Pécs packs the 2026 calendar with candlelit concerts, arena-style tributes, comedy nights, ballet, and brewery tours, anchored by the Zsolnay Cultural Quarter, the city’s flagship arts hub reborn on the grounds of the former porcelain factory. From classical blockbusters to film-score evenings and rock ballads by candlelight, the program spans venues like PKK Apáczai Community Center (Apáczai Művelődési Ház), the Kodály Center (Kodály Központ), the Synagogue, and Kultik Cinema (Kultik Mozi)—plus weekly roundups and seasonal festivals to keep you busy year-round.
January highlights
Kick off on January 29 with Vivaldi: The Four Seasons – Candlelight Concert at PKK Apáczai Community Center (Pécs). The same night, Ego, comedian Dániel Mogács’s solo show with a mic test by Viktor Feiszt, lands with tickets between approx. $17.80–$19.80. January also brings the winter edition of Lights of the Enchanted Forest in the Zsolnay Quarter (Jan 23–29), plus weekly program guides for both Pécs and the Zsolnay Quarter (Jan 26–Feb 1). On January 31, stroll through In the Footsteps of Zsolnay—touring the family’s former home—sample the city’s craft scene on the Discover Pécs Brewery tour (every Saturday), or catch the Menopause Tour, priced around $39.50–$56.50.
February: film scores, tributes, and theater
Harry Potter Music by Candlelight returns February 11 at PKK Apáczai, tickets about $36.50–$42.20. The same stretch includes National Theatre of Pécs (Pécsi Nemzeti Színház) performances (Feb 1–8 and Feb 13–15; $11.30–$21.10), plus weekly listings for both the city and the Zsolnay Quarter. On February 13, IAMYANK: STNTLN album launch hits Pécs, alongside Harsányi 50 – stand-up & music ($15.80). Valentine’s Day brings Unread Message by the Oberon Company ($16.80). Comedy returns February 18 with Nóra Rainer-Micsinyei’s solo night, Marika for Prezident specziell ($20.60–$22).
ABBA – The Happy New Year Concert Show lights up Kultik Cinema on February 21 at a flat $13.90. The same day, Tibi Kiss & Aranyakkord: We Came to Love plays in Pécs, and the brewery tour keeps pouring every Saturday. Theater fans get Marble Liqueur / Terrio: humor and amore in two acts on February 22 ($19.50). From February 23, both weekly program roundups refresh, and the National Theatre of Pécs returns Feb 24–28 ($11.30–$21.10). Bridgerton Music by Candlelight lands Feb 25 at PKK Apáczai ($36.50–$42.20), and February closes with Zerkovitz–Topolcsányi: Orfeum Princess on the 28th, plus the brewery tour every Saturday.
March: ballet, Einaudi, and Irish dance
Early March brings Women’s Day tunes with Play It Till Dawn – Women’s Day on March 3 ($13.90–$16.70). Weekly guides continue citywide and in the Zsolnay Quarter (rolling updates), while the brewery tour keeps its Saturday slot. Swan Lake, the ballet, arrives March 11 and 12. On March 19, The Music of Ludovico Einaudi – Tribute glows by candlelight at PKK Apáczai ($36.50–$42.20). March 22 offers Candlelight Waltz – a two-act musical comedy ($19.50). The month closes big: Lord of the Dance – 30th Anniversary Tour on March 30. Both Pécs and Zsolnay weekly roundups run every week, with beer tours on Saturdays.
April: rock ballads and an icon at 80+1
April headlines include Rock Ballads by Candlelight at PKK Apáczai on April 8 ($36.50–$42.20) and HOBO 80+1 at the Pécs Kodály Center the same night ($33.90–$45.20). Weekly guides continue, with Saturday brewery tours on April 4, 11, 18, and 25. On April 20, psychologist Noémi Orvos-Tóth presents How Do We Break Inherited Family Patterns? priced around $25.20–$28.10. Roundups for Pécs and the Zsolnay Quarter keep you covered through the month.
May: Freddie’s inner fire and farce
On May 9, FREDDIE – Soul Diver: Inner Fire ignites PKK Apáczai ($28.20). The brewery tour keeps flowing every Saturday (May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30), and both weekly listings for Pécs and the Zsolnay Quarter return throughout May. Comedy lands May 22 with Michael Cooney’s Look Who’s Living Here?! priced at about $25.20–$28.10.
June: sunshine, beer, and steady culture
June keeps the rhythm with weekly program listings for both the city and the Zsolnay Quarter, and the Discover Pécs Brewery tour every Saturday (June 6, 13, 20, 27). The summer schedule continues to roll from late June into early July with fresh weekly updates, ensuring you won’t miss a thing as festival season builds.
Autumn anchor: Mozart in the Synagogue
Circle September 24 for Gergely Rákász – Mozart at the Pécs Synagogue, with tickets around $16.80–$22.40. Expect a classical deep dive with the organist’s showmanship in one of the city’s most atmospheric venues.
Don’t miss these recurring staples
– Lights of the Enchanted Forest: the magical light walk runs October 24, 2025–February 1, 2026, and returns January 23–29 inside the Zsolnay Quarter.
– Weekly program guides: rolling updates for both Pécs and the Zsolnay Quarter help you navigate theater, music, talks, and family events.
– National Theatre of Pécs performances: spread through February and late February into March, with tickets typically $11.30–$21.10.
– Saturday brewery tours: Discover Pécs Brewery runs almost every Saturday from January through June—tastings included.
Ticket guide and venues
Candlelight concerts (Harry Potter, Bridgerton, Einaudi, Rock Ballads) typically run $36.50–$42.20 at PKK Apáczai Community Center. Big-name anniversaries at the Pécs Kodály Center, like Bródy 80 on February 23 ($33.90–$45.20) and HOBO 80+1 on April 8, add star wattage. Film-themed tributes pop up at Kultik Cinema (ABBA at $13.90). Talks and theater range roughly $15–$28, while comedy slots hover near $16–$22. For classical intimacy, the Synagogue hosts standout dates like the September Mozart program with Gergely Rákász.
However you plan it—stringing together candlelit strings, ballet nights, and a Saturday beer route—Pécs in 2026 is set up for a year of full calendars and zero FOMO.
