Gyula goes full throttle in early 2026 with history-rich tours, candlelit castle nights, book launches, comedy, theater, concerts, and craft beer tastings stacked across February and into March. The calendar leans romantic for Valentine’s week, but there’s plenty for culture hunters, families, and night owls too. Organizers reserve the right to change dates and programs.
Strolls, Castles, and Candlelight
City-center walking tours, Belvárosi barangoló, return on February 9, 13, 16, 20, 23, and 27. The iconic Gyula Castle (Gyulai Vár) rolls out Vívóudvar fencing courtyard sessions on February 10, 11, 12, 14, and ongoing across guaranteed weekend programs: February 13–15, 20–22, 27–March 1, and again March 6–8. Candlelit guided castle tours glow on February 14, 21, and 28, with dedicated Gyertyafényes vártúrák also on the 14th, 21st, and 28th. February 14 adds a special Gyula Castle: Gyertyafényes tárlatvezetés, while February 15 spotlights Gyula Castle: Arám, uram, ágyasom – Hogyan is volt?. February 28 goes historical with Gyula Castle: A végzet mezeje – Mohács (The Field of Doom – Mohács).
Almásy Castle: Fashion, Intimacy, and Valentine’s
Almásy Castle (Almásy-kastély) is a February anchor. Fűző és forradalom (Corset and Revolution) runs almost daily: February 10–14, 17–22, 24–26, 27–28. Valentine’s mood peaks February 14 with Pirulni szabad! – intimacy in the aristocratic world (intimitás a főúri világban), the Women’s Salon – Női szalon – The Treasures of Almásy Castle (Az Almásy-kastély kincsei), and The Castle by Candlelight (A kastély gyertyafényben), plus a dedicated Valentine’s Day program. On February 13, Eternal Love – Love in Hungarian History (Örök szerelem – Szerelem a magyar történelemben) brings great love stories from Hungarian history. More candlelit castle evenings follow February 21 and 28. Thematic treasure tours continue: Speaking Flowers – The Treasures of Almásy Castle (Beszédes virágok – Az Almásy-kastély kincsei) on February 21 and Aristocratic Passions – The Treasures of Almásy Castle (Grófi passziók – Az Almásy-kastély kincsei) on February 28. The family-friendly Castle Tour with Dönci the Dachshund (Kastélytúra Tacskó Döncivel) pops up February 15, 22, and March 1.
Ladics House: Tea, Empress, and Lovers’ Week
Ladics House (Ladics-ház) pours The Empress’s Cup (Császárné csészéje) throughout the month: February 10–12, 13–15, 17–22, 24–28. Lovers’ Week (Szerelmesek hete) spans February 10–15, while Loves at the Ladics House – a special guided tour (Szerelmek a Ladics-házban) lands on February 14, spotlighting intimate stories in period rooms.
Books, Talks, and Theater
At Mogyoróssy János Municipal Library (Mogyoróssy János Városi Könyvtár) on February 10, Let’s Learn for Life (Tanuljunk életül) introduces a new volume. Almásy Castle hosts the Gyula Catalogues 17 book launch (Gyulai Katalógusok 17.) on February 11. The Museum Free University, Museum Open University: Herod, Jesus and the Holy City (Múzeumi Szabadegyetem: Heródes, Jézus és a Szent Város), arrives February 25. Gyulakult brings psychology star Dr. Kitti Almási with Unfinished Threads (Elvarratlan szálak) on February 12; a Jókai Mór classic, The Count of Fools (A bolondok grófja) by the Déryné Company (Déryné Társulat) on February 17; Magda Szabó’s Abigail (Abigél) on February 25 for $24.70–$27.50; The Masters of Illusion in Gyula (Az Illúzió Mesterei Gyulán) on February 27; and Clauságok – Claudia Liptai’s solo evening on March 5. Castle Theater (Várszínház) screens The Alzheimer’s Award-Winning Film (Az Alzheimer díjnyertes film) with a talk on March 4, and stages Rita Halász – Take a Deep Breath (Mély levegő) on February 18 for $13.70, plus János Lackfi: Three Women, One Case (Három nő, egy eset) on March 7 for $19.30.
Comedy, Concerts, and Family Fun
Dumaszínház presents András Somogyi: Borrowed Faces (Kölcsön Arcok) on February 9. Music lands February 13 with Miklós H. Vecsei and Qjúb – joint concert evening (Vecsei H. Miklós és a Qjúb közös koncert-estje). La Sposa Caffè plates a Valentine’s Day wine dinner (Bálint-napi borvacsora) on February 13. Játszóház Gyula hosts a Carnival Party (Farsangi buli) the same day. Yours Truly 2026 Gyula energizes February 22.
Beer, Tastings, and Tours
The Brewery Drop-In (Sörházi beugró) at Elixbeer Brewery (Elixbeer Sörfőzde) offers brewery visits and tastings nearly every week: February 10–11, 12–14, 17–21, 22, 24–27, and 28. Expect fresh pours, behind-the-scenes looks, and an easygoing taproom vibe.
Plan Your Culture Run
From candlelit castle corridors and corseted revolutions to theater marathons and beer flights, Gyula’s late winter scene is packed. Check dates, pick your pace, and leave room for detours—program and schedule changes may occur.
