Experience Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker 2026 tour across Budapest, Eger, Miskolc, Veszprém, and Győr—stage shows, screenings, concerts, and family magic. Tickets available now.
when: 2026.01.13., Tuesday, Eger
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Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker returns in 2026 with stage shows, screenings, and concerts that keep the timeless tale alive. The story still asks whether we settle for illusions or dare to believe everything has a soul and a destiny. A plain wooden doll, cursed and trapped in an awkward body. A girl who sees the feeling heart beneath the bright paint and fights to break the spell. Children’s faith remakes the world—and teaches adults to feel, not just look.
January 13 — Eger
3300 Eger, Hatvani Gate Square (Hatvani kapu tér) 4.
January 14 — Miskolc
Generali Arena (Generali Aréna), 3500 Miskolc. Tickets: $29.20–$39.70.
January 15 — Veszprém
8200 Veszprém, Külső-Kádártai Road (Külső-kádártai út) 5. Tickets: $31.30–$58.40.
January 17 — Győr
9025 Győr, Miklós Radnóti Street (Radnóti Miklós út) 46. Tickets: $29.20–$48.60.
January 18 — Budapest
1146 Budapest, 14th District — Zugló, 1 Dózsa György Road (Dózsa György út 1). Tickets: $36.50–$67.60.
Organizers reserve the right to change dates and programs.
2025, adrienne
Pros
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Great for families—The Nutcracker is kid-friendly, short on scares, big on wonder, and the 2026 tour includes stage shows, screenings, and concerts so you can pick what suits your crew
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Super familiar story for U.S. visitors—Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker is a holiday staple back home, so you’ll recognize the music and plot even if the production style is different
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Budapest stop is in a very central, well-known area (Heroes’ Square/Zugló nearby), easy for tourists to find and pair with sightseeing
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No Hungarian needed—titles and programs help, but the music/dance tell the story; you can enjoy it fully without speaking the language
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Easy logistics—Budapest and Győr have strong public transport; driving between cities is straightforward on good highways; venues list clear addresses
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Prices are reasonable vs big-city U.S. ballet tickets, especially in Miskolc and Győr, so it’s a budget-friendly way to see a classic
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Nice comparison factor—you can experience The Nutcracker in a Central European setting, which feels more “old-world” than many U.S. productions, adding cultural flair
Cons
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Outside Budapest, cities like Eger, Veszprém, and Miskolc are less famous to foreign visitors, so you’ll need a bit more planning to navigate and choose what else to see
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January travel can be cold and slippery; getting between cities by car may be slower, and rural train/bus schedules thin out late at night
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Seating, staging, and orchestra scale may vary by venue—don’t always expect big-company spectacle like New York City Ballet or Royal Ballet standards
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Dates can change per the organizers, which is tricky for short trips—build in flexibility or buy refundable transport and lodging
