Discover 2025–2026 concerts in Pécs: candlelit classics, pop tributes, and local stars across Kodály Centre, Zsolnay Quarter, National Theatre, and more. Tickets from $13.20. Plan your music getaway.
when: 2025.12.20., Saturday
where: 7600 Pécs,
Pécs rolls out a packed live-music calendar across the Zsolnay Cultural Quarter (Zsolnay Negyed), the National Theatre of Pécs (Pécsi Nemzeti Színház), PKK Apáczai Cultural Center (Apáczai Művelődési Ház), Kultik Cinema (Kultik Mozi), Szabadkikötő, and the Kodály Centre (Kodály Központ), mixing candlelit classics, pop tributes, and homegrown showcases.
Holiday Highlights
Dec 20, 2025: Advent Concerts (Adventi Koncertek) at the National Theatre of Pécs (Pécsi Nemzeti Színház). The same night, Artúr Rambo album launch hits Szabadkikötő; tickets $13.50. Dec 28: ABBA – Boney M. live show by Divas Production (Dívák Produkció).
Classics by Candlelight
Jan 29, 2026: Vivaldi: The Four Seasons at PKK Apáczai, $35–$40. Feb 11: Harry Potter music by candlelight, $35–$40. Feb 25: Bridgerton music by candlelight, $35–$40. Mar 19: The Music of Ludovico Einaudi – Tribute, $35–$40. Apr 8: Rock Ballads by Candlelight, $35–$40.
Pop, Legends, and Tributes
Jan 17: Ed Philips and the Memphis Patrol. Feb 13: iamyank: Stntln album launch. Feb 21: ABBA – The Happy New Year Concert Show at Kultik Cinema (Kultik Mozi), $13.20. Also Feb 21: Tibi Kiss and Aranyakkord: We Came to Love (Kiss Tibi és az Aranyakkord: Szeretni jöttünk). Feb 23: Bródy 80 at the Kodály Centre (Kodály Központ), $32.50–$43.40. Apr 8: Hobo 80+1 at the Kodály Centre, $32.50–$43.40. May 9: Freddie – Soul Diver Inner Fire (FREDDIE – Lélekbúvár Belső tűz) at PKK Apáczai, $27.10.
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Pros
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Family-friendly vibe with candlelit classics, tributes, and holiday shows that work for teens, grandparents, and date nights
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Lots of globally familiar music (Vivaldi, Harry Potter, Bridgerton, ABBA, rock ballads), so you don’t need to know local acts to enjoy it
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Multiple quality venues in one compact city (Kodály Centre, Zsolnay Cultural Quarter, National Theatre, PKK Apáczai, Kultik Cinema), making venue-hopping easy
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English not required for instrumental/tribute concerts; you’ll follow along fine even if you don’t speak Hungarian
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Prices are friendly by U.S. standards ($13–$43 range), good value for professional productions
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Pécs is reachable from Budapest by train or car in about 2.5–3 hours, and local taxis/buses handle short hops between venues
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Compared to similar candlelight/tribute series in the U.S. or Western Europe, crowds are smaller and the settings (Kodály Centre acoustics) can feel more intimate
Cons
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Pécs is less famous internationally than Budapest, so first-timers may need extra planning and won’t find as many tourist services
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Some headliners are Hungarian artists; intros/banter and lyrics won’t be in English, which may limit the experience for non-speakers
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Night travel back to Budapest after shows isn’t convenient; staying overnight in Pécs is basically required
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Public transport within the city winds down late, so you may rely on taxis or walking between evening events
