Hajdúszoboszló, one of the Great Plain’s top spa towns, is gearing up for a packed 2026 with non-stop fun for everyone. Expect cultural shows, family days, wild festivals, live concerts, tradition-packed events, foodie feasts, and epic spa adventures at places like Hungarospa. From Easter egg hunts to New Year’s bashes, this thermal hotspot delivers year-round thrills across multiple venues. Plan your getaway now to soak up the vibes in this legendary spa city—check out the full lineup below and book early for the best spots.
Easter and April Highlights
Kick off with Easter at Hungarospa from April 4-6, plus Easter Dottó Train Rides and Easter Bike Carousel from April 3-6. On April 8, catch the book launch for A Szoboszlai-sztori (The Szoboszlai Story) and a concert by Zichy Géza AMI private singing students. Bike Carousel rolls again April 10-13, while April 11 brings a Fire Enamel Workshop for making wall hangings. April 17 features a self-help talk, Utazás önmagunk felé V. (Journey Toward Ourselves V.), by counselor Kutykó Zsolt; the Petőfi Cultural Program on music history with the Hungarian National Male Choir; and Triász rocking the Rock Cafe. April 18 has Mudfield’s 10th anniversary gig. Comedy fans, don’t miss Kiss Ádám’s solo show Mit nem mondok! (What I Don’t Say!) on April 24 at Dumaszínház in Kovács Máté City Cultural Center, hosted by Fülöp Viktor—tickets from $23 to $26. That night, Gastroszínház presents Keserű Aszú (Bitter Aszú) with a 3-course wine dinner and six-wine tasting starring Bata Éva (Teca from A mi kis falunk (Our Little Village)) and Bárnai Péter, blending stories, acting, and food for $69 per person; snag advance tickets at Szilfa Restaurant until March 31 (cash or card). April 26’s Parrot Exhibition at Bocskai Event Center lets you get up close with exotic birds and learn their quirks—$7 entry from age 2, open 3-6pm. Wrap up with a blood drive on April 30 at the Cultural Center.
May Madness
May 1 brings the free Hungarosparty beach opener at 6pm with dancers, Dér Heni at 7pm, and a Tina Turner tribute by the Abrakazabra band at 7:30pm featuring Király Linda, Koós Réka, and Szirota Jennifer. Majális Festival at the airport May 1-2, (T)Anyák Napi Virágozás (Mother’s Day Bloom) at Eliza Ranch May 1-3. Tompeti és Barátai (Tompeti and Friends) concert May 2. Kőhalmi Zoltán’s stand-up Fejben dől el (It All Comes Down to the Head) May 15 at Dumaszínház Cultural Center, $21-$24. Kids’ puppet show Kisvakond nadrágja (Little Mole’s Pants) May 16. Pünkösdi Programkavalkád (Pentecost Program Bonanza) May 23-24, Pentecost at Hungarospa May 24, and Kids’ Days May 31 at Strand Bath and citywide.
June to August Action
SzínTér Fesztivál (ColorSpace Festival) June 5-6, Global Wellness Day at Aqua Palace June 14, Museum Night at Bocskai Museum June 20, Report Card Party June 27. July heats up with Kowalsky meg a Vega (Kowalsky and the Vega) July 10 at Open-Air Stage, park cinema July 11, Legends in the Air airshow July 11-12, Szikora Róbert és az R-GO (Szikora Róbert and R-GO) July 17, XXXI. Szoboszlói Folkhétvége (31st Szoboszló Folk Weekend) July 17-19. Beach Night July 25 Premium Zone, Hungarospa 99th birthday July 26, 45th Kösely Cup Horse Festival July 31-Aug 2. August: Cooky Disco Aug 1 Premium Zone, Truckers Meet Aug 6-9, Sea Party Disco Aug 8 Strand Bath, Willcox Disco Aug 15 Premium Zone, National Water Gun Battle record attempt Aug 15, park cinema Aug 16, State Foundation Day Aug 20, XXXI. Szoboszlói Dixieland Napok (31st Szoboszló Dixieland Days) Aug 21-23.
September to Year’s End
Szoboszlói Birka- és Slambucfőző Örömnap (Szoboszló Sheep and Slambuc Cooking Joy Day) Sep 5, Physiotherapy World Day Sep 8, Wine and Gastro Festival Sep 18-20, Tourism World Day at Hungarospa Sep 27. October: Sauna Weekend Oct 4, TÖKölős napok (Pumpkin Days) at Eliza Ranch Oct 23-25, Halloween bash at Aqua Palace Oct 31. Márton-napi Vigadalom (St. Martin’s Day Fun) Nov 6-7. Close with New Year’s Eve chat party Dec 31.
Organizers reserve the right to change dates and programs!
