Celebrate 2026 in Szeged with the Szeged Symphony Orchestra: Bernstein, Gershwin, Copland, and star soloists at the National Theater. Cinematic sparkle, rhythmic flair, affordable tickets. January 5, 7 PM.
when: 2026.01.05., Monday
where: 6720 Szeged, Vaszy Viktor tér 1.
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Szeged’s long-awaited New Year’s Concert is back: the Szeged Symphony Orchestra returns to the Szeged National Theater on Monday, January 5, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. Tickets are available online, and the evening promises big-screen sparkle and symphonic swagger in the heart of 6720 Szeged, Vaszy Viktor Square (Vaszy Viktor tér) 1.
A salute to 250 years of American independence
The program tips its hat to the 250th anniversary of American independence with hits by beloved American composers: Leonard Bernstein’s West Side Story, George Gershwin’s An American in Paris (Egy amerikai Párizsban), Aaron Copland, plus other popular American standards that light up the concert hall.
Star lineup and baton
On stage: Kata Csorba, Szilveszter Szélpál, Ádám Fülöp, Panna Fülöp-Farkas, and Anita Hajdu. At the podium: conductor Gergely Dubóczky, leading a sparkling, rhythmic, cinematic evening built for celebration.
Tickets and notes
Prices range from $8.80 to $18.10. Organizers reserve the right to change the time and program. Date: 01/05/2026. Location: Szeged.
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Pros
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Family-friendly vibe with familiar American tunes (Bernstein, Gershwin, Copland) that kids and teens might recognize from movies and school bands
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Fun U.S. twist for the 250th anniversary—feels surprisingly “at home” even while abroad
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Very affordable tickets ($9–$18) compared with U.S. symphony prices
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Easy online ticketing and a clear start time (Jan 5, 2026, 7 p.m.)
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Central venue in Szeged (National Theater on Vaszy Viktor tér) that’s walkable and near cafes, so pre/post-concert plans are simple
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Szeged is a pleasant university city with good public transport; driving and parking are generally manageable
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A polished local orchestra and named soloists/conductor promise quality, “big-screen” symphonic flair without big-city hassles
Cons
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Szeged isn’t a top-stop for U.S. tourists, so you may need to plan travel (train or car from Budapest; 2–2.5 hours)
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The event is well-known locally, but the concert itself isn’t an international marquee draw like Vienna’s New Year’s Concert
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Some onstage intros or materials may be in Hungarian; not essential, but non-speakers could miss context
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Happens Jan 5 (not Dec 31/Jan 1), so it’s less of a classic New Year’s Eve “event” compared with similar celebrations in Vienna, Prague, or NYC
