In 2026, Dunaharaszti’s Laffert Mansion (Laffert Kúria) fills its calendar with exhibitions, concerts, talks, film screenings, and more throughout spring and early summer. Serving as the art hub of the József Attila Cultural Center, the neo-baroque manor at 2330 Dunaharaszti, Fő út 172 hosts three gallery spaces and a ground-floor ceremonial hall seating 71 for chamber performances, literary evenings, screenings, and city functions. Beyond municipal events, it’s the home stage for the local music school and a celebrated venue for weddings—intimate, resonant, and woven into the town’s cultural life.
Accordion Bridges: Hungary Meets Denmark
On April 28, the local music school forges new ties with Denmark’s Danish National Academy of Music through a rare classical accordion concert. Performing: Gergely Szokolai, a master’s student of accordion at the academy, alongside cellist Ksymena Slusarczyk, a master’s student in cello. Classical accordion is seldom heard in Hungary; this program promises to open a different world than most listeners expect from the instrument—fresh, uplifting, and open to all. Admission is free.
Kerekítő Manó on Tour
From April 28 to May 29, the traveling exhibition Kerekítő Manó világa (The World of Kerekítő Manó), launched in March 2024 for the 15th anniversary of the baby-and-mom session network and book series, arrives at the Laffert Mansion (Laffert Kúria). What began as sessions for the littlest kids has grown into a professional training platform and a toolbox of experiential pedagogy embraced by nurseries and kindergartens. Kerekítő Manó is now not just a family character but a group puppet in many classrooms. Beyond book illustrations, the show features slide projections, puzzles, and playful activity ideas for families and organized groups via participating libraries.
Laffert Mansion (Laffert Kúria) Turns One—Through the Lens
April 30 opens Laffert kúria 1 éve (Laffert Mansion: Year One), a photo exhibition celebrating a year packed with encounters and standout moments. Photographer Balázs Farkas captures familiar faces and fleeting expressions with a singular eye. The opening is led by Gábor Tóth, with pianist Kornél Horváth contributing. It’s an invitation to rewind and celebrate shared memories—and the cultural heartbeat that powered them.
Generations: Skarupka at 80
On May 14 at 17:00, Generációk (Generations) shines a light on painter István Skarupka, who turns 80 this year, and batik artist Christina Skarupka Szabó. The selection unfolds a long creative journey through its standout works. Deputy mayor, art teacher, and curator Endre Lehel opens the show, with the Dunaharaszti music school contributing. Visitors are warmly welcomed at the mansion.
My Choices? An Evening with Judit Schell
May 15 brings Választásaim? (My Choices?)—a candid conversation with Jászai Mari Award-winning, Merited Artist Judit Schell. Are our paths shaped by our own decisions, or do others choose for us? Are choices real, or do we follow a predestined line? Through life’s milestones, Schell opens up about Debrecen roots, family, motherhood, theater, film, backstage life, vocation, womanhood, inner journeys, and her new solo evening. She also unveils a newly chosen, unusual hobby—its results will be on display in a mini-exhibition. Host: Ami Murányi. Tickets: 3000 HUF (about USD). The night ends with a phone-based audience game.
Between Two Worlds: Amrita Sher-Gil’s Legacy
On May 16, Két világ között – Amrita Sher-Gil öröksége (Between Two Worlds – The Legacy of Amrita Sher-Gil) explores the meeting of India and Hungary through the painter’s extraordinary life. Expect an immersive cultural journey through art, stories, and experience, tracing the threads that stitched two homelands into a single, luminous oeuvre.
Balázs Elemér Group: Flying In Music
On May 23, the Balázs Elemér Group, famed for melodic, vocal-tinged jazz that fuses motifs from many cultures, takes the stage. Their palette draws boldly from Renaissance and Baroque idioms, which mingle naturally with modern jazz in their hands. The concert promises a deep yet audience-friendly voyage—like taking flight. They present their newest album, Flying In Music, available on-site with artist signatures.
Life Paths: Collapse, Choices, Futures
On May 28, the Life Paths series welcomes guest Balázs Sumpf-Bíró, a collapse researcher, in conversation with Ferenc Borbély. Expect a probing look at system resilience and personal trajectories. Admission: 3000 HUF (about USD).
Closing Time: Hungary’s First Blues Comedy
June 20 spotlights Záróra – Az ország első blues komédiája (Closing Time – The Country’s First Blues Comedy). The production blends the punchy world of the 1930s with the soulful sway of blues and the quicksilver humor of stage comedy. The cast are both actors and musicians, so the music, the bluesy mood, and the dramatic scenes fuse live, in real time. Tickets are on sale online and at the venue; seating is first come, first served.
More to Bookmark
The Cultural Center’s recurring schedule anchors the months with steady programming, while special dates pop: Berecz András – Fel a medvére, a fa nem játék! on May 7; Volt egy fiú… – Szécsi Pál concert-theater on May 13; and Lépéselőnyben – Tudásunk legjava a daganatok ellen! on May 14. June 6 brings Vagabond Korzó, and July 6–10 welcomes Bricks Challenge, a motorized building-block camp for young engineers. On November 21, the calendar flips to tradition with Disznóvágás és bál (Pig Slaughter and Ball).
Eat, Stay, Stroll
Within easy reach of Budapest—about 12.4 miles from the center and 2.5 miles off the M0 ring—Kisduna Restaurant and Guesthouse (Kisduna Étterem és Panzió) offers a Mediterranean-tinged dining room and a palm-lined terrace for buffet lunches and homestyle Hungarian fare, plus lodging. For pizza cravings and a broad Italian-Hungarian menu, Imperia Pizzeria stands ready. Between a gallery opening and a night show, Dunaharaszti makes it easy to linger. Organizers reserve the right to change times and programs, so check in, call, or follow their channels before you go.
