Pécs rolls into 2026 with a packed slate of concerts, festivals, candlelit tributes, theater, comedy, dance, and tours across the city’s most atmospheric venues. Anchoring much of the buzz is the Zsolnay Cultural Quarter (Zsolnay Kulturális Negyed), a vibrant arts hub built on the grounds of the former porcelain factory—now one of Southern Hungary’s standout cultural, artistic, and community spaces. From classical showpieces by candlelight to arena-sized dance spectacles, here’s what’s on and when to catch it across Pécs this year.
January: Strings by Candlelight and Opening Night Laughs
January 29 brings Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons to the PKK Apáczai Cultural Center (PKK Apáczai Művelődési Ház), performed by candlelight for that velvet-glow, winter-evening magic. The same night, stand-up takes the mic as Dániel Mogács fronts his solo show EGO, with Viktor Feiszt on “microphone check,” tickets 6,190–6,990 HUF (about 17–19 USD). Through late January, the Zsolnay Quarter hosts Fények elvarázsolt erdeje (The Enchanted Forest of Lights), an immersive light walk that continues into early February. January 31 to-dos include a guided walk In the Footsteps of the Zsolnay Family through their former home, a Menopause Tour comedy night (13,990–19,990 HUF, roughly 39–56 USD), and the every-Saturday Discover the Pécs Brewery! tasting tour.
February: Candlelit Scores, Pop Classics, and an 80th-Birthday Gig
February starts strong with Harry Potter music by candlelight on the 11th at PKK Apáczai (12,900–14,900 HUF, about 36–42 USD). On the 13th, iamyank unveils STNTLN with a new album showcase. Valentine’s Day offers Unread Message (Olvasatlan üzenet) by the Oberon Troupe (6,000 HUF, about 17 USD). ABBA – The Happy New Year Concert Show spins pop euphoria at Kultik Cinema (Kultik Mozi) on the 21st (4,900 HUF, around 14 USD). That same weekend features Tibi Kiss and Aranyakkord with We Came to Love (Szeretni jöttünk), plus brewery tours for a fizzy Saturday ritual.
On February 23, Bródy 80 takes the stage at the Kodály Center, Pécs (Pécsi Kodály Központ), tickets 9,990–15,990 HUF (about 28–45 USD), celebrating one of Hungary’s beloved songwriters. The month wraps with Bridgerton music by candlelight on the 25th at PKK Apáczai (12,900–14,900 HUF, about 36–42 USD), and Zerkovitz–Topolcsányi: Princess of the Orpheum (Orfeum hercegnő) on the 28th. Theater fans can also catch recurring runs at the National Theatre of Pécs (Pécsi Nemzeti Színház) most weeks, tickets 4,000–7,500 HUF (11–21 USD). Comedy pops in mid-month too: Harsányi 50 – Stand-up & Music on February 13 (5,600 HUF, about 16 USD), Marika for Prezident Specziell with Nóra Rainer-Micsinyei on February 18 (7,290–7,790 HUF, 20–22 USD), and Márványlikőr / Terrio on February 22 (7,000 HUF, about 20 USD).
March: Einaudi Tribute, Ballet, and Big-Ticket Dance
March turns to mood and movement. The Music of Ludovico Einaudi – Tribute, bathed in candlelight, lands on March 19 at PKK Apáczai (12,900–14,900 HUF, about 36–42 USD). Before that, Women’s Day week features Húzzad csak, kivilágos virradatig on March 3 (4,900–5,900 HUF, 14–17 USD). Tchaikovsky takes Pécs with two Swan Lake ballet performances on March 11 and 12. For laughs and waltzes, Gyertyafénykeringő, a two-act musical comedy, bows March 22 (7,000 HUF, about 20 USD). The global phenomenon Lord of the Dance celebrates its 30th-anniversary tour in Pécs on March 30—an unmissable night of thunderous footwork. Weekly roundups keep the calendar tight, while brewery tours continue every Saturday.
April: Rock Ballads Glow and Hobo Goes 80+1
April 8 doubles down: Rock Ballads by Candlelight (Rockballadák gyertyafényben) washes PKK Apáczai in flickering light and anthemic choruses (12,900–14,900 HUF, about 36–42 USD), while Hobo 80+1 storms the Kodály Center with tickets at 11,990–15,990 HUF (34–45 USD). The month’s talk event is How Do We Break Inherited Family Patterns? by psychologist Noémi Orvos-Tóth on April 20 (8,900–9,900 HUF, 25–28 USD). Saturdays keep pouring at the Pécs Brewery tours, with weekly program guides across the city and the Zsolnay Quarter.
May: Freddie’s Fire and Farce on Stage
On May 9, Freddie – Soul Diver: Inner Fire (FREDDIE – LÉLEKBÚVÁR: Belső tűz) heats up PKK Apáczai at a flat 9,990 HUF (about 28 USD). Comedy-thriller chaos arrives May 22 with Michael Cooney’s Guess Who’s Living Here?! (Nicsak, ki lakik itt?!) priced 8,900–9,900 HUF (25–28 USD). Saturdays remain devoted to beer-curious wanderers on the brewery trail. Weekly what’s-on lists keep theater, concerts, and family picks easy to navigate.
June: Summer Saturdays and Steady Beats
June leans into rhythm and routine: the Discover the Pécs Brewery! tours every Saturday, boosted by the Zsolnay Quarter’s weekly programming and the citywide guides. Think outdoor evenings, courtyard gigs, and festival vibes edging into summer. If you’re planning a city break, this is the month to let Pécs do its slow-burn magic.
July: Summer Momentum
July 4 opens with the Pécs Brewery tour, a perfect warm-up for a weekend of concerts and Quarter-hopping. Expect the cultural engine to keep humming with more announcements as the season unfolds.
Autumn Note: Mozart in the Synagogue
Mark September 24 for a standout classical night: Gergely Rákász plays Mozart at the Pécs Synagogue (Pécsi Zsinagóga), tickets 5,990–7,990 HUF (about 17–23 USD). An intimate venue, rich acoustics, and a program built for goosebumps.
Where to Go, What to Watch
– PKK Apáczai Cultural Center (PKK Apáczai Művelődési Ház) hosts most candlelit concerts and special music nights.
– Kodály Center, Pécs (Pécsi Kodály Központ) stages the big guns—Bródy 80 and Hobo 80+1 among them.
– Kultik Cinema (Kultik Mozi) brings ABBA’s Happy New Year show into a cinematic setting.
– The Synagogue (Zsinagóga) offers a historic backdrop for Mozart with organist Gergely Rákász.
– The Zsolnay Cultural Quarter (Zsolnay Kulturális Negyed) weaves it all together with weekly programs, exhibitions, light walks, and tours.
Plan around the weekly “Pécs Weekly Program Guide” (Pécsi heti programajánló) and “Zsolnay Quarter Weekly Program Guide” (Zsolnay Negyed heti programajánló) listings to catch pop-up gems, theater runs at the National Theatre of Pécs (Pécsi Nemzeti Színház), and family-friendly detours. From candlelit classics to high-octane dance and local legends, Pécs has 2026 tuned perfectly.
