Győr fills the calendar with culture year-round. In a city rich with monuments and a vibrant arts scene, expect exhibitions, concerts, theater, festivals, museum workshops, sports, plus plenty of guaranteed and optional leisure programs. It’s known as a city of culture, home to outstanding artists and internationally acclaimed ensembles—and host to the country’s most popular children’s festival. The city and its surroundings are made for exploring, with hiking and day trips both inside and beyond the city limits.
January: Theater, Food Workshops, Philharmonic
Kick off January with farce and laughter. On January 4, Ray Cooney’s Out of Order (A miniszter félrelép) plays at the Richter János Concert and Conference Hall, tickets about $21.50–$24.20. Two days later, Ne most, drágám! (Not Now, Darling) arrives at the same venue with Veres 1 Színház. From January 3–11, the Győr National Theatre (Győri Nemzeti Színház) offers performances, tickets roughly $7.60–$21.30, with more shows January 14–17 and later dates too.
Foodies can dive into hands-on kitchens: a tapas workshop (Jan 8), Indian cooking classes (Jan 10 and Jan 19), rétes (strudel) making (Jan 11), Italian pasta making (Jan 13), and a mezze workshop (Jan 14), all in Győr.
On January 15, the Győr Philharmonic Orchestra (Győri Filharmonikus Zenekar) presents Black-and-White Paths (Fekete-fehér ösvények) at Richter Hall, tickets about $19.70. Comedy lands January 16 with EGO, stand-up by Dániel Mogács, with opener Viktor Feiszt, at Dumaszínház hosted in Vaskakas Puppet Theatre (Vaskakas Bábszínház), tickets about $15.10–$19.10.
Classical returns January 22 with KonczErt by the Philharmonic at Richter Hall for about $22.20. Wine lovers, mark January 23–25 for Vince Day: cellars open across the Pannonhalma Wine Region with a special bus route Győr – Pannonhalma – Nyúl – Győrújbarát – Győr, coordinated with tasting times. St. Martin’s Festive Concert plays January 24 at the County Chamber of Commerce, around $18.70. On January 26, Kalamáris /3 features writer Anna T. Szabó (Szabó T. Anna) at Zichy Palace. January 27 brings About Time (Időről időre) at Art Színtér in Richter Hall, tickets roughly $23.40–$27.30. A swinging American comedy musical by Veres 1 Színház lands January 28. Close out the month on January 31 with Imre Kálmán – Zsolt Meskó: You Ragged Life… (Te rongyos élet…) at Richter Hall, about $16.20.
February: Candlelight Scores, Rock Icons, Agatha Christie
The Győr National Theatre keeps the stage busy February 1–9, 13–17, and 21–28, tickets about $7.60–$21.30. On February 2, László Lakatos’s stand-up Megjöttem hits Dumaszínház at the Molnár Vid Bertalan Cultural Center, about $16.90–$21.00.
Don’t miss candlelit soundtracks at the Győr Synagogue: Harry Potter’s music on February 6 and Bridgerton’s music on February 13, both around $37.80. Progressive fusion arrives February 7 when Djabe & Steve Hackett bring Freya Winter Shows to Richter Hall, tickets roughly $26.70–$38.90. Apostol plays February 8 at Richter Hall.
The Philharmonic unveils Made in England on February 13 for about $19.70, and #RajnaMartin on February 20 for around $22.20. A tribute to pop legend Pál Szécsi follows on February 21 at Richter Hall, tickets about $24.50–$32.70. Veres 1 Színház stages The Murder of Roger Ackroyd (Az Ackroyd gyilkosság) on February 22. Psychologist Dr. Imre Csernus brings New Challenges Instead of Burnout (KIÉGÉS helyett ÚJ KIHÍVÁSOK) to the Molnár Vid Bertalan Cultural Center on February 26, tickets about $16.20. On February 27, Rimsky-Korsakov’s Scheherazade returns to Richter Hall at around $22.20.
March: Mahler, Baroque Treasures, Dance Spectacle
On March 6, the Philharmonic performs Mahler 4 at Richter Hall ($22.20), and that same night The Music of Ludovico Einaudi Tribute fills the Synagogue. Conductor Sieghart celebrates 75 on March 12 with the Philharmonic ($19.70). Baroque Treasures (Barokk kincsek) follows March 27 ($22.20), and Baroque Mosaic (Barokk mozaik) on March 28 ($19.70), both at Richter Hall. The month crescendos March 31 as Lord of the Dance brings its 30th anniversary tour to Audi Arena (Audi Aréna), tickets roughly $32.90–$54.90.
April: Strings, Parisian Rom-Com, Big-Stage Pop
Violin star Katica Illényi performs April 13 at Richter Hall ($22.20). On April 20, Kalamáris /4 welcomes poet Judit Ágnes Kiss (Kiss Judit Ágnes) at Zichy Palace ($12.30). April 23 offers Rendezvous in Paris, or Happy Easter! (Randevú Párizsban, avagy Kellemes Húsvéti Ünnepeket!) at Richter Hall, tickets about $24.30–$27.00. Bartók & Brahms take the stage April 27 with the Philharmonic ($22.20). On April 30, Simply the Best – Tina Turner Show with Rebecca O’Connor shakes Győr Városi Egyetemi Csarnok, tickets approximately $27.00–$43.60.
May–June: Big Symphonies, Pop Soul-Searching, Literary Nights
Comedian Péter Aranyosi’s The Digital Ninja (A digitális nindzsa) lands May 6 at the Molnár Vid Bertalan Cultural Center, tickets roughly $21.50–$29.70. The Philharmonic presents Without Words (Szavak nélkül) on May 7 ($22.20), then Berlioz’s Symphonie fantastique (Fantasztikus szimfónia) on May 17 ($19.70), followed by Hontvári on May 18 ($22.20). Singer Freddie’s Soul Diver: Inner Fire (FREDDIE – LÉLEKBÚVÁR: Belső tűz) arrives May 30 at Richter Hall, about $30.30. Finish spring on June 1 with Kalamáris /5 featuring Gábor Szigethy at Zichy Palace ($12.30).
Stay and Unwind: Lakeside Nests to Baroque Charm
Make a weekend of it. A picture-perfect lakeside holiday village strings together twelve thatched-roof cottages—an atmospheric getaway where the lake becomes a beloved summer beach for families and young crowds. Rent a kayak or rowboat and spend hot days on the cool shoreline; anglers enjoy the waters year-round from the comfort of the holiday houses.
Near the historic downtown, the Amstel Hattyú Guesthouse (Amstel Hattyú Panzió) sits by the Mosoni-Danube in a green zone on a 53,820 sq ft plot. It’s easy to reach, quiet, and ideal for everyone—from business travelers to active vacationers—with plenty of sports options nearby.
In Győr’s garden suburb, about 5 miles from the center, a fresh-air youth accommodation built in 1994 welcomes groups year-round with prior booking. The two-wing building has chapels on both floors and 45 beds; the dining hall, lecture room, and kitchen can be rented even without lodging. Perfect for retreats and courses.
In the heart of the old town on pedestrianized Jedlik Ányos Street, Barokk Hotel Promenád**** occupies a listed Baroque mini-palazzo dating to the early 1600s. Expect comfortable, elegant double and triple rooms—including a family room, a bio-room, and a baroque suite. Each room honors a Győr notable through design and displays, catering equally to leisure and business guests.
Prefer classic bourgeois style? Hotel Bolero (Bolero Hotel) in Győr suits couples, families, business travelers, and friends after good music, fine food, and easygoing fun.
