Dunaharaszti rolls out an all-ages cultural lineup that blends concerts, theater, visual arts, talks, family fun, and hands-on learning. Events run across multiple venues, making it easy to dip into music, stories, ideas, and community. Here’s what to catch this season—and when.
Weekly Classes at the Cultural Center
Throughout spring, the cultural center hosts a recurring schedule of regular classes and workshops, inviting locals to build routines around creativity and wellness. These ongoing sessions run May 11–15, May 18–22, and May 25–29, offering a steady rhythm between headline events.
“Volt egy fiú…”: Pál Szécsi Comes Alive Onstage
On May 13, a hybrid concert-theater performance dives into the legendary singer Pál Szécsi—his hits and the life behind them. Titled “Volt egy fiú…”, it’s directed by and stars János Keller, who stitches live music with dramatic scenes to evoke the táncdalfesztivál era’s shine and the fragile charisma that made Szécsi unforgettable. Expect immersion: the songs you know, plus narrative vignettes that open the wings of his story.
Generations “80”: Two Artists, One Family, Many Worlds
May 14 at 17:00 marks the opening of Generations “80,” a joint exhibition of Dunaharaszti-based painter István Skarupka—turning eighty this year—and batik artist Christina Skarupka Szabó. István’s canvases trace decades of searching, breakthrough, and mastery, while Christina’s batik work adds bold color and tactile depth. The show celebrates legacy and fresh vision in the same breath.
Step Ahead: Knowledge Against Cancer
Also on May 14, physician and naturopath Dr. Zita Csomai leads a bridge-building talk between Western medicine and natural therapies. No miracle claims—just a clear, structured approach from prevention to diagnosis to recovery. The goal: give people the best chance by understanding how to avoid disease or, if it’s present, how to turn complex processes back in their favor.
“My Choices?”: An Evening with Judit Schell
On May 15, Jászai Mari Award-winning and Honored Artist Judit Schell joins a candid conversation titled “My Choices?”—about choices, fate, and the roads we walk. Through life chapters—Debrecen roots, family, motherhood, stage and screen, backstage truths, vocation, womanhood, inner journeys—she reveals the crossroads that shaped her, plus a new solo show in the making. She also unveils a freshly chosen hobby, with a mini-exhibition of her results on-site. The night wraps with a playful audience phone game. Host: Ami Murányi. Tickets: about $8.16 (3,000 HUF).
Between Two Worlds: Amrita Sher-Gil’s Legacy
On May 16, a cultural journey traces the extraordinary life and art of Amrita Sher-Gil, where India and Hungary meet. Expect stories, context, and sensory moments that braid two cultures—an evening designed to feel both intimate and expansive.
Balázs Elemér Group: A Flying Tour Through Sound
May 23 delivers the Balázs Elemér Group, known for melodic jazz enriched with vocals and motifs gathered from around the globe. Their set folds in the classical textures of the Renaissance and Baroque, proving how naturally those worlds can fuse with jazz. The concert promises lift-off—contemplative yet accessible, a “flight” through mood and melody. They’ll also present their new album, Flying In Music, available to buy and have signed on-site.
Life Paths: Deep Adaptation with Balázs Stumpf-Bíró
On May 28, the “Life Paths…” series hosts collapse researcher Balázs Stumpf-Bíró, a member of the Deep Adaptation movement and cofounder of the Cassandra program. This time, it’s not about peeking into others’ lives; it’s about stepping out of our comfort zones to examine our own present and likely futures. A promise: more intensity and honesty than ever.
Vagabond Promenade (Vagabond Korzó)
June 6 brings Vagabond Promenade (Vagabond Korzó), a strolling-style street happening that turns Dunaharaszti into a casual promenade of music, pop-up moments, and easy social buzz. It’s less sit-down show, more city-as-stage.
Csaba Pindroch: “Help, I’m Getting Married!” (Segítség, megnősültem!)
On June 12, Csaba Pindroch takes the stage solo in a modern comedy adapted from Elemér Sebestyén’s novel. Co-dramaturg, producer, and performer, Pindroch leaps between classic farce and stand-up rhythms to lampoon love’s big leap—before and after the wedding. It’s painfully familiar, joyfully silly, and sneakily wise, directed by Márk Radnai.
Kati Kovács: “Head for Summer!” (Irány a nyár!)
On June 13, the iconic, raspy-voiced singer-actress-songwriter Kati Kovács—multiple-time Voice of the Year at home and abroad—brings a summer-bright set to the Laffert Mansion (Laffert Kúria) terrace. A defining star of the 1960s–70s and still one of Hungary’s most versatile performers, she turns a June night into a time-traveling singalong.
Last Call: The Country’s First Blues Comedy
June 20 stages Last Call (Záróra), a genre-mixing piece where the 1930s’ stark world rubs against blues emotion and comic bite. Performers are both actors and musicians, so live blues energy fuses seamlessly with dramatic scenes. Tickets available online and at the door; seating is first come, first served.
Father’s Day Dad Songs (Papadalok): Tamás Joós for Kids
On June 21, Tamás Joós spins a musical tale for children—trains, garden fruit, true friendship, dreamy pups, quacking ducks, honking geese, a dragon, and a green frog all dance through the setlist. Kids learn the basics of rock and roll, twist, cha-cha-cha, disco, and more, while live instruments—harmonica, recorder, tambourine—make it a real-band thrill. Tickets: about $2.72 (1,000 HUF) per person; dads attend free.
Future Highlights
From July 6–10, Young Engineers hosts the Bricks Challenge camp: kids build motorized brick models with motors, gears, and lights, thinking like engineers while teaming up and staying active. Girls and boys welcome.
And circle November 21 for Pig Slaughter and Ball (Disznóvágás és bál), a traditional pig slaughter and ball—country flavors, live music, and hearty community spirit to warm late autumn.
Dunaharaszti’s 2026 lineup keeps the doors open: drop in for art, stay for conversation, and walk out with a song in your head.
