Discover Mézesvölgyi Summer in Veresegyház: open-air theater, premieres, musical comedies, and Imre Csuja’s biographical stand-up, lighting up Pest County’s top arts festival at Búcsú tér in 2026.
when: 2026.07.08., Wednesday
where: 2112 Veresegyház, Búcsú tér
Veresegyház turns into a theater hotspot this summer as Mézesvölgyi Nyár (Mézesvölgyi Summer) — the VERES 1 Színház Summer Festival — brings hit plays and standout actors to Pest County’s biggest cross-arts event. The open-air season kicks off at Búcsú tér (2112) with a lineup spanning musical theater, comedy, and a one-man biographical show.
Opening Night
July 8, 2026: A Pál utcai fiúk (The Paul Street Boys) arrives as a two-part musical, reimagining the classic coming-of-age story with live energy under the stars in Veresegyház.
World Premiere Alert
July 22, 2026: Csengetett, Mylord? (You Rang, M’Lord?) takes the stage in a world premiere, delivering fresh comedic sparkle in Veresegyház.
Summer Romances
August 7, 2026: Anconai szerelmesek (Lovers of Ancona), a musical comedy, brings Italian-flavored passion to Veresegyház.
August 11, 2026: Anconai szerelmesek a Balatonon (Lovers of Ancona at Lake Balaton) spins the sequel’s breezy seaside vibes.
One Night, One Life
August 15, 2026: Egy életem (One Life), a biographical stand-up evening with Imre Csuja, closes the run in Veresegyház.
The organizers reserve the right to change dates and programs.
2025, adrienne
Pros
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Family-friendly vibe with big outdoor shows and easygoing summer fest energy, great for kids and multigenerational groups
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The Paul Street Boys is a classic many readers may recognize, and the mix of musical theater and comedy is accessible even if you’re new to Hungarian shows
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Veresegyház is near Budapest, so you can combine the festival with a capital-city trip and other sightseeing
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No Hungarian needed to enjoy the music, staging, and atmosphere; plot summaries online help, and comedy/musicals are easy to follow
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Easy access by suburban train (S71/Z71) or car from Budapest; parking is simpler than in the city and rideshares operate
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Prices tend to be friendlier than major West European summer festivals, with a local vibe and top Hungarian actors
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Open-air setting at Búcsú tér makes for a relaxed, picnic-style evening with cafés nearby
- International name recognition is limited; outside Hungary, the festival and casts aren’t widely known
Cons
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Most performances are in Hungarian, so wordplay-heavy comedy may fly over non-speakers
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Veresegyház itself isn’t a famous tourist hub, so fewer English signs and amenities than in Budapest
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Compared with big-name international festivals (Edinburgh, Avignon), the scale is smaller and premieres are locally focused
