Győr’s 2026 calendar is stacked: exhibitions, concerts, theater, festivals, museum sessions, sports, and a whole lot of leisure — both guaranteed and optional programs — all set against a city rich in historic landmarks. From candlelit concerts and comedy nights to cooking workshops and big arena shows, here’s what’s on the horizon.
January Highlights
January 31 kicks off with two very different vibes. At the Richter János Concert and Conference Hall, Kálmán Imre – Zsolt Meskó: Te rongyos élet… hits the stage, while an Italian pasta-making workshop in town serves hands-on flavor for food lovers.
February: Theater, Candlelight, Street Food, Legends
Vaskakas Puppet Theater (Vaskakas Bábszínház) brings family magic most weekends, with performances on Feb 1–2, 7–8, 14–15, 21–22, and Feb 28–Mar 1. Tickets run roughly $6.25–$7.60. The Győr National Theater (Győri Nemzeti Színház) delivers a packed slate Feb 1–9, 13–17, and 21–28, with seats from about $7.60 up to $26.00.
On Feb 2, László Lakatos’s solo comedy show Megjöttem lands at Dumaszínház (Molnár Vid Bertalan Cultural Center), warmed up by Oliver Wolf, tickets around $15.60–$18.60. Feb 3 leans savory with Street Food USA — American treats, and Feb 6 brings pure nostalgia: Harry Potter music by candlelight in the Győr Synagogue, around $37.60.
Feb 7 is busy. Djabe & Steve Hackett: Freya Winter Shows fills the Richter Hall ($26.75–$38.95), while the Benedictine Ball of Győr (Győri Bencés Bál) adds elegance elsewhere in town. Feb 8 keeps the momentum with Apostol’s Nem tudunk élni nélkületek! at the same Richter venue.
On Feb 13, two different candlelit journeys: Made in England with the Győr Philharmonic at Richter (around $19.50), and Bridgerton’s soundtrack by candlelight at the Synagogue ($37.60). Valentine’s weekend serves an Indian cooking course on Feb 14, plus the Vaskakas shows.
Feb 20 is tagged #RajnaMartin — a Győr Philharmonic concert at Richter (about $22.00). Feb 21 brings a tribute to a Hungarian icon with the Pál Szécsi Memorial Concert at the Richter Concert and Conference Hall (about $30.30). Also on Feb 21: another Indian cooking course and the Vaskakas weekend run. The Győr National Theater continues its strong month through Feb 28.
Feb 22 has a gripping crime fix: The Murder of Roger Ackroyd (Az Ackroyd gyilkosság) by Veres 1 Theater (Veres 1 Színház), and family fun with The Adventures of Süsü the Dragon (SÜSÜ a sárkány kalandjai) at the Cultural Center ($16.10). Feb 24 travels to Mexico with a street food workshop. On Feb 26, psychiatrist Dr. Imre Csernus digs into burnout and new challenges at the Cultural Center ($16.10).
Feb 27 doubles down: Scheherazade (Seherezádé) by the Győr Philharmonic at Richter ($22.00) and MAJKA 2026 – BINDZSISZTÁN Tour hits Audi Arena (Audi Aréna) ($33.00–$44.00). February closes with another Vaskakas weekend.
March: Minerals, Mahler, Einaudi, and Baroque Gems
March opens with the Győr Mineral Fair (Győri Ásványbörze) on the 1st. March 6 stacks three big offerings: comedian István Dombóvári’s Deszeretlek at Dumaszínház ($19.40–$22.70), Mahler 4 with the Philharmonic at Richter ($22.00), and The Music of Ludovico Einaudi — Tribute by candlelight at the Synagogue ($37.60).
On March 12, Sieghart 75 celebrates a milestone at Richter (around $19.50). March 27 and 28 are a Baroque double: Baroque Treasures (Barokk kincsek) ($22.00) and Baroque Mosaic (Barokk mozaik) ($19.50), both by the Győr Philharmonic at Richter.
April: Farce, Virtuosity, and Parisian Flirtations
April 12, Michael Cooney’s Nicsak, ki lakik itt?! (Who’s in the House?!) arrives via Bánfalvy Stúdió at the Richter Concert and Conference Hall ($20.70–$26.00). April 13 showcases violinist Katica Illényi at Richter ($22.00). On April 17, Ismerős Arcok present their upcoming album Ecce Homo in a special Győr launch, promising new tracks and fan favorites.
On April 20, Kalamáris /4 features poet Ágnes Kiss at the Zichy Palace with the Philharmonic ($12.35). April 23 strings together romance and wit with A Date in Paris, or Happy Easter! (Randevú Párizsban, avagy Kellemes Húsvéti Ünnepeket!) at Richter ($24.20–$26.90). April 27 blends masters with Bartók & Brahms (Philharmonic, $22.00). April 30 fires up Győr’s University Sports Hall for Simply the Best — Tina Turner Show with Rebecca O’Connor ($27.20–$43.90).
May: Big Symphonies, Best Musicals, Chernobyl 40
May 6, Péter Aranyosi brings The Digital Ninja to the Cultural Center ($21.80–$30.10). May 7, the Philharmonic plays Without Words (Szavak nélkül) at Richter ($22.00). May 17’s Fantastic Symphony (Fantasztikus szimfónia) is pure Berlioz at Richter ($19.50). May 18 nods to conductor Hontvári ($22.00).
May 19 hits show-tune heaven: Best of Musicals Győr at the Richter Concert and Conference Hall ($20.70–$22.20). May 21, journalist Tvrtko Vujity delivers Chernobyl 40 (Csernobil 40), an exclusive talk at the Cultural Center ($21.80). May 30, singer FREDDIE: Soul Diver — Inner Fire (Lélekbúvár — Belső tűz) burns bright at Richter ($30.30). May 31 closes on laughs with Ray Cooney’s Run for Your Wife (Páratlan páros) at Richter ($20.70–$26.00).
June: Letters and Laughter Redux
June 1 continues the Kalamáris series at Zichy Palace with Gábor Szigethy ($12.35). June 11 reprises Michael Cooney’s Who’s in the House?! (Nicsak, ki lakik itt?!) at the Richter Concert and Conference Hall ($20.70–$26.00).
Festival Teaser and Stay Options
Looking ahead, the Five Churches Festival (Öt Templom Fesztivál) is slated for May 7–11 — a signature Győr cultural celebration.
Where to stay? A picture-perfect lakeside holiday village of 12 thatched-roof cottages sits around a central park, with kayak and boat rentals on-site. In summer, the lake becomes a beloved beach hangout for families and young crowds; year-round, it’s a solid base for anglers.
Closer to the city, Amstel Hattyú Panzió lies steps from Győr’s historic center in a green zone on a 5,000 m2 riverside plot along the Mosoni-Danube — quiet, accessible, and great for active guests. For groups or retreats, a youth accommodation 8 km from downtown, built in 1994, offers 45 beds, chapels on both floors, plus a rentable dining room, lecture hall, and kitchen — perfect for courses or spiritual exercises.
In the heart of the Old Town on Jedlik Ányos Street, Barokk Hotel Promenád**** occupies a protected Baroque mini-palace dating back to the early 1600s, with elegant doubles, triples, a family room, a bio-room, and a Baroque suite — each named for a Győr notable. Bolero Hotel serves classic bourgeois charm with live music and hearty dining, welcoming couples, families, business travelers, and fun-seeking groups alike.
Count: 40 events and counting — and that’s just the start of Győr’s 2026.
