Gyula, that charming historic spa town in Hungary, is gearing up for a packed 2026 calendar from April 2 (Thursday) to May 27 and beyond. Spanning multiple venues like the majestic Gyula Castle, cozy downtown spots, the Castle Bath (Várfürdő) area, and more, expect a whirlwind of festivals, concerts, cultural happenings, family fun, and foodie delights. Whether you’re into castle tours, comedy nights, beer tastings, or wellness soaks, this lineup has it all to make your visit unforgettable. Dive in, plan ahead, and soak up the vibes across 5700 Gyula.
Easter and Spring Break Highlights (April 2-12)
Easter kicks off big time with Dino Park Gyula running April 2-12 for the holiday break. Húsvét és tavaszi szünet (Easter and Spring Break) programs fill Gyula Castle, Almásy Castle (Almásy-kastély), and Ladics House (Ladics-ház) from April 3-12. On April 3-5 and 10-12, guaranteed programs at Gyula Castle keep things lively. April 5 brings Almásy Castle’s Fűző és forradalom (Corset and Revolution), Gyula Playhouse’s (Játszóház Gyula) A húsvéti nagy tojáskeresés (The Great Easter Egg Hunt), Castle Tour with Tacskó Dönci (Kastélytúra Tacskó Döncivel), and Ladics House’s Császárné csészéje (Empress’s Teacup). April 6 features Belvárosi barangoló (Downtown Wanderer) city walk, a repeat of Corset and Revolution at Almásy Castle, and Empress’s Teacup at Ladics House. Sörházi beugró (Beer House Drop-in) at Elixbeer Brewery with tours and tastings pops up on April 7, 8, 9, 10, and 11. Comedy hits on April 8 with Dumaszínház’s Mi bajunk lehet? (What’s Our Problem?) starring Ács Fruzsina and Szabó Balázs Máté (tickets $16-$19). April 10 adds Mogyoróssy János City Library’s (Mogyoróssy János Városi Könyvtár) El nem küldött levél Böszörményi Zoltánnak (Unsent Letter to Böszörményi Zoltán) talk. April 11 ramps up with Húsvéti pezsgés (Easter Buzz): nighttime bathing at Aqua Palace (AquaPalota), Almásy Castle’s Stefánia-kör (Stefánia Circle), Gyertyafényes vártúrák (Candlelit Castle Tours), A kastély gyertyafényben (The Castle by Candlelight), and Női szalon – Az Almásy-kastély kincsei (Women’s Salon – Almásy Castle Treasures). April 12 wraps up with Castle Tour with Tacskó Dönci.
Mid-April Buzz (April 13-23)
Post-Easter, Belvárosi barangoló (Downtown Wanderer) city walks continue on April 13, 17, 20, 24, and 27. Beer drop-ins at Elixbeer run on April 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 21, 22, 23, 24, and 28. April 15 adds Almásy Castle’s Női Irodalmi Kávéház (Women’s Literary Coffeehouse). April 16 features Gyulakult’s A majdnem tökéletes boldogság receptje (Recipe for Almost Perfect Happiness) one-woman show by Lia Pokorny, and Mogyoróssy János City Library’s Morzsák (Crumbs) book launch. April 17-18 brings Egy Pillanat Café’s Borkóstoló (Wine Tasting) with Gyula Kúcs; April 17-19 features guaranteed castle programs. April 18 offers The Castle by Candlelight, Beszédes virágok (Talking Flowers) at Almásy Castle Treasures, Éjszakai wellness (Nighttime Wellness) at Castle Bath, and Candlelit Castle Tours. April 19 features Castle Tour with Tacskó Dönci. April 23 stars Komló Restaurant’s (Komló Étterem) I. Komló Séfkaland x Sárközi Ákos (Chef Adventure), Castle Theater’s (Várszínház) Latino Jazz Concert ($14 tickets), and more beer fun.
Late April Stars and Laughs (April 24-30)
April 24 rocks with Kovács Kati és zenekara nagykoncert (Kovács Kati and Band Big Concert), a city walk, beer tasting, April 24-26 guaranteed castle programs, and Medivid Agility és ParAgility Fesztivál (Agility Festival). April 25 delivers The Castle by Candlelight, Nighttime Wellness at Castle Bath, Gyula Castle’s A végzet mezeje – Mohács (Field of Fate – Mohács), Candlelit Tours, Sörházi beugró, and Grófi passziók (Count’s Passions) at Almásy Castle Treasures. April 26 features Castle Tour with Tacskó Dönci. April 29 packs Múzeumi Szabadegyetem (Museum Free University): Hadvezérek vagy mártírok? (Warlords or Martyrs?), Castle Theater’s (Várszínház) Az semmi… (It’s Nothing…) with Róbert Koltai and Tamás Jordán ($22), Dumaszínház’s Bödőcs Tibor “Innen már csak gurulunk” (From Here We Just Roll) stand-up, and beer tasting. April 30 offers more beer and the “A legszebb konyhakertek” (The Most Beautiful Kitchen Gardens) 2026 entry deadline.
May Festivities and Beyond
May 1-3: guaranteed castle programs. May 2 hosts XVII. Fuss a sérült gyermekekért (Run for Injured Children) charity race, Pincetárlat (Cellar Exhibition) at Almásy Castle Treasures, Portéka vásár (Artisan and Producer Market) at Világóra, Nighttime Wellness, Castle by Candlelight, and Candlelit Tours. May 3: Castle Tour with Tacskó Dönci. May 7: Gyulakult’s Danny Blue estje – A titok (Danny Blue Evening – The Secret). May 8-10: castle programs. May 9: Women’s Salon at Almásy Castle Treasures, Zoltán Orosz accordion solo (Orosz Zoltán harmonikaművész), Indián hadi ösvény kenu túra (Indian Warpath Canoe Tour), Portéka market (May 9-10), and Gyulai Virágok Fesztiválja (Gyula Flowers Festival). May 10: Castle Tour. May 12-13: Tour de Hongrie – Gyula cycling stage. May 15: Dumaszínház’s Eszter Ráskó new solo show. May 16-17: V. Háromváros Kerékpáros Fesztivál (Three Cities Bike Fest). May 19: Gyulakult’s Mandala Dalszínház Hyppolit, a lakáj (Hyppolit, the Butler) musical comedy. May 22-24: Gyulai Pálinkafesztivál (Pálinka Festival). May 23: Talking Flowers at Almásy Castle Treasures. May 26: Gyulakult’s Koncz Zsuzsa concert ($42-$44). May 27: Museum Free University: A fűzőtől a bubifrizuráig (From Corset to Beehive Hairdo). Total: 45 events. Organizers reserve the right to change dates and programs!
