Head to Pécs’s Zsolnay Cultural Quarter (Zsolnay Negyed), set in the old porcelain factory grounds, for a packed 2026 season of temporary and permanent exhibitions running from Friday, December 12, 2025, to Sunday, March 29, 2026. This vibrant cultural hub showcases the Zsolnay family legacy alongside works from contemporary and up-and-coming artists, blending heritage with fresh creativity in the heart of 7600 Pécs, Zsolnay Negyed.
Spotlight Exhibitions
Kick things off with Designikonok – tegnap és ma (Design Icons – Yesterday and Today) at the M21 Gallery, from December 12, 2025, to March 29, 2026. The star is Salvador Dalí’s limited-edition Object Inutile for Alessi Design Factory, spotlighting the fusion of design and fine art along their blurry boundaries. Then, from March 20 to May 31, 2026, catch Márton Szipál’s photography exhibition Divatgeometria (Fashion Geometry), including Szipál 101: Fény-Élet-Örökség – A divat fényei (Light-Life-Heritage – The Lights of Fashion).
Finissage Finale
Wrap up the season on Sunday, March 29, 2026, at 4 p.m. with curator Valéria Fekete leading a finissage tour of Designikonok – tegnap és ma. She’ll share personal insights on the objects, their stories, and what makes these design icons timeless. The highlight? A raffle at the end where three lucky ticket holders win iconic design pieces with their entry tickets.
Cozy Stays in Pécs
Planning a visit? Pécs offers gems like the 4-star Adele Boutique Hotel in a protected 19th-century building in the historic center—rooms and apartments mix era charm with modern luxury. Up on Havihegy, Bagolyvár boasts fresh air, stunning views toward Zengő, a room decked out in 19 Hungarian folk art elements, and six suites themed after famous Hungarian wine varieties, complete with a Hungarian restaurant serving classics and international fare, specializing in old-school dishes and desserts. Barbakán Hotel sits right behind Pécs Cathedral, with 16 three-star twin, triple, and quad rooms, a conference room, and underground parking. A family guesthouse on Mecsek’s quiet villa side is close to woods, zoo, Da Vinci clinic, playgrounds at Mandulás, and trails to the TV tower—free guided tours for groups. Boutique Hotel Sopianae contrasts historic exterior with sleek modern interiors, offering personalized service in a homey vibe. Büdöskúti kulcsosház, midway between Remete-rét and Orfű, sleeps 12 off the Blue Trail and Green Cross path. An apartmanhotel near UNESCO early Christian sites, the cathedral, and museum street. A spot in a renovated 1870s Baroque former convent of the Miasszonyunk Női Kanonokrend. Another central hotel near Knowledge Center and Kodály Zoltán Concert Hall, just a short stroll along Mediterranean promenades. With 47 options, you’re set.
Foodie Heaven
Fuel up at Angyali Kísértés chocolate shop for chocolates, bonbons, and homemade cakes. A cozy family spot dishes out fried, grilled, or stuffed meats, Brassói chops, fish, oven-baked meals, risottos, pastas, flatbreads, pizzas galore, salads, soups, desserts—perfect for celebrations or game nights. A Hungarian cuisine mainstay in the center offers reliable quality, fair prices, daily menus, speedy lunches, breakfast from 8 a.m. with frothy coffee, sandwiches, fresh pogácsa, and strudel; handles stand-up receptions and events. Aranykacsa uses local ingredients and modern tech for quality gastro and wine culture—Vinárium for tastings, Tüke room for casual drinks and eats, Zsolnay for family or formal, upstairs Dakk and garden for weddings, banquets, birthdays. Bagolyvár repeats its panoramic Hungarian dining. Bisztrókonyha takes bistro seriously: fresh, homey dishes from good basics, relaxed plating, homey vibes, great value. Big Bell added a microbrewery and beer garden. Bohemia Sörkonyha in the center: Beer-Burger-BBQ. Borostyán Gyorsétterem on Király Street serves quality weekly meals affordably, 11 a.m.–4 p.m. weekdays. PAULUS shape-shifts: café mornings, self-service lunch, pub nights, plus events. With 62 spots, eat like a local. Organizers reserve the right to change dates and programs.
