Budapest’s Vidám Színpad Unveils 2026 Lineup

Discover Budapest’s Vidám Színpad 2026 lineup: classic comedies, contemporary plays, musicals, family-friendly fairy tales, and comfy, clear-view seating. Book January–February highlights now.

when: 2026.01.04., Sunday

where: 1032 Budapest, Bécsi út 154.

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The storied Vidám Színpad heads into 2026 with a growing, mix-and-match repertoire: classic comedies, modern and contemporary pieces, plus musical theatre. Kids get tuneful fairy tales and a uniquely comfy auditorium with clear views from every seat.

January Highlights

– Sun, Jan 4, 3:00 PM: Ments meg, szerelem! (Save Me, Love!)
– Fri, Jan 9, 7:00 PM: Tökéletes esküvő (Perfect Wedding)
– Sat, Jan 10, 3:00 PM: Évfordulós felfordulás (Anniversary Upheaval)
– Sun, Jan 11, 2:00 PM: Szeress, ha bírsz! (Love Me If You Can!)
– Thu, Jan 15, 7:00 PM: Évfordulós felfordulás
– Fri, Jan 16, 7:00 PM: Tanulmány a nőkről (A Study of Women)
– Sat, Jan 17, 3:00 PM: Szeress, ha bírsz!
– Sun, Jan 18, 3:00 PM: Szeretőből egy is sok (Even One Lover Is Too Many)
– Fri, Jan 23, 7:00 PM: Évfordulós felfordulás
– Sat, Jan 24, 3:00 PM: Ments meg, szerelem!
– Sun, Jan 25, 3:00 PM: Tanulmány a nőkről
– Fri, Jan 30, 7:00 PM: Ölelj át! (Hold Me!)
– Sat, Jan 31, 3:00 PM: Tökéletes esküvő

February Picks

– Sun, Feb 1, 3:00 PM: Az Ackroyd-gyilkosság (The Murder of Roger Ackroyd)
– Wed, Feb 4, 7:00 PM: Amerikai komédia (American Comedy)
– Fri, Feb 6, 7:00 PM: Évfordulós felfordulás
– Sat, Feb 7, 3:00 PM: Tanulmány a nőkről
– Sun, Feb 8, 5:00 PM: Ments meg, szerelem!
– Fri, Feb 13, 7:00 PM: Tökéletes esküvő
– Sat, Feb 14, 3:00 PM: Szeress, ha bírsz!
– Thu, Feb 19, 7:00 PM: Ne most, drágám! (Not Now, Darling!)
– Fri, Feb 20, 7:00 PM: Tanulmány a nőkről
– Sat, Feb 21, 3:00 PM: Ments meg, szerelem!
– Sun, Feb 22, 3:00 PM: Évfordulós felfordulás
– Thu, Feb 26, 7:00 PM: Szeretőből egy is sok
– Fri, Feb 27, 7:00 PM: Tökéletes esküvő
– Sat, Feb 28, 3:00 PM: Ölelj át!

Organizers reserve the right to change dates and programs.

2025, adrienne

Pros

Family-friendly vibe: comfy seating, clear views from every seat, and kid-friendly fairy-tale musicals make it easy with little ones

Good variety: classic comedies, contemporary pieces, musicals—something for different tastes in one place

Budapest is a major, well-known European city, so pairing a show with sightseeing is a no-brainer for U.S. visitors

The lineup includes familiar titles (Agatha Christie’s The Murder of Roger Ackroyd and Not Now, Darling), which helps if you like recognizable stories

Central Budapest venues are typically easy to reach by metro, tram, or taxi, and driving/ride-hailing is straightforward

Ticket prices in Hungary are usually lower than Broadway/West End, so it’s a budget-friendly live-theater night

Compared with similar family shows elsewhere, the intimate, sightline-friendly auditorium is a standout for kids and shorter viewers - Most performances appear to be in Hungarian, so non-speakers will miss jokes and nuance unless there are supertitles or an English-friendly night

Cons

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Vidám Színpad as a brand is less internationally famous than big-name venues, so it lacks that “bucket-list” cachet

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Even with some familiar titles, the local adaptations and humor can feel very culture-specific

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Schedules can change, and navigating Hungarian event pages for updates can be tricky without the language

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