Győr rolls into 2026 with a packed calendar that blends classical concerts, punchy stand-up, family-friendly puppet shows, foodie workshops, and nostalgic pop. From candlelit symphonic tributes to arena tours, the city’s venues—Richter János Hall, the Synagogue, Audi Aréna, and the Molnár Vid Bertalan Cultural Center—keep the rhythm steady from winter to early summer, with tickets mostly in the wallet-friendly range (roughly $6.30 to $39.50, unless noted). Here’s what’s on the radar.
January Kickoff
On January 31, the classic Imre Kálmán – Zsolt Meskó: “Te rongyos élet…” lands at the Richter János Concert and Conference Hall, while foodies can dive into an Italian pasta-making workshop the same day. Vaskakas Puppet Theatre starts its recurring weekend shows January 31–February 1, with tickets from about $6.30 to $7.70.
February: Theater, Comedy, Candlelight
The National Theatre of Győr (Győri Nemzeti Színház) runs February 1–9 (then again mid- and late-month), with seats from about $7.70 to $26.50. On February 2, László Lakatos’s solo stand-up “Megjöttem,” supported by Oliver Wolf, hits Dumaszínház at the Molnár Vid Bertalan Cultural Center ($15.80–$18.90).
Street food heads to the USA on February 3 with an American bites session, and on February 6, “Harry Potter music by candlelight” glows inside the Győr Synagogue ($38.10). February 7 brings Djabe & Steve Hackett’s Freya Winter Shows to Richter Hall ($27.20–$39.60), plus the Benedictine Ball of Győr (Győri Bencés Bál). Vaskakas returns February 7–8.
February 8 lights up nostalgia with Apostol’s “Nem tudunk élni nélkületek!” at Richter. On February 13, the Philharmonic’s “Made in England” takes over Richter ($19.70), while the Synagogue hosts “Bridgerton music by candlelight” the same night ($38.10). More National Theatre of Győr shows run February 13–17.
Valentine’s Day flavors go global with an Indian cooking course on February 14; Vaskakas performs February 14–15. On February 20, #MartinRajna leads the Philharmonic at Richter ($22.20). February 21 offers a Pál Szécsi Memorial Concert at Richter ($30.10) and another Indian cooking class, followed by Vaskakas (February 21–22) and the National Theatre’s late-month block (February 21–28). February 22 features Veres 1 Theatre (Veres 1 Színház) with “The Murder of Roger Ackroyd” and the musical fairy tale “Süsü, the Dragon’s Adventures” (Süsü a sárkány kalandjai) at the Cultural Center ($16.20).
Mexico-themed street food lands February 24, and on February 26, Dr. Imre Csernus tackles burnout with “New Challenges” at the Cultural Center ($16.20). February 27 doubles up with “Scheherazade” at Richter ($22.20) and MAJKA 2026 – “BINDZSISZTÁN” Tour at Audi Aréna ($30.60–$40.80). Vaskakas closes the month February 28–March 1.
March: Symphonies and Tributes
March 1 brings the Győr Mineral Fair. March 6 is a trifecta: István Dombóvári’s “Deszeretlek” at Dumaszínház ($19.50–$22.80), the Philharmonic’s Mahler 4 at Richter ($22.20), and “The Music of Ludovico Einaudi – Tribute” at the Synagogue ($38.10). “Sieghart 75” celebrates on March 12 ($19.70), “Baroque Treasures” on March 27 ($22.20), and “Baroque Mosaic” on March 28 ($19.70), all at Richter.
April: Stage Hits and Parisian Flirtations
On April 12, Michael Cooney’s “Nicsak, ki lakik itt?!” (Who’s Who in the House?!) from Bánfalvy Studio (Bánfalvy Stúdió) plays Richter ($20.80–$26.10). Violin star Katica Illényi follows on April 13 ($22.20). On April 17, Ismerős Arcok premieres its new album Ecce Homo in Győr, mixing fresh tracks and fan favorites. On April 20, Kalamáris/4 hosts poet Judit Ágnes Kiss at Zichy Palace ($12.50). On April 23, “Randevú Párizsban, avagy Kellemes Húsvéti Ünnepeket!” charms Richter ($24.90–$27.70). April 27 pairs “Bartók & Brahms” at Richter ($22.20), and April 30 crowns the month with “Simply The Best – TINA TURNER SHOW with Rebecca O’Connor” at the City University Hall ($27.20–$43.80).
May: Big Sounds, Big Stories
On May 6, Péter Aranyosi’s “The Digital Ninja” takes the Cultural Center stage ($21.80–$30.10). May 7 brings “Without Words” with the Philharmonic ($22.20), May 17 “Fantastic Symphony” ($19.70), and May 18 “Hontvári” ($22.20), all at Richter. May 19 serves “Best of Musicals Győr” at Richter ($20.80–$23.60). On May 21, Vujity Tvrtko’s exclusive “Chernobyl 40” talk revisits the disaster ($21.80). On May 30, FREDDIE’s “LÉLEKBÚVÁR – Inner Fire” burns at Richter ($30.10). On May 31, Ray Cooney’s “Páratlan Páros” (Run for Your Wife) rounds off the month ($20.80–$26.10).
June: Curtain Calls
June 1 continues the Kalamáris series with Gábor Szigethy at Zichy Palace ($12.50). On June 11, Michael Cooney’s “Nicsak, ki lakik itt?!” returns to Richter ($20.80–$26.10). And keep an eye on May 7–11 for the Five Churches Festival (Öt Templom Fesztivál), a standout multi-venue cultural feast threading music and heritage across five sacred spaces.
