Győr packs the calendar with culture all year. The city’s historic streets and grand venues overflow with exhibitions, concerts, theater, festivals, museum workshops, sports, and offbeat experiences. A hub for top-tier artists and internationally known ensembles, Győr also hosts one of Hungary’s most beloved children’s festivals. And when you’re not at a show, the region’s trails and day-trip routes make it easy to roam the countryside beyond the city limits.
January: Comedy, Kitchens, and Concert Halls
The year opens fast at Richter Hall (Richter János Koncert- és Konferenciaterem). On January 2, Michael Cooney’s Nicsak, ki lakik itt?! brings the farce; on January 3, Ray Cooney’s Páratlan páros keeps the laughs rolling. Ray Cooney returns January 4 with A miniszter félrelép, all priced between about $22.50–$28.20. From January 3–11 and again January 14–17, the Győr National Theatre (Győri Nemzeti Színház) stacks up productions, with tickets roughly $8.00–$26.50.
On January 6, Veres 1 Színház stages Ne most, drágám! at Richter Hall. Foodies take over mid-month: a tapas workshop on January 8; Indian cooking classes on January 10 and 19; a strudel-making session January 11; Italian pasta-making on January 13; and a mezze workshop January 14, all in Győr.
Classical fans get Fekete-fehér ösvények with the Győr Philharmonic on January 15 at Richter, tickets about $20.50. Comedy lands January 16 as Mogács Dániel’s EGO plays Dumaszínház at Vaskakas Puppet Theatre (Vaskakas Bábszínház) with Feiszt Viktor, $16.70–$21.20. KonczErt returns January 22 with the Philharmonic, around $23.10.
Wine weekend? January 23–25 is all about Vince Day (Vince-nap), when the Pannonhalma Wine Region opens its cellars. A special bus loops Győr – Pannonhalma – Nyúl – Győrújbarát – Győr, syncing winery tastings to the route. On January 24, St. Martin’s festive concert plays the County Chamber of Commerce building, about $19.70. Literary evening Kalamáris /3 with Szabó T. Anna arrives January 26 at Zichy Palace. On January 27, Időről időre takes the stage at Richter courtesy of Art Színtér, tickets $24.30–$28.40. Veres 1 Színház brings an American comedy swing musical on January 28, then January wraps with Imre Kálmán – Zsolt Meskó: Te rongyos élet… on January 31 at Richter for about $16.80.
February: Magic, Memories, and Big Symphonies
The Győr National Theatre (Győri Nemzeti Színház) returns February 1–9 and 13–17, and again February 21–28, with tickets around $8.00–$26.50. Stand-up hits February 2 as Lakatos László’s Megjöttem plays at the Molnár Vid Bertalan Cultural Center, $18.10–$22.40. Candlelight shows glow at the Győr Synagogue: the music of Harry Potter on February 6, and the music of Bridgerton on February 13, both roughly $39.60.
Prog meets world on February 7 when Djabe & Steve Hackett’s Freya Winter Shows take over Richter, $28.20–$41.00. Apostol rolls in February 8 at the same venue. The Philharmonic keeps things British on February 13 with Made in England at about $20.50, then turns to #RajnaMartin February 20, and Rimsky-Korsakov’s Scheherazade on February 27, both around $23.10. Retro hearts beat on February 21 with the Pál Szécsi Memorial Concert, priced $25.60–$34.10. Dr. Imre Csernus tackles burnout with KIÉGÉS helyett ÚJ KIHÍVÁSOK at the Molnár Vid Bertalan Cultural Center on February 26 for about $16.80. Veres 1 Színház also brings the crime play Az Ackroyd-gyilkosság on February 22.
March: Einaudi Vibes to Baroque Treasures
March 6 doubles up: The Music of Ludovico Einaudi Tribute lights the Synagogue in candlelight ($39.60), while the Philharmonic performs Mahler 4 at Richter ($23.10). Maestro Sieghart turns 75 on March 12 with a celebratory concert ($20.50). The month closes on exquisite period sounds: Barokk kincsek on March 27 ($23.10) and Barokk mozaik on March 28 ($20.50). Then the big spectacle: Lord of the Dance hits Audi Arena on March 31, tickets about $34.00–$56.80.
April: From Violin Fireworks to Parisian Escapes
Katica Illényi performs at Richter on April 13 ($23.10). Kalamáris /4 with poet Judit Ágnes Kiss lands April 20 at Zichy Palace ($12.80). On April 23, Randevú Párizsban, avagy Kellemes húsvéti ünnepeket! offers a cheeky holiday rendezvous at Richter, $25.60–$28.40. The Philharmonic pairs Bartók & Brahms on April 27 ($23.10). And April 30 brings the powerhouse: Simply the Best – Tina Turner Show with Rebecca O’Connor at the University Sports Hall, $28.00–$45.10.
May: Laughs, Silence, and Symphonies
Péter Aranyosi’s The Digital Ninja hits the Molnár Vid Bertalan Cultural Center on May 6, $22.50–$31.10. The Philharmonic’s Szavak nélkül (Without Words) arrives May 7 ($23.10). On May 17, Berlioz’s Symphonie fantastique plays for about $20.50, followed by Hontvári on May 18 ($23.10). Singer Freddie closes the month with Lélekbúvár – Inner Fire on May 30 at Richter ($31.40). Kalamáris /5 with Gábor Szigethy arrives June 1 at Zichy Palace ($12.80).
Stays: From Reeds to Baroque Charm
A lakeside holiday village of twelve reed-roofed houses sets a mood straight out of a postcard. In summer it’s a go-to beach for families and students; year-round it’s a favorite for anglers bedding down in the cozy cottages. Kayak and boat rentals keep the shore buzzing, and the reeds and water do the rest.
Close to the historic Old Town, Amstel Hattyú Panzió sits on a leafy 53,819 sq ft riverside plot along the Mosoni-Danube. Easy access, quiet setting—ideal for anyone. Active types can pick from plenty of sports options.
Out in Győr’s garden suburbs on the Little Hungarian Plain (Kisalföld), about 5 miles from downtown, a countryside youth accommodation built in 1994 offers clean air, simple comfort, and unusual extras: chapels on both floors. With 45 beds, it’s open year-round by arrangement. The dining hall, lecture room, and kitchen can be rented even without booking rooms. It’s a great fit for retreats and courses.
Right on Jedlik Ányos Street in the pedestrianized historic core, Barokk Hotel Promenád**** occupies a listed little Baroque palace dating to the early 1600s. Inside: elegant doubles and triples, a family room, a “bio room,” and a Baroque suite—each named for a Győr luminary and furnished to match. Geared for business or leisure, the rooms load up on comfort and character.
Hotel Bolero leans into classic bourgeois style and draws a wide crowd: couples on city breaks, families, business travelers, and groups chasing good food, live music, and a polished but easy atmosphere.
A first-class family-run guesthouse from 2009, quietly located 984 feet from the historic center and a 10-minute walk from the railway station, offers elegant rooms with modern bathrooms year-round.
And for workers or passers-through, a no-frills hostel in the City of Encounters has rooms from singles to six-beds with showers and toilets, plus a kitchen, washing machine, free Wi‑Fi, free parking on a guarded lot, and a grocery store—Dáma ABC—right there. On the lowest level you’ll find the cozy Western-themed Dáma-Tanya.
