Lurdy Ház in Budapest’s Ferencváros district at 1097 Könyves Kálmán körút 12-14 kicks off 2026 with a whirlwind of fun. Expect kids’ programs, theater shows, concerts, family gatherings, exhibitions, expos, pro conferences, and festivals lighting up daily life from April 6 through early June. Whether you’re into scents, stones, puppets, rock tributes, health talks, or movies, this spot has it all for locals and visitors alike.
Perfume Lovers’ Paradise on April 11
Mark April 11 for the II. Országos Parfümfesztivál (2nd National Perfume Festival), a flea-market-style event perfect for perfume fanatics. It’s all about trading, swapping, sniffing, and mingling amid scents from Arab, niche, designer, luxury, and handmade categories. Chat with Hungarian perfumers and dive into on-site mini-workshops for making your own fragrances. Pure bliss for noses everywhere in Budapest.
Mineral Mania and Earth Celebration, April 11-12
Right after, from April 11-12, the 33. Lelkes Ásványbörze és Geo Napok (33rd Enthusiastic Mineral Market and Geo Days) spreads spring vibes across 3,000 square meters with 200 exhibitors showcasing minerals, jewelry, gemstones, fossils, and soul-stirring treasures. Geo Days honor Earth’s gems with all-ages programs blending fun learning and discovery for everyone.
Cinderella’s Magical Night, April 12
Kids get their fairy tale fix on April 12 with Hamupipőke (Cinderella) at the puppet theater. The kind-hearted girl, kept in servitude, finally heads to the ball, unaware her dance partner is the prince who falls head over heels. Catch it alongside Lurdy Bábszínház’s Meseszínház (Fairy Tale Theater) in the Lurdy Cinema – storytelling magic for little ones.
Non-Stop Cinema Magic
Lurdy Mozi keeps screens sizzling weekly with top films in one spot: tales for kids, flicks for grown-ups, shared thrills for all. Fresh lineups roll out April 6-12, 13-19, 20-26, 27-May 3, May 4-10, 11-17, 18-24, 25-31, and June 1-7. New week, new movies, new adventures every time.
Beauty Industry Exposé, April 16
On April 16, neurobiologist and lab diagnostic expert Szász Máté spills the beans in A szépségápolás sötét titkai (The Dark Secrets of Beauty Care). Chasing eternal youth with anti-aging formulas and “free-from” labels for silky skin? An average European woman slathers on about 165 synthetic chemicals daily via cosmetics starting by age 10. Do labels lie? Pay with your health for that glow? Eye-opening bio insights ahead.
Rock Out to Guns N’ Roses Tribute, April 17
Spring’s live tribute series rocks on April 17 at Lurdy Mozi Rock Klub. Honor Guns N’ Roses with a spot-on tribute band’s live gig plus iconic concert film screening. Legends live forever on stage and screen.
Endometriosis Breakthroughs and Schema Therapy, April 18
April 18 doubles up: EndoDay 2026 rethinks endometriosis from fresh angles with gynecologists, endocrinologists, pain specialists, and holistic pros sharing cutting-edge knowledge on infertility links, hormonal/non-hormonal treatments, anti-inflammatory strategies, immune tweaks, lifestyle, and nutrition. Open to experts, patients, curious folks – powering a new era for women’s health. Same day, the first national SÉMA Konferencia (Schema Conference) gathers schema therapy pros, old and new, decoding daily struggles via schemas, modes, scripts, and breakthrough paths. Deep self-insight for therapists and seekers alike, tickets from $35.
Beauty Pros Unite, April 20
Beauty Forum Day with Beauty Forum Magyarország and Krisztina Lisal packs an 8-hour cosmetics conference at Lurdy Konferencia és Rendezvényközpont. Focus on problematic skin, hair removal, and cosmetics – value you carry home.
Puppet Adventures and Opera Broadcasts, April 26
April 26 brings Lurdy Bábszínház’s Meseszínház (Fairy Tale Theater) plus Noé bárkája (Noah’s Ark), where a weird dream spurs Noah to build a boat for all animals – kids from the audience pitch in for the tough build. Top it with Varázsfuvola (The Magic Flute) live from the Royal Opera House: Mozart’s fantasy in David McVicar’s enchanting staging, stars like Julia Bullock (Pamina), Amitai Pati (Tamino), Huw Montague Rendall (Papageno), Kathryn Lewes (Queen of the Night), Solomon Howard (Sarastro), conducted by Marie Jacquot in her Covent Garden debut.
Digital Workplace and Trauma Focus, Late April-May
April 29’s Integrált működés a digitális munkahelyen (Integrated Operations in the Digital Workplace) by KADRIS 4 Hungary Kft. and Blocker Kft. features roundtables for HR, IT, security leaders on digital HR, integrated systems, compliance, data challenges – brainstorming the future workplace. May 9 spotlights trauma at the Fókuszban a trauma (Trauma in Focus) conference ($54), hosted by clinical psychologist Orvos-Tóth Noémi with speakers Dr. Birkás Béla (PTE), Dr. Kromják Laura (ELTE), Dr. Kuritárné Szabó Ildikó, Prof. Dr. Láng András (PTE), Dr. Mogyorósy-Révész Zsuzsanna. Open to all.
Longevity Tips, Love Power, and More Puppets
May 10 revives Mazsola (Raisin), Bálint Ágnes’s tale of the tiny pig ousted by its owner, befriended by the warm-hearted Little Man – adorable puppets steal the show. May 13’s Longevity drops 7 surprising habits from blue zones for years of quality life, easy to start today. May 17’s Szeretet konferencia (Love Conference) celebrates love’s force in daily life, relationships, body signals, male/female dynamics – energy-packed talks for awareness and freedom. May 30’s Generációs Sorsok – Családállítás nap (Generational Fates – Family Constellation Day) unlocks repeating life patterns via family constellations for self-growth. May 31 wraps with Lurdy Bábszínház and A rút kiskacsa (The Ugly Duckling): Andersen’s classic with stunning classic puppets – the odd duckling mocked in the yard wanders, befriends scary Macsek, survives winter, blooms into a swan come spring.
