Cultural programs, concerts, theater, film, and visual arts land in the heart of Miskolc as the House of Arts promises a season with zero boredom for every generation. Steps from the Dark Gate (Sötét kapu), an easy stroll from the Traffic Light (Villanyrendőr) and the Avas wine cellars, the venue blends literature, pop and classical music, stage productions, cinema, and exhibitions, backed by online ticketing throughout 2025–2026.
Maestro Pass: Six Evenings with the Symphony
The Miskolc Symphony Orchestra anchors the season with the Maestro Pass (Maestro bérlet), a six-concert arc that stretches from late 2025 to spring 2026. Performances begin Monday, December 15, 2025, at 7:00 p.m., then continue Monday nights on January 26, February 16, March 9, April 13, and wrap Thursday, May 7, 2026, all at 7:00 p.m. Expect a polished program crafted for regulars and curious first-timers, with a repertoire spanning crowd-pleasers and symphonic surprises.
Bálint Gájer Rings in Advent
On Thursday, December 18, 2025, at 7:00 p.m., Bálint Gájer brings Beautiful Christmas Awaits (Szép Karácsony Vár), a swing-tinged Advent concert tailored for the season of anticipation. Across five cities, his elegant voice leans into beloved melodies and festive twists, promising a cozy yet upbeat night that captures the approaching magic of Christmas. Join the holiday journey and let the glow of nostalgia meet fresh arrangements.
Ruben Östlund’s Avalanche, Live on Stage
Monday, December 22, 2025, at 7:00 p.m., Avalanche (Lavina) lands as a crisp, 95-minute, no-intermission stage adaptation of Ruben Östlund’s black comedy, dramatized by Tim Price and translated by Gergely Zöldi. Tomas, a businessman, whisks his family to a ski resort—until a sudden avalanche sweeps away more than snow: illusions, self-deceptions, and the myths we hold about courage. When a split-second instinct saves a phone before the kids, what happens next? Directed by Réka Pelsőczy, with set by Ildi Tihanyi, costumes by Sosa Juristovszky, music by Máté Hunyadi, movement by Éva Duda, and a cast including Zsuzsa Járó, Béla Mészáros, Lili László, Dénes Száraz, Mónika Ullmann, Zsófia Tóth, Barnabás Rohonyi, and others, it’s sharp, empathetic, and disarmingly funny.
St. Martin’s Festive Big-Band Sound
Saturday, December 27, 2025, at 7:00 p.m., St. Martin returns with a large-ensemble holiday concert. As the year winds down, dynamic, high-energy numbers share space with romance. Full, orchestral texture, top-tier musicians, and an atmosphere that leans into celebration. Miss it and you’ll miss out.
Michael Cooney’s Farce, Twice
Michael Cooney’s Who’s There, Then? (Nicsak, ki lakik itt?! / Cash on Delivery–inspired madness) whirls on Sunday, December 28, 2025, 7:00 p.m., and again Tuesday, January 20, 2026, 7:00 p.m. The Bánfalvy Stúdió’s two-act revival (reworked in 2025) is directed by Csaba Horváth. Here, a London-based Hungarian, Róbert Szűcs, is drowning in benefits—unemployment, old-age pension, sick pay, family allowance, disability support, even free cow’s milk—plus a sideline in nursing bras that stirs his wife’s jealousy. Fearing exposure, he tries to ditch the illicit payouts rather than his freedom or his marriage. Easier said than done. Cast includes Iza Varga/Zsófia Kondákor, Ferenc Hujber, Imre Harmath/Ádám Gombás, Ádám Gombás/Zoli Kiss, Ganxsta Zolee, Anna Bugár/Zsófia Kondákor, Péter Sándor/Levente Hajdu, István Imre/Dávid Csányi, Orsolya György, and Timi Stelczer. Translator-dramaturg: Albert Benedek; producers: HCS and Oliver W. Horvath.
Budapest Bár: Double Dose Before New Year’s
On Tuesday, December 30, 2025, catch Budapest Bár at 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. The perfect wellness program between bejgli and the New Year’s pork dinner: it soothes, switches off the noise, and sparks joy—without wrecking your wallet. Expect a time-travel mix of the last hundred years’ best songs, reimagined with Roma flavors blended with jazz, pop, rock, and klezmer. The ensemble arrives with Dóri Behumi, Bora Ferenczi, Juci Németh, Frenk, Misi Mező, and Krisztián Szűcs. Led and founded by Róbert Farkas, the group revived the café Roma tradition of the 1920s–30s, dusted off forgotten gems, and minted new hits. Musicians: Róbert Farkas (violin, guitar), Sándor Ürmös (cimbalom), Károly Ökrös (accordion), Richárd Farkas (double bass), Bence Kisvári (drums). Pure joy for open ears.
Steel Magnolias, Miskolc Edition
Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at 7:00 p.m., six women meet in a small-town salon—no appointments necessary. They seem delicate, but they’re tireless and tough, laughing through the pain and making us laugh too. That’s real strength. Cast: Nelly Fésűs (Truvy), Anna Götz/Andrea Balázs (Emily), Boglárka Ferenczy-Nagy (Shelby), Edina Csáki (Annelle), Enikő Zorgel (Clairee), Gyöngyi Molnár (Valery). Translator: Gabriella Prekop; director: Dániel Dicső; set by Ferenc Szakács; costumes by Nóra Cselényi; dramaturg: Enikő Deés; assistant: Zsófia Kelemen.
New Year’s Gospel Lift
Thursday, January 8, 2026, at 7:00 p.m., The Original Golden Voices of Gospel, led by Baptist Reverend Dwight Robson, returns by popular demand. The two-hour set taps the richest seams of the genre, from Hallelujah to Oh, Happy Day, plus stirring global hits reborn through gospel’s pulse. The ensemble’s members have worked with stars like Michael Jackson and Mariah Carey. Rooted in the African American spiritual tradition, their authentic delivery guarantees quality and uplift—every time.
Stand-Up: László Lakatos Arrives
Sunday, January 18, 2026, at 6:00 p.m., Dumaszínház regular László Lakatos brings I’m Here (Megjöttem), his new solo evening in Miskolc. Pricing is demand-based, so lock in early.
Hamvas, Set to Music
Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at 7:00 p.m., József Wunderlich, Bálint Tárkány-Kovács, and Tárkány Művek imagine what might have happened if novelist-philosopher Béla Hamvas had sung his ideas from the Szigliget vineyards. Drawing from Hamvas’s works—especially The Philosophy of Wine, The Good Lord’s Snack, and Fried Soup—new songs bloom from his playful, profound reflections on food, drink, and spirit. Performers: József Wunderlich (actor), Bálint Tárkány-Kovács (cimbalom), Borbála Fekete (vocals), Júlia Viszkeleti (vocals, winds), Márton Fekete (viola), Péter Molnár (double bass), Zsolt Rónai (guitar). A literary tasting with music as the sommelier.
