A vibrant season of concerts, operettas, theater nights, and special shows is set to light up Richter Hall in Győr. Home to the Győr Philharmonic Orchestra and named after world-famous conductor János Richter, the venue includes a modern, beautifully lit, air-conditioned, soundproof rehearsal room on the second floor, around 1,076 square feet. Address: 9021 Győr, Aradi vértanúk útja (Road of the Martyrs of Arad) 16. The 2026 program blends classical masterworks, sparkling operetta, nostalgic pop, and contemporary crossovers, welcoming anyone craving quality entertainment.
Black-and-White Paths
January 15, Thursday, 7:00 PM – The Győr Philharmonic Orchestra presents pianist Zoltán Fejérvári in an intimate, finely curated recital. Program: Leoš Janáček’s On an Overgrown Path (27″), György Kurtág’s selections from Játékok (12″), Robert Schumann’s Kinderszenen (19″), and Johannes Brahms’s Sonata in C major (27″). A contemplative journey through memory, miniatures, and late-Romantic architecture.
Sybill
January 16, Friday, 7:00 PM – A glittering operetta evening built on charm, mischief, and melodic sweep. The program centers on the classic Viennese-Hungarian operetta tradition and its evergreen allure on the Győr stage.
Wine and Cheer – New Year Operetta Gala
January 17, Saturday, 3:00 PM and 7:00 PM – Monarchia Operett toasts the New Year with a lavish gala that’s both musical feast and time travel. The production honors two defining Hungarian treasures: wine culture and classical operetta. Threaded through the evening is the story of János Mathiász, the famed grape breeder known as the Hungarian “king of vines,” whose dream sees wine as culture, heritage, and community. His milestones—from demanding breeding work to first international acclaim—play out alongside beloved operetta numbers and the romance, laughter, and joie de vivre that come with them.
Expect sparkling hits by Imre Kálmán, Jenő Huszka, Pál Ábrahám, Johann Strauss, Béla Zerkovitz, Mihály Eisemann, and Szabolcs Fényes. Evergreen favorites include: “Borban az igazság,” “Mi muzsikus lelkek,” “Hej, cigány,” “Csopak, Somló, Badacsony,” “Délibábos Hortobágyon,” and “Egy részeg éjszakán.” Stately sets, dazzling costumes, humor, passion, and the leading soloists of Monarchia Operett turn the gala into a full-sensory celebration where every sip carries a melody and every melody tastes of life.
KonczErt
January 22, Thursday, 7:00 PM – Győr Philharmonic Orchestra. Program: Zoltán Kodály’s Dances of Galánta (16″), Joseph Haydn’s Cello Concerto No. 1 in C major, Hob. VIIb:1 (24″), Jörg Widmann’s Con brio (12″), and Ludwig van Beethoven’s Symphony No. 8 in F major, op. 93 (26″). Featuring cellist Stephan Koncz; conducted by Christoph Koncz. A spirited arc from folkloric fire to Classical brilliance and contemporary sparkle.
Time and Again
January 27, Tuesday, 7:00 PM – A son discovers his father is guarding a monumental secret. What follows is a tender, funny, gently melancholic story about what happens if you could revisit moments from the past—and maybe alter the future. It’s about small human choices, the weight of love and loss, and the quiet miracles of everyday life. In the end, the magic lies not in fixing the past, but in fully living the present. Not recommended for under 16s.
American Comedy at Sea
January 28, Wednesday, 7:00 PM – New York, 1938. Aboard the luxury liner La Paz bound for Monte Carlo, a workaholic young businesswoman collides with a swashbuckling adventurer. The deck teems with colorful characters: a degenerate moneyed fiancé, a brutal wife and her terrified husband, a hesitant secretary whose life changes twice thanks to a Tibetan singing bowl, and Tony’s life-loving mother determined to appear a decade younger than her daughter. Everyone is chasing or fleeing someone; huge sums and fragile hearts are in play. Swing music roars through the ship, channeling the most gleaming era of jazz.
