Kick off 2026 with music, theater, family shows, and glittering gala nights from Szeged to Budapest. From gospel fireworks to operetta elegance, ship parties to symphonic feasts, the country is packed with experiences for every generation—special dinners, parties, and unforgettable concerts. Note: Organizers reserve the right to change times and programs.
Symphonic openers and city highlights
On January 5, Szeged launches with the New Year’s Concert – America 250 at 1 Vaszy Viktor Square (Vaszy Viktor tér 1), tickets 3,200–5,900 HUF (about $8.95–$16.50). Budapest’s Hegyvidék hosts the New Year Welcome Joy Concert with The Original Golden Voices of Gospel on January 6 at 1–3 Jagelló Street (Jagelló út 1–3), 12,900–17,500 HUF ($36.10–$49.00). The gospel tour continues January 7 at the Cathedral Basilica of the Blessed Virgin Mary (Sarlós Boldogasszony Cathedral) in Szombathely at a flat 10,990 HUF ($30.75), then January 8 in Miskolc at 5 Rákóczi Street (Rákóczi utca 5).
Budapest takes the stage
January 9 brings the MÁV Symphony Orchestra Cello Ensemble’s New Year’s Concert in Terézváros, 10 Eötvös Street (Eötvös u. 10), 3,000 HUF ($8.40). That day also features a New Year’s Gala in Siófok (2 Main Square; Fő tér 2) and BORBAN A VIGASSÁG – New Year Operetta Gala in Gyöngyös (3 Friars’ Square; Barátok tere 3). Kiskunlacháza pops the cork with Hurrá, hurrá! – Operetta, champagne, love, Hungarian verve, a two-part gala at 1 Pál Kinizsi Street (Kinizsi Pál u. 1), 7,800 HUF ($21.80). Miskolc’s New Year’s Concert runs January 9–10 at 1 Déryné Street (Déryné u. 1), 5,900–7,500 HUF ($16.90–$21.50).
Weekend of galas and blockbusters
January 10: a Duna Symphonics Chamber Orchestra New Year’s Concert in District II, Budapest (12 Church Street; Templom utca 12); Musical and Operetta Stars – New Year’s Gala in Szolnok (2 Tiszaliget Promenade; Tiszaligeti sétány 2), 11,990–15,990 HUF ($33.55–$44.70); the Budafok Dohnányi Orchestra in Dunaharaszti (6,500–8,000 HUF; $18.15–$22.35); Viennese Blood, Hungarian Heart… Gala in District II, Budapest, 2–10 Church Street (Templom u. 2–10), 6,500 HUF ($18.15); and New Year’s Concert 2026 – Slágermúzeum in Vecsés, 8,900 HUF ($24.90).
Big halls, big voices
January 11 is packed: New Year’s Concert 2026 in Ferencváros, Budapest, 1 Komor Marcell Street (Komor Marcell utca 1); New Year’s Concert with the 100 Member Gypsy Orchestra and Mónika Fischl in Budafok-Tétény (12,000 HUF; $33.50); the Miskolc Symphony Orchestra (Miskolci Szimfonikus Zenekar) in Felsőzsolca (6,000 HUF; $16.75); the Duna Symphonic Orchestra in Szigetszentmiklós; New Year’s Concert – Unmatched Pair (Páratlan páros) in Fót (8,000 HUF; $22.35); an encore New Year’s show back at 1 Komor Marcell Street; the Sabbathsong Klezmer Band’s “More Than Klezmer” in Józsefváros, 21 Rákóczi Road (Rákóczi út 21) (20,000 HUF; $55.90); and Kispest’s New Year show, We Musical Souls (Mi muzsikus lelkek), 50 Teleki Street (Teleki u. 50).
National tour rolls on
January 12–13: Gospel Joy concerts in Debrecen (8,500–12,900 HUF; $23.75–$36.10) and at the Votive Church of Szeged (Szeged’s Dóm); plus a New Year sound bath in Újbuda (1,500 HUF; $4.20). January 14: Zoltán Mága in Székesfehérvár (2,900–13,900 HUF; $8.10–$38.85), and a Gala Concert with the György Solti Orchestra (Solti György) and Divertimento Chamber Orchestra in Hegyvidék (3,000 HUF; $8.40). January 15: Best of Musicals in Vác (5,500–6,500 HUF; $15.35–$18.15). January 16–18 bring operetta galas in Szekszárd, Győr (10,990 HUF; $30.75), and Tatabánya; sparkling, champagne-bright shows by Bori Orbán and Kristóf Pánczél (4,000 HUF; $11.20) and the Luminare String Quartet (5,500–6,500 HUF; $15.35–$18.15) in District XIII, Budapest; Kisújszállás’s Hurrá, hurrá! (7,500–7,800 HUF; $20.95–$21.80); a symphonic night in Emőd; a candlelit chamber concert in Hatvan (2,000–4,000 HUF; $5.60–$11.20); and a brass evening in Maglód (3,000 HUF; $8.40).
Late-January fireworks and Lunar New Year
January 23: New Year Best of Musicals hits Nagykanizsa (6,500–10,500 HUF; $18.15–$29.35), while Csepel hosts Hurrá, hurrá! (7,800 HUF; $21.80). January 24 brings an operetta in Miskolc and Zoltán Mága’s Nyíregyháza concert (2,900–19,900 HUF; $8.10–$55.60). January 29: Pop, swing & soul with Gabi Szűcs in Kaposvár (6,900–9,900 HUF; $19.30–$27.70). January 31: Hurrá, hurrá! in Szerencs (7,500–8,500 HUF; $20.95–$23.60). February 27 closes with the Grand Chinese New Year Concert in Ferencváros, Budapest, 1 Komor Marcell Street.
