Hajdúszoboszló gears up for a blockbuster year in 2026, pulling crowds to this Great Plains spa hotspot from April 10 (Friday) to December 31. Expect a whirlwind of cultural events, family fun, festivals, live gigs, tradition-packed days, foodie feasts, and thermal bath adventures tailored for every age. Multiple venues across the 4200 postcode area host non-stop action—dive into the freshest lineup and book your soak-and-party getaway now.
April’s Creative Sparks and Laughs
Kick off with the Bringóhintó bike event from April 10-13. On the 11th, join the Tűzzománc workshop for crafting wall hangings. April 17 features Triász rocking the Rock Cafe, a Petőfi cultural program on music history led by artists from the Hungarian National Male Choir, life coach Kutykó Zsolt’s talk “Utazás önmagunk felé V” (Journey Towards Ourselves V), and the book launch “Egy megszállás anatómiája” (Anatomy of a Possession). Mudfield’s 10 gigs on the 18th. Comedy king Kiss Ádám’s solo show “Mit nem mondok!” hits Dumaszínház at Kovács Máté Cultural Center on the 24th—tickets $23–$25. That night, Gastroszínház’s “Keserű Aszú” offers a 3-course wine dinner with 6 tastings, starring Bata Éva (Tecája from A mi kis falunk) and Bárnai Péter in storytelling, acting, and dining for $68 per person; advance tickets (cash or card) at Szilfa Étterem until March 31. The parrot exhibit dazzles Bocskai Event Center on April 26—exotic birds up close with insights into their world, $7 entry from age 2, open 3-6pm. Blood drive at the Cultural Center on the 30th.
May’s Party Fever
May 1 brings the free Hungarospa beach opener: dancers at 6pm, Dér Heni at 7pm, Tina Turner tribute with Abrakazabra band plus Király Linda, Koós Réka, and Szirota Jennifer at 7:30pm. Majális Festival at the airport May 1-2, (T)Anyák napi Virágozás at Eliza Ranch May 1-3. Tompeti és Barátai concert on the 2nd. Kőhalmi Zoltán’s comedy “Fejben dől el” at Dumaszínház on May 15, $20–$23. “Kisvakond nadrágja” puppet show on May 16. Pünkösdi Programkavalkád (Pentecost Program Bonanza) May 23-24, Hungarospa Pünkösd (Pentecost) on the 24th. Double kids’ days on May 31: Városi Gyereknap (City Children’s Day) and Strandfürdő (Beach Bath) bash.
June’s Wellness and Culture Vibes
SzínTér Fesztivál (Stage Festival) June 5-6. Global Wellness Day at Aqua Palace June 14. Museum Night at Bocskai Museum June 20. Bizonyítványbuli (Report Card Party), the school’s-out party, June 27.
July’s Rock, Air, and Folk Frenzy
Kowalsky meg a Vega blasts the Open-Air Stage July 10. Kertmozi (outdoor cinema) in Szent István Park July 11, Legendák a levegőben (Legends in the Air) airshow July 11-12. Szikora Róbert és R-GO stage gig July 17, XXXI. Szoboszlói Folkhétvége (Folk Weekend) July 17-19. “Lánybúcsú” (Bachelorette) musical at the Open-Air Stage July 24, $19–$23. Strandok éjszakája (Night of the Beaches), premium beach night, July 25; Hungarospa’s 99th birthday July 26. 45th Kösely Kupa Horse Festival July 31–Aug 2.
August’s Truck Jams and State Party
Cooky Disco in Premium Zone Aug 1. Truckers’ meet Aug 6-9. Tengerparty (Sea Party) disco at Strandfürdő Aug 8. Magyar Állami Népi Együttes (Hungarian State Folk Ensemble) “Magyar rapszódia” (Hungarian Rhapsody) Aug 14. Willcox Disco in Premium Zone Aug 15 plus national water gun record attempt. Kertmozi Aug 16. State Foundation Day Aug 20. XXXI. Szoboszlói Dixieland Napok (Dixieland Days) Aug 21-23.
Fall Feasts and Spooks
Szoboszlói Birka- és Slambucfőző Örömnap (Mutton and Slambuc Cooking Joy Day) Sept 5. World Physiotherapy Day Sept 8. Bor- és Gasztrofesztivál (Wine and Gastro Festival) Sept 18-20. World Tourism Day at Hungarospa Sept 27. Sauna Lovers’ Weekend Oct 4. Tökölős napok (Pumpkin Days) at Eliza Oct 23-25. Halloween bash at Aqua Palace Oct 31. Márton-napi Vigadalom (St. Martin’s Day Festival) Nov 6-7. Óévbúcsúztató szilveszteri csergető (New Year’s Eve Chit-Chat) Dec 31.
Organizers reserve the right to change dates and programs!
