Ismerős Arcok roll into 2026 with a full calendar of concerts and a moving dance-theater collaboration marking the 70th anniversary of the 1956 Hungarian Revolution. It all starts in Budapest, then stretches from village fêtes and lakeside promenades to major festivals, and closes the year with a powerful stage work performed across Hungary and beyond.
Budapest benefit: Fegyverek tüzében
On June 14, 2026, the band hosts a charity night at BARBA NEGRA under the banner Fegyverek tüzében (In the Fire of Weapons). Proceeds support the Transcarpathian Hungarian Cultural Association’s Verecke Foundation, aiding residents in Transcarpathia living with serious illnesses or disabilities—people whose already tough situations have worsened under wartime conditions. The focus is on those awaiting major surgeries, in need of post-op or continuous care, and people with disabilities. Venue: 1211 Budapest, District 21 – Csepel, Szállító u. 3.
Village nights, promenades, festivals
June 20, Nemesócsa: The band headlines the local Falunap (Village Day) at the outdoor stage, 21:00. Expect a hometown vibe and late-evening singalongs.
July 3, Balatongyörök: Part of Nemzeti Hét (National Week), the show lands on the promenade by the pier, Friday at 21:00, 8313 Balatongyörök. Lake breezes and a summer crowd guaranteed.
July 4, Szendrő: City Day celebration, Saturday at 19:00, 3752 Szendrő. A compact set woven into the town’s festivities.
July 11, Gönyű: Dunamenti Fesztivál (Danube Riverside Festival), Saturday at 21:00, 9071 Gönyű. Riverfront atmosphere, festival lights, and the band’s anthemic choruses.
Tusnádfürdő (Băile Tușnad) to Debrecen
July 21, Tusnádfürdő (Băile Tușnad): The group plays Tuesday at 20:00 during the 35th Bálványosi Nyári Szabadegyetem (Tusványos), the storied open-air summer forum that blends debate, culture, and music.
July 22, Debrecen: Wednesday at 19:45 on the Campus Fesztivál bill, nestled in the city’s Nagyerdő (Great Forest), 4000 Debrecen. A prime-time festival slot for a band built for big choruses and bigger crowds.
Bike Week thunder and castle garden evenings
July 23, Sirok: Ismerős Arcok ride into Bike Week Sirok, 3332 Sirok, Kútvölgy, II. Rákóczi Ferenc utca 26. The Main Stage awaits with revving engines and a loyal rock audience.
August 14, Balmazújváros: Friday at 19:00 for Kastélykerti Esték (Castle Garden Evenings) in the scenic Kastélykert, 4060 Balmazújváros. A summer twilight backdrop for acoustic textures and crowd favorites.
Holiday week sweep
August 19, Bélapátfalva: Wednesday at 21:15 on the clearing above Gyári-tó, 3346 Bélapátfalva. A hillside, a lake, and nightfall songs.
August 20, Mezőkövesd: Thursday at 20:00 for the national holiday program at Kavicsos-tó és Szabadidőpark, 3400 Mezőkövesd. Fireworks night meets folk-rock refrains.
Dance-theater: Otthont! Házat! Hazát!
From autumn, the band anchors a touring dance-theater production, Otthont! Házat! Hazát! (A Home! A House! A Homeland!), honoring the 70th anniversary of the 1956 revolution. The narrative follows Nyerges Attila’s memories: as a young boy, he fought on the front line with the pesti srácok (the “Boys of Pest”) during the uprising. Amid the storm, he falls for a revolutionary girl, but his actions put him in danger. Forced to flee, he leaves love behind and starts over abroad. Carrying the weight of that choice, he risks his freedom to return to Hungary, searching for old friends and his beloved—only to find they have fallen victim to the revolution. Did he choose life over death wisely? Can he ever find happiness or forgive himself?
The story unfolds through five dancers, with spoken-word passages and Ismerős Arcok performing live. It’s intimate, physical storytelling powered by the band’s music, bringing private memory into the public square.
Where to see the show
October 30, Dunaszerdahely (Dunajská Streda): Csaplár Benedek Városi Művelődési Központ. Doors: 18:30. Tickets: 17–20 euros. Postal code: 90042 Dunaszerdahely.
November 8, Paks: Csengey Dénes Kulturális Központ, 7030 Paks, Gagarin u. 2. Doors: 18:30. Tickets: $22.10 (8,000 HUF).
November 20, Szeged: IH Rendezvényközpont, 6721 Szeged, Felső Tisza-part 2. Doors: 18:30. Tickets: $19.35–$20.73–$22.10 (7,000–7,500–8,000 HUF).
November 22, Sopron: 9400 Sopron, Ady Endre út 10. Five dancers, a live band, and a story that doesn’t let go.
November 27, Kaposvár: K-Központ, 7400 Kaposvár, Kossuth Lajos u. 1–9. Another stop in a city with a deep theater tradition.
December 5, Tatabánya: 2800 Tatabánya, Szent Borbála tér 1. A year-end performance that brings the tour’s themes full circle.
How to follow along
All dates are part of a live-updating tour calendar for 2026, with ticket information attached to each stop. From Budapest’s benefit kickoff to village squares, lakeside walks, roaring bike rallies, and a stirring dance-theater finale, Ismerős Arcok’s year is mapped out for every kind of fan. Keep an eye on the schedule—new details and additions roll in as summer turns to fall and the stage becomes a place of memory, music, and community.
