Discover Vidám Színpad’s 2026 Budapest lineup: classic farce, contemporary comedy, musicals, and family-friendly fairy tales in a comfy, clear-view auditorium. Laughs, weekends, and matinees await.
when: 2026.01.09., Friday - 2026.01.11., Sunday
where: 1032 Budapest, Bécsi út 154.
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A beloved crowd-pleaser keeps the laughs coming in 2026. Vidám Színpad rolls out a packed, ever-expanding program ranging from classic farce to fresh, contemporary comedy and full-on musical theater. Families win, too: the venue’s musical fairy tales come with a uniquely comfortable auditorium where every seat has a clear sightline to the stage.
January Highlights
January opens with Tökéletes esküvő on the 9th (Fri, 7:00 PM), followed by Évfordulós felfordulás on the 10th (Sat, 3:00 PM) and Szeress, ha bírsz! on the 11th (Sun, 2:00 PM). Tanulmány a nőkről lands on the 16th (Fri, 7:00 PM), Szeretőből egy is sok hits on the 18th (Sun, 3:00 PM), and Ments meg, szerelem! arrives on the 24th (Sat, 3:00 PM). Ölelj át! embraces the 30th (Fri, 7:00 PM), with Tökéletes esküvő back on the 31st (Sat, 3:00 PM).
February Run
February brings The Murder of Roger Ackroyd (Az Ackroyd-gyilkosság) (Sun, 3:00 PM, 1st), American Comedy (Amerikai komédia) (Wed, 7:00 PM, 4th), and Not Now, Darling (Ne most, drágám!) (Thu, 7:00 PM, 19th). Crowd favorites return on weekends, including Ments meg, szerelem!, Évfordulós felfordulás, and Ölelj át!.
Into March
March closes with Ments meg, szerelem! on the 29th (Sun, 3:00 PM). Organizers reserve the right to change dates and programs.
2025, adrienne
Pros
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Great for families: comfy auditorium, clear sightlines, and musical fairy tales keep kids engaged
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Easy laughs without heavy context: classic farce, contemporary comedy, and a dash of musical theater are universally accessible
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Some titles are internationally known (Agatha Christie’s The Murder of Roger Ackroyd, Not Now, Darling), which helps if you’re new to Hungarian theater
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Budapest is a major, well-known European city with tons of tourist infrastructure around the venue
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Central Budapest is very reachable by public transport (metro, tram, bus) or rideshare; driving is doable but parking can be tight
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Prices for Hungarian theater are typically good value versus Broadway/West End, so you get pro production quality for less
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Compact schedule over weekends makes it easy to slot a show into a short city break
- Hungarian is the default language; expect limited English, supertitles vary by production, and jokes can be language-specific
Cons
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Vidám Színpad is beloved locally but not a marquee tourist draw like the Opera or Parliament, so it may fly under your radar
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Compared with big-name comedy venues in London/NYC, fewer English-language options and less international star power
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If you drive, central-city parking and traffic can be frustrating, especially around weekend showtimes
