Pécs is set for a packed stretch of concerts, festivals, and cozy candlelit shows through late 2025 and into 2026. The Zsolnay Cultural Quarter, built on the grounds of the former porcelain factory, anchors much of the action as a regional hub for arts, music, and community. From classic tributes and arena dance spectacles to intimate recitals and comedy nights, the city’s calendar is stuffed with options—and plenty of weekly roundups to keep you on track.
Late 2025 Highlights
December closes with a flurry. On December 28, ABBA – Boney M. Live Show by Dívák Produkció hits Pécs, while that same week the city rolls out its Pécs weekly program guide and a companion Zsolnay Quarter weekly guide, both running December 22–28. Fények Elvarázsolt Erdeje (Enchanted Forest of Lights) transforms the Zsolnay Quarter December 26–January 1, overlapping with the broader Fények Elvarázsolt Erdeje series October 24–February 1. The same December 28 brings the Pécs animal market and a car market. On December 27 and every Saturday thereafter, Discover the Pécsi Brewery! offers guided tastings and tours. December 29 adds The Digital Ninja, stand-up by Péter Aranyosi (from $27.70), followed by fresh weekly listings for December 29–January 4. New Year’s Eve brings the Pécs Plaza New Year’s Eve Party Run, a spirited send-off to 2025.
January: Candlelight, Comedy, and Dance
January keeps the lights glowing. The Enchanted Forest returns January 2–8 and again January 9–15, 16–22, and 23–29 in the Zsolnay Quarter. Weekly Pécs and Zsolnay listings update from January 5 onward. On January 9, László Hadházi’s The Smartest in the World, hosted by László Lovász, lands from $35.80. Ray Cooney’s farce A Pair of Silken Stockings (Páratlan páros) plays January 10 ($24.70–$27.50). Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker takes the stage January 11 ($29.50–$43.30). On January 13, Scientific Stand-Up brings László Mérő: The Power of Words ($24.10–$26.90).
January 17 doubles up: Ed Philips and the Memphis Patrol channel rockabilly energy, while Naked Truth (Meztelen igazság), a musical comedy, runs $21.50–$35.80. January 29 features Dániel Mogács’s EGO with a “microphone test” by Viktor Feiszt ($19.70–$25.60), and the glow-up centerpiece: Vivaldi’s Four Seasons – Candlelight Concert at the PKK Apáczai Cultural House, priced $36.10–$41.70.
January closes with Menopause Tour on the 31st ($27.70–$55.40) and the ever-present Saturday brewery tours.
February: Film Scores, ABBA, and Icons
Weekly guides continue citywide and at Zsolnay, with brewery tours every Saturday. February 11 brings Harry Potter Music by Candlelight to PKK Apáczai ($36.10–$41.70). IAMYANK unveils STNTLN at a February 13 album launch. Valentine’s season blooms on February 21 with two crowd-pleasers: Tibi Kiss and Aranyakkord: We Came to Love (Kiss Tibi és az Aranyakkord: Szeretni jöttünk), and ABBA – The Happy New Year Concert Show at Kultik Cinema, flat-priced at $13.80. On February 23, Hungarian legend János Bródy celebrates Bródy 80 at the Kodály Centre (Kodály Központ) in Pécs ($33.90–$45.20). February 25 sets the mood with Bridgerton Music by Candlelight at PKK Apáczai ($36.10–$41.70). The month wraps February 28 with Zerkovitz–Topolcsányi’s The Orpheum Princess (Orfeum hercegnő) from $13.80 to $16.60.
Comedy remains strong: on February 18, Marika for Prezident specifically, a solo show by Nóra Rainer-Micsinyei, plays at $20.90–$24.20.
March: Einaudi, Dance Spectacle, and Laughter
The weekly city and Zsolnay listings continue like clockwork. On March 3, Lepsénynél még megvolt! Ready, Set, Laughter! Reloaded goes live. March 19 hosts The Music of Ludovico Einaudi: Tribute at PKK Apáczai ($36.10–$41.70). On March 30, the blockbuster arrives: Lord of the Dance – 30th Anniversary Tour sweeps in with tickets at $33.50–$67.20. Between shows, the brewery tours keep Saturdays foamy on March 7, 14, 21, and 28.
April: Candlelight Rock and Hobo
April’s rhythm is set by more weekly planners for Pécs and the Zsolnay Quarter, plus Saturday beer adventures on April 4, 11, 18, and 25. On April 8, Rock Ballads by Candlelight lights up PKK Apáczai ($36.10–$41.70), while Hobo 80+1 takes over the Kodály Centre (Kodály Központ) in Pécs the same night ($33.90–$45.20).
May: Freddie’s Inner Fire
Spring rounds out with the usual weekly guides and brewery Saturdays on May 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30. On May 9, Freddie – Lélekbúvár: Inner Fire arrives at PKK Apáczai at a friendly flat $27.70. The month’s steady cadence of Pécs weekly listings and Zsolnay Quarter roundups keeps the options curated from May 4–10 through May 25–31.
Where to Go and What to Watch
Many candlelit concerts land at PKK Apáczai Cultural House (PKK Apáczai Művelődési Ház), from Vivaldi to film-themed programs and rock ballads. The Kodály Centre (Kodály Központ) in Pécs hosts milestone shows including Bródy 80 and Hobo 80+1. Kultik Cinema (Kultik Mozi) pops up for ABBA’s Happy New Year Concert Show. And the Zsolnay Cultural Quarter is a constant backdrop: home to the Enchanted Forest of Lights across multiple winter weeks, plus a weekly guide that runs in sync with the city’s own program listings.
Tickets and Tips
Most candlelight concerts cluster around $36–$42. Major theater and music shows range from roughly $14 to $67, with some one-offs priced flat. Comedy nights vary by headliner, and classic dance spectacles like Lord of the Dance sit at the top end. Keep an eye on the weekly Pécs and Zsolnay program guides for late additions, venue details, and schedule tweaks. If you love a pre-show sip, lock in a Saturday at the Pécsi Brewery tour—book early, then glide into an evening under the lights.
