Győr’s Richter Hall throws open its doors in 2026 with a punchy, eclectic season: symphonic concerts, operettas, theater, comedy nights, and star-powered gala shows. Home to the Győr Philharmonic Orchestra and named after the world-famous, Győr-born conductor János Richter, the venue also boasts a sleek, modern, soundproof rehearsal room on the second floor—about 1,076 square feet—with gorgeous lighting and air conditioning. Address: 9021 Győr, Aradi Vértanúk útja 16. The first big dates: January 15–16, 2026.
Black-and-White Paths
January 15, Thursday, 7:00 PM
Győr Philharmonic Orchestra
Zoltán Fejérvári piano recital
Program:
– Leoš Janáček: On an Overgrown Path – 27 minutes
– György Kurtág: Játékok – selections – 12 minutes
Intermission
– Robert Schumann: Kinderszenen – 19 minutes
– Johannes Brahms: Sonata in C major – 27 minutes
Sybill
January 16, Friday, 7:00 PM
A beloved operetta returns to the Richter stage, bringing romance, wit, and effervescent tunes to kick off the weekend in style.
Wine and Revelry – New Year Operetta Gala
January 17, Saturday, 3:00 PM and 7:00 PM
A brand-new, full-evening musical theater celebration from Monarchia Operett, blending wine, history, and operetta into one big New Year’s toast. The Chivalric Order Operetta Gala (Lovagrendi Operett Gála) is more than music; it’s a time-travel evening spotlighting János Mathiász, the most famous Hungarian grape breeder. His life and passion unfold through storytelling, irresistible melodies, and the noble aura of wine culture.
The narrative follows Mathiász, the “Hungarian King of Grapes,” and his dream of a world where wine means culture, heritage, and community. From the struggles of crossbreeding to the first international accolades, scenes intertwine with classic operetta passages about wine, love, and sheer zest for life.
Expect the greatest hits performed by Monarchia Operett stars, with music by Imre Kálmán, Jenő Huszka, Pál Ábrahám, Johann Strauss, Béla Zerkovitz, Mihály Eisemann, and Szabolcs Fényes. Evergreens include:
– Borban az igazság
– Mi muzsikus lelkek
– Hej, cigány
– Csopak, Somló, Badacsony
– Délibábos Hortobágyon
– Egy részeg éjszakán
It’s a feast for every sense: music, wine, history, humor, and passion. Expect lavish sets, dazzling costumes, romance, and a rich musical program led by the company’s principal soloists.
KonczErt
January 22, Thursday, 7:00 PM
Győr Philharmonic Orchestra
Program:
– Zoltán Kodály: Dances of Galánta – 16 minutes
– Joseph Haydn: Cello Concerto No. 1 in C major, Hob. VIIb:1 – 24 minutes
Intermission
– Jörg Widmann: Con brio – 12 minutes
– Ludwig van Beethoven: Symphony No. 8 in F major, op. 93 – 26 minutes
Featuring: Stephan Koncz, cello
Conductor: Christoph Koncz
From Time to Time
January 27, Tuesday, 7:00 PM
A son discovers his father is guarding a massive secret—but what it is, only the stage will tell. This intimate, hard-hitting story asks what happens when someone can revisit moments of the past and maybe, just maybe, reroute the future. It’s not just about a secret; it’s about small human choices, the weight of love and loss, and learning to value everyday life. With gentle humor and a touch of melancholy, it lands on this: life’s real magic isn’t fixing the past, it’s living the present. Recommended for ages 16 and up.
American Comedy at Sea
January 28, Wednesday, 7:00 PM
New York, 1938. Aboard the luxury liner La Paz en route to Monte Carlo, a workaholic young businesswoman collides with a charming adventurer. Eccentric passengers swirl in: a feckless aristocratic fiancé, a brutal wife and her terrified husband, a dithering secretary twice transformed by a Tibetan singing bowl, and Tony’s mother, whose zest for life outpaces even her attempts to appear a decade younger than her daughter. Everyone’s chasing or fleeing something. Big money’s at stake, hearts get juggled, and swing rages across the decks—glittering sounds from jazz’s brightest era.
A former hit revived in 2025 on the Veres 1 Theatre (Veres 1 Színház) roster, based on Károly Aszlányi’s play of the same name. Libretto and lyrics by Attila Lőrinci; music by Bálint Bársony, Artisjus- and Fonogram-winning composer and saxophonist. American Comedy is wall-to-wall humor, newly staged by Károly Peller.
