Győr’s Richter Hall rolls into 2025–2026 with a stacked lineup: concerts, operettas, laugh-out-loud comedies, and one-off entertainment nights. Home to the Győr Philharmonic Orchestra, the venue is named after world-famous conductor János Richter, born in Győr. There’s also a sleek, soundproof rehearsal room on the second floor—about 1,076 sq ft, with gorgeous lighting and air conditioning—tailor-made for modern productions and crisp acoustics.
New Year’s Eve Laughter: Aradi–Varga Show
2025. December 30, Tuesday, 19:00
The legendary cabaret duo Tibor Aradi and József Ferenc Varga—both Karinthy Ring–winning comedians—team up with their indispensable partner Erika Steinkohl for a roaring, retro-style New Year’s show. The beloved Aradi–Varga Show lands live at Richter Hall to deliver unfiltered laughter before the year turns.
Michael Cooney: Nicsak, ki lakik itt?! (It Runs in the Family)
2026. January 2, Friday, 19:00
2026. April 12, Sunday, 15:00
Madness in two acts. Translation and dramaturgy: Albert Benedek. Revamped for the new staging by Albert Benedek, Oliver W. Horvath, HCS. Bánfalvy Studio’s 2018 hit, refreshed in 2025. Director: Csaba Horváth. Producers: HCS, Oliver W. Horvath.
A Hungarian in London has had enough of free money—try wrapping your head around that. Róbert Szűcs is rolling in benefits: unemployment, old-age pension, sick pay, family allowance, disability payments, and, yes, free cow’s milk. There’s also the nursing-bra side hustle, which doesn’t exactly ease his wife’s jealousy. Fearing exposure, he decides he’d rather ditch the illicit handouts than lose his marriage or freedom. Turns out, quitting benefits is harder than it looks. Cast: Linda Szűcs-Swan – Iza Varga/Zsófia Kondákor; Róbert Szűcs – Ferenc Hujber; Pawel Duda – Imre Harmath/Ádám Gombás; Mr. George Jenkins – Ádám Gombás/Zoli Kiss; Gyurka – Ganxsta Zolee; Sally Chessington – Anna Bugár/Zsófia Kondákor; Dr. Chapman – Péter Sándor/Levente Hajdu; Mr. Fortbright – István Imre/Dávid Csányi; Miss Cowper – Orsolya György; Magdalena Szmrczyk – Timi Stelczer.
Ray Cooney: Páratlan páros (Run for Your Wife)
2026. January 3, Saturday, 19:00
Mary waits in Wimbledon. Barbara waits in Richmond. Both expect their husband, taxi driver John Smith—who is one and the same man—home, and both call the police when he’s late. After John has an accident helping an elderly lady, he gives the wrong address at the hospital. Two wives, two precincts, two inspectors, and one frantic bigamist ping-ponging between households as everything collapses. Cast: John Smith – Dénes Száraz; Mary Smith – Ramóna Kiss/Anna Bugár; Barbara Smith – Léda Mezei; Stanley Curtis – Endre Beleznay; Inspector Porterhouse – Imre Harmath; Inspector Troughton – Dániel Suhajda; Bobby Franklyn – Zoltán Kiss; Press Photographer – Gábor Pintér. Translation and dramaturgy: Albert Benedek. Director: Csaba Horváth. Producers: HCS, Oliver W. Horvath. Set and costume design: Gabriella Győri. Assistant director: B. Diána Szikra. Choreography: Gyula Antal Horváth.
Ray Cooney: A miniszter félrelép (Out of Order)
2026. January 4, Sunday, 19:00
Bánfalvy Studio’s stage revival of the smash-hit farce that won the 1992 Laurence Olivier Award for Best Comedy. Translation: Tamás Ungvári. Dramaturgy: Albert Benedek. Director: Csaba Horváth.
