Dunaharaszti is gearing up for a jam-packed 2025-2026 season of events, spanning its riverside venues, lively cultural centers, and city squares. The calendar is overflowing—with everything from edgy concerts and historical exhibitions to Halloween parties, Latin dance marathons, and, naturally, the classic Hungarian celebration: pig slaughter and a ball.
Never-Ending Community Life: Weekly Activities
In Dunaharaszti, the József Attila Cultural Center stands at the heart of local life. All year round, it pulses with regular scheduled activities, where community groups, associations, and the city’s institutions come together for workshops, classes, and meetups. These happen weekly, making sure locals—and anyone interested in joining—can always find something to do, whether it’s painting, folk dancing, theater, or other creative pursuits.
Cowboys, Indians, and History Buffs: Core Exhibitions
The Ervin Baktay Indian Cowboy Exhibition (Baktay Ervin Indián Cowboy Kiállítás) runs throughout the season. This enduring tribute explores the adventurous life and scholarly contributions of Ervin Baktay, the renowned Hungarian orientalist. Visitors get to experience his intellectual journey—packed with intrigue and legacy—in an exhibition that’s about as close to time travel as you can get on the Danube.
That’s not all for history enthusiasts: From November 3-6, the Dunaharaszti 1944 Exhibition sets up at the cultural center. This show pulls back the curtain on a pivotal year in local (and national) history, giving visitors a perspective that textbooks can never match.
Music, Parties, and Family Fun
October 22 features “Music with Foam” (“Zene-Habbal”) with a set from József Kindlinger “KIDI”—and it’s completely free, though registration is required. October 25 is strictly for those who love a thrill: it’s time for the “Pumpkin Thief” Halloween Party at the cultural center. Visitors in costume can snag surprise gifts, and the schedule is filled with wacky games, spooky fun, and laughter for all ages.
Dance takes center stage, too! On November 15, a Latin Music Night brings a contagious mix of Latin pop, salsa, bachata, son, merengue, cha-cha-cha, and reggaeton to town—delivered by La Movida Cuba. For families, the Apacuka concert on November 16 promises a high-octane dance lesson for kids and parents alike, all set to energetic tunes.
Theater, Mystery, and Learning
November 16 brings a touch of England with a stage adaptation of Agatha Christie’s “The Unexpected Guest” (“A Váratlan vendég”). The plot: a foggy evening, a shadowy room, a wife in the corner, and a mysterious driver stumbling into a murder scene. It’s the classic whodunit, and yes—the sort of show where the tension is as thick as the fog outside.
For those looking to sharpen their minds, the Civilút Senior Academy on November 12 at Laffert Mansion (Laffert-kúria) offers talks designed for seniors. The Academy aims to educate, promote social inclusion, and combat loneliness among the elderly—all for free, with only a quick registration required.
Young scientists and explorers aren’t left out: November 13’s Space Academy Challenge brings model building, presentations, and a quiz for 3rd and 4th graders.
Traditions and Cultural Nights
As the fall winds down, November 22 spotlights legendary songs in “Songs of Tamás Cseh from the Vodku fiai” (“Cseh Tamás dalai a Vodku fiaitól”), with the Vodku fiai music group channeling the spirit of Tamás Cseh’s iconic, deeply Hungarian pieces. The same day, the very Hungarian tradition of pig slaughter is paired with a festive ball—what better way for the town to show its roots?
November 29 brings belly dance to the riverfront: the third annual winter gala of the Meryem Bellydance School takes over the József Attila Cultural Center. A kaleidoscope of performances from local and out-of-town dancers brings a colorful close to November.
Looking Ahead: Comedy and Renovation Nightmares
The fun barrels on into spring. On April 19, actor-producer Tamás Lengyel debuts his new comedy, “Help, I’m Renovating!” (“Segítség, Építkezem!”). He compares home renovation to dating a beautiful blonde in a fancy restaurant: you’re terrified to start, shocked by the bill—and in the end, well, you’re left with nothing. It’s his own survival story from the world of home upgrades.
Culture Year-Round
Dunaharaszti proves it’s a city that never hits pause. Between back-to-back exhibitions, concerts, parties, theater, dance, and learning opportunities—for every age and every taste—the riverside town is set to buzz right through 2026. Whether you’re a history buff, a dance floor devotee, music connoisseur, kid, parent, or senior, there’s no dull day on the Danube.
