Veres 1 Theatre tours Budapest with hit comedies, crime, and musical shows at Belvárosi and RaM Art Theatres, plus districts 3, 13, and 20. Catch 2026 highlights across the city.
when: 2026.01.20., Tuesday, Budapest
where: Hungary, -
Budapest lights up in 2026 as Veres 1 Theatre (Veres 1 Színház) tours multiple city stages with crowd-pleasing productions. The company treats every Budapest date as a celebration, inviting audiences to catch its lineup at Belvárosi Theatre (Belvárosi Színház) and Ram Art Theatre (RaM Art Színház), plus venues across the 3rd, 13th, and 20th districts. Meet them in the capital—Veres 1 Theatre (Veres 1 Színház) is waiting.
January Highlights
January 20: American Comedy – swing musical (Amerikai komédia – szving musical), 1134 Budapest, 13th District, Váci út 63.
January 21: The Murder of Roger Ackroyd – crime (Az Ackroyd-gyilkosság – krimi), 1032 Budapest, Óbuda, Bécsi út 154.
January 22: What Shall I Call You? – comedy (Hogyan nevezzelek? – vígjáték), 1032 Budapest, Óbuda, Bécsi út 154.
February Lineup
February 1: The Murder of Roger Ackroyd – crime (Az Ackroyd-gyilkosság – krimi), 1032 Budapest, Óbuda, Bécsi út 154.
February 8: Steel Magnolias – comedy (Acélmagnóliák – vígjáték), 1201 Budapest, Pesterzsébet, Nagy Győri István u. 4–6.
February 19: Not Now, Darling! – comedy (Ne most, Drágám! – vígjáték), 1032 Budapest, Óbuda, Bécsi út 154.
Good to Know
Organizers reserve the right to change dates and programs.
2025, adrienne
Pros
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Family-friendly vibe with lots of comedies and a swing musical, easy laughs for teens and adults alike
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Mix of globally known titles (Agatha Christie’s The Murder of Roger Ackroyd, Steel Magnolias) helps non-locals feel at home
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Budapest is a well-known, tourist-friendly city with plenty to do before/after a show
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Venues in central and popular districts (Belváros, Óbuda, 13th) are generally easy to reach by metro/tram or quick taxi
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Pricing in Budapest usually beats Broadway/West End, so it’s a good value night out
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Multiple dates and venues give flexibility if you’re juggling a short trip
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Familiar stories in a local production offer a cultural twist you won’t get back home
- Most performances are in Hungarian, so non-speakers may miss jokes and plot details unless supertitles are offered
Cons
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Not a single iconic venue; the touring nature means less “bucket-list” cachet than the big national theaters
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Date/venue changes are possible, so plans can get scrambled if you book tightly
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Compared to English-language theater hubs (NYC/London), the language barrier and fewer amenities for tourists (programs in English, guided add-ons) can be a drawback
