Miskolc is packing the calendar with culture in 2026: exhibitions, concerts, festivals, theater, film screenings, the famous Cave Bath, foodie pop-ups with live music, open-air performances, sports events, and tons of guaranteed and optional leisure programs. The city and its surroundings are begging to be explored—inside the city limits and beyond, there are hiking trails, day trips, and nature escapes worth every minute.
January Highlights
From January 6 to 10, the Miskolc National Theater rolls out a slate of performances, with tickets ranging from $0 to $17.50–$18.90. On January 7, Veres 1 Színház brings the comedy Acélmagnóliák (Steel Magnolias) to the House of Arts, followed the same day by Robert Harling’s Steel Magnolias with tickets at $18.60–$21.30.
January 8 kicks off with the New Year’s Joy Concert by The Original Golden Voices of Gospel at the House of Arts, plus Kerekecske baby theater at Miskolci Csodamalom Bábszínház. On January 9–10, the Miskolc Symphony Orchestra teams up with the Miskolc National Theater for New Year’s concerts.
January 10 doubles up with the beloved puppet show A kiskakas gyémánt félkrajcárja (The Little Rooster’s Diamond Halfpenny) at Csodamalom Bábszínház for $5.40, and a Ski Bazaar pops up in the city. On January 14, Tchaikovsky’s A diótörő (The Nutcracker) lands at Generali Arena with tickets at $28.80–$39.20. More for the tiniest audiences arrives January 15 with Hali Hó baby theater at Csodamalom, and on January 17 The Little Rooster’s Diamond Halfpenny returns, again $5.40.
January 18 brings stand-up: Lakatos László’s solo night Megjöttem at Dumaszínház (House of Arts), $21.20–$23.60. On January 20, Michael Cooney’s farce Nicsak, ki lakik itt?! (Who Lives Here?!) from Bánfalvy Stúdió hits the House of Arts, $20.00–$22.70. January 21 features Wunderlich József, Tárkány-Kovács Bálint, and Tárkány Művek in concert for $15.80.
January 22 serves a live literary-music dialogue, Csillaglekvár (Star Jam), for $14.80, plus Kipp, kopp… baby theater at Csodamalom for $3.20. On January 24, expect Borban a vigasság – Újévi Operett Gála (In Wine, Cheer – New Year Operetta Gala) at the House of Arts, another Ski Bazaar, and A kis herceg (The Little Prince) at Csodamalom for $5.40. Dave Simpson’s Meztelen igazság (Naked Truth), a musical comedy, arrives January 25 at $22.70. January 27 brings the two-part musical Made in Hungária at $18.60–$21.30.
On January 28, Szabó Magda’s Abigél is staged by Bánfalvy Stúdió at $22.70–$25.40. January 29 features Dr. Richárd Schwab’s talk on functional digestive disorders and the microbiome at the House of Arts, plus Hurrá, utazunk! baby theater at Csodamalom for $3.20. January 30: Kálmán Imre – Meskó Zsolt’s Te rongyos élet… (You Ragged Life…) at the House of Arts. January 31 returns The Little Prince at Csodamalom for $5.40, and Vivaldi: A négy évszak – Gyertyafényes koncert (The Four Seasons by Candlelight) lights up the House of Arts.
February and Beyond
February 1 brings Eric Chappell’s Spanyolhátha (Heat Stroke), $22.40–$25.10. February 6 swings in with Amerikai komédia – szving musical by Veres 1 Színház. Another Ski Bazaar lands February 8. On February 11, Moravetz Levente’s Közjegyző az emeleten (Notary Upstairs) from Bánfalvy Stúdió plays the House of Arts at $20.80–$23.40. February 12 follows with Szemenszedett igazság, avagy hazudni tudni kell! (Barefaced Truth, or You’ve Got to Know How to Lie!), $20.80–$23.40.
Valentine’s weekend turns up the volume: February 14 is Kökény 50 – Kökény Attila and Rakonczai Viktor in concert at the House of Arts, $40.30. February 15 adds comedy: Elek Péter’s solo Lehetek őszinte? (Can I Be Honest?) at Dumaszínház, $16.90–$19.60. On February 18, Ray Cooney’s Páratlan páros (Run for Your Wife) from Bánfalvy Stúdió plays at $20.00–$22.70. February 28 closes the month with Buch Tibor és barátai – Farsangi gálakoncert (Carnival Gala Concert), $15.80–$18.50.
March 5 brings Fergeteges komédia (A Riotous Comedy) at $20.00–$22.70, while March 29 turns romantic with Bridgerton zenéje gyertyafényben (Bridgerton Music by Candlelight) at $34.90–$40.30. On May 4, Tvrtko – Csernobil 40 (exclusive talk) arrives at $21.30. Summer headliner: June 20, Rúzsa Magdi in concert at Diósgyőr Castle’s Knight Tournaments Arena for $24.20.
Where to Stay
Base yourself in Miskolctapolca: a fully renovated guesthouse at 6 Aradi Street sits in a calm setting just a 5–6 minute walk from the Cave Bath, promising maximum relaxation. Alfa Hotel & Wellness Center, by the ancient Tapolca Park and near the Cave Bath, mixes wellness services with a cozy, family vibe and has a conference room. Avalon Resort & SPA***** Superior offers 31 rooms, two junior suites, two luxury suites, 15 exclusive HONKA log houses, plus a 15-room Forest Design hotel wing opened in 2021—modern furnishings in harmony with wood work the magic.
If you’re going rustic, a keyholder lodge on the Bükk’s Little Plateau sleeps 14, heated by tile stoves, with four bedrooms, a living room, kitchen, cellar, and terrace—pure silence, peace, love, and adventure. A central hotel in Miskolctapolca, 100 m from Central Europe’s only warm, medicinal Cave Bath, offers both three- and four-star categories. City Hotel Miskolc**** is downtown with local flavors, 40 comfy rooms, AC, LCD TV, phone, minibar, free Wi‑Fi, and an accessible room. Várkert Panzió sits right by Diósgyőr Castle and the Knight Tournaments Arena with views of the Bükk Hills; both Lillafüred and downtown Miskolc are 20 minutes away by tram or bus.
Eat and Drink
Tuck into à la carte classics from autumn to spring at the medieval-style Mátyás Étterem, where stained-glass windows depict iconic buildings from historic Greater Hungary; the kitchen serves Hungarian, regional, and international dishes with seasonal twists. Avalon Ristorante is a must for Italian lovers: traditional plates, seafood, pastas, wood-fired pizzas, standout desserts, and custom cakes—no wonder it’s Michelin-recommended for simply good food. For a mash-up of heritage and modern vibes, Avasi Cellarium reimagines a 17th-century monument wine house with 21st-century tech, driving the renewal of Avas’s wine cellars. The cellar also hosts intimate chamber concerts and gastrocultural events to keep the Avasi Pincesor buzzing.
Don’t Skip Lillafüred
Childhood classic, forever favorite: Lillafüred. Think Hungary’s tallest vertical waterfall, the neo-Renaissance palace by Lake Hámori, flowered promenade loops, and the romantic Hanging Gardens. Winter, spring, summer, or fall—it’s always worth the trip. Take time for yourself, reconnect, and soak up nature’s calm with fresh air, still waters, and experiences that stick.
