Sopron, that gorgeous historic city hugging Austria’s wine country, rolls out a massive lineup of events in 2026 to keep visitors buzzing all year long. Think vibrant festivals, killer concerts, cultural deep dives, wine tastings galore, and heaps of family-friendly stuff lighting up the cozy downtown streets and nearby vineyards. This roundup packs every must-do happening right here at 9400 Sopron, Szent György u. 2., from March 30 (Monday) to June 11, so you can plan your trip without missing a beat.
Easter Hunts and Spring Break Adventures
Easter kicks off strong on April 6 with the 49th Húsvéti Tojáskereső (Easter Egg Hunt) in the Botanical Garden. Poetry lovers, mark April 8 for Költészet napi megemlékezés (Poetry Day Commemoration) and Irány a természet! (Head to Nature! – Playful Nature Knowledge Session), for $3. The next day, April 9, brings A pöttyös bőrönd titkai (Secrets of the Polka-Dot Suitcase) – an interactive clown-magician show for kids at $3.25, plus a peek behind the scenes at the Soproni Brewery Tour. Spring break heats up April 10 with Junkies rocking Hangár Music Garden, Állati nyomozás a belvárosban (Animal Detective Hunt in Downtown), Magyar Költészet Napja a Lenck-villában (Hungarian Poetry Day at Lenck Villa), and A soproni bor története (The History of Sopron Wine) lecture by Ars Historica. April 11 packs in Vad Fruttik at Hangár, free Óriások vállán (On the Shoulders of Giants – Tracing Famous Sopron Families) city walk, 17th Soproni TÁVlatok Trail and Terrain Run, flea market at Lővér Camping, Zenés versünnep (Musical Poetry Celebration – Poetry Day Family Afternoon) at $3.25, Charity Ball by Levendula Children’s Aid Association, and Sub Bass Monster at Búgócsiga. Don’t miss April 4-11 Tavaszi szüneti programok (Spring Break Programs) at GYIK Event House, ongoing Nyomozós Hét (Detective Week) at Forestry Museum from March 30-April 12, or April 12’s SzavaLatszámlálás (Word Counting – Guerrilla Impro Theater’s Poetry Day Show) and Fagus Wedding Open Day.
Mid-April Theater, Talks and Tunes
April 15 spotlights the Turizmus Klub on Budapest-Bamako Bike Expedition and A hang gyógyító ereje (The Healing Power of Sound) by life coach mediator Pongor Tünde. April 16-17 features A VILÁG ESZE (The World’s Mind) solo show by László Hadházi, hosted by László Lovász at Dumaszínház in Liszt Center’s Széchenyi Hall. April 17 rocks with Co Lee Live Band at Hangár, A Hülyeség Határa (The Limit of Stupidity) by Barna Baranyai, and Él reader theater by Okuláré Projekt. Book launches and plays hit April 18: Zsubrits Zsolt’s Vár a tenger (The Sea Awaits) novel launch, Anconai szerelmesek (Ancona Lovers) musical comedy ($22-$24), another Óriások vállán free walk, Tavaszi Pezsgés (Spring Sparkle) exclusive tasting walk, Száll a kakukk fészkére (One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest) drama at $14, Mother’s Day glass painting, and Bonsai Exhibit at Erdő House through April 19. April 19 brings Verditől Lady Gagáig (From Verdi to Lady Gaga) spring concert by Sopron Juventus Wind Band and Gyerekek és kütyük (Kids and Gadgets: Digital Upbringing in the 21st Century) talk by psychologist Ágnes Vida at $8.
