Discover 2026 Nagykanizsa concerts: candlelight Vivaldi, Morricone, Zorán tour, Fool Moon, Góbé choir, jazz, folk, and Einaudi tribute—plus stays, cafes, and family-friendly venues across the city.
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Nagykanizsa is set for a packed 2026 with concerts spread across the Kanizsa Cultural Center (Kanizsai Kulturális Központ) and the Sándor Hevesi Cultural Center (Hevesi Sándor Művelődési Központ), plus other city venues. Beyond pop and folk, the Fortissimo Season Pass returns, bundling four classical concerts into one ticket for music lovers who want an easy way into the city’s serious side.
It all starts March 3 with Vivaldi – The Four Seasons (A négy évszak) – Candlelight Concert, a candlelit take on The Four Seasons that turns the timeless concertos into an intimate glow-up in Nagykanizsa. On March 5, Julcsi Laposa’s Spring-Opening Concert (Laposa Julcsi Tavasznyitogató koncertje) welcomes spring with two sets at 10:00 and 14:00, ideal for families and daytime concertgoers.
March 16 brings a special collaboration: Góbé x Nagykanizsa City Mixed Choir (Nagykanizsa Város Vegyeskara) – From Bárdos to Gospel (Bárdostól a gospelig), opening the Spring Arts Festival (Tavaszi Művészeti Fesztivál) with a sweep from Bartók-era choral traditions to gospel uplift. March 22 spotlights the STOBO Tambura Band (STOBO Tamburazenekar) with a full album-release show, promising rhythmic, string-driven folk energy. On March 24, the acclaimed a cappella group Fool Moon Vocal Ensemble (Fool Moon vokálegyüttes) steps in with vocal fireworks and pop craftsmanship.
Borbély Workshop (Borbély Műhely) takes over March 27 with genre-fluid jazz explorations, and on March 30, Zorán Tour 2026 (Zorán turné 2026) lands in Nagykanizsa, as the legendary singer-songwriter continues his nationwide tour with stripped-back elegance and evergreen hits.
April 13 turns the lights down again for Ennio Morricone’s Film Music by Candlelight! (Ennio Morricone filmzenéje gyertyafénynél!), a candlelit homage to the master of cinema scores. Expect iconic themes, sweeping melodies, and that instant, spine-tingling nostalgia. On April 19, FREDDIE – Soul Diver: Inner Fire (Lélekbúvár – Belső tűz) brings radio-ready vocals and introspective pop, balancing anthemic choruses with intimate storytelling.
May 4 delivers The Classics of Love (A szerelem klasszikusai), as the Danubia Orchestra curates a program of love-infused classics. And on May 29, The Music of Ludovico Einaudi – Tribute offers the minimalist sparkle and emotional pacing fans crave, closing spring on a meditative, cinematic note.
Options abound near the action. A guesthouse (panzió) in the leafy Palin district sits about 2.5 miles from downtown, easy to reach via Route 74 from Zalaegerszeg, with modern fittings for today’s travelers. Hotel König caters to solo guests, families, and business groups, with conference-ready services for events. Another Palin guesthouse about 3.1 miles from the center offers quiet rest just off the M7 Zalaegerszeg exit, while the Mini Guesthouse (Mini Panzió) places you in a calm spot only a few kilometers from the city buzz.
Prefer downtown? A centrally located hotel offers 40 budget-friendly twin rooms with showers, free parking, upgraded energy systems, new windows and radiators, solar panels, and free Wi‑Fi. Another hotel a short stroll from the main square features 28 air-conditioned rooms and apartments with quality mattresses for deep rest. Near Boating Lake (Csónakázó-tó), a hotel pairs crisp rooms with hearty breakfasts, local flavors, fast free Wi‑Fi, minibars, TVs, and a wellness area for between-show decompression. A cozy pension just minutes from the center hosts up to 19 guests in air-conditioned rooms with private baths, TVs, and a secure on-site parking lot.
Adam’s Café, Food and Cocktail Bar (Adam’s Kávézó, Étel- és Koktélbár) brings Mediterranean vibes, weekly rotating single-origin coffees, a varied daily menu, and space for graduations, company events, name days, reunions, and birthdays. A beloved pet-friendly downtown confectionery (cukrászda), baking since 1992, serves handcrafted cakes and gelato; enjoy a quick coffee or linger on the shaded, oleander-framed terrace—great for business chats or a sweet pause. At Kanizsa Center (Kanizsa Centrum), another spacious, light-filled confectionery has anchored the mall for 15 years, with specialty pastries, coffees, loose-leaf teas, and fresh veggie-fruit smoothies; its large terrace includes a covered, heated section usable year-round. Platanus Restaurant and Guesthouse (Platanus Étterem és Panzió) welcomes diners with refreshed interiors, new flavors, and a warm, friendly team.
Organizers reserve the right to change dates and programs.
