Győr’s Richter Hall is rolling into 2026 with a packed slate of concerts, operettas, theater shows, and feel-good evenings for anyone craving top-tier entertainment. Home to the Győr Philharmonic Orchestra and named after the world-famous conductor János Richter, the venue also hides a sleek gem upstairs: a modern, soundproof, eye-catching rehearsal room on the second floor, about 1,076 sq ft, complete with atmospheric lighting and air conditioning. You’ll find it at 9021 Győr, Aradi Vértanúk útja 16. Doors open to great music, big emotions, and the kind of nights you end up talking about for weeks.
Black-and-White Paths
Thursday, January 15, 7:00 PM — The Győr Philharmonic Orchestra presents Zoltán Fejérvári’s piano evening. Program:
– L. Janáček: On an Overgrown Path — 27′
– Gy. Kurtág: Játékok — selections — 12′
Intermission
– R. Schumann: Kinderszenen — 19′
– J. Brahms: Sonata in C major — 27′
Sybill
Friday, January 16, 7:00 PM — Operetta night arrives with Sybill, setting the stage for a celebratory weekend.
In Wine, Festivity – New Year’s Operetta Gala
Saturday, January 17, 3:00 PM and 7:00 PM — The Monarchia Operett toasts the New Year with a lavish Chivalric Operetta Gala. It’s not just music; it’s time travel through the life of János Mathiász, the world’s most renowned Hungarian grape breeder. His dream: a world where wine is culture, heritage, and community. From the grind of crossbreeding to the first international triumphs, the show threads music through stories of wine, love, and joy. Expect beloved drinking songs and sparkling operetta hits by Imre Kálmán, Jenő Huszka, Pál Ábrahám, Johann Strauss, Béla Zerkovitz, Mihály Eisemann, and Szabolcs Fényes. Evergreen favorites include:
– Borban az igazság
– Mi, muzsikus lelkek
– Hej, cigány
– Csopak, Somló, Badacsony
– Délibábos Hortobágyon
– Egy részeg éjszakán
Lush sets, dazzling costumes, humor, romance, star soloists — an immersive celebration where every sip hums with melody and every melody tastes like life.
KonczErt
Thursday, January 22, 7:00 PM — Győr Philharmonic Orchestra. Program:
– Z. Kodály: Dances of Galánta — 16′
– J. Haydn: Cello Concerto in C major, No. 1, Hob. VIIb:1 — 24′
Intermission
– J. Widmann: Con brio — 12′
– L. van Beethoven: Symphony No. 8 in F major, op. 93 — 26′
Featuring cellist Stephan Koncz; conducted by Christoph Koncz.
From Time to Time
Tuesday, January 27, 7:00 PM — A tender, intimate play about a boy who discovers his father guards a monumental secret. What happens if you could step back into snippets of the past — and maybe nudge the future? It’s about small choices, love, loss, and learning to value the everyday. Gently funny, softly melancholic, and grounded in the idea that the real magic isn’t in fixing the past, but living the present. Not recommended under 16.
American Comedy on the High Seas
Wednesday, January 28, 7:00 PM — New York, 1938. Aboard the luxury liner La Paz, headed for Monte Carlo, a workaholic young businesswoman collides with a charming adventurer. The deck is teeming with characters: Tony’s degenerate money-aristocrat fiancé; a brutal wife and her terrified husband; a dithering secretary whose life is changed twice by a Tibetan singing bowl; and Tony’s irrepressible mother, desperate to look ten years younger than her own daughter. Everyone’s running toward or away from someone; fortunes and hearts are in play — while swing erupts across the ship, channeling the brightest era of jazz. Revived from a past hit, now on the Veres 1 Theatre (Veres 1 Színház) roster from 2025. Based on Károly Aszlányi’s play; libretto and lyrics by Attila Lőrinczy; music by Bálint Bársony, Artisjus- and Fonogram-winning composer and saxophonist. Newly directed by Károly Peller — a laugh-packed ride from start to finish.