Late April Music, Comedy and Workshops
April 21 dives into Művészélet két kastély között (Artist Life Between Two Castles – Haydn in Esterházy Service) musical slide lecture by Endre Antalné Margittai. April 22 covers Érzelmek az orrunk alatt (Emotions Under Our Noses – Scents, Feelings, Memory) by Katalin Horváthné Czimer, V. Lámfalussy Vitapódium on AI, and Természetesen zene (Naturally Music – Harp and Marimba on Earth Day). April 24 packs Randevú Párizsban (Rendezvous in Paris, or Happy Easter!) at GYIK ($13-$19), Páratlan páros (Unmatched Pair) farce ($16-$19), Kávészünet koncert (Coffee Break Concert) at Búgócsiga, Swing á la Django: Vivaldi 4 Seasons 2.0 crossover gig. April 25 offers health day at Jahndala Forest Yoga Studio, Vivaldi feat. Talamba at $21, another Óriások vállán walk, Európa Kiadó (Europe for Rent) at Búgócsiga, Páratlan páros repeat, Leander Kills with Here We Are at Hangár, Szent Györgytől Szent Mihályig (From St. George to St. Michael – Medieval Secrets Walk). April 26 stages Anconai szerelmesek ($22-$24), Boeing Boeing (Landing in Paris) comedy at Liszt Center ($16-$19), Kerámia Workshop (Ceramics Workshop), Aranyszamár Színház’s Hófehérke (Snow White) musical puppet show at $5.
May Madness: Plays, Wine Fests and Stars
April 28 spotlights Kelemen & Ottensamer at $22, Anconai szerelmesek ($22-$24), (Kis)kamaszok (Tweens – How to Connect with Them Today?). April 29’s S.Ö.R.Ö.M. (Shakespeare All Briefly Joyfully for Everyone) at $9.50, interactive therapy dog program. April 30 wraps with EMBERI BESTIÁK (Human Beasts – Inside Serial Killers) lecture, Májusfa-állítás (Maypole Raising) in Bánfalva. May 1-3,7-9,14-16: repeats of Anconai szerelmesek ($22-$24). May 2 adds Óriások vállán walk, Sopron, a legek városa (Sopron, City of Extremes) downtown stroll, Nemez Banda Táncház & Workshop (Felt Band Dance House). May 3’s Barokk barangolás (Baroque Wander in Downtown, Costumed Guide). May 6’s Mondjad, Atikám! (Tell Me, Atikám!) József Attila evening by Miklós Vecsei H. and Gergely Balla (Platon Karataev). May 14 Soproni Brewery Tour, May 16 Forrástól-Forrásig (From Spring to Spring) hike, Óriások vállán, Soproni BORzongás (Sopron Wine Thrills, Costumed), HÁZASTÁRSAS (Marriage – Worth Staying Together). May 20’s Tvrtko – Chernobyl 40 exclusive at Kultik Sopron Elite Cinema $21. May 22 brings Szerelmes gyilkosok (Lovers’ Killers – Live True Crime with Dr. Tímea Rátkai), ABBA & Boney M. KONCERTSHOW. May 22-24 Soproni Borünnep (Sopron Wine Festival). May 23 Óriások vállán, Májusfa kitáncolás (Maypole Dance-Out) family day in Bánfalva, XVI. Sop-Rock Talent Fest, Évszázadok emlékei (Centuries’ Memories in Vienna Suburb Walk). May 24 Tértölelő séta (Square-Hugging Walk in Downtown with Tasting). May 25 Sopron, a “tornyok városa” (Sopron, “City of Towers” Walk). May 28 Brewery Tour, May 29 Zorán Turné 2026 at Novomatic Aréna ($35-$46) and Zacher szerint a világ (Zacher’s World – Poisons and Addictions No Taboos), May 30 Óriások vállán and Gin & Tonic tasting workshop, May 31 33rd Vas-Villa Family Bike Tour.
Early June Highlights
June 6 another Óriások vállán free walk. June 7’s Táncra tánc (Dance to Dance) show by Sopron Petőfi School folk dance groups, musicians, and Pendelyes Dance Ensemble. June 11 closes with Liszt Ferenc Chamber Orchestra and Győri Philharmonic at Liszt Center $22.
Organizers reserve the right to change times and programs!
