Pécs rolls out a packed live music calendar for 2026 and 2027, with stages spread across the city and a spotlight on the Zsolnay Cultural Quarter (Zsolnay Negyed), the cultural hub built on the former porcelain factory grounds. From candlelit tributes to arena-filling symphonic rock, the lineup blends nostalgia, classical flair, and pop spectacle. Dates, venues, and ticket ranges make planning easy, alongside tips on timing, stays, and food and drink right in town.
Headliners and Big Moments
Quimby opens the summer rush on 2026.05.22 with Quimby 35 at Káptalan Garden (Káptalan Kert), Pécs, tickets 9,990–11,990 HUF (about 27.4–32.9 USD). A month later, on 2026.06.19, Attila Kökény & Viktor Rakonczai bring I’ll See You Again (Újra látlak…) to the same garden venue, 9,990 HUF (27.4 USD). Autumn turns orchestral: on 2026.09.24, Gergely Rákász plays Mozart at the Synagogue, 5,990–7,990 HUF (16.4–21.8 USD).
On 2026.10.07, the PKK Apáczai Cultural House hosts a Hans Zimmer candlelight concert, 12,900–14,900 HUF (35.4–40.9 USD). Queen Symphonic Live storms the Kodály Center (Kodály Központ) on 2026.11.16, 9,800–14,800 HUF (26.9–40.6 USD). Vivaldi: The Four Seasons returns by candlelight at PKK Apáczai on 2026.11.19, 12,900–14,900 HUF (35.4–40.9 USD), followed by Ennio Morricone’s film music by candlelight on 2026.12.12, same venue and prices.
In 2027, two heavy hitters land at the Kodály Center (Kodály Központ): the Aretha Franklin Live Show starring Gisele Jackson on 2027.04.17, and MICHAEL – The Michael Jackson Show from London’s West End on 2027.04.21, both priced 5,800–15,800 HUF (15.9–43.4 USD).
Weekly Picks and Theatre
The city keeps a steady rhythm with recurring listings: the Pécs Weekly Program Guide (Pécsi heti programajánló) and Zsolnay Quarter (Zsolnay Negyed) weekly guides span 2026.05.11–07.05 in rolling windows, highlighting the best concerts, exhibitions, and family events. The Pécs National Theatre (Pécsi Nemzeti Színház) runs shows 2026.05.12–05.23 and 2026.05.26–06.05, tickets 3,500–7,900 HUF (9.6–21.6 USD). Michael Cooney’s Who’s in the House?! (Nicsak, ki lakik itt?!) hits 2026.05.22 at 8,900–9,900 HUF (24.4–27.2 USD). Later in the year: The Queen of Smile Country (Mosolyország királynője) by Kálmán–Lehár–Pozsgai on 2026.10.10, 5,400–6,900 HUF (14.8–18.9 USD), and Same Time, Next Year (Jövőre Veled ugyanitt!) on 2026.11.05 at 5,900 HUF (16.2 USD). Tvrtko’s exclusive talk Chernobyl 40 (Csernobil 40) appears 2026.11.18 at 8,900 HUF (24.4 USD).
Tours, Science, Family Fun
Every Saturday from late May through July and into June, Discover the Pécs Brewery! offers a guided tasting tour. Creative and curious minds can drop into Tile Folding (Csempehajtogatás) – an image workshop, Magic Lesson (Varázsóra) – from colliding balls to colliding atoms, and Who Lives Under the Table? (Ki lakik az asztal alatt?) on 2026.05.23, all set to spark hands-on discovery.
Plan Your Night Out
With 47 listings across 2026–2027, Pécs matches intimate candlelit classics with big-voice tributes and weekly cultural menus. Check dates, book a room nearby, and leave time for a pre-show bite and a post-show nightcap.