Revived on the Veres 1 Színház (Veres 1 Theatre) roster from 2025, the show is based on Károly Aszlányi’s hit stage comedy. Libretto and lyrics by Attila Lőrinczy, music by Artisjus and Fonogram-winning composer-saxophonist Bálint Bársony. Directed anew by Károly Peller, this is a humor-rich ride from start to finish.
Carnival Concert
January 29, Thursday, 7:00 PM – A festive, laughter-filled program with highlights from Ferenc Lehár, Imre Kálmán, Pál Ábrahám, and more. Featuring Mónika Fischl with guests Szilvi Szendy, Attila Dolhai, and Károly Peller. Conducted by István Silló.
Imre Kálmán – Zsolt Meskó: Te rongyos élet… (You Ragged Life…)
January 31, Saturday, 6:00 PM – Or, “My Imre Kálmán!” A two-act operetta, National Premiere II. A brand-new Hungarian operetta salutes the “Operetta King,” Imre Kálmán. Meet our heroes: a shy genius, a relentless actress, and a dresser who sees and knows everything. Kálmán’s extraordinary fate comes alive on stage with exuberant humor and passion, peeking behind theatrical mysteries while revealing the human vulnerability and timelessness of a world-famous composer. Beloved Kálmán hits shine anew. Cast includes: Ibolya Nagy (dresser), Attila Csengeri or Csaba Jegercsik (secretary), and Dorka Pacskó / Elvira Haraszti / Csenge Bégány (Liczi). Directed by László Hajdú. Duration: 2 hours 15 minutes with one intermission. Motto: The past of Hungarian operetta is our heritage; its future is our responsibility.
Djabe & Steve Hackett – Freya Winter Shows
February 7, Saturday, 7:30 PM – After the hit 2025 summer Freya concerts, the project returns to Hungary—now in Győr. Alongside new material, expect classics by Genesis, Steve Hackett, and Djabe. Their 14th joint album, Freya – Arctic Jam, dropped in February 2025, recorded in Bodø, Norway, about 62 miles north of the Arctic Circle, crafted from local jams into a full studio album by Tamás Barabás. International critics and fans hailed it as one of Djabe’s best recordings. 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, keys), Zoltán Zana (sax).
Apostol – We Can’t Live Without You!
February 8, Sunday, 7:00 PM – A live concert steeped in shared memories. For over five decades, Apostol have shaped Hungarian pop, with anthems like “Nem tudok élni nélküled,” “Okosabban kéne élni,” and “Eladó, kiadó most a szívem” spanning generations. This show brings the hits back to life, stirring first loves, dance floors, and golden summers—everything this music stands for. A night where songs tell the stories and past meets present. The band says it plainly: you are the reason we’re still on stage. For lovers of soulful live music and Hungarian pop classics, it’s unmissable.
Made in England
February 13, Friday, 7:00 PM – Győr Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Domonkos Héja. Program: Haydn’s Symphony No. 104 in D major “London” (29″), Elgar’s Pomp and Circumstance March No. 1 (5″), Britten’s Matinées musicales after Rossini, op. 24 (16″), Britten’s Simple Symphony, op. 4 (16″), and Elgar’s The Crown of India: March of the Mogul Emperors (4″). A crisp Anglo palette from Classical grandeur to Edwardian swagger.
#RajnaMartin
February 20, Friday, 7:00 PM – Győr Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Martin Rajna. Program: Béla Bartók’s Music for Strings, Percussion and Celesta, BB 114 (27″), and Antonín Dvořák’s Symphony No. 7 in D minor, op. 70, B. 141 (35″). Taut architecture, night-sky mystique, and Bohemian stormlight.
Szécsi Pál Memorial Concert
February 21, Saturday, 5:00 PM – A tribute to the iconic Hungarian singer whose songs remain synonymous with bittersweet romance and 1970s nostalgia.
Poirot Retires?
February 22, 7:00 PM – The incomparable Belgian detective who unravels the most mysterious cases faces the twilight of his career. Expect intrigue, elegance, and the signature precision of Hercule Poirot as retirement looms and puzzles persist in the shadows.
