Győr lines up a packed 2026 with exhibitions, concerts, theater, festivals, museum workshops, sports, and plenty of guaranteed and optional leisure programs across this monument-rich city. From intimate candlelit concerts to roaring arena shows, there’s something on the calendar almost every day.
February Highlights
The beloved Vaskakas Puppet Theatre runs multiple weekends: Jan 31–Feb 1, Feb 7–8, Feb 14–15, Feb 21–22, and Feb 28–Mar 1, with tickets from about $6.30 to $7.70. The Győr National Theatre has runs Feb 1–9, Feb 13–17, and Feb 21–28, with seats around $7.70 to $26.40.
On Feb 2, László Lakatos’s stand-up special Megjöttem hits the Dumaszínház stage at the Bertalan Vid Molnár Cultural Center (Molnár Vid Bertalan Művelődési Központ), with opener Oliver Wolf; tickets are roughly $15.60–$18.60. Feb 3 serves up Street Food USA for a day of American classics.
Candlelight takes over the Synagogue of Győr on Feb 6 with the Music of Harry Potter, priced around $38.30. On Feb 7, fusion icons Djabe & Steve Hackett bring their Freya Winter Shows to the János Richter Concert Hall (Richter János Koncertterem) ($27.30–$39.70). The same night, the Benedictine Ball of Győr returns.
On Feb 8, Apostol brings their “We Can’t Live Without You!” concert to the János Richter Concert and Conference Hall. Feb 13 offers a double bill: the Philharmonic’s Made in England at Richter ($19.80) and Bridgerton Music by Candlelight at the Synagogue ($38.30), while the National Theatre resumes its run Feb 13–17.
Spice things up on Feb 14 with an Indian cooking class, followed by another session on Feb 21. On Feb 20, the Philharmonic presents #RajnaMartin at Richter ($22.30). Feb 21 anchors nostalgia with the Pál Szécsi Memorial Concert at the Richter Concert and Conference Hall ($30.90). Feb 22 brings family magic with Süsü, the Dragon’s Adventures (SÜSÜ a sárkány kalandjai), a musical fairy play at the Bertalan Vid Molnár Cultural Center ($16.30), and Veres 1 Theatre’s crime drama The Murder of Roger Ackroyd.
A Mexican street food workshop pops up Feb 24. On Feb 26, Dr. Imre Csernus delivers New Challenges Instead of Burnout (KIÉGÉS helyett ÚJ KIHÍVÁSOK) at the Bertalan Vid Molnár Cultural Center ($16.30). Feb 27 delivers a one-two: the Philharmonic’s Scheherazade at Richter ($22.30) and MAJKA 2026 – Bindzsisztán Tour at Audi Aréna ($33.40–$44.70).
March Momentum
March 1 opens with the Győr Mineral Fair. On Mar 6, István Dombóvári’s stand-up Deszeretlek, hosted by István Bellus, lands at Dumaszínház/Bertalan Vid Molnár Cultural Center ($19.10–$22.70), while the Philharmonic performs Mahler 4 at Richter ($22.30). That night, The Music of Ludovico Einaudi Tribute lights up the Synagogue ($38.30).
Mar 12 celebrates Sieghart 75 with the Philharmonic at Richter ($19.80). Mar 27 dives into Baroque Treasures ($22.30) and Mar 28 follows with Baroque Mosaic ($19.80), both with the Philharmonic at Richter.
April Agenda
April 12 brings Michael Cooney’s farce Who Lives Here?! (Nicsak, ki lakik itt?!) by Bánfalvy Studio to the Richter Concert and Conference Hall ($21.40–$26.80). Apr 13, Katica Illényi performs at Richter ($22.30). On Apr 17, Ismerős Arcok premieres their new album Ecce Homo in Győr, promising fresh tracks and fan favorites.
Apr 20 continues the Kalamáris series with poet Judit Ágnes Kiss at the Zichy Palace ($12.40). Apr 23, the comedy Rendezvous in Paris, or Happy Easter! (Randevú Párizsban, avagy Kellemes Húsvéti Ünnepeket!) plays the Richter Concert and Conference Hall ($24.80–$27.50). Apr 27 pairs Bartók & Brahms with the Philharmonic at Richter ($22.30). Apr 30, Rebecca O’Connor leads Simply the Best – Tina Turner Show at the City University Hall ($27.60–$44.50).
May Must-Sees
May 6, comedian Péter Aranyosi brings The Digital Ninja (A digitális nindzsa) to the Bertalan Vid Molnár Cultural Center ($21.40–$29.50). May 7, the Philharmonic’s Words Without Words plays Richter ($22.30). May 17, Symphonie fantastique follows ($19.80), and May 18 showcases Hontvári ($22.30).
Best of Musicals Győr hits the Richter Concert and Conference Hall on May 19 ($20.80–$23.60). On May 21, journalist Tvrtko presents Chernobyl 40 (Csernobil 40) in an exclusive talk at the Bertalan Vid Molnár Cultural Center ($21.40). May 30, singer Freddie unveils Soul Diver – Inner Fire (LÉLEKBÚVÁR – Inner Fire) at the Richter Concert and Conference Hall ($30.90). May 31, Ray Cooney’s Run For Your Wife (Páratlan páros) brings farce back to Richter ($21.40–$26.80).
June Openers
June 1 continues Kalamáris /5 with Gábor Szigethy at the Zichy Palace ($12.40). On Jun 11, Michael Cooney’s Who Lives Here?! (Nicsak, ki lakik itt?!) returns to the Richter Concert and Conference Hall ($21.40–$26.80).
Festivals and More
The Five Temples Festival (Öt Templom Fesztivál) spans May 7–11, a signature cultural event weaving music and heritage across sacred spaces.
Where to Stay
Choose from a reed-roof lakeside holiday village of 12 charming cottages—great for summer beach days, kayaking or rowing, and year-round fishing in a natural setting. Amstel Hattyú Panzió sits by the Mosoni-Danube, steps from the historic center on a 5,000 m2 green plot, with quick access and quiet surroundings plus sports options.
For groups, an 8 km–from-downtown youth accommodation in Győr’s garden suburb offers fresh air and countryside calm. Built in 1994 with chapels on both floors, the 45-bed house is available year-round by arrangement; the dining room, lecture hall, and kitchen can be rented separately—ideal for retreats and courses.
Barokk Hotel Promenád**** lies on Ányos Jedlik pedestrian street in a listed baroque mini-palace, offering double and triple rooms, a family room, a bio-room, and a baroque suite named after Győr luminaries. Bolero Hotel brings classic civic style for couples, families, business travelers, and friends seeking good food and live music. A first-class family pension opened in 2009 sits 980 feet from the historic center and a 10-minute walk from the train station, with elegant rooms and modern bathrooms. There’s also practical lodging for workers and travelers passing through.
Ticket Guide
– Vaskakas Puppet Theatre: about $6.30–$7.70
– Győr National Theatre: about $7.70–$26.40
– Candlelight concerts (Harry Potter, Bridgerton, Einaudi): about $38.30
– Philharmonic mainstage: about $19.80–$22.30
– Major pop/arena shows (Majka, Tina Turner Show): about $27.60–$44.70
– Comedy and talks: about $15.60–$29.50
Győr’s 2026 calendar is loaded—mark the weekends, book early, and dip into everything from baroque treasures to binge-era hip-hop.
