The Agora Cinema in Szekszárd is doubling down on its mission to deliver both Hungarian and international film culture to the region, and the holiday lineup is built for everyone. From rom-coms to edge-of-your-seat thrillers, high-octane action, and animation, every age group gets a slice of big-screen magic at the city’s central movie house at 10 Szent István Square. Tickets are easy on the wallet: USD 4.00 for standard and USD 3.45 for students and seniors. The season’s program runs strong through late December, with family hits, blockbusters, and Christmas specials rotating right through New Year’s Eve.
What’s Playing and When
Mark your calendar for a cozy run-up to Christmas and a lively wind-down after. A Mikulás nyomában (In Search of Santa) screens December 20–21, returns December 23, and again December 27–28. Expect a family-focused winter adventure with holiday sparkle.
Avatar – Tűz és hamu (Avatar – Fire and Ash) lands on the same busy dates: December 20–21, December 23, December 27–28, and December 30. If your year-end needs a visually explosive sci-fi escape, this is the one to circle.
Karácsonyi egércsata (Christmas Mouse Battle) bookends the season in festive style, running December 19–21, popping up on December 24, and wrapping 2025 on December 31—ideal for families leaning into holiday fun.
For post-Christmas laughs, Spongyabob: Kalózkaland (SpongeBob: Pirate Adventure) sails in on December 27–28 and again on December 30. It’s pure animated joy, perfect for kids and nostalgic grown-ups alike.
Where to Stay: From Wine Hotels to Roadside Ease
If you’re turning your movie night into a Szekszárd weekend, the city lines up an interesting mix of stays. Hotel Merops**** sits in the heart of town, steps from the center and next to the Mészáros wine house. The vibe blends small-town calm with the character of the wine region, aimed at guests seeking either deep rest or active downtime. Expect stylish interiors, a sharp team, and a tailored, wide-ranging service palette.
The property runs with just eight rooms and two apartments, creating a boutique feel for travelers. Food-wise, the Main Street Bistro in the Nádasdi House wins over locals and visitors with a broad menu and carefully prepared dishes. Wine tastings are on the table, too. Down in the cellar, you can book an event steeped in the Szekszárd atmosphere—from birthdays and friendly dinners to corporate gatherings—and the team promises to make it memorable.
If you’re arriving by car and want quick access, the Sió Motel sits at Szekszárd’s northern gateway right off Route 6, in the corridor between the Szekszárd and Tolna wine regions, close to the Gemenc Forest and Sárköz. The site spans 2.5 ha and suits road-trippers who want simplicity, space, and nature close by.
Hotel Zodiaco*** rounds out the accommodation trio as the area’s only three-star hotel, pairing modern, elegant surroundings with a service ethos built on guest satisfaction. The hotel invests year after year in upgrades, aiming to make business stays and weekend getaways as smooth and comfortable as possible.
Wine Country, Tasting Rooms, and Cellar Culture
Film by day, cellar by night? Szekszárd’s wine scene makes it easy. Attila Birtok, nestled in the Baranya Valley, cultivates 14 hectares and works with Kékfrankos, Kadarka, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Zweigelt. The focus is on regional character, clean fruit, and honest craftsmanship.
Bodri Winery (Bodri Pincészet) is a full-blown destination: a 100-hectare estate and tourism hub rolled into one, just south of Szekszárd in a picture-book valley. It houses a winery, event center, restaurant, show kitchen, and guesthouses. The main cellar spans 19,375 square feet with twelve domes that lend cinematic depth to the interior. A 3,229-square-foot aging cellar opens for tours, and the 15,069-square-foot rosé facility handles larger batches at high quality. The estate’s guest rooms can host 61 people, and there’s a thermal-water underground Roman bath, jacuzzi, and sauna for off-duty bliss. The Optimus Restaurant celebrates Hungarian cuisine—classic flavors, modern touch.
For an intimate, craft-forward experience, Borfaragó Cellar (Borfaragó Pince) sits in the heart of the Upper Town, built on the site of an old carpenter and woodcarver’s workshop. Expect artisan wines, engaging tastings, and folk woodcarving treasures, tucked away from the busiest streets yet easy to reach—ideal for gatherings with friends or colleagues.
On Várdomb Hill, another winery leans into Kékfrankos as a signature grape, using it solo and as the backbone of blends, while giving careful attention to Rhine Riesling (Rajnai Rizling), Cserszegi Fűszeres, Kadarka, Blue Portuguese (Kékoportó), Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Syrah. Purist drinkers should seek out the local natural-style producer working mainly in the Porkoláb Valley: only estate-grown fruit, no commercial yeasts, malolactic starters, enzymes, fining agents, color enhancers, or flavor or acid modifiers. No filtration, sterilization, oxygen dosing, or heat treatment—every wine is bottled unprocessed.
Curious drinkers can also chase a cellar that loves to experiment with blends, rosés from virtually every red variety they farm, and heavyweight reds that respect local roots—Kékfrankos and Kadarka—then riff with Merlot, Cabernet, and Pinot Noir. If you’re after a change of scene: unplug on the vineyard hill, lean back, and let the wines and views do their work.
The Eszterbauer family, with Swabian and Serbian roots, keeps tradition alive in a family-run winery and show cellar in Szekszárd. Tastings are presented by family members, and the wine and guesthouse hosts groups of 8 to 50, pairing award-winning bottles with food from simple bites to full multi-course dinners. Their webshop is stocked if you want to take the experience home.
Rounding out the map, a family estate farms 6.6 hectares across four sites in the Szekszárd region, focusing on Syrah, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Kékfrankos. It’s a sharp snapshot of the area’s red-wine power and the diversity that keeps Szekszárd interesting, glass after glass.
One Last Note
Organizers reserve the right to change dates and programs, so check timings before you go. Then switch off your phone, grab your popcorn, and let Szekszárd’s Agora Cinema and wine country carry you through the holidays.
