Ring in 2026 at Pécs Széchenyi Square with live bands Menthol, Brains, DJ Gabry’s RetroStar, wineries, street food, and neon Kitsch Party vibes. Free outdoor celebration till late.
when: 2025.12.31., Wednesday
where: 7600 Pécs, Széchenyi tér
Ferocious year-end blowout in the heart of the city: Pécs rings in 2026 on Széchenyi Square (Széchenyi tér) with Doggos, Zanzibar (Zanzibár), and a neon-slick Kitsch Party (Giccs Party) setting the tone. Wineries roll out to the square, food and drink vendors serve late into the night, and party gear keeps the vibe loud and bright. Date: December 31, 2025. Address: 7600, Széchenyi Square (Széchenyi tér). Bring friends, warm layers, and stamina.
Live Music Kicks Off at 8 PM
20:00 Menthol. Formed in 1996, Menthol is a bright spot on Hungary’s rock ’n’ roll map. In a big-band setup—drums, bass, keys, guitar, sax, plus male and female lead vocals—they play melodic rock ’n’ roll rooted in the ’50s, with a modern punch and theatrical swagger: slick hair, shades, and glossy color. Expect smash hits from the ’60s, ’70s, and ’80s alongside their own songs, built for dancing.
Headliner and Midnight Mayhem
22:00 Brains. Hungary’s most successful electronic live band storms in with festival-scale energy and club-honed precision. 23:45 RetroStar Party – DJ Gabry: blaze through the biggest Hungarian and international bangers of the ’80s, ’90s, and 2000s. 24:00 countdown, cheers, and “Happy New Year!” (B.Ú.É.K.). Then 00:05 more RetroStar with DJ Gabry until 02:00. Let’s close the year with our greatest favorites—together in Pécs.
2025, adrienne
Pros
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Family-friendly vibes early in the evening with an open square, lively but not too rowdy before midnight
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Internationally recognizable New Year’s Eve format (countdown, DJ, retro hits), so you’ll know what to expect even if the bands are local
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Pécs is a well-known cultural city in Hungary and a UNESCO heritage hub, so pairing the party with sightseeing is a win
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No Hungarian required to enjoy live music, countdowns, and street-party energy; cheers and “B.Ú.É.K.” are easy to pick up
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Central square location (Széchenyi tér) is walkable from most Pécs hotels; city buses and regional trains link well from Budapest, and driving is straightforward with nearby parking garages
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Comparable to European city-square NYE parties but with a distinctly Hungarian twist—local wineries, retro hits, and friendly small-city scale
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Budget-friendlier than mega-events in Prague or Vienna, with good street food and wine options
- Headliners (Brains, Menthol, DJ Gabry) aren’t internationally famous, so music nostalgia may lean Hungarian
Cons
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Late-night crowds, cold weather, and loud sets make it less ideal for very young kids after 10 pm
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Pécs is less known to U.S. tourists than Budapest, so you’ll need to plan logistics and lodging early
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Public transport back to outlying areas thins after midnight; rideshares/taxis can surge, and driving/parking near the square may be restricted
