Gyula’s 2026 calendar is packed with festivals, concerts, theater, historical walks, candlelit tours, and late-night spa sessions. From spring through autumn, Gyula Castle and the Gyula Castle Theatre anchor the city’s cultural life, while the Gyula Castle Bath rolls out family-friendly experiences. Plan early—culture, fun, and food come together all year in this historic town on the Körös River.
March kicks off with heritage and hands-on fun
Start with Almásy Castle’s Corset and Revolution, running on multiple dates in March, blending fashion history with the spirit of 1848. At the Ladics House, Empress’s Cup serves up bourgeois-era elegance and tea culture. Families will love the Castle Tour with Dönci the Dachshund on March 8, 15, and 22, a playful spin through noble rooms. On March 7–8 and again on March 14 and 28, the Portéka Market at the World Clock brings artisans and local producers to the fore, while scheduled programs at Gyula Castle on March 6–8, March 13–15, and March 27–29 promise immersive history whatever the weather. Guided City Wanderer walking tours on March 9, 13, 16, 20, 23, 27, and 30 unlock the stories behind the old town streets.
Beer, books, and candid conversations
Beer lovers can dive into Sörházi Beugró with tours and tastings at Elixbeer Brewery, a near-daily feature from March 10 onward, continuing through the month and returning March 24, 25, 26, 27, and 31. On March 11, Almásy Castle hosts Our Home – Our Stories, presenting Gyula’s buildings and their residents in a fresh volume. The same evening, La Sposa Caffè stages Stage and Life, a talk night with actor Péter Scherer. Theater fans should mark March 25 for Valeriu Butulescu’s Bolyai at the Castle Theatre, with tickets listed at $0.55 after conversion from 200 HUF.
Laughs, lights, and national memory
Comedy lands on March 13 with Dumaszínház: A bér kötelez – Az élet máshogy van, Janklovics Péter’s solo night, with tickets $15.76 to $20.95. The 1848–49 Revolution and War of Independence receives full civic honors on March 15 with the City Commemoration marking the 178th anniversary. That weekend is stacked: candlelit castle tours, The Castle by Candlelight, and Night Wellness at the Gyula Castle Bath all light up March 14; Gyula’s own Our Erkel screens free at Almásy Castle; and Day of Struggle 2026 (Küzdelem Napja) brings competitive grit to town. Corset and Revolution continues March 14–15, alongside another family-friendly Dönci tour on the 15th.
Anniversary week at Almásy Castle
The castle’s 10th birthday on March 21 turns into a full-day celebration. Expect Portéka: Craft and Producers’ Market in the Castle Park, the 2026 Dachshund Meetup at the Visitor Center, the whisper-led Invisible Castle tour with room theater, and thematic showcases like Speaking Flowers and the Stefánia Circle. Candlelit tours and The Castle by Candlelight return, and Night Wellness at the bath keeps the glow going. That day also features a Lavender Flower Workshop, One Mug of Spring. Corset and Revolution and Empress’s Cup continue through the week, with more brewery tastings to balance out the culture.
Late-March spotlights
March 22 brings back the Castle Tour with Dönci, while the Museum Free University dives into March 15, 1848 on March 25. On March 28, the castle hosts Mohács: The Field of Doom, a historical program at Gyula Castle. The same day, a Bridgerton “tea” party at One Moment Caffè (Egy Pillanat Caffé) adds Regency flair, while the A Ball at the Castle concert series features an evening with cellist Felicián Kalmus. Markets return to the World Clock, and candlelit castle tours and Night Wellness keep the after-dark magic alive. On March 29, Dönci takes one more victory lap through the halls.
April: spa nights, wit, and stars on stage
April 4 opens with the Cellar Exhibition, showcasing the Treasures of Almásy Castle, plus another Night Wellness. Dumaszínház returns April 8 with What Could Go Wrong? featuring Fruzsina Ács and Máté Balázs Szabó, tickets $18.52 to $21.02. The Women’s Salon returns April 11, and on April 16, Gyulakult hosts The Recipe for Almost Perfect Happiness, an intimate solo night with Lia Pokorny. Speaking Flowers returns April 18, alongside another Night Wellness at the bath.
Concert highs and culinary flair
Latin jazz rings out April 23 at the Castle Theatre, tickets at $13.05. The same night, Komló Restaurant launches Komló Chef Adventure I x Ákos Sárközi, a chef-driven dining event. On April 24, Kati Kovács and her band close the month with a grand concert, promising a powerhouse finish to spring’s program sweep.
Organizers reserve the right to change dates and programs.
