Kövér Béla Puppet Theater in Szeged keeps the fun rolling in 2026 with a packed lineup of shows for kids and families. Located at 6700 Szeged, Tisza Lajos körút 50., this spot delivers fairy tales, dazzling puppet plays, and hilarious stories all year long. The performances draw young audiences into the theater world through playful antics while offering wholesome family entertainment. It’s the perfect pick for anyone seeking memorable kids’ activities in Szeged.
Main Puppet Shows Lineup
It kicks off on April 9, 2026 (Thursday) with Fityfirity. April 10 brings Költögető and Plimplim, a music and rhythm game for the tiniest tots. On April 13, catch the “How old is the captain?” series: The Ratcatcher Project (16+). Garmann’s Summer (Garmann nyara) features guest performances from Kabóca Puppet Theater multiple times from April 21 to 30. May 2 features Fityfirity again. Wanderer (Bolyongó) runs May 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 17, 19, 20, 23, 26, with Fityfirity on May 13, 15, 19. The “How old is the captain?” series spotlights Wanderer (Bolyongó, 16+) on May 18. That’s a solid mix of whimsy and adventure for little ones.
April 2026 Family Picks
Dino Park pops up in Szeged during Easter break, April 2-12. Shows at Szeged National Theater run April 3-12, 17-21, 23-28 from $6-$82. Saturday puppet shows at Kövér Béla on April 11 (twice), 18 (three times), 25 (twice). Act with Violin (Akt hegedűvel) April 14, $22-$25. Szeged Comic Con April 18. XXV. NAPFÉNY Folk Dance Festival and Choreographer Competition same day. Earth Week at the Botanical Garden April 20-24. Noémi Orvos-Tóth’s talk “How to Break Inherited Family Patterns?” April 21, $27. Little Red Riding Hood (Piroska és a farkas), musical fairy tale by Hókirálynő Meseszínpad at Százszorszép Theater, April 22 at 10 a.m., 6722 Szeged, Kálvária sugárút 23. Architecture Festival and Night April 25-26. Elek Péter’s “Can I Be Honest?” solo show April 27, hosted by Gergő Szobácsi, $20-$23.
May 2026 Highlights
Shows at Szeged National Theater run April 2-May 10, May 11-17, May 18-23, May 26-31 from $6-$82. Birds and Trees Week at the Botanical Garden May 4-8, 11-15. Alice in Wonderland May 5, $22-$36. Mamma Mia! May 10, $28-$55. Tvrtko – Chernobyl 40 (Csernobil 40) (exclusive) May 12, $22. 10th Zsigmond Vilmos International Film Festival May 13-17. VI. Design and Art Management Festival May 14-16. Fülöp Viktor’s “Brick of the Wise” solo May 18, hosted by Rudolf Forgács, $20-$22. Dr. Richárd Schwab’s lecture May 21, $22. 30th Szeged Wine Festival – Szeged Day Celebrations May 21-31. Dóm Square Cavalcade May 22-24. 25th Szeged Bridge Fair May 30-31.
June to December Must-Sees
June 2: Hungarian Paradise Day and Forcing Expo conference. 13th DEJA VU Festival June 11-12. 97th Festival of Books and 25th Children’s Book Days June 11-14. Fragrant Medicinal Herbs Week at the Botanical Garden June 15-19. Szeged Water Theater – DryDock Festival June 16-21. Waiting Hearts Among the World (ÜNNEPVÁRÓ SZÍVEK KÖZÖTT A VILÁG) June 21, $12-$18. OSCAR June 26-27, $25-$33. GESZTI Concert – Szeged Open-Air Games June 30-July 1, $28. July: Queen of Csárdás (CSÁRDÁSKIRÁLYNŐ) July 3, $25-$33; Heroes’ Dawn (HŐSÖK HAJNALA) July 4, $14-$47; HONEYBEAST July 8, $25-$33; The Three Musketeers (A 3 testőr) July 10-11, 17-18, $19-$59; XVI. Martin György Folk Dance Festival July 10-12; Ringing, My Lord? (CSENGETT, MYLORD?) July 17-18, $25-$33; CHARLIE Concert July 22; CINEFONIC July 24, $17-$61; 36th THEALTER International Theater Festival July 24-Aug 1; Heatwave (HŐHULLÁM) July 25, $19-$25; XIX. Lotus Days July 25-26; ABBA SHOW July 29; Carmen July 31, $19-$69. August: GUBIK PETRA Concert Aug 5, $19-$28; DIXIELAND GÁLA Aug 12, $18-$24; American Comedy (AMERIKAI KOMÉDIA) Aug 14-15, $28-$42; Wicked Aug 14-16, 20-22, $19-$82; Szeged Youth Days – SZIN and TÚLPARTFESZT Aug 26-29. September: Africa Week at the Botanical Garden Sept 1-4; IV. Szeged Gin and Rum Gastro Festival Sept 3-6; E Street Parade Sept 13; Szent Gellért International Music Festival Sept 21-Oct 4. October: 30th Autumn Cultural Festival Oct 1-Nov 27; Pumpkin Week at the Botanical Garden Oct 12-16; HARLEM GLOBETROTTERS – THE 100 YEAR TOUR Oct 30. November: Tvrtko – Chernobyl 40 (Csernobil 40) Nov 16, $22; Szeged Christmas Weeks – Dóm Square Advent Nov 27-Dec 24. December: QUEEN Symphonic Live Dec 12, $24-$41. Total events: 54.
Stay Options in Szeged
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