Discover 2026 Miskolc events: festivals, theater, jazz, stand-up, arena concerts, CineFest, family shows, and spa getaways in Tapolca and Lillafüred. Plan unforgettable culture trips and wellness weekends.
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Miskolc rolls out a packed cultural calendar for 2026, with festivals, concerts, theater premieres, film screenings, stand-up, jazz, and big arena shows spread across the city’s major venues and leafy outdoor spots. From intimate club nights at the House of the Arts (Művészetek Háza) to blockbuster tours at Generali Arena (Generali Aréna), the city is primed for a year of music, drama, and unforgettable nights out—plus that signature Miskolc twist of spas, caves, and forested escapes right on the doorstep.
Carnival season peaks on February 28 with Tibor Buch and Friends – Carnival Gala Concert (Buch Tibor és barátai – Farsangi gálakoncert) at the House of the Arts. It’s a festive, dress-up-friendly gala with tickets starting around 5900–6900 HUF (about 16.40–19.20 USD). All week, the Miskolc National Theatre (Miskolci Nemzeti Színház) offers a rotating repertoire between February 24–28, with seats from 1000–6500 HUF (2.80–18.10 USD), giving theater lovers a budget-friendly fix in multiple halls and genres.
March ramps up with Veres 1 Theatre (Veres 1 Színház) bringing classic farce in Virtue Run Riot (Tombol az erény) on March 1 at the House of the Arts (7900–8900 HUF; 22.00–24.80 USD), followed by the sly relationship comedy But Who Gets the Dog? (De kié lesz a kutya?) on March 2 (8500 HUF; 23.70 USD). The National Theatre continues cycles on March 4–7 and March 10–14, again with wallet-friendly pricing from 1000–6500 HUF.
Comedy and crime collide on March 10 with The Murder of Ackroyd (Az Ackroyd gyilkosság), Veres 1 Theatre’s spin on classic whodunnit suspense (7900–9500 HUF; 22.00–26.40 USD). Old-school operetta fans get You Ragged Life! – Operetta Comes Home! (Te rongyos élet! – Házhoz megy az Operett!) on March 12 at the House of the Arts for a flat 5000 HUF (13.90 USD).
The month’s power play hits March 14: MAJKA 2026 – BINDZSISZTÁN Tour storms Generali Arena with tickets at 11,900–12,900 HUF (33.10–35.90 USD). The same day brings brain food at the House of the Arts as neurobiologist Máté Szász explores The Biochemistry of Social Life and Solitude (4900 HUF; 13.60 USD).
MÜHA Club hosts Santa Diver on March 18 (4500 HUF; 12.50 USD), followed by the Jazz Inside Band on March 19 at the same price. Pop-rock outfit Honeybeast presents In Harmony (Összhang) on March 21 with a single-tier ticket at 11,990 HUF (33.30 USD). Actor-director Pál Mácsai opens up his craft with a Workshop Visit on March 23 at the House of Science and Technology (Tudomány és Technika Háza, TTH) for 7900 HUF (21.90 USD).
Broadway swing meets Hungarian flair in American Comedy – A Swing Musical (Amerikai komédia – szving-musical) on March 24 (7900–9600 HUF; 22.00–26.60 USD), while Dumaszínház delivers Two-in-One! – The Szomszédnéni Production Office stand-up night on March 26 (7390–8690 HUF; 20.50–24.10 USD). The Hungarian National Circus (Magyar Nemzeti Cirkusz) sets up its spring tour in Miskolc from March 26 to April 6, a family magnet with classic big-top thrills.
Candlelight magic lands March 29 with Music from Bridgerton by Candlelight (BRIDGERTON ZENÉJE GYERTYAFÉNYBEN) at the House of the Arts (12,900–14,900 HUF; 35.90–41.50 USD), and on March 30, With Your Whole Being: With Gabi Gubás (Teljes lényeddel: Gubás Gabival) brings an intimate, soul-forward evening at TTH (7900–9900 HUF; 21.90–27.50 USD). The month wraps March 31 with Szilvi Agárdi and Attila László performing with a live band (5990–7990 HUF; 16.70–22.30 USD).
April opens with Dave Simpson’s The Naked Truth (Meztelen igazság), a musical comedy on April 1 (8500 HUF; 23.70 USD). Poetry Day gets a smart twist on April 9 with Poetry at Any Cost (VersmindenÁRON), Áron Sövegjártó’s solo evening (4000 HUF; 11.10 USD). Ferenc Fandl’s one-man show Klamm’s War (Klamm háborúja) occupies TTH’s Latabár Hall on April 12 (4500 HUF; 12.50 USD), while Extra Guests (Extra vendégek) spills behind-the-scenes tales on April 13 in the main TTH theater (6900 HUF; 19.20 USD).
