Mór's 2026 festival blast: Easter egg decorating, Móri wine tours, poetry evenings, comedy shows & family events at Lamberg Castle!
The Lamberg Castle Cultural Center invites everyone to decorate the egg trees and fence on the city market square for Easter on March 31. Kindergarteners start at 10 a.m., schoolkids at 2 p.m. Mór families and civic groups can add weatherproof decorations anytime before the holiday—spring weather means they need to hold up outdoors!
April 5
Easter Sprinkling Ball with the Hangulat Band rocking the dance floor.
April 10
Hungarian Poetry Day: Tóbisz Tinelli Tamás’s poetry and music evening.
April 18
Spring Vineyard Tour in the Móri wine region—visit local wineries, vineyards, and wine specialties for tastings, hikes, and authentic vibes.
April 18-26
XXVI Móri St. George’s Week Festivities.
April 25
“Ezerjó Wooden Spoon Twirler” national cook-off of dishes made with wine.
April 26
Megjöttem—Lakatos László’s solo show at Dumaszínház Mór’s Old Cinema, opener Oliver Wolf. Tickets $21 to $27.
May 31
Kids’ Day.
June 20
Museums’ Night.
Aug 19-20
Mórikum Culture-Spritzer Festival.
Aug 22
Rákász Gergely’s Mozart Castle Edition at Lamberg Castle, $21 tickets.
Oct 2-4
Móri Wine Days.
Organizers reserve the right to change dates and programs!
2025, adrienne
Pros
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Super family-friendly with kid-focused stuff like egg tree decorating on Easter and a full Kids' Day in May, perfect for traveling with little ones.
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Awesome variety of events from wine tours and tastings to poetry nights, comedy shows, and festivals, giving you a real taste of Hungarian culture without the big-city crowds.
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The Móri wine region events compare nicely to U.S. wine trails like in California, but way more authentic and affordable with local specialties and hikes.
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Tickets are dirt cheap at $21-27 for cool shows like Mozart at the castle or comedy, leaving plenty of cash for wine.
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Lamberg Castle hosts epic events like the Mozart concert, delivering that fairy-tale European vibe you dream of as a U.S. tourist.
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Easy to reach from Budapest by train (about 1 hour) or car, with Mór's small-town charm making parking and navigating a breeze.
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Off-the-beaten-path discovery feels special – you'll brag about finding these hidden gems that aren't overrun by tourists.
Cons
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Mór isn't well-known to foreign visitors, so it's not on most U.S. travel itineraries and requires some planning to get there.
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Most events like poetry readings and local shows are in Hungarian, so without basic language skills you'll miss nuances though wine tastings are universal fun.
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The festivals aren't internationally famous like Oktoberfest or Coachella, so they might not wow your friends back home as much.
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Events stretch from March to October without one massive blowout, meaning you might need multiple trips or pick and choose.
