Budapest’s Lurdy House (Lurdy Ház), at 1097 Budapest, 9th District – Ferencváros (Ferencváros), Könyves Kálmán Boulevard (Könyves Kálmán körút) 12–14, lines up a full calendar in 2026: family shows, puppet theater, cinema premieres, opera broadcasts, expert conferences, festivals, expos, and niche fan gatherings. Expect a steady rhythm of kid-friendly weekends, brain-food weekdays, and a cinema slate rolling week after week. Dates and programs may change, so keep an eye on updates.
This Week’s Highlights: April 20–26
Lurdy Cinema (Lurdy Mozi) turns the projector on new releases all week with the promise: New week, new films, new experiences. It’s pitched to everyone—fairy tales for kids, blockbusters and awards fare for grown-ups—shared moments for the whole family.
On April 26, Noah’s Ark (Noé bárkája) brings a classic puppet-theater spin to the stage as a strange dream nudges Noah to build an ark roomy enough for every animal. Children from the audience jump in to help—because ark-building is serious business. Also that day, Lurdy Puppet Theater – Story Theater at Lurdy Cinema (Lurdy Bábszínház – Meseszínház a Lurdy Moziban) keeps the stories rolling on the cinema’s puppet-theater stage.
Opera fans, circle April 26 for The Magic Flute – A Royal Ballet & Opera broadcast (Varázsfuvola – A Royal Ballet & Opera). Mozart’s The Magic Flute gleams in David McVicar’s celebrated staging, with Julia Bullock as Pamina, Amitai Pati as Tamino, Huw Montague Rendall as Papageno, Kathryn Lewek as the Queen of the Night, and Soloman Howard as Sarastro, conducted by French maestro Marie Jacquot in her Covent Garden debut.
What’s Next: Late April to May
From April 27 to May 3, Lurdy Cinema resets with a new batch of films and fresh popcorn energy. On April 29, HR, IT, and security leaders converge for Integrated Operations in the Digital Workplace (Integrált működés a digitális munkahelyen), co-hosted by KADRIS 4 Hungary Ltd. (KADRIS 4 Hungary Kft.) and Blocker Ltd. (Blocker Kft.). Two roundtables dig into HR digitalization, integrated HR–security systems, compliance headaches, and data-handling challenges—an invite to decision-makers and technologists to think together about the digital workplace’s future.
The film carousel keeps spinning: May 4–10 brings another set of premieres. On May 9, a marquee professional gathering lands with TRAUMA IN FOCUS (FÓKUSZBAN A TRAUMA) conference, priced from $53. Attendees hear from a heavyweight lineup: host Noémi Orvos-Tóth (Orvos-Tóth Noémi), plus Dr. Béla Birkás (University of Pécs – PTE), Dr. Laura Kromják (Eötvös Loránd University – ELTE), Dr. Ildikó Kuritárné Szabó (psychotherapist), Prof. Dr. András Láng (PTE institute director), and Dr. Zsuzsanna Mogyorósy-Révész (consulting psychologist, EMDR therapist). The event is open to all who are curious about trauma science and practice.
May 10 doubles down on family time: Mazsola (puppet theater) revives Ágnes Bálint’s (Bálint Ágnes) beloved tales of the tiny piglet chased from home and the warm-hearted Manócska—charming classic puppets, guaranteed nostalgia. Lurdy Puppet Theater – Story Theater at Lurdy Cinema (Lurdy Bábszínház – Meseszínház a Lurdy Moziban) returns the same day for even more storytime. Expect another refresh of film listings May 11–17, while May 13 shifts to self-care with Longevity – Tips for a Quality Long Life, part of the Lurdy Life series. You’ll pick up seven surprising, simple habits from Blue Zone inspirations that can add years—and you can start them today.
On May 17, Love Conference (Szeretet konferencia) dedicates a whole day to the force that powers relationships and resilience: love. Think practical ways to understand and apply love’s energy in daily life, how the body signals through love, what’s distinct and strengthening in women’s and men’s love, and an experience-rich program aimed at presence, awareness, and integration.
Summer Rhythm: Films, Workshops, and Healing
Film weeks roll on May 18–24 and May 25–31. On May 30, Generational Fates – Family Constellation Day (Generációs Sorsok – Családállítás nap) promises a deep dive into repeating life patterns and the transformative practice of family constellations—a day for self-knowledge, happiness, and growth. May 31 stacks family fare again: Lurdy Puppet Theater – Story Theater at Lurdy Cinema (Lurdy Bábszínház – Meseszínház a Lurdy Moziban), plus The Ugly Duckling (A rút kiskacsa) in a graceful, classical puppet adaptation. Hatched last in the barnyard and shunned, the duckling faces trials, finds a true friend in the fearsome-looking Cat, survives winter, and emerges in spring as a beautiful swan.
From June 1 through July 26, every week is New week, new films, new experiences at Lurdy Cinema. On June 14, Who You’ll Be After the Breakup – SHOW WORKSHOP (Aki a szakítás után leszel – SHOW WORKSHOP) tackles post-breakup identity with an immersive format, tickets from $48 to $69.
Autumn to Year-End: Expos, Pens, and Big-Screen Comfort
The cinema cadence continues July 27–September 27, October 5–November 8, and November 9–December 27, wrapping the year through January 3, 2027, with a steady flow of premieres and family picks.
November is expo season. On November 6, Beauty Forum 2026 reunites the beauty industry for its 34th annual meet-up—discover innovations, swap know-how, and recharge with colleagues. On November 19, Hungarian Franchise Expo (Magyar Franchise Expo) gathers 600+ attendees, 40 exhibitors from small to large networks across sectors, and 10 talks focused on franchise know-how and entrepreneurship.
Pen lovers, mark November 21 for the Hungary Pen Show. It’s a celebration of fountain and ballpoint pens, mechanical pencils, inks, and specialty papers. Try the newest writing tools, test inks and accessories, and chat with collectors, stationery fans, and industry voices from Hungary and abroad. The day distills the joy of analog creation, the feel of handwriting, and the buzz of community—a can’t-miss for anyone who adores fine stationery and premium paper.
Plan Your Visit
Find dates, lodging, and food-and-drink options around Lurdy House (Lurdy Ház) at 1097 Budapest, 9th District – Ferencváros (Ferencváros), Könyves Kálmán Boulevard (Könyves Kálmán körút) 12–14. Check back often—organizers reserve the right to change dates and programs.
