The Royal Palace of Gödöllő, one of Hungary’s largest Baroque landmarks, rolls into 2026 with a packed calendar of concerts, theater, family workshops, guided tours, and open-air fun. Set in the grand Grassalkovich Palace at Gödöllő 2100, the venue blends history with a lively slate of programs from February through summer, offering everything from baby-friendly tours to classical masterworks, interactive art sessions, and big-name performances. The palace alone is a must-see—this year, it’s also a must-do.
Valentine’s Week Highlights
February 13–16 brings a playful Valentine’s Heart Hunt in the palace park. On February 14, families can dive into Storytelling Suites (Mesélő lakosztályok), an interactive museum-education session inside the storied suites; jewelry buffs get special guided tours of A. E. Köchert: Jewelers to Emperors and Kings; kids join the Castle Kids Club for a Ball at the Palace; and Nikolas Takács sets the mood with a Valentine’s Day concert.
Strings, Strolls, and Baby Tours
On February 15, the Gödöllő Youth Strings deliver a strolling concert, and the Köchert exhibition tours repeat. February 16 introduces Mama, Look!—a baby-friendly guided tour designed for parents and infants. The exhibition tours continue February 21–22, alongside V4 – Musical Magic: Soul Bridge (VéNégy – Zenei varázslat: Lélekhíd), a classical fairy-tale performance on the 21st.
Create With Us
The Create With Us! (Alkoss velünk!) series returns February 17 with hands-on art and experiential painting inspired by famous Hungarian and European masters, plus decoupage. March sessions include Treasures of the Middle Ages + surprise painting (March 10); Landscapes and Still Lifes + cyanotype printing (March 17); and Rippl-Rónai’s Art + paint like Rippl (March 24). On March 31, Love Stories + watercolor wraps the month.
Big Names and Special Days
February 27 welcomes Zoltán Mága for a charity concert. February 28 marks Elemér Day. March 1 features Harmonia Divina – Incipit lamentatio, a sacred music concert, while March 14 brings another Storytelling Suites session and a free performance of Romantic Piano Trios with András Keller, Miklós Perényi, and Mihály Berecz. Mama, Look! returns March 16 and March 30.
Spring Into Culture
April opens with Castle Kids Club – Easter at the Palace (April 3) and two more Storytelling Suites days (April 10–11). April 12 features mezzo-soprano Klára Csordás with the Budapest Saxophone Quartet; Mama, Look! follows on April 13. May 3 brings Zoltán Miller’s Mother’s Day concert, with more Storytelling Suites (May 9) and Castle Kids Club exploring special birds and plants in the park on the same day. Mama, Look! returns May 11, and Klára Csordás appears with Quartetto Speranza on May 17.
Summer Spotlight
June heats up with the Made in Hungária grand musical on June 5. The Castle Kids Club explores Royal Coronations on June 6, paired with another Storytelling Suites session. Mama, Look! follows on June 8. Summer camps include Elemér and Friends (June 29–July 3) and Castle Adventure Camp (July 20–24), both day camps at the palace.
Refuel Without a Ticket
The palace’s first-class café has moved into refreshed ground-floor spaces with an updated menu and services—and you can drop in without a museum ticket.
The organizers reserve the right to change dates and programs.
