Dunaharaszti’s Laffert Mansion is gearing up for another year of exciting events in 2026. As a branch of the József Attila Cultural House, it serves as the town’s lively cultural center. It features gallery spaces in three rooms filled with visual art exhibits. The elegant ground-floor hall seats 71 people and hosts top-notch music and literary events, intimate chamber performances, film screenings, city council meetings, and even music school concerts. Plus, it’s the venue for wedding ceremonies, making it the heart of local culture at Main Street 172 (Fő út 172).
Music Magic Kicks Off April 15
On Wednesday, April 15, 2026, attend “Zene-Habbal ~ Honfi Imre Olivér Evening.” Imre Olivér Honfi is best known from The Mojo, but his musical talents shine in many other bands, delighting fans everywhere. This evening spotlights his pure musicality—audiences are lucky just to listen and watch. It’s free, but registration is required in advance. Expect a joyful dive into his versatile sounds.
Kerekítő Manó Világa Traveling Exhibit Arrives
The “Kerekítő Manó Világa” (World of the Kerekítő Elf) traveling exhibit arrives in Dunaharaszti on April 16 with an opening event. It began in March 2024 to celebrate 15 years of the Kerekítő parent-child activity network and book series. Today, Kerekítő is much more—it’s teacher training and a vast experiential pedagogy toolkit that kindergartens and nurseries love to use. The elf is no longer just a family favorite; it’s a group puppet star in preschool life. Beyond book illustrations, the exhibit features slide shows, puzzles, and play ideas for families or groups at host libraries. It will be on display April 17, then April 21–24, returning April 28–29, and remaining through May 29.
Bartók’s 145th Birthday Bash
From April 23 to 25, 2026, young piano students from the music school honor Hungary’s world-famous musician, scholar, composer, and piano virtuoso Béla Bartók on his 145th birthday. This three-day memorial concert series welcomes everyone.
Fashion Through the Ages
April 24 brings “Iconic Garments in Fashion History – From Prehistory to Couture.” What makes a clothing piece legendary? Why do styles keep cycling back over centuries? This talk traces the evolution of clothing from ancient times to today, covering major civilizations and modern high fashion. It dissects key outfits and silhouettes from history, showing how they reappear on runways today. It’s not just a timeline—it’s an exploration of fashion as culture, delving into the body, power, identity, and aesthetics in constant flux.
Accordion Links to Denmark
On April 28, the music school builds bridges with a rare classical accordion concert featuring Gergely Szokolai, a master’s student at the Danish National Academy of Music, and his cellist partner Ksymena Slusarczyk, also pursuing a master’s there. Serious accordion music is extremely rare in Hungary! It transports you to new worlds beyond what you know of the instrument. Guaranteed to be thrilling and uplifting. It’s open to all and free.
Chat with Judit Schell
On May 15, 2026, enjoy “My Choices?”—a conversation with Jászai Mari Award-winning Meritorious Artist Judit Schell. Life is all about decisions—are they ours, or do others choose? Free will or fate? We’ll explore through her key life moments: Debrecen roots, family, motherhood, theater, film, backstage secrets, her calling, femininity, inner journeys, and her new solo show. She reveals a new hobby, with results on display in a mini-exhibit. It ends with a Q&A session for attendees. Host: Ami Murányi. Tickets: $8.
Amrita Sher-Gil’s Legacy
May 16 spotlights “Between Two Worlds – Amrita Sher-Gil’s Legacy,” blending India and Hungary through this extraordinary life. A cultural journey through art, history, and the places where the two nations intersect.
More April-May Must-Sees
Don’t miss Tamás Lengyel’s new comedy “Segítség, Építkezem!” (Help, I’m Building!) on April 19. Dr. Lorina Budai on “The Last 75 Years of Humanity” April 23. András Berecz’s “Fel a medvére, a fa nem játék!” (Up the Bear, the Tree Ain’t a Toy!) May 7. Regular class schedules run the following weeks: April 13–17, 20–24, 27–May 1; May 4–8, 11–15, 18–22, 25–29.
Summer and Beyond
June 6: Vagabond Korzó. July 6–10: Bricks Challenge camp for little engineers with motorized building blocks. November 21: Pig slaughter and ball. Organizers reserve the right to change dates and programs!
