Szekszárd, famous for its wine tourism, hosts a packed calendar of top events all year. The Babits Mihály Cultural Center at 7100 Szekszárd, Szent István tér 10, keeps things lively with cultural shows, festivals preserving traditions, foodie gatherings, concerts, and exhibitions for locals and tourists alike. Mark your calendars starting March 28, 2026 (Saturday)—here’s the full scoop on what’s happening.
March Madness and Easter Fun
Kick off on March 28 with the Örökség Dél-Dunántúli Regionális Gyerek és Ifjúsági Szólótánc Verseny (Heritage South Transdanubian Regional Children’s and Youth Solo Dance Competition), plus the Szekszárd Easter Market. The next day, March 29, dive into Húsvéti Játszóház (Easter Playhouse). March 30 brings Meztelen Igazság (Naked Truth), a musical comedy. On March 31, deadlines arrive: Tehetségpaletta Program 2026 applications close, alongside Korsós Gergő’s book launch.
April’s Retro Vibes and Classics
April 5 rocks the Húsvéti Szekszárdi Retro Fesztivál (Easter Szekszárd Retro Festival). April 7 stages S.Ö.R. – Shakespeare Összes Röviden (S.O.R. – Shakespeare All in Brief). Nagy Dankó Turné 2026 rolls in on April 9. Poetry lovers: April 11 is A Magyar Költészet Napján: Zene-Költészet (Hungarian Poetry Day: Music-Poetry – Pearls of Hungarian Lyrics Sung and Spoken). April 14 features Cinegemadár Tolna Vármegyei Népdaléneklési és Népi Zenés Verseny (Cinegemadár Tolna County Folk Song and Folk Music Competition). Two Bartina Néptánc Közhasznú Egyesület (Bartina Folk Dance Nonprofit Association) events on April 18: their 60th Jubilee Gala and a reunion. April 19 offers Agora Klasszikus Zenei Délutánok – Négy Évszak, Hat Művész (Agora Classical Music Afternoons – Four Seasons, Six Artists – A Sunday with Vivaldi). April 21 has Kultúrkortyok Szabadegyetem on Ethiopia—lighting candles at Erta Ale volcano—plus Robin Hawdon’s Szeretőből Egy Is Sok (One Lover is Too Many) at the Cultural Center’s theater, tickets from $18 to $21. April 24 shines with Éneklő Ifjúság Díszhangverseny (Singing Youth Gala Concert). April 25 hosts XIII. Fedorka-Sosevolt Versnap (Fedorka Never-Was Poetry Day) and Alisca Brass Band’s solo concert. Get ready to laugh on April 27 with Amerikai Komédia – Szving Musical (American Comedy – Swing Musical), $23 to $26. April 29 doubles up: Forrás Néptáncegyüttes Független Színház’s Útvaló (Farewell – Dance Theater Show) and A Tánc Világnapja (International Dance Day).
May Concerts, Runs, and Musicals
May 5 stages Fejes Endre – Presser Gábor: Jó Estét Nyár, Jó Estét Szerelem (Good Evening Summer, Good Evening Love – Musical About a Hooligan, Múzsa Subscription 4th Show). May 12 features Kultúrkortyok Szabadegyetem on Uzbekistan from Tashkent to the Aral Sea. May 14 features Megjöttem (I’m Back) – Lakatos László’s solo show with opener Oliver Wolf, $21. May 15 is Kovács Gergő Dalestje (Kovács Gergő Song Recital), $12. Lace up for the 15th Borvidék Félmaraton (Wine Region Half Marathon) on May 16. May 21 grooves to Zene Nélkül Mit Érek Én (What Am I Without Music) – Cserháti Zsuzsa and Máté Péter Memorial Concert at the Cultural Center, $24.
Summer Kids’ Shows and Fall Hits
June 10-11 features Topolcsányi Laura – Maráth Viktor: Pocahontas for kids’ subscriptions (elementary, plus, kindergarten), all $7. June 13 blasts Apostol koncert (Apostol Concert), $28 to $35. September 7 spotlights Hegedűs Endre és Hegedűs Katalin Zongoraművészek Hangversenye (Hegedűs Endre and Katalin Piano Recital). November 6 is Rákász Gergely – Mozart, $15. Wrap up with Filmzene Koncert (Film Music Concert) on November 24.
Crash at These Cool Spots
Hotel Merops****, a wine hotel in downtown Szekszárd next to Mészáros Winery, offers calm vibes and active fun with 8 rooms, 2 apartments, gastronomy programs, and Main Street Bistro at Nádasdi Ház. Sió Motel sits on 2.5 hectares at Szekszárd’s north gate along Route 6, near Gemenc Forest and Sárköz. Hotel Zodiaco***, the area’s only 3-star hotel, provides innovative options for business or weekend stays. Attila Birtok in Baranya Valley boasts 14 hectares of kékfrankos, kadarka, cabernet franc, sauvignon, zweigelt; chef Makk Norbert pairs Bodri wines with modern Hungarian dishes.
Wine Havens Await
Bodri Pincészet’s 100-hectare tourist hub south of town includes winery, event center, Optimus Restaurant with modern Hungarian fare, 1800 sqm grand cellar with 12 domes, 300 sqm aging cellar, 1400 sqm rosé facility, guest rooms for 61 (with thermal Roman bath, jacuzzi, sauna). Borfaragó Pince in the “wine capital’s” heart, ex-carpenter workshop, serves craft wines amid folk wood carvings. Várdomb estate favors kékfrankos, plus rajnai rizling, cserszegi fűszeres, kadarka, kékoportó, merlot, cabernet franc, syrah. Craft winery in Porkoláb Valley uses only homegrown grapes, no additives, filters, or heat—bottled pure. Another spot experiments with local reds like kékfrankos, kadarka, rosés winning abroad, blending with merlot, cabernet, pinot noir. Eszterbauer family winery with Swabian-Serbian roots offers tastings for 8-50 in rep house, from snacks to multi-course dinners; 6.6 hectares of syrah, merlot, cabernet sauvignon, kékfrankos. Organizers reserve the right to change dates/programs. Head to Szent István tér 10 for details!
