet (Blithe Spirit) with Peller Károly, Náray Erika, Szendy Szilvi, Kékkovács Mara, Ullmann Zsuzsa, and R. Kárpáti Péter hits the Art-Színtér Színpad. Thursday, January 8 at 7 p.m.: Akt hegedűvel. January 9–11 features Tikk-takk… Bumm! with Ember Márk, Dobó Enikő, and Csiby Gergely, with shows Friday 7 p.m., Saturday 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. Sunday, January 11 at 7 p.m.: Időről időre (About Time) led by Szulák Andrea, Földes Tamás, Nyomárkay Zsigmond, Mosolygó Sára, Dékány Barnabás, and Réti Barnabás.

Wednesday, January 14 at 7 p.m.: Mirandolina returns. Saturday, January 17 at 7 p.m.: Ketten egyedül (Two Alone) with Ullmann Mónika and Makranczi Zalán. Monday, January 19 at 10 a.m.: A téli tücsök meséi at Eötvös 10 (1067 Budapest, Terézváros, Eötvös u. 10.). Wednesday, January 21 at 7 p.m.: A pillangók szabadok (Butterflies Are Free) with Hegyi Barbara, Szántó Balázs, and Mosolygó Sára.

Friday, January 23 at 7 p.m.: Vidám kísértet tours to Hódmezővásárhely, Bessenyei Ferenc Cultural Center (Bessenyei Ferenc Művelődési Központ, Dr. Rapcsák András út 7.). Sunday, January 25 at 11 a.m.: A téli tücsök meséi returns to Eötvös 10; later at 5 p.m., Libikóka is back on the Art-Színtér Színpad. Tuesday, January 27 at 7 p.m.: Időről időre moves to Győr’s Richter János Concert Hall (Aradi vértanúk útja 16.). Wednesday, January 28 at 7 p.m.: Három magas nő (Three Tall Women) with Hegyi Barbara, Nagy Enikő, and Marjai Virág.

February Picks

Hét vezér plays Saturday–Sunday, February 7–8 at 7 p.m. Valentine’s weekend brings Szerelem, ó on Friday–Saturday, February 13–14 at 7 p.m., starring Mahó Andrea, Nagy Balázs, and Borbély Richárd. Tikk-takk… Bumm! returns Monday–Tuesday, February 16–17 at 7 p.m. All February shows run on the Art-Színtér Színpad in Budapest’s 2nd District.

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Pros
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Wide variety of shows (drama, comedy, family fairy tales) so everyone in a U.S. group can find something they like
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Family-friendly options like The Winter Cricket’s Tales scheduled at kid-friendly times
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Affordable tickets by U.S. standards ($15–$41) with easy online booking
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Budapest is a major, well-known European city for American tourists, so pairing a show with sightseeing is simple
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Central venues in Budapest’s 2nd District and Eötvös 10 are easy to reach by metro/tram or rideshare; driving and parking are feasible
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Mix of classics (Goldoni, Blithe Spirit) and local hits gives a taste of Hungarian theater culture
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Comparable or better value than similar European theater nights in London/Paris, with smaller venues and closer actor-audience vibe - Most performances are in Hungarian; without language skills you’ll miss nuances unless super familiar with the plot
Cons
The Art Színtér brand and Hungarian actors aren’t internationally famous, so star power may not resonate with U.S. visitors
Some shows tour to smaller Hungarian cities (Győr, Hódmezővásárhely) that are less known to foreign tourists and trickier to reach
Dates and programs can change, which is inconvenient if you’re building a tight travel itinerary

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