Discover Encs 2026: festivals, theater, wine tastings, and countryside getaways across Tokaj-Hegyalja. Family-friendly stays, historic manors, and Zemplén hideaways await—culture, gastronomy, and nature all year.
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Encs has a full calendar in 2026, with festivals, theater, concerts, fairs, and sports across multiple venues, promising year-round entertainment for all ages. From spring revelry to wine-soaked weekends and countryside escapes, the region blends culture and gastronomy with easygoing small-town charm.
On March 4, the Körút Theatre (Körúti Színház) brings KATYI, a musical comedy, to Encs—an upbeat crowd-pleaser to kick off the season. May Day arrives with May Day in Encs (Majális Encsen) on May 1, turning the town into a family-friendly fun zone with outdoor programs, music, and classic fair vibes. Organizers reserve the right to change times and programs, so double-check before you go.
Base yourself near the vineyards and let locals do the planning. Galamblak Guesthouse hosts 2+2 guests, with a large garden and secure parking, set beside the Galambos Winery where professional tastings and programs await. Their cellar sits on the outskirts of Abaújszántó in the Krakó Hill Kassaváros vineyard—drop by to sample award-winning bottles and use it as your launchpad for exploring.
Another featured partner offers a four-person guesthouse with secure garden parking in historic Abaújszántó, one of Tokaj-Hegyalja’s old wine towns. The Rákóczi family helped make the Zemplén Mountains famous through Tokaji and aszú, and that legacy still flows today in their Krakó Hill Kassaváros plots. Visit for tastings, unwind, and let the hosts handle the rest.
Close to the village center, a 30-guest inn spreads out on a vast green and welcomes families. Rooms can take extra beds and cribs, and there’s a well-equipped self-catering kitchen and dining room. Down in the nearby cellar, sample Hegyalja’s signature wines; by request, they’ll stage a full traditional village pig-slaughter feast—rustic, festive, and not for the faint of heart.
The family-run Aranybánya Holiday Park in Telkibánya opens its doors amid the Zemplén Hills, welcoming both overnight and day guests and groups. In Tállya, Aranydukát Guesthouse brings the calm of the famed Tokaj-Hegyalja wine region, pairing village comforts with a curated lineup of bottled treasures. For riverland charm, Aranyhordó Pension, Restaurant and Pizzeria awaits 34 miles from Miskolc in Pere, one of Abaúj County’s loveliest pensions, right on the Hernád—perfect for lazy riverbank getaways.
Aranykavics Fishing Lodge and Apartment House stretches across 10 acres near Highway 3, toward Hidasnémeti–Košice (Kassa), on the outskirts of Hernádszurdok—made for anglers and unplugged weekends. Another welcoming stop pours family-made wines steeped in local tradition, with stays and entertainment onsite. In Tállya’s iconic Szirmay Manor, behind a 400-year-old oak gate, Barka Gallery and Hotel Restaurant pairs wine, heritage, and careful cooking. Explore the Tokaj wine region on foot through the vineyards, sip among the rows, then rest in a historic manor or a cozy guesthouse.
Expect homestyle flavors, friendly service, and kiln-baked dishes crafted from local, premium ingredients—simple, honest plates that let the region speak for itself.
Organizers reserve the right to change dates and programs.