Richard Willey, a rising government minister, sneaks off to a grand hotel for a tryst with opposition secretary Jane. They walk into a room—and find a “corpse” in the window. Richard pulls in his twitchy parliamentary secretary, George Pigden, to untangle the mess. Cue the iron-fisted hotel manager, a vain head waiter, a jealous husband, Richard’s wife, George’s mother’s nurse, and twists deep into the night. Cast: Richard Willey – Tamás Vastag; Manager – Imre Harmath; Head Waiter – Gábor Urmai; Jane Worthington – Zsófia Kondákor; The Corpse – Gábor Pintér/Ádám Gombás; George Pigden – Ferenc Hujber; Ronnie – Ganxsta Zolee; Pamela – Anna Bugár/Réka Léda Mezei; Nurse – Tímea Stelczer. Producers: HCS, Oliver W. Horvath. Choreography: Gyula Antal Horváth. Set and costume design: Gabriella Győri.
Meztelen igazság (The Naked Truth) – Musical Comedy
2026. January 5, Monday, 19:00
Six women from wildly different backgrounds sign up for a confidence-boosting pole-dance class—and it’s not just about sexy moves. Friendships spark, secrets surface, and every woman learns to embrace her body. A brave idea leads to a charity performance where they shed inhibitions—and clothes. A witty, liberating story about self-acceptance, sisterhood, and the courage to strip down, inside and out. Cast: Trisha – Petra Haumann; Bev – Piroska Kokas; Faith – Anita Deutsch; Sarah – Zsuzsa Nyertes; Rita – Évi Sári; Gabby – Linda Fekete. Written by Dave Simpson. Translation/Dramaturgy: Paula Barbinek. Set/costume: Éva Gordos. Repetiteur: Adrienn Fehér. Choreography: Andrea Tallós. Sound: György Csomor. Lights: András Váradi “Szőke.” Music: International hits in fresh arrangements. Lyrics: Csaba Csik/Dávid Péter Cseh. Pole coaching: Bernadett Tóth/Pole Heaven. Assistant director: Kriszta Kiss. Director: Rita Tallós. Cast subject to change.
Ne most, drágám! (Not Now, Darling)
2026. January 6, Tuesday, 19:00
Love triangles, mink coats, scantily clad surprises, and wardrobe malfunctions flying out the window—total mayhem in London’s poshest fur salon. Co-owner Gilbert plans the conquest of his life while his wife’s away, but stubborn lovers, plummeting fur prices, a returning spouse, and even a tipsy frigate captain derail the affair. His upright partner, Arnold, can’t keep track of closets crammed with women and husbands hunting for missing wives. Testosterone spikes, the city transport ends up with a pile of lingerie, and Gilbert keeps cooking up crazier plans until the explosive finale. Ray Cooney is in peak rib-tickling form. Runtime: 110 minutes.
Black-and-White Paths: Zoltán Fejérvári Recital
2026. January 15, Thursday, 19:00
Győr Philharmonic Orchestra presents pianist Zoltán Fejérvári. Program: L. Janáček: On an Overgrown Path – 27 minutes; Gy. Kurtág: Játékok – selections, 12 minutes; R. Schumann: Kinderszenen – 19 minutes; J. Brahms: Sonata in C major – 27 minutes.
Sybill
2026. January 16, Friday, 19:00
The timeless operetta favorite returns to the Richter stage. Expect sweeping melodies, romantic twists, and lavish staging in a classic that keeps winning new fans.
In Wine, There’s Merriment – New Year Operetta Gala
2026. January 17, Saturday, 15:00 and 19:00
A grand musical evening with Monarchia Operett, toasting Hungary’s greatest treasures: wine culture and classic operetta. The Chivalric Order Operetta Gala doubles as a time-travel journey through the life of János Mathiász, the world-famous Hungarian grape breeder known as the “king of Hungarian vines.” From his painstaking crossbreeding breakthroughs to early international acclaim, the show weaves music, romance, and life’s joys with iconic operetta excerpts and noble wines. Expect evergreen favorites by Imre Kálmán, Jenő Huszka, Pál Ábrahám, Johann Strauss, Béla Zerkovitz, Mihály Eisemann, and Szabolcs Fényes—including Borban az igazság, Mi muzsikus lelkek, Hej, cigány, Csopak, Somló, Badacsony, Délibábos Hortobágyon, and Egy rés…
