Miskolc rolls into 2026 with a packed cultural calendar across multiple venues, from puppet theater and stand-up to operettas, symphonies, and arena shows. Expect exhibitions, concerts, festivals, stage and outdoor performances, film screenings, cave bath escapes, food-and-wine events, and plenty of guaranteed and optional leisure programs. The city and its surroundings are tailor-made for day trips and hikes, so plan time to explore beyond the stages.
January Highlights
On January 17, the Csodamalom Puppet Theatre (Miskolci Csodamalom Bábszínház) stages The Little Rooster’s Diamond Halfpenny (A kiskakas gyémánt félkrajcárja), while the 16th Görömböly Mulled Wine and Pork Crackling Day (XVI. Görömbölyi Forralt Bor és Tepertő Nap) pours steaming mulled wine alongside crispy pork cracklings. January 18 brings “I’m Here,” Lakatos László’s solo night at the Comedy Theatre (Dumaszínház) in House of Arts (Művészetek Háza), tickets 18.8–22.7 USD. On January 19, Robert Harling’s Steel Magnolias (Acélmagnóliák) plays House of Arts (19.1–21.9 USD). January 20 features Michael Cooney’s Who Lives Here?! (Nicsak, ki lakik itt?!) by Bánfalvy Studio (Bánfalvy Stúdió) (20.8–23.6 USD).
January 21 spotlights József Wunderlich with Bálint Tárkány-Kovács and Tárkány Művek at House of Arts (16.4 USD), plus concerts marking the Day of Hungarian Culture on January 21–22. Also on the 22nd: Star Jam (Csillaglekvár), a live literary–music dialogue (15.2 USD), and Tap, Tap… Baby Theatre (Kipp, kopp… babaszínház) at Csodamalom (3.3 USD). January 24 hosts a Ski Bazaar (Síbörze), the family favorite The Little Prince (A kis herceg) at Csodamalom (5.5 USD), and the sparkling In Wine, There Is Merriment – New Year’s Operetta Gala (Borban a vigasság – Újévi Operett Gála). January 25: Dave Simpson’s The Naked Truth (Meztelen igazság), a musical comedy. January 27 delivers Zoltán Mága – Miskolc New Year’s Concert (Mága Zoltán – Miskolci Újévi Koncert) at Generali Arena (Generali Aréna) (24.2–32.3 USD) and Made in Hungaria at House of Arts (19.1–21.9 USD).
January 28: Magda Szabó’s Abigail (Abigél) by Bánfalvy Studio (23.6–26.4 USD). January 29: Hurray, We’re Traveling! (Hurrá, utazunk!) baby theatre (3.3 USD) and Dr. Richárd Schwab on functional digestive disorders and the microbiome. January 30: Imre Kálmán – Zsolt Meskó: You Ragged Life… (Te rongyos élet…). January 31 closes with Vivaldi – The Four Seasons by candlelight, and The Little Prince returns (5.5 USD).
February to March
February 1: Eric Chappell’s Spanish Heat (SpanyolHátha/Hőguta) (23.0–25.7 USD). February 6: American Comedy – Swing Musical (Amerikai komédia – szving musical) by Veres 1 Theatre (Veres 1 Színház). February 8: another Ski Bazaar. February 11: Levente Moravetz’s Notary Upstairs (Közjegyző az emeleten) by Bánfalvy Studio (21.9–24.7 USD). February 12: Barefaced Lies, or You Have to Know How to Lie! (Szemenszedett igazság, avagy hazudni tudni kell!) (21.9–24.7 USD). Valentine’s weekend shines with Kökeny 50 – Attila Kökény and Viktor Rakonczai at House of Arts (41.0 USD) on February 14, then May I Be Honest? (Lehetek őszinte?), Péter Elek’s solo set at the Comedy Theatre on February 15 (17.8–21.6 USD). February 18: Ray Cooney’s Run for Your Wife (Páratlan páros) (20.8–23.6 USD). February 26: Symphonic Salsa with the Miskolc Symphony Orchestra (Miskolci Szimfonikus Zenekar) (15.2–18.0 USD). February 28: Tibor Buch and Friends – Carnival Gala Concert (Buch Tibor és barátai – Farsangi gálakoncert) (16.4–19.2 USD).
March 5: A Riotous Comedy (Fergeteges komédia) (20.8–23.6 USD). March 14: MAJKA 2026 – BINDZSISZTÁN Tour hits Generali Arena (32.3–37.7 USD). March 21: Honeybeast – Harmony (Összhang) (33.0 USD). March 29: The Music of Bridgerton by Candlelight, a candlelit string tribute (35.1–40.5 USD).
Spring and Summer
May 4: Tvrtko – Chernobyl 40 (Csernobil 40), an exclusive talk (21.9 USD). May 8: Who Lives Here?! returns (20.8–23.6 USD). June 20: Magdi Rúzsa lights up the Knight’s Tournament Arena (Lovagi Tornák Tere) at Diósgyőr Castle (Diósgyőri vár) (24.9 USD).
