Discover Bástya Theatre’s 2025–2026 Budapest season: classics, contemporary dramas, musicals, and family shows, including Good Luck, Leo Grande and Györgyi Anna’s solo night. Book unforgettable evenings now.
when: 2026.01.07., Wednesday
where: 1073 Budapest, Erzsébet körút 8.
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Budapest’s Bástya Theatre (Bástya Színház) rolls out a vibrant 2025–2026 season packed with classics, contemporary plays, musicals, and family shows. The intimate atmosphere and dedicated ensemble promise standout evenings for every age group.
December Highlights
On December 22 at 7:00 PM and December 23 at 3:00 PM, Good Luck, Leo Grande (Minden jót, Leo Grande) takes the stage. The sleek thriller Loft follows with evening shows on December 29 and 30 at 7:00 PM.
January Premieres and Returns
The new year opens on January 4 at 7:00 PM with Mercenaries of Love (A szerelem zsoldosai). Good Night, Mom (Jóccakát, anya) appears on January 7 and 9 at 7:00 PM, then returns on January 28 at 7:00 PM. On January 10 at 7:00 PM, My Veil Tilted a Little to the Side (A fátylam kicsit oldalra billent) offers a sharp, intimate turn.
Encore Performances
Good Luck, Leo Grande (Minden jót, Leo Grande) is back on January 23 at 3:00 PM and January 25 at 3:00 PM.
Special Solo Night
Closing the month, January 30 at 7:00 PM features Conversation in the Stein House About the Absent Mr von Goethe (Beszélgetés a Stein-házban a távollévő von Goethe úrról), Györgyi Anna’s solo evening.
2025, adrienne
Pros
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Family-friendly mix with musicals and dedicated family shows means you can bring kids or teens without worrying about content whiplash
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Intimate venue vibe—great sightlines and a close-up feel you rarely get in big U.S. theaters
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Budapest is a well-known, tourist-friendly city with tons to do before/after a show
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Dates are spread across late December and January, handy if you’re in town for winter holidays
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Public transit in Budapest is excellent—easy tram/metro access and affordable; taxis and rideshares are straightforward
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Ticket prices in Hungary are typically lower than comparable U.S./Western Europe theaters, good value for a polished ensemble
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A chance to see contemporary Central European theater you won’t find touring the States
- Most shows are in Hungarian; without English supertitles, non-speakers may struggle to follow the plots
Cons
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Bástya Theatre itself isn’t internationally famous, so it won’t carry the “bucket-list” cachet of West End/Broadway
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Compared with iconic venues in London/NYC, production scale is smaller—more about craft than spectacle
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Driving/parking near central theaters can be tricky; public transit is easier than using a car
