Discover Vidám Színpad’s 2026 lineup in Budapest: smart comedies, musical theater, Agatha Christie mystery, and family fairy-tales in a kid-friendly auditorium with perfect sightlines. Book prime dates now.
when: 2026.01.09., Friday - 2026.01.11., Sunday
where: 1032 Budapest, Bécsi út 154.
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A storied favorite, Vidám Színpad rolls into 2026 with a bigger, punchier mix of comedy, contemporary hits, and musical theater, plus family-friendly fairy-tale shows. Kids get a comfy, cleverly designed auditorium where every seat has a clear view of the stage.
January Highlights
Prime-time laughs kick off with Tökéletes esküvő (Perfect Wedding) on Jan 9 and 31. Farce fans get Évfordulós felfordulás (Anniversary Turmoil) on Jan 10, 15, and 23. Romantic chaos arrives with Szeress, ha bírsz! (Love Me If You Can) on Jan 11 and 17, while Tanulmány a nőkről (A Study of Women) lands Jan 16 and 25. Don’t miss Szeretőből egy is sok (Even One Lover Is Too Many) on Jan 18, Ments meg, szerelem! (Save Me, Love!) on Jan 24, and Ölelj át! (Hold Me!) on Jan 30.
February Frenzy
Agatha Christie vibes with Az Ackroyd-gyilkosság (The Murder of Roger Ackroyd) on Feb 1, plus Amerikai komédia (American Comedy) on Feb 4. Staples return: Tökéletes esküvő (Feb 13, 27), Évfordulós felfordulás (Feb 6, 22), Tanulmány a nőkről (Feb 7, 20), Szeress, ha bírsz! (Feb 14), Ments meg, szerelem! (Feb 8, 21), Ne most, drágám! (Not Now, Darling!) on Feb 19, Szeretőből egy is sok on Feb 26, and Ölelj át! on Feb 28.
March Tease
Ments meg, szerelem! returns Mar 29 at 3 p.m.
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Pros
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Family-friendly vibe with dedicated fairy-tale shows and a kid-friendly auditorium where every seat has a clear view
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Easy entry point to Hungarian theater culture through light comedies, farces, and a Christie classic that are fun even if you miss some nuances
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Central Budapest location puts you near other sights, restaurants, and Danube walks for an easy day/night out
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Tickets are typically affordable compared with Broadway/West End, so it’s a low-risk cultural add-on to a trip
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Frequent show dates in Jan–Feb mean good odds of fitting it into a short visit
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Public transit in Budapest is excellent—metro and trams get you close; ride-hailing and taxis are plentiful and cheap by U.S. standards
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A nice contrast to heavy historical tours—good for unwinding with laughs after sightseeing
- Most performances are in Hungarian, so non-speakers may miss wordplay; English supertitles aren’t standard
Cons
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Vidám Színpad is beloved locally but not a globally famous venue, so it won’t carry the “bucket list” cachet some travelers want
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Compared with big musical theaters in London/NYC, production scale is smaller and more intimate
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Driving/parking can be a hassle in central Budapest; public transport is easier for visitors
