Kecskemét is launching a new run of Talk Show Nights in 2025, bringing nationally known and widely respected guests to the stage for live, no-filter conversations. Expect goosebump-inducing stories, sharp wit, behind-the-scenes confessions, and raw family tales — from golden, shimmering chicken soup to smiles, tears, laughter, breakups and reunions, triumphs and wipeouts — told with unapologetic honesty. The series kicks off in a cozy corner of the city at 6000, Izsáki u. 6., with the first event set for Monday, December 8, 2025.
Zoltán Mucsi Takes the Hot Seat
On December 8, Talk Show Night features Jászai Mari Award–winning actor Zoltán Mucsi, an Artist of Merit and a lifetime member of the Company of Immortals (Halhatatlanok Társulata). You’ve almost certainly seen him — in a commercial, a viral clip, or on stage. In Kecskemét, he’ll talk about his life, work, and career, and he won’t dodge the spicy stuff: humor and cursing included. It’s a rare chance to catch one of Hungary’s most distinctive performers unplugged and unfiltered, right in the heart of the “Hírös” city.
Róbert Koltai’s Musical, Poetic Cabaret
On January 19, 2026, the mic turns to Róbert Koltai for Sose halok meg? (Will I Never Die?), a musical, poetic, storytelling cabaret packed with Dés songs, teacher parodies, theater tales, and full-throated confessions. Director Ildikó Gaál will ask the questions; Koltai — a Jászai Award–winning Artist of Merit and lifetime member of the Company of Immortals (Halhatatlanok Társulata) — will answer, recite, sing, improvise, and parody. It’s a show that folds tradition and playfulness into a warm, live conversation with the audience. Location: Kecskemét.
Where to Stay: From Boutique Calm to Big-City Comfort
If you’re making a night of it, the Apollo Hotel sits on a quiet downtown street and offers single, double, and triple rooms. They’re spacious and well equipped, with private bathrooms, flat-screen TVs, and fridges — an easy downtown base.
The Aranyhomok Business-City-Wellness Hotel is set right on Kecskemét’s main square, encircled by five churches of different denominations — an unbeatable spot for events of any size. It blends business-ready spaces with city energy and wellness extras to create a full experience package.
Prefer something on the edge of town? Bajor Étterem és Vendégház waits in a calm, accessible area with 18 double rooms (all can take an extra bed). Each room comes with a bathroom (shower/WC), TV, phone, and air conditioning.
For charm seekers, Barokk Antik Panzió is an elegant, family-run boutique in the city’s picturesque center. Expect clean rooms, a friendly team, a generous buffet breakfast, and a secure, free, enclosed courtyard for parking. Every room has a minibar, bathroom, and TV, and the entire property offers internet access.
If you want a splash of grandeur, check into a historic property on Kecskemét’s main drag where Renaissance vibes meet myth, painted walls hide intriguing details, and bold interior design plays with Renaissance and Baroque elements — a royal stay in a serene, eclectic setting.
There’s also a city-center motel on a quiet lane with single, double, and triple rooms, all fitted with AC, TV, and private bathrooms.
Fábián Panzió sits 650 ft from the Main Square in a mellow, Mediterranean-feel, family setting. Ten modern, elegant rooms feature AC, showers, hairdryers, flat-screen SAT TV, free Wi‑Fi, and fridges. Breakfast is generous — cold platters, yogurts, muesli, and house specials — with gluten-free options on request.
Four Points by Sheraton Kecskemét is the country’s first in the brand — a state-of-the-art hotel and conference center where elegance links arms with business, offering everything you need for a seamless event under one roof.
Granada Conference, Wellness and Sport Hotel (Granada Konferencia, Wellness és Sport Hotel) is a new, exclusive option a few minutes from downtown, 1.2 miles from the M5 western exit and nestled by the forest. It caters equally to families seeking downtime, business travelers, and conference crowds, with a focus on satisfying every last need in a quiet, relaxed setting.
Where to Eat: Trendy Plates, Traditional Flavors
48 Restaurant & Bar (48 Étterem és Bár), in a fully renovated, timeworn building on Bánk bán Street, blends eclectic and loft style and cooks only with fresh, high-quality ingredients, obsessing over sourcing, technique, and flavor.
There’s a friendly family restaurant that leans into home-style specials — and they’ll cook your favorite dish on request.
Inside the Kecskemét Bath you’ll find a roomy restaurant open to everyone, not just bath guests. It seats 190 overall, with two terraces for 36, indoor space for 90, and a 60-person private room for family events and meetings. Parking is free and easy, and weekly menus deliver varied, tasty, homestyle lunches — solid for a quick meal, a family dinner, or a birthday party.
Bistorant Kecskemét, part of a premium hotel, aims to give everyone five-star treatment — from the interior and service to the ingredients and plated dishes. Whether you want a top-notch glass of wine or a tradition-inspired plate with modern verve, the doors are open for weekday bites, festive occasions, and sharp-value specials.
Bowling Center & Restaurant (Bowling Center & Étterem) is the city’s entertainment hub with 10 bowling lanes, 2 billiards tables, and 3 darts machines. The menu follows current tastes, and the team builds custom offers for groups.
Café Plázs Dessert Boutique pairs standout views with dialed-in flavors: coffees, breakfasts, desserts, and mains. Try the pulled-pork sandwiches, Neapolitan-style pizza, or fresh vegetarian plates. It’s set for business lunches and family gatherings, paired with quality wines, freshly drawn beers, and polished cocktails.
A sleek wine spot pours more than 100 Hungarian wines — sip with friends, grab the week’s specials to go, and pair your glass with small plates designed for the evening’s vibe and the wines’ character.
Steps from the Malom Plaza, Torchlit Cellar Wine & Grill (Fáklyás Pince Wine & Grill) revives a traditional 100-year-old wine restaurant with its own kitchen and flavor identity. The menu draws on Serbian, Croatian, southern, Hungarian, and Italian cooking, backed by close to 100 wines.
Black Stork (Fekete Gólya) offers easy access, quiet surroundings, and a calm setting for hearty meals.
And don’t miss Fodor Confectionery (Fodor cukrászda), one of the city’s oldest streetside patisseries, founded by its namesake confectioner and producing cakes without additives.
The organizers reserve the right to change dates and programs.
