Every year, the Mézesvölgy Summer (Mézesvölgyi Nyár)—Veres 1 Theatre (Veres 1 Színház)’s summer festival—lights up Pest County, and in 2025, the event returns from June 21 to August 31 with more excitement than ever. The vibrant lineup includes 25 performances and concerts, bringing together top actors and hit productions for theater lovers. With an open-air auditorium seating 1,900, surrounded by nature and offering a wide variety of shows, Mézesvölgy Summer has become one of the top cultural highlights in the region every summer. The festival features family shows, musicals, comedies, concerts, and even unique spectacular performances.
Unmissable Shows and Concerts
July in Veresegyház (Veresegyház) kicks off with a concert by the stars of Neoton Family (Neoton Família) on the 15th. That same month, musical fans can enjoy The Attic (A Padlás) on the 18th, and The Dream Car (A Meseautó) on the 19th. On the 22nd, children and families are treated to Oz, the Wonder of Wonders (Oz, a Csodák Csodája), a musical fairy tale show.
The program keeps growing: Lovers from Ancona (Anconai szerelmesek), a musical comedy, follows on the 23rd. A dose of suspense arrives on July 26 with The Murder of Ackroyd (Az Ackroyd-gyilkosság). Theatergoers can catch Menopause (Menopauza), a musical, on both July 29 and 30.
August brings even more variety, with the HAVASI Piano Show on the 2nd, and the classic comedy Hippolyt the Butler (Hippolyt, a lakáj) on August 5. Family audiences will love the musical Pocahontas in one act on August 8, and the wacky musical extravaganza Cat Catcher (Macskafogó) in two parts on August 9.
Be sure not to miss the operetta gala Not a Ragged Life (Nem rongyos élet) on August 13, and the biographical stand-up show One Life (Egy életem)—the story of Szabolcs Thuróczy (Thuróczy Szabolcs)—on August 16. The laughter continues on August 21 with The Dreadfully Decent Guest (Rém rendes vendég), a two-act comedy.
Musical Performers and Closing Acts
Popular singer Magdi Rúzsa (Rúzsa Magdi) gives a concert on August 23. August 25 features I Am Your Silence (Csönded vagyok), a tribute to songwriter Tamás Cseh (Cseh Tamás). The festival wraps up with Kiss King (Csókkirály), a grand concert on August 27, and Kelemen the Mason (Kőműves Kelemen), a rock ballad, closing the season on August 30.
Rest, Wellness, and Local Flavors
Festival visitors can unwind at the local fasting house, located in a garden suburb on a sprawling 43,000-square-foot property, where a sauna, massage, fitness, and body treatments await. The Libra Hotel***, right in the heart of Veresegyház (Veresegyház) near the lakes, boasts a cozy wellness area and a restaurant overlooking the main square. It’s just a 20-minute drive from downtown Budapest via the M3 highway, making it ideal for relaxing getaways.
Nearby, freshly renovated restaurants tempt guests with hearty food and a welcoming atmosphere. Thermal Restaurant (Termál Étterem) features a new air-conditioned dining room, a bowling alley, quality service, and affordable prices. With space for up to 80 guests, it’s perfect for weddings and events. Their menu blends Hungarian classics with international cuisine, and the bar serves everything from homemade lemonades to craft cocktails, plus a sunny terrace for enjoying wine or premium gin and tonics.
For lakeside dining, there’s a charming bistro with checkered tablecloths by Ivacsi Lake (Ivacsi-tó), famous for its fish dishes but offering much more. Moonlight Restaurant (Holdfény Étterem) specializes in family functions, birthdays, and corporate events in a tranquil setting, while La Bella Restaurant and Pizzeria (La Bella Étterem és Pizzéria) offers Italian favorites.
And for a sweet finish, Marika’s Kitchen (Marika Konyhája) has kept locals happy for over 20 years with daily menus and catering for all occasions. Meanwhile, Sulyán’s Bakery (Sulyán Cukrászda) is a cake lover’s haven, renowned for custom cakes and multiple international gold medals—including the national title for their plum dumpling cake in 2010.
