Vác fills the calendar with color year-round: exhibitions, concerts, theater, festivals, film nights, foodie gatherings, sporting fixtures, plus a raft of optional and guided leisure experiences across one of the Danube Bend’s prettiest cities. The town and its surroundings are made for exploring, with hiking and trekking routes within and beyond the city limits.
Stage, music, and comedy: January highlights
January opens with Taze TSE’s Half-Year Gala Show, First Performance on January 11 at the Madách Imre Cultural Center (Madách Imre Művelődési Központ), tickets about $11. The next night, January 12, Burn Out Baby – The Six Rules of Effective Leadership plays at Dumaszínház, Váci Dunakanyar Színház, performed by Eszter Ónodi from a script by Gergely Litkai, with seats roughly $18–$21.
On January 15, the New Year Best of Musicals Concert takes over the Madách Imre Cultural Center, tickets about $15–$18. January 16 brings Mirandolina to the same venue, seats around $16–$19. The Taze TSE gala returns for its Second Performance on January 18, again at the Madách Imre Cultural Center for about $11.
January 24 doubles down: Sous-vide Passions (Szuvidált szenvedélyek) at Váci Dunakanyar Színház ($19–$21), and Taze TSE’s Third Performance at the Madách Imre Cultural Center (~$11). Jazz fans get Vác Jazz Mirror – László Vörös: Red Stones (Váci Jazz Tükör – Vörös László: Red Stones) on January 30 at the Madách Imre Cultural Center (about $7), while comedy swings in the same night with Anett Kormos – Women Have No Sense of Humor (Kormos Anett – A nőknek nincs humora) at Váci Dunakanyar Színház ($16–$22). January 31 caps the month with Frantic–Ravenstone at the Madách Imre Cultural Center for roughly $6.
February: theater, family hits, and musical moments
February opens with I Messed This Up! (Ezt benéztem!) – Musimbe Dávid Dennis’s solo show hosted by László Lovász, on February 4 at the Madách Imre Cultural Center ($20–$24). On February 7, The Secret of Happiness (A boldogság titka) plays at Váci Dunakanyar Színház for around $16.
Valentine’s Day turns into a show night with Somewhere in America – Bon Bon Musical (Valahol Amerika – Bon Bon musical) at the Madách Imre Cultural Center, tickets $26–$32. Family favorite Mazsola and Tádé (Mazsola és Tádé) arrives on February 17 in the venue’s Theater Hall for about $7.50. On February 19, catch Magda Szabó: Abigail (Szabó Magda: Abigél) by Bánfalvy Stúdió at the Madách Imre Cultural Center (2600 Vác, Dr. Csányi László Blvd. 63) for around $24.50.
February 22 brings Naked Truth (Meztelen igazság), a musical comedy at the same venue (~$22). On February 24, kids take the spotlight with Funny Physics Show for Kids (Vicces Fizika Show gyerekeknek) at about $3.30.
Spring surge: icons, pop, and classics
March 8 hosts Apostol – We Can’t Live Without You! (Nem tudunk élni nélkületek!) at the Madách Imre Cultural Center, tickets $20–$24. On March 21, FREDDIE – Soul Diver: Inner Fire (FREDDIE – LÉLEKBÚVÁR: Belső tűz) fires up the same stage ($27), while The Princess of the Orpheum (Orfeum hercegnő) plays at Váci Dunakanyar Színház ($14–$16). March 24 delivers The Paul Street Boys (A Pál utcai fiúk) at the Madách Imre Cultural Center for about $30.
April 2 features Miklós Vecsei H. & QJÚB (Vecsei H. Miklós & a QJÚB) ($16). On April 16, psychologist Noémi Orvos-Tóth unpacks How to Break Inherited Family Patterns? at the Madách Imre Cultural Center, seats $21–$26.
May resets the classics: May 9 welcomes Nothing But a Kiss (Egy csók és más semmi) at roughly $16–$19, followed by Judit Halász – Csiribiri on May 10 in the Theater Hall for around $13.
Where to stay, sip, and linger
Set between Verőce and Vác right on the Danube, Camelot Club Hotel*** mixes rustic carved-wood furniture with air-conditioned rooms and a standout food-and-drink lineup. Expect spacious interiors that mirror the natural beauty outside your window. You’ll find it on Route 12, 2 km from the roundabout, directly on the riverbank—ideal for sunrise gazing and waterside walks.
History and spirit, open to all
The diocesan Visitor Center is all about experiences, education, and community. Pilgrims, culture seekers, day-trippers, and cyclists roaming the Danube’s left bank are welcome. In a tourism-forward spirit, the diocese opens its doors to believers and non-believers alike, offering a glimpse into the bishopric’s ethos and a deeper look at the Catholic Church’s history and values.
Adrenaline on the water
Code27 brings jet skiing to the Danube with serious technical support. Bring your own jet ski or rent one on-site, learn the ropes, and crank up the thrills. If you love water and tech, push your skills, fitness, and agility while speeding over the surface—there’s nothing like water at arm’s length. The 656-foot sandy beach is perfect for sunning and swimming, with a beach bar serving chilled drinks and good beats.
Eat local: from river classics to wine greats
By the water in Vác, the Danube Riverside Fisherman’s Garden Restaurant (Duna-parti Halászkert Étterem) serves fish, poultry, pork, beef, and signature dishes alongside standout bottles from Villány, Eger, Szekszárd, Lake Balaton, and Tokaj. The terrace seats 120 (70 covered), plus an event hall for 50 seated or 70 standing. They host everything from family gatherings to company events, conferences, holiday parties, weddings, and class reunions—on-site or off-site catering included.
Live jazz and a baroque square
JazzMine, Vác’s first jazz club, blends live music, dancing, and a wide drink list. In the city’s one-of-a-kind triangular baroque main square, Pampalini Restaurant (Pampalini Étterem) serves premium-ingredient dishes on a cozy terrace beside the bell chimes and fountain—good for every diet, even better for long, lazy lunches and dinners.
Views above the city
Currently closed, Our Garden (A Kertünk) reopens April 11, 2026. More than a bar with a view, it’s a happy place for dogs, kids, solo roamers, couples, and crews to unplug above the city. Roll up by bike, hiking pole, or carriage, then hide in the shade of the plum tree with house-made treats, fresh air, catchy tunes, movement, creative workshops, and pure freedom overlooking the Danube Bend.
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