Even beyond the summer high season, Hajdúszoboszló—the most famous spa town on the Great Hungarian Plain (Alföld)—buzzes with festival energy. Alongside its renowned healing waters, wellness spots, and a feast of local flavors, the city’s cultural scene is packed year-round. Enjoy exhibitions, concerts, theater shows, outdoor events, movie nights, festivals, sports competitions, and both scheduled and optional free-time activities to keep everyone entertained.
Autumn Entertainment
October rolls out a colorful lineup: on the 18th, there’s an Éva Memorial and a Retro Party with hits from the ’80s, ’90s, and today. On the 19th and 25th, “Fanni’s Garden” (Fanni Kertje) hosts two pumpkin-themed parties. October 20 features the “Water in the Bible” lecture. Join an interactive painting event or catch Ganxsta Zolee and Vilkó (Don Diavolos) on the 22nd. National Day features the October 23rd Memorial, plus Crazy Little Queen, a Queen tribute band.
Festivals, Music, Wellness
Don’t miss the Pávai Festival or the pumpkin-packed “TÖKölős Days” (October 24–26). There’s a Centenary Assembly, the operetta gala “Te rongyos élet,” and Halloween festivities (music, bathing, Pataky Attila, and a blood donation drive). November kicks off with lectures, anniversaries, adventure talks, tributes to Guns N’ Roses, and night bathing to launch Advent.
Holiday Highlights & Winter Returns
Santa Claus “moves in” from December 4–6. On Christmas Day, party at Aqua-Palace. New Year’s Eve erupts with “Szilveszteri Csergetés.” In September, the Wine and Gastro Festival signals autumn’s delicious return—all subject to change by the organizers!
