Hajdúszoboszló is packing 2026 with reasons to visit. One of the Great Plain’s most-loved spa towns lines up festivals, open-air concerts, family-friendly shows, folk weekends, foodie gatherings, and endless thermal and wellness experiences across multiple venues. Bookmark the dates, because the city keeps the good times rolling from summer straight through New Year’s Eve.
July Kicks Off With Music, Markets, and Movies
The month opens with Triász on July 8, followed by Ildikó Keresztes’s acoustic concert on July 9. On July 10, Kowalsky meg a Vega hits the Hajdúszoboszló Open-Air Stage (Hajdúszoboszlói Szabadtéri Színpad), while the popular Producers’ Market (Termelői piac) sets out local flavors the same day. Culture lovers get SzépFeszt, a cross-arts mini-festival at the Bocskai Museum, July 10–11.
July 11 brings Market on the Pontoon – Local Treasures Fair (Piac a Ponton), and the very next day a garden cinema screens Mamma Mia! – Here We Go Again (Mamma Mia! – Sose hagyjuk abba) in Saint Stephen Park (Szent István Park). On July 16, Attila Szabó and Friends (Szabó Attila és Barátai) perform with guest János “James” Karácsony, serving original songs, favorites known from the Csík Band (Csík Zenekar), high-energy covers, and those timeless LGT hits in one live blast.
Centenary Airshow: Legends in the Sky
July 11–12 marks a milestone: the 100th airshow, Legends in the Air (Legendák a levegőben), with crowd-pleasing aerobatics, display flights, thrill and sightseeing flights, and ground programs drenched in authentic aviation vibes. And yes, the legendary Péter Besenyei is confirmed.
Folk Weekend, Queen Tribute, and Spa Night Fever
Róbert Szikora and R-GO rock the open-air stage on July 17, while the Hajdúszoboszló Folk Weekend (Szoboszlói Folkhétvége) runs July 17–19, turning the city into a dance-and-fiddle hotspot. On July 18, the Crazy Little Queen Tribute Band brings Freddie’s electricity to Rock Café. July 25 is a double treat: Hungarospa’s 99th birthday and Night of the Beaches (Strandok éjszakája) in the Premium Zone with DJ Sterbinszky X Mynea spinning into the night.
Horses, Theater, and a Truckers’ Takeover
July 31 sees the National Equestrian Theatre (Nemzeti Lovas Színház) perform Kincsem, then gallops straight into the 45th Kösely Cup Hajdúszoboszló Horse Festival from July 31 to August 2. On August 1, the Premium Zone hosts a Cooky Disco party to keep the summer pulse high. August 6–9 revs up with the Hajdúszoboszló Truckers’ Meeting (Hajdúszoboszlói Kamionos találkozó), a truckers’ meet that draws big rigs and bigger crowds.
Beach Parties, Rockabilly Riffs, and Folk Mastery
August 8 layers in fun: Sea Party disco (Tengerparty) at the Beach Bath (Strandfürdő), plus another Market on the Pontoon – Local Treasures Fair (Piac a Ponton). Rock Café’s outdoor Country Rockabilly Jamboree the same day fires up guitars and good cheer with A Nyughatatlan, Somogyi Viktor Matchboys, The Riverside Soul, Kasza Gábor, Duckers, and Rockabilly Rulez. On August 14, the Hungarian State Folk Ensemble stages Hungarian Rhapsody (Magyar rapszódia), a stirring folk spectacle.
Water Fights, Open-Air Theater, and Tribute Tunes
August 15 attempts a nationwide water-gun battle record, while the Premium Zone hosts a Willcox Disco party. August 16 doubles up with Mandala Summer’s (Mandala Nyár) The Captain of Tenkes and another garden cinema night at Saint Stephen Park (Szent István Park). On August 19, Room Service – Bryan Adams Tribute Band delivers acoustic classics at Rock Café. August 20 celebrates the Foundation of the State with citywide festivities.
Dixieland Days, Operetta Nights, and Culinary Traditions
Hajdúszoboszló Dixieland Days (Szoboszlói Dixieland Napok) bounces in August 21–23 with brass, swing, and sunshine. Mandala Summer (Mandala Nyár) returns August 27 with Magnate Miska (Mágnás Miska), a beloved operetta. September stirs the pot with Hajdúszoboszló Mutton and Slambuc Cooking Day (Szoboszlói Birka- és Slambucfőző Örömnap) on September 5, honoring shepherd-style lamb and the Great Plain’s slambuc tradition.
Talks, Science Nights, and Spa-Themed Days
Mark September 8 for World Physical Therapy Day, and September 16 for a historians’ conference on the age of István Bocskai. The Wine and Gastro Festival (Bor- és Gasztrofesztivál) serves wine and local cuisine September 18–20. September 25 is a twofer: Researchers’ Night at the Bocskai Museum and the stand-up show I Messed This Up! (Ezt benéztem!) by Dávid Dennis Musimbe, hosted by Abigél Ress, at the Dumaszínház in the Kovács Máté Cultural Center. Tickets range from about $22 to $25. On September 27, Hungarospa celebrates World Tourism Day.
Autumn Wellness, Chills, and Cheer
Sauna Weekend (Szaunázók hétvégéje) lands October 4, perfect for deep relaxation. On October 16, Tvrtko presents Chernobyl 40 (Csernobil 40), an exclusive talk at the Kovács Máté Cultural Center (tickets about $24). October 23–25 brings Pumpkin Days (TÖKölős napok) at Eliza Equestrian Ranch (Eliza Lovastanya) with all the pumpkin-season charm. Aqua-Palace goes full spook for a Halloween party on October 31.
Feasts, Comedy, and a Noisy New Year’s Wave-Off
St. Martin’s Day Revelry (Márton-napi Vigadalom) runs November 6–7 with goose-inspired menus and old-time merriment. On November 20, Dumaszínház hosts István Dombóvári’s I Don’t Love You Anymore (Deszeretlek), MC’d by István Bellus, also at the Kovács Máté Cultural Center, tickets roughly $22–$25. The city closes the year with a New Year’s Eve Whip-Cracking Farewell (Óévbúcsúztató szilveszteri csergetés) on December 31, a loud, joyful farewell to the old year in proper Hajdúszoboszló style.
Where to Stay, Eat, and Play
Hajdúszoboszló’s hospitality scene sits steps from the action. Hotel Barátság rises over the green hotel promenade with panoramic views and its own wellness complex of thermal and alternating pools, jacuzzis, saunas, infrared and steam rooms—a one-stop base for rest, treatments, and even business events. Family-run apartments and guesthouses pepper the spa district, many 3–8 minutes’ walk from the beach and Aqua-Palace, close to markets and eateries. Guesthouses by the airport sit just 330 feet from the beach entrance and near Hungarospa’s therapy building, where medical treatments are available.
For fun under one roof, U‑Pub Bar lines up an escape room, bowling, billiards, darts, air hockey, and foosball alongside a well-priced drinks menu. Dining ranges from the tradition-rich Kemencés Csárda, which reimagines classic Great Plain hospitality, to romantic venues near the spa with panoramic terraces. Hotels with 100+ rooms cater to families with their own wellness wings, air-conditioned, balcony rooms, and suites. And if you’re hungry for something new, the revamped Mirage restaurant teases seasonal menus with a showpiece pálinka wall and guest-focused service.
Hajdúszoboszló in 2026 is easy to love: thermal bliss by day, music and culture by night, and a calendar that barely leaves a blank weekend. Pack your swimsuit—and your dancing shoes.