Carnival Concert
Thursday, January 29, 7:00 PM — A lighthearted, laughter-filled Carnival program with highlights by Franz Lehár, Imre Kálmán, and Pál Ábrahám. Featuring Mónika Fischl with guests Szilvi Szendy, Attila Dolhai, and Károly Peller. Conducted by István Silló.
Imre Kálmán – Zsolt Meskó: Te rongyos élet…
Saturday, January 31, 6:00 PM — Or, My Imre Kálmán! A brand-new Hungarian operetta in two acts. A magical tribute to the Operetta King, told through a bashful genius, a relentless actress, and an all-seeing dresser who knows everything. Behind-the-scenes secrets meet human fragility as Kálmán’s fate springs to life with humor and passion. The biggest Kálmán hits shine anew. Cast: Ibolya Nagy (dresser), Attila Csengeri or Csaba Jegercsik (secretary), and Dorka Pacskó / Elvíra Haraszti / Csenge Bégány (Liczi). Directed by László Hajdú. Mosoly Muzsika Produkció’s second national premiere. Running time: 2 hours 15 minutes, one intermission. Motto: The past of Hungarian operetta is our heritage; its future is our responsibility — and we’re building it with dignity, humor, and love.
Djabe & Steve Hackett — Freya Winter Shows
Saturday, February 7, 7:30 PM — After the summer 2025 triumphs, Freya returns to Hungary, now in Győr. Expect fresh material alongside Genesis evergreens and classic tracks by Steve Hackett and Djabe. Their 14th joint album, Freya – Arctic Jam, dropped in February 2025, recorded in Bodø, Norway, 62 miles north of the Arctic Circle. Edited and composed into a full studio record by Tamás Barabás from free jams, it’s been hailed as one of Djabe’s finest. Line-up: Steve Hackett (guitar, vocals, harmonica), Tamás Barabás (bass), Attila Égerházi (guitar, percussion), Áron Koós-Hutás (trumpet, flugelhorn), Péter Kaszás (vocals, drums), Zoltán Bubenyák (piano, keys), Zoltán Zana (sax).
Apostol — We Can’t Live Without You!
Sunday, February 8, 7:00 PM — A live night of shared memories from one of Hungary’s most enduring bands. With hits like Nem tudok élni nélküled, Okosabban kéne élni, and Eladó, kiadó most a szívem, Apostol bridges generations with timeless emotion. The show is a reunion with the past: first loves, dance floors, bright summers — all the feelings these songs carry. The band says it loud: you are the reason we’re still on stage. If you love soul-stirring live music and the classics of Hungarian pop, don’t miss it.
Made in England
Friday, February 13, 7:00 PM — Győr Philharmonic Orchestra in a British-flavored program. Program:
– J. Haydn: Symphony No. 104 in D major, Hob. I:104 — 29′
Intermission
– E. Elgar: Pomp and Circumstance, March No. 1 — 5′
– B. Britten: Matinées musicales (after Rossini), op. 24 — 16′
– B. Britten: Simple Symphony, op. 4 — 16′
– E. Elgar: The Crown of India, March of the Mogul Emperors — 4′
Conducted by Domonkos Héja.
#RajnaMartin
Friday, February 20, 7:00 PM — Győr Philharmonic Orchestra. Program:
– B. Bartók: Music for Strings, Percussion and Celesta, BB 114 — 27′
Intermission
– A. Dvořák: Symphony No. 7 in D minor, op. 70, B. 141 — 35′
Conducted by Martin Rajna.
Pál Szécsi Memorial Concert
Saturday, February 21, 5:00 PM and Sunday, February 22, 7:00 PM — A tribute to the enigmatic legend of Hungarian pop, revisiting the mystery-laced life and beloved songs of Pál Szécsi in a heartfelt commemoration.
