Dive into Gyula’s packed 2026 calendar of programs and festivals, perfect for planning your next escape to this historic spa town. From April 2 (Thursday) to April 12 (Sunday) and beyond, multiple venues across 5700 Gyula buzz with action. Expect festivals, concerts, cultural events, family-friendly outings, and foodie feasts at Gyula Castle, cozy downtown spots, and around the Castle Bath. Whether you’re into castle tours, beer tastings, or comedy nights, this lineup has it all for a memorable trip.
Easter and Spring Break Highlights
Kick off with Easter and spring break vibes from April 3 to 12 at spots like Almásy Castle and Ladics House. Dino Park Gyula runs April 2-12 for dinosaur-loving kids during the holiday break. Guaranteed programs at Gyula Castle keep the fun going from April 3-12 and on later dates. On April 12, join the Castle Tour with Dachshund Dönci. City explorer walks (“Belvárosi barangoló”) pop up regularly, like on April 13, 17, 20, 24, and 27.
Beer Tastings and Cultural Evenings
Beer fans, rejoice: “Sörházi beugró” tours and tastings at Elixbeer Brewery hit almost daily—April 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 21, 22, 23, 24, 28, 29, 30. Literary vibes at Almásy Castle’s Women’s Literary Coffeehouse on April 15. Mogyoróssy János City Library hosts the “Morzsák” book launch on April 16. Gyulakult presents Pokorny Lia’s one-woman show “A majdnem tökéletes boldogság receptje” that same night. April 18 brings candlelit castle experiences (“A kastély gyertyafényben”), flower talks (“Beszédes virágok – Az Almásy kastély kincsei”), nighttime wellness at Gyula Castle Bath, and gypsy-lit castle tours.
Late April Thrills and Concerts
April 17-18: Wine tasting with Kúcs Gyula at Egy Pillanat Caffé. April 17-19: More guaranteed castle programs. April 19: Another Dachshund Dönci tour. April 20: Lecture on “Peru – Az inkák kőbe faragott városai és a korai preinka civilizációk.” April 23: Várszínház’s Latino jazz concert starting at $14. That day also features Komló Restaurant’s “I. Komló Séfkaland x Sárközi Ákos.” April 24: Major concert by Kovács Kati and her band. Medivid Agility and ParAgility Festival runs April 24-26. April 25: Candlelit castle tours, bath wellness, brewery drop-ins, “A végzet mezeje – Mohács” at the castle, gypsy-lit tours, plus “Grófi passziók – Az Almásy-kastély kincsei.”
May Madness: Markets, Races, and Shows
April 26: Dachshund tour. April 29: Várszínház’s “Az semmi… Koltai Róbert és Jordán Tamás estje” for $22. Museum Free University on “Hadvezérek vagy mártírok?” and Bödöcs Tibor’s stand-up “Innen már csak gurulunk.” April 30: Deadline for “A legszebb konyhakertek” – Hungary’s most beautiful kitchen gardens 2026 contest. May 1-3: Castle programs. May 2: Portéka market with crafts and producers at the World Clock, Almásy cellar tour, XVII. “Fuss a sérült gyermekekért” charity run, candlelit castle tours, gypsy-lit tours, bath wellness. May 3: Dachshund tour. May 7: Gyulakult’s Danny Blue “A titok.” May 8-10: Castle programs. May 9: Indian warpath canoe tour, Zoltán Orosz harmonica solo, women’s salon at Almásy. Gyula Flowers Festival (Gyulai Virágok Fesztiválja) May 9-10, plus Portéka market. May 10: Dachshund tour.
Spring into Summer: Sports, Festivals, and Stars
May 12-13: Tour de Hongrie cycling in Gyula. May 15: Ráskó Eszter’s new solo show. May 16-17: Three Towns Cycling Festival (V. Háromváros Kerékpáros Fesztivál). May 19: Mandala Dalszínház’s “Hyppolit the Butler (Hyppolit, a lakáj)” – musical comedy. May 22-24: Gyula Pálinka Festival (Gyulai Pálinkafesztivál). May 26: Koncz Zsuzsa concert $42-$44. May 27: Museum lecture “A fűzőtől a bubifrizuráig.” May 28-30: Erkel Student Festivals (EDÜ – Erkel Diákünnepek).
Summer Spectacles
May 30: “Grófi passziók” and “A végzet mezeje – Mohács.” June 6: Almásy cellar tour. June 6-7: Gyulavár Castle Days (XIII. Gyulavári Kastélynapok). June 11: Liliom Produkció’s “Naked Truth (Meztelen igazság)” – musical comedy. June 13: Women’s salon. June 14-21: ITF M15 Men’s Tennis Tournament. June 20: Flower talks, Museum Night. June 26-28: Körös-völgyi Sokadalom. Regular Portéka markets on May 2, June 27, July 11, 18, Aug 1, 15. July 24-26: Gyula Border Fortress Days (Gyulai Végvári Napok). August 21-23: IV. Zumba Festival Gyula. More Almásy treasures tours pepper the calendar: flower talks July 18, count passions July 25, cellars July 4, women’s salons June 13, July 11. A whopping 45 events await!
