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
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The Art Színtér brand and Hungarian actors aren’t internationally famous, so star power may not resonate with U.S. visitors
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Some shows tour to smaller Hungarian cities (Győr, Hódmezővásárhely) that are less known to foreign tourists and trickier to reach
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Dates and programs can change, which is inconvenient if you’re building a tight travel itinerary

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