Gyomaendrőd is gearing up for another packed year in 2026 with non-stop fun for everyone—festivals, concerts, exhibitions, and community gatherings that make it the ultimate spot for family adventures and cultural vibes. From Easter egg hunts to cheese fests, star-gazing nights, and live music, there’s something for kids, adults, and history buffs alike. Mark your calendars for these highlights scattered across the town’s cozy venues like the Határ Győző City Library, Vidovszky Béla City Gallery, OMart Bookshop and Cultural Workshop, and outdoor spots like Liberty Square (Szabadság tér) and Elizabeth Grove (Erzsébet liget).
Spring Kickoff: Late March to April
Kick things off on March 31 with “Tényleg szeretsz? Háború és béke a nappaliban” (Do You Really Love? War and Peace in the Living Room) at Határ Győző City Library. That same day through April 2, celebrate World Water Day with the “Vizekről álmodni…” National Youth Art Competition exhibit opening and awards at Vidovszky Béla City Gallery, alongside the “Folyókról álmodni…” (Dreaming of Rivers…) exhibit there. On April 4, join the Easter egg hunt at Csicsergő—find the eggs, answer the questions next to them, score prizes, plus bunny petting and Easter games. The Water Day competition and river exhibit continue on April 4 and then April 7-11. April 5 brings Easter Family Day from noon: crafts and egg tree decorating all day, Easter sprinkling at 1 p.m. with Körösmenti Dance Ensemble, egg painting demo and workshop at 2 p.m., and “A rakoncátlan nyúlgyerek” (The Naughty Bunny Kid) puppet show by Batyu Bábszínház at 3 p.m. Entry $1.40, free for children under 6. Catch the fun musical tale “A kiskakas gyémánt félkrajcárja” (The Rooster’s Diamond Half-Crown) on April 8 at the library for $1.35—tickets required in advance. Poetry Day on April 11 features “A hangraforgó zeng a fű között…” with Győr’s Hangraforgó band at OMart. April 12 is the national animal and flea market.
April Deep Dive: History, Poetry & Fests
April 14 marks Holocaust Remembrance Day with the Debrecen Jewish Quarter Art Colony exhibit opening by Heller Zsolt of the Debrecen Jewish Cultural and Scientific Research Institute, plus Dr. Szonda István’s talk on famous Gyomaendrőd-born Jews. Water and river exhibits run April 14-17. On April 16, Kamarás Iván reimagines hits from R-GO, Edda, Tankcsapda, Valmar, Magna Cum Laude, Wellhello, Azariah, and more in “A KÖLTÉSZET (NA)APJA” (The Poetry (Non-)Day). April 21-22 hosts the Határ Győző City Poetry Recitation Contest at the library. Meet author Baráth Viktória of Álomgyár Kiadó on April 22—she started writing for fun and now shares book secrets and behind-the-scenes stories. The 23rd Gyomaendrődi Ethnographic Conference takes place at St. Anthony Community House (Szent Antal Népház) on April 25, followed by Dr. Smiriné Farkas Katalin’s photo exhibit opening and “Mennyit ér a gondolat…?” (How Much is a Thought Worth…?) poetry concert with Budapest’s Strófa Trio at OMart on April 26. Wrap up April with the 27th International Cheese and Curd Festival, April 30–May 2, at Liberty Square (Szabadság tér).
May Madness: Markets, Laughs & Kids
May 6 brings the SZÖVEGELŐ diorama exhibit at the library. National animal market on May 10. Hegyi Barbara’s stand-up “Történetek a konyhámból, avagy Barbara, stand up!” (Stories from My Kitchen, or Barbara, Stand Up!) on May 11 dives into family food tales from her recipe books. Explore “Móra Ferenc nyomában” (In Ferenc Móra’s Footsteps) with Dr. Bíró-Balogh Tamás at OMart on May 16. The town’s 48th “Cibere” Kids’ Day is May 23 at Besenyszegi playground. Swing into Hollywood and local vibes with Kamilka & Pesti Sikk on May 28, featuring Kiss Kamilka and Lőrincz Ádám. May 30: OMart’s Musical Summer 1 with the 25-year-old Dévaványa Vox Humana Choir. Heroes’ Day on May 31 at Heroes’ Square (Hősök tere).
Summer Sizzle: June to August
National Togetherness Day on June 4 at Liberty Square (Szabadság tér) Országzászló. 22nd Bogrács Day on June 6 near Rózsahegyi House. St. Anthony Day and OMart Musical Summer 2 with Természetes Intelligencia band on June 13. Animal market June 14. Library kids’ program June 23, baby program June 25. St. John’s Night fire-jumping on June 27 at Csicsergő, plus OMart’s 3rd Erzsébet Concert by Gyomaendrődi Zenebarátok Kamarakórus and Boros Lillis & Netti painting opening. Kulák Persecution Remembrance on June 29 at Heroes’ Square (Hősök tere). Körösparti Evenings start July 4 at Elizabeth Grove (Erzsébet liget), continuing July 11 and 18. OMart Musical Summer 4: Kiszely Zoltán & Merényi Nicolette’s “Repülünk a szívünk tavaszán” (We’re Flying in Our Heart’s Spring) on July 11. Animal market July 12. OMart Summer 5: Paraizs Kende’s violin “Nyár, tangó, szerelem” (Summer, Tango, Love) on July 25. 30th Volkswagen Beetle and Bus Party, July 31–Aug. 3, at Gyomaendrőd Grove Healing Bath and Camping (Gyomaendrődi Liget Gyógyfürdő és Kemping). 11th Falling Stars Night on Aug. 7: free meadow stargazing, outdoor movie, telescope; paid night boat trip on the Triple Körös River (Hármas-Körös), buffet open. Animal market Aug. 9. OMart Summer 6: Vésztői Fonó women’s zither band “Egy este a fonóban” (An Evening at the Spinning Room) on Aug. 15. St. István and New Bread Festival on Aug. 20 at Elizabeth Grove (Erzsébet liget), followed by 28th International Fish Cooking Contest on Aug. 21. Ambrusz László’s “Betegségeink testi, lelki, szellemi okai” (Physical, Mental, Spiritual Causes of Our Illnesses) on Aug. 22 at OMart. Mohács Battle 500th Anniversary on Aug. 28.
Fall Finale: September Wrap-Up
10th Plum Jam Cooking Day on Sept. 5 at St. Anthony Community House (Szent Antal Népház). Nyárvégi Estike musical on Sept. 8 at the library. Sept. 12: 10th “Szomszédolás” with Dr. Kovács Béla on “Kései utód mit se lát…” (Late Descendant Sees Nothing…), Endrőd history at OMart, plus Bella Rózsa copper engravings opening. Animal market Sept. 13. 19th Holló László Art Camp, Sept. 21-26, at St. Anthony Community House (Szent Antal Népház). OMart Musical Summer 7: Regélő Fehér Táltos performance to close out the season.