Carnival Concert
January 29, Thursday, 7:00 PM
A carnival-night showcase loaded with humor and high spirits, featuring favorites by Ferenc Lehár, Imre Kálmán, and Pál Ábrahám.
Featuring: Mónika Fischl and guests Szilvi Szendy, Attila Dolhai, and Károly Peller
Conductor: István Silló
Imre Kálmán – Zsolt Meskó: You Ragged Life…
January 31, Saturday, 6:00 PM
Or “My Imre Kálmán!”—an operetta in two acts. National Premiere II.
A brand-new Hungarian operetta honoring the “Operetta King,” Imre Kálmán. Our heroes: a shy genius, a fearless actress, and a dresser who sees and knows everything. Kálmán’s extraordinary fate springs to life on stage—whimsical, passionate, and riotously funny. Peek behind the theater’s hidden machinery while rediscovering Kálmán’s biggest hits in a new light.
Cast:
The Dresser: Ibolya Nagy – Déryné Prize operetta prima donna
The Secretary: Attila Csengeri – eMeRTon Prize / Csaba Jegercsik – Farkas–Ratkó Prize
Liczi: Dorka Pacskó / Elvira Haraszti / Csenge Bégány
Director: László Hajdú
Duration: 2 hours 15 minutes, 1 intermission.
Motto: Hungary’s operetta past is our heritage; its future, our responsibility.
Djabe & Steve Hackett – Freya Winter Shows
February 7, Saturday, 7:30 PM
After a hit 2025 summer run, the Freya concert returns to Hungary—this time in Győr. Alongside fresh material, expect classics from Genesis, Steve Hackett, and Djabe. The collective released their 14th joint album in February 2025, Freya – Arctic Jam, recorded in Bodø, Norway, about 62 miles north of the Arctic Circle. Shaped from Norwegian jam sessions by Tamás Barabás into a full studio set, the album drew rave reviews and ranks among Djabe’s best-sounding records.
Lineup:
Steve Hackett – guitar, vocals, harmonica
Tamás Barabás – bass
Attila Égerházi – guitar, percussion
Áron Koós-Hutás – trumpet, flugelhorn
Péter Kaszás – vocals, drums
Zoltán Bubenyák – piano, keyboards
Zoltán Zana – saxophone
Apostol – We Can’t Live Without You!
February 8, Sunday, 7:00 PM
A live concert where every song is a shared memory. For over five decades, Apostol has shaped Hungarian pop—hits like “Nem tudok élni nélküled,” “Okosabban kéne élni,” and “Eladó, kiadó most a szívem” still land with the same emotion and timeless pull. This show is one big reunion with the classics, rekindling first loves, communal dances, and sunlit summers. The band’s message is simple: you’re the reason they’re still on stage. If you love soul-stirring live music and Hungarian pop heritage, don’t miss it.
Made in England
February 13, Friday, 7:00 PM
Győr Philharmonic Orchestra
Program:
– Joseph Haydn: Symphony No. 104 in D major, Hob. I:104 – 29 minutes
Intermission
– Edward Elgar: Pomp and Circumstance March No. 1 – 5 minutes
– Benjamin Britten: Matinées musicales (after Rossini), op. 24 – 16 minutes
– Benjamin Britten: Simple Symphony, op. 4 – 16 minutes
– Edward Elgar: The Crown of India – March of the Mogul Emperors – 4 minutes
Conductor: Domonkos Héja
#RajnaMartin
February 20, Friday, 7:00 PM
Győr Philharmonic Orchestra
Program:
– Béla Bartók: Music for Strings, Percussion and Celesta, BB 114 – 27 minutes
Intermission
– Antonín Dvořák: Symphony No. 7 in D minor, op. 70, B. 141 – 35 minutes
Conductor: Martin Rajna
Pál Szécsi Memorial Concert
February 21, Saturday, 5:00 PM
A tribute to the legendary voice of Hungarian pop, revisiting the songs and spirit that made Pál Szécsi an icon.
More Mystery to Come
February 22, 7:00 PM
A teaser hints at a case-driven evening featuring a first-rate Belgian sleuth who unravels enigmatic, shadowy affairs. Full details to be announced—stay tuned.
