Vác heads into 2026 with a packed cultural calendar, mixing theater, concerts, comedy, family shows, film screenings, festivals, food events, sports, and plenty of leisure programs in one of the Danube Bend’s most charming cities. Venues center around the Madách Imre Cultural Center and the Váci Dunakanyar Theatre, with monthly staples like the nationwide animal and flea market returning throughout the year.
February Highlights
Feb 4: Ezt benéztem! – stand-up by Dávid Dennis Musimbe, hosted by László Lovász at the Madách Imre Cultural Center, tickets $17.30–$19.50. Feb 7: The Secret of Happiness (A boldogság titka) at the Váci Dunakanyar Theatre, $14.90–$16.20. Valentine’s Day doubles up: Somewhere in America – Bon Bon Musical (Valahol Amerika – Bon Bon Musical) at Madách ($26.40–$32.40), and Heart Harmony (Szívharmónia) at the same venue ($9.60). Feb 15: Nationwide animal and flea market (Országos állat- és kirakodóvásár) in Vác. Feb 17: Mazsola and Tádé (Mazsola és Tádé) for kids at Madách, Theatre Hall, $7.40. Feb 19: Magda Szabó: Abigail (Szabó Magda: Abigél) by Bánfalvy Studio at Madách, 2600 Vác, Dr. László Csányi Blvd. 63 (Dr. Csányi László krt. 63). Feb 20: Pedrofon concert at Madách, $6.90. Feb 22: The Naked Truth (Meztelen igazság), a musical comedy at Madách. Feb 24: Funny Physics Show (Vicces Fizika Show) for kids at Madách. Feb 25: Szilvia Bognár: Carnival Secrets (Bognár Szilvia: Farsangi Titoktok) at the Váci Dunakanyar Theatre, $6.90.
March Mix
Mar 3: The Adventures of Healthy Makk Marci (Egészséges Makk Marci kalandjai) at Madách, $7.40. Mar 8: Apostol – We Can’t Live Without You! (Apostol – Nem tudunk élni nélkületek!) at Madách, $20.60–$24.80. Mar 12: I Dislove You (Deszeretlek) – stand-up by István Dombóvári, MC István Bellus, Dumaszínház at Madách, $22.00–$22.60. Mar 13: Grow Up, Woman! Live! – Sexuality Today (NŐj fel live! – Napjaink szexualitása) at Madách, $13.60. Mar 15: Nationwide animal and flea market. Mar 21: The Princess of the Orpheum (Orfeum hercegnő) at the Váci Dunakanyar Theatre, $14.90–$16.20, and FREDDIE – Soul Diver: Inner Fire (FREDDIE – LÉLEKBÚVÁR Belső tűz) at Madách, $27.70. Mar 24: The Paul Street Boys (A Pál utcai fiúk) at Madách, $30.20. Mar 26: Cinderella – Gingerbread Theater (Hamupipőke – Mézeskalács Színház) at the Váci Dunakanyar Theatre, $7.40.
Spring Lineup
Apr 2: Miklós H. Vecsei & QJÚB (Vecsei H. Miklós & a QJÚB) at Madách, $16.50. Apr 16: How Do We Break Inherited Family Patterns? (Hogyan törjük meg az örökölt családi mintákat?) – lecture by Noémi Orvos-Tóth at Madách. Apr 19: Nationwide animal and flea market. Apr 29: Eszter Ráskó’s new stand-up, MC Viktor Fülöp, Dumaszínház at Madách, $20.30–$28.20.
May to Summer
May 9: A Kiss and Nothing More (Egy csók és más semmi) at Madách, $16.20–$19.00. May 10: Judit Halász – Csiribiri at Madách, Theatre Hall, $13.20. May 17 and Jun 21: Nationwide animal and flea market. The market returns Jul 19 and Aug 16 as well.
Autumn and Year-End
Fall sticks with tradition: the nationwide animal and flea market on Sep 20, Oct 18, Nov 15, and Dec 20. Dates and programs may change at the organizers’ discretion, so check back before you go.
Where It All Happens
Most events take place at the Madách Imre Cultural Center (Madách Imre Művelődési Központ) and the Váci Dunakanyar Theatre (Váci Dunakanyar Színház), right in Vác’s cultural heart. From family matinees to late-night comedy and heritage hits, the city keeps the stages lit all year. Organizers reserve the right to change dates and programs.
