From book launches to candlelit castle tours, Gyula heads into mid‑February 2026 with a stacked cultural calendar across historic venues, cozy cafés, and the city’s fortress. Multiple locations host daily happenings, with highlights spanning literature, theater, heritage walks, and intimate after‑dark tours.
Books, Talks, and Smart Evenings
The Mogyoróssy János City Library opens with the launch of Tanuljunk életül on February 10. History buffs get their fix at the Museum Free University on February 25 with Herod, Jesus, and the Holy City. On February 12, psychologist Dr. Kitti Almási brings Unfinished Threads to Gyulakult, while the Almásy Castle drops a new volume in the Gyula Catalogues series on February 11. Theater fans get a strong run: Jókai Mór’s The Count of Fools (A bolondok grófja) by the Déryné Troupe on February 17; Rita Halász’s Deep Breath (Mély levegő) on February 18 (tickets from $13.50); Magda Szabó’s Abigail (Abigél) on February 25 ($24.50–$27.20); The Masters of Illusion on February 27; the award‑winning film The Alzheimer screens with a talk on March 4; Claudia Liptai’s solo evening Clauságok on March 5; and János Lackfi’s Three Women, One Case on March 7 ($18.90).
Castles, Corsets, and Candlelight
The Almásy Castle serves as the romantic nucleus. Corset and Revolution (Fűző és forradalom) threads through almost daily from February 10 to month’s end, unpacking fashion and upheaval. February 13 offers Eternal Love – Love in Hungarian History. Valentine’s Day is rich with ambience: The Castle in Candlelight; the Women’s Salon – Treasures of the Almásy Castle; and a cheeky Blushing Allowed! – Intimacy in the Aristocratic World (Pirulni szabad!). Special themed treasure tours include Talking Flowers – Treasures of the Almásy Castle on February 21 and Countly Passions on February 28, plus a Cellar Exhibition tour on March 7.
Inside the Ladics House
Victorian‑era domesticity gets a wink with The Empress’s Cup appearing on numerous days (February 10–28 and beyond). Lovers’ Week runs February 10–15, peaking on February 14 with Loves at the Ladics House, a special guided tour layered with period romance.
The Fortress Comes Alive
Gyula Castle keeps steel ringing with the Fencing Courtyard on multiple dates (February 10–14 and more). Guaranteed Programs at Gyula Castle return across weekends: February 13–15, February 20–22, February 27–March 1, and March 6–8. Candlelit castle tours glow on February 14, 21, and 28, with guided candlelit exhibitions on Valentine’s night. History deepens on February 15 with My Lord, My Master, My Concubine – How Did It Really Go?, and on February 28 with The Field of Doom – Mohács.
City Strolls, Cheese, and a Dash of Wine
Belvárosi barangoló city walks pop up on February 13, 16, 20, 23, and 27. Families can hit the Gyula Playhouse Carnival Party on February 13, while the Gabóca Cheese Workshop hosts a farm market the same day. La Sposa Caffè sets the mood with a Valentine’s wine dinner on February 13, then returns March 7 with The Chef’s Dinner, a six‑course gastronomic experience.
Beer, Runs, Dogs, and More
Sörházi beugró, the Elixbeer Brewery visit and tasting, flows frequently: February 10–14, 17, 18–21, 24–27, and 28. The city welcomes Yours Truly 2026 Gyula on February 22, a community running event. For something adorably different, take a Castle Tour with Dönci the Dachshund on February 15, 22, and March 1.
Dates and programs may change at the organizers’ discretion. With 45 listings and multiple daily picks, Gyula’s late winter is brisk, bright, and brilliantly booked.
