Gyula is in full swing year-round, with a cultural lineup that refuses to slow down. Exhibitions, concerts, theater, foodie fiestas, museum workshops, and sports collide with guaranteed and optional programs—often in the same weekend. The city’s heavy hitters—the Castle, the Castle Theater, and the famous Gyula Castle Spa (Gyulai Várfürdő)—anchor the action, while pálinka and sausage keep the mood authentically local. From spring to autumn, the Castle Theater (Várszínház) hosts festivals, and the castle delivers polished experiences nearly every month. The Gyula Castle Spa (Gyulai Várfürdő) remains one of Hungary’s most beloved thermal and medicinal baths. Here’s what’s coming up across the historic spa town.
Late October: Halloween Meets Hops
2025.10.30: The Museums’ Autumn Festival (Múzeumok Őszi Fesztiválja) sets the tone, with a special feature at the Ladics House (Ladics-ház), Császárné csészéje. Beer lovers, the “Sörházi beugró” tour hits Elixbeer Brewery for a visit and tasting. The Mogyoróssy János City Library launches Világjáró gyulaiak / Afrika, spotlighting globe-trotting locals and Africa. 2025.10.31 doubles down: Játszóház throws Tök-Éj, a kid-pleasing Halloween bash; Elixbeer repeats the brewery tour; La Sposa Caffè shakes spooky cocktails with Somi Margó. From 2025.10.31 to 2025.11.02 the castle’s guaranteed programs kick in—think reliable daily tours and demos.
All Saints Glow: Candles, Castles, Night Spa
On 2025.11.01, the Almásy Palace (Almásy-kastély) opens Pincetárlat – The Treasures of the Almásy Palace. The Museums’ Autumn Festival continues. The Gyula Castle Spa (Várfürdő) turns the lights low for Éjszakai wellness, a night bathing session. After dark, take your pick: Gyertyafényes vártúrák (candlelit castle tours) and A kastély gyertyafényben (the palace by candlelight). GolfGallery hosts a Halloween party. 2025.11.02 brings a charming curveball: Kastélytúra Tacskó Döncivel, a palace tour with Dönci the Dachshund.
Early November: Tech, Rock, and Real Talk
2025.11.06: At the Ladics House (Ladics-ház), Informatika? Gyerekjáték leads a 3D printing workshop on how a 3D printer works. The Castle Theater (Gyulakult) stages Másik Lehel – Vizeli Csaba: KLAPKA, a rock musical. La Sposa Caffè hosts Függőségek nyomában, avagy “Zacher-torta,” a witty evening on addictions. 2025.11.07: La Sposa serves a St. Martin’s Day feast with new wine tastings. The Castle Theater (Várszínház) presents Éva Péterfy-Novák: Egyasszony (from $7.80). From 2025.11.07–11.09, count on guaranteed castle programs.
Mid-November: Heritage, Markets, Wellness
2025.11.08 honors Ferenc Erkel’s birthday and rolls out Portéka, the artisans’ and producers’ fair at the World Clock, plus night wellness, the Museums’ Autumn Festival, a Women’s Salon at the Almásy Palace, and more candlelit tours at both the castle and the palace. 2025.11.09: The Dachshund tour returns. 2025.11.10: The Castle Theater (Várszínház) hosts RZ65, Zoltán Rátóti’s solo set spanning 15 years. 2025.11.11: St. Martin’s Day festivities in Németváros light up the neighborhood. 2025.11.12: Dr. Imre Csernus tackles burnout in KIÉGÉS helyett ÚJ KIHÍVÁSOK! (from $15.86). 2025.11.13: Komló Restaurant (Komló Étterem) pairs a St. Martin’s Day wine dinner with Bolyki Winery (Bolyki Pincészet).
Late November: Comedy and Candlelight
From 2025.11.14–11.16 the castle keeps its guaranteed lineup. 2025.11.15 layers night wellness, candlelit castle tours, Portéka at the World Clock, and the palace glowing again. 2025.11.16: Dönci’s back. 2025.11.19: Sándor Csányi brings Hogyan értsük félre a nőket? 2. 2025.11.21–11.23: more castle programming. 2025.11.22: A kastély gyertyafényben, Beszédes virágok at the Almásy Palace, candlelit castle tours, and a night spa. 2025.11.23: Dachshund tour. 2025.11.26: The Museum Free University (Múzeumi Szabadegyetem) asks, “Át kell írni a történelemkönyveket?” 2025.11.27: Dumaszínház hosts Dániel Mogács – Ego (from $15.58 to $19.33). 2025.11.28: Castle Theater (Várszínház): Poénra fel! (from $13.17). 2025.11.28–11.30: guaranteed castle programs. 2025.11.29: palace by candlelight, night wellness, Grófi passziók at the Almásy Palace, and Portéka in the Castle Park. 2025.11.30: more Dachshund-led history.
December: Honey, Advent, Heritage
2025.12.05: The Castle Theater (Gyulakult) presents Michael Cooney: Nicsak, ki lakik itt?! (from $21.35 to $24.05). 2025.12.05–12.06: the 16th Gyula Honey Festival (Gyulai Mézfesztivál) sweetens the city, while 12.05–12.07 secures castle programs. 2025.12.06: night spa, Portéka in the Castle Park, palace by candlelight, candlelit castle tours, and the Almásy Palace Cellar Exhibition (Pincetárlat). 2025.12.07: Dönci tour. 2025.12.09: The Castle Theater (Várszínház) hosts Füves könyvek – Life’s Big Questions. 2025.12.11: 3D printing returns at the Ladics House (Ladics-ház) for Christmas prep; the Castle Theater (Gyulakult) welcomes Attila Kökény and Viktor Rakonczai for An Advent Evening with Us (Egy Adventi Este, Velünk) (from $37.80 to $40.51). 2025.12.12–12.14: guaranteed castle programs. 2025.12.13 stacks night wellness, the Women’s Salon, palace glow, Portéka, and candlelit castle tours. 2025.12.14: Dachshund guide duty.
Year-End Into 2026: Still Going
The Castle Theater (Várszínház) stages János Háy: A kutyatartó lány on 2025.12.16. The Museum Free University delves into Treasures from the Árpád Era (Kincsek az Árpád-korból) on 12.17. Guaranteed castle programs run 12.19–12.21 and 12.26–12.28, with 12.20 delivering palace glow, night spa, Beszédes virágok, Portéka, and candlelit castle tours. 12.27 repeats Grófi passziók, palace by candlelight, castle tours, and night wellness; 12.28 closes with Dönci. Into 2026, guaranteed castle dates land 01.02–01.04, plus night spa and palace and candlelit tours on 01.03, and Dönci on 01.04. Ladics House (Ladics-ház) tech workshops return 01.08 with Body Scanner. The Museum Free University explores Roman magic on 01.28 and Herod, Jesus, and the Holy City on 02.25—the same day the Castle Theater (Gyulakult) stages Magda Szabó: Abigél (from $24.05 to $26.75). 02.27: The Masters of Illusion (Az Illúzió Mesterei) take over. 03.21: Dachshund Meetup 2026 (Tacskótalálkozó 2026) unites dachshunds at the Almásy Palace Visitor Center.
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