Goldoni’s Mirandolina comes to the House of the Arts on April 15 (4900–6900 HUF; 13.50–19.20 USD). The MÜHA Club returns April 18 with Écska & Huba (4000 HUF; 11.10 USD). Stand-up sharp-shooter Péter Janklovics headlines The Rent Obligates – Life Is Different (A bér kötelez – Az élet máshogy van) on April 21 (6990–7890 HUF; 19.40–21.90 USD). Psychologist Dr. Kitti Almási presents In Alliance with Yourself (Szövetségben Önmagaddal) on April 22 (5900–6900 HUF; 16.40–19.20 USD).
Women’s stories lead April 26 with Women’s Affairs (NŐÜGYEK) in TTH’s Latabár Hall (4500 HUF; 12.50 USD). Actor Attila Harsányi’s Kean, the Actor (Kean, a színész) takes the TTH main stage on April 27 (7900 HUF; 21.90 USD). Retro pop shines on April 28 as Best of Hungária lights up the House of the Arts (9900 HUF; 27.40 USD).
On May 3, Anna Mészöly and Zoltán Simon unpack relationships in Man and Woman 4x (Férfi és nő 4x) at TTH Latabár Hall (4500 HUF; 12.50 USD). May 4 brings a doubleheader: twin stars Sándor and Tibor Gáspár in Twins (IKREK) at TTH (7900–8400 HUF; 21.90–23.30 USD), and Tvrtko’s exclusive talk Chernobyl 40 (Csernobil 40) at the House of the Arts. Michael Cooney’s farce Look Who’s Living Here?! (Nicsak, ki lakik itt?!) arrives May 8 via Bánfalvy Studio (Bánfalvy Stúdió) at the House of the Arts (7500–8500 HUF; 20.80–23.60 USD).
Martin McDonagh’s The Beauty Queen of Leenane (Leenane szépe) takes over TTH on May 11 (7900–8900 HUF; 21.90–24.60 USD), followed by Life-Affirming – The Unforgettable Radnóti (Életigenlő – a feledhetetlen Radnóti) on May 17 in Latabár Hall (4500 HUF; 12.50 USD). Family favorite The Jungle Book (A dzsungel könyve) fills Generali Arena on May 31 with tickets from 8990–12,990 HUF (24.90–36.00 USD).
Summer kicks off June 20 as Magdi Rúzsa plays the Diósgyőr Castle’s Knight Tournament Field, a dramatic open-air setting with flat 9500 HUF tickets (26.30 USD).
The city’s crown-jewel festival, the 22nd CineFest Miskolc International Film Festival, runs September 4–12. Expect premieres, retrospectives, packed screenings, and international industry buzz across Miskolc’s cinemas and cultural houses. On September 10, the Miskolc Symphony Orchestra salutes Music: John Williams (Zene: John Williams) at the House of the Arts Concert Hall (8900–12,900 HUF; 24.60–35.90 USD). The 4th Miskolc Picnic (IV. Miskolci Piknik) brings a three-day urban picnic September 18–20, folding gastronomy, music, and community into city squares and parks. The year nears its finale on November 6 with Zorán Tour 2026 (Zorán Turné 2026) at Generali Arena (12,990–16,990 HUF; 36.00–47.10 USD).
Beyond the stage lights, Miskolc–Tapolca offers calm and comfort near the famed Cave Bath (Barlangfürdő). A freshly renovated guesthouse at 6 Aradi Street promises quiet rooms and a 5–6 minute stroll to thermal relaxation. The Alfa Hotel & Wellness Center sits by the ancient Tapolca Park and close to the spa, blending wellness services and a homey vibe with conference facilities. For upscale downtime, Avalon Resort & Spa***** Superior spreads out with 31 plush rooms, two junior and two luxury suites, 15 exclusive HONKA log villas, plus a 15-room Forest Design wing launched in 2021—nature at the door, full comfort inside.
And don’t skip a day trip to Lillafüred. It’s the evergreen childhood escape that never fades: Hungary’s tallest waterfall, the neo-Renaissance castle on Lake Hámori’s shore, the flowered promenade looping around the Palace Hotel (Palotaszálló), and the terraced Hanging Garden. Winter, spring, summer, or autumn, it’s a recharge-and-rediscover kind of place—slow walks, quiet views, and the sense that Miskolc has as much soul outdoors as it does under the spotlight.
