The Kövér Béla Puppet Theatre keeps the magic rolling through 2026 in Szeged, opening its doors to kids and families with a full slate of colorful stories, imaginative puppetry, and playful stagecraft. The venue at 50 Tisza Lajos Boulevard (Tisza Lajos körút 50) is all about first theater moments for little ones and relaxed, content-rich outings for parents. Expect fairy-tale vibes, interactive rhythms, and plenty of laughter, with programs that make culture feel effortless and fun.
Where and when
Address: 6700 Szeged, 50 Tisza Lajos Boulevard (Tisza Lajos körút 50). Performances run year-round, with a spring and early summer lineup heavy on premieres, guest appearances, and returning favorites. Dates are subject to change at the organizers’ discretion, so double-check before you go.
What’s on in April
April 29–30: Garmann nyara (Garmann’s Summer) arrives as a guest performance by Kabóca Puppet Theatre (Kabóca Bábszínház). Thoughtful, gentle, and visually bright, it’s a warm entry point for kids discovering theater. The same day, you can also dip into Szeged’s wider cultural calendar, from the Szeged National Theater (Szegedi Nemzeti Színház) repertory (roughly $8.20 to $81.30) to The Illegal Painter – István Török’s jubilee exhibition (A törvénytelen festő – Török István) at Délvidék House (Délvidék Ház) on 1–3 Közép fasor, and a stand-up evening titled May I Be Honest? (Lehetek őszinte?) with Péter Elek, hosted by Gergő Szobácsi (about $17.20).
May spotlight: Fityfirity and Bolyongó
May keeps families busy. Fityfirity plays on May 2, 13, 15, and 19, bringing lively rhythms and witty movement. Bolyongó (Wanderer) threads through the month on May 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 17, 19, 20, 23, and 26, blending whimsical imagery with tender storytelling. On May 18, Bolyongó steps into the How Old Is the Captain? (Hány éves a kapitány?) program series in a 16+ version—an evening for teens and adults who want to see the production’s themes with a sharper edge.
June: POINT. Just Like You!
June 14 and 20 bring POINT. Just Like You! (PONT. Pont, mint Te!), a cheerful, identity-affirming show that welcomes kids into a world of points, patterns, and playful logic, where every dot has a story and every child finds a reflection.
More to do around Szeged
While you’re in town, the cultural buffet is huge. The Szeged National Theater (Szegedi Nemzeti Színház) continues through May and late May (roughly $8.20 to $81.30). Highlights include Alice in Wonderland, Mamma Mia! ($27.10 to $54.30), the 10th Vilmos Zsigmond International Film Festival, the 6th Design and Arts Management Festival (VI. Design- és Művészetmenedzsment Fesztivál), the 34th National Children’s and Youth Folk Dance Festival (XXXIV. Országos Gyermek és Ifjúsági Néptáncfesztivál), and Tvrtko – Chernobyl 40 ($21.30). Foodies and flâneurs can wander the 30th Szeged Wine Festival (Szegedi Borfesztivál) during Szeged Day events, Dóm Square Cavalcade (Dóm Téri Kavalkád), and the 25th Szeged Bridge Fair (Szegedi Hídivásár) street fair. Summer piles on with the DEJA VU Festival, the 97th Festive Book Week (Ünnepi Könyvhét) and 25th Children’s Book Days, Szeged Water Theater – Dry Dock Festival (Szegedi Víziszínház – SzárazDokk Fesztivál), and big open-air crowd-pleasers from GESZTI CONCERT to HONEYBEAST, The Three Musketeers (A 3 testőr), ABBA SHOW, Carmen, and Wicked ($18.80 to $81.30). Autumn rolls into design, literature, and music festivals, candlelit concerts, and Szeged Christmas Weeks – Dóm Square Advent (Szegedi Karácsonyi Hetek – Dóm Téri Advent). Prices shown reflect ranges in USD; schedules may shift, so keep an eye out for updates.
