Gyula is rolling out a full-throttle cultural calendar for February and early March 2026, blending candlelit castle tours, intimate history talks, heritage deep dives, craft beer tastings, theater, concerts, and family fun. The lineup spans the János Mogyoróssy City Library (Mogyoróssy János Városi Könyvtár), Almásy Castle (Almásy-kastély), the iconic Gyula Castle (Gyulai Vár), the 19th-century Ladics House (Ladics-ház), and buzzing venues from cafés to community stages.
Literature, Talks, and Book Launches
Start strong on February 10 at the János Mogyoróssy City Library with the launch of Tanuljunk életül. Almásy Castle follows on February 11 with Gyulai Katalógusok 17. Later in the month, the Museum Free University hosts Heródes, Jézus és a Szent Város on February 25, while Gyulakult stages Elvarratlan szálak—a talk by psychologist Dr. Kitti Almási—on February 12.
Almásy Castle: Fashion, Love, and Secrets
Almásy Castle anchors the month with Fűző és forradalom (Corset and Revolution), running repeatedly from February 10 through the end of the month. Valentine’s Day lands with a full slate: Pirulni szabad! — Intimacy in the Aristocratic World; a dedicated Valentine’s program; Női szalon – The Treasures of Almásy Castle; and the atmospheric A kastély gyertyafényben (The Castle by Candlelight). On February 13, catch Örök szerelem — Love in Hungarian History. Special themed tours continue: Beszédes virágok (Talking Flowers) on February 21, Grófi passziók (Countly Passions) on February 28, and a cellar showcase, Pincetárlat, on March 7.
Gyula Castle: Night Tours, Dueling, and History
Gyula Castle keeps the gates busy with Vívóudvar (Fencing Yard) across multiple dates including February 10–14, and candlelit guided tours on February 14, 21, and 28. Look for guaranteed weekend programs February 13–15, 20–22, 27–March 1, and March 6–8. History spotlights include Arám, uram, ágyasom — Hogyan is volt? on February 15, and A végzet mezeje — Mohács on February 28.
Ladics House: Intimate Heritage
Ladics House opens its doors almost daily with Császárné csészéje (The Empress’s Cup) from February 10 through month’s end. Love takes center stage from February 10–15 with Szerelmesek hete, plus a special Valentine’s tour, Szerelmek a Ladics-házban, on February 14.
City Walks and Family Fun
Belvárosi barangoló, a guided downtown stroll, runs on February 13, 16, 20, 23, and 27. Families get a Farsangi buli (Carnival Party) at Játszóház Gyula on February 13 and the quirky Kastélytúra Tacskó Döncivel (Castle Tour with Dönci the Dachshund) on February 15, 22, and March 1. Don’t miss Yours Truly 2026 Gyula on February 22 for a community pulse-check day.
Stages, Screenings, and Concerts
Theater buffs can catch Mór Jókai: A bolondok grófja by the Déryné Company on February 17; Magda Szabó: Abigél on February 25 with tickets from $24.20 to $26.90; and The Masters of Illusion in Gyula on February 27. At the Castle Theater (Várszínház), Rita Halász’s Mély levegő plays on February 18 ($13.10), the award-winning film Az Alzheimer screens with a conversation on March 4, and János Lackfi: Három nő, egy eset on March 7 ($18.40). Music fans get a joint concert evening by Miklós H. Vecsei and Qjúb on February 13.
Food, Wine, and Craft Beer
The Sörházi beugró—guided visits and tastings at Elixbeer Brewery—pops up throughout the month: February 10–14, 17, 18–21, 24–27, and 28. Wine lovers should circle February 13 for La Sposa Caffè’s Valentine’s Wine Dinner, then return March 7 for A Séf vacsorája, a six-course gastronomic ride. Extra flavor: Gabóca Cheese Workshop’s farm market on February 13.
By Candlelight, On Foot, In Good Company
Candlelit castle nights, intimate salons, deep-dive history, street-level walks, and clinking glasses—February in Gyula is equal parts heritage, heart, and hands-on fun. Plan a long weekend or three, lace up for the city strolls, and leave time for that extra Elixbeer tasting.
