Celebrate New Year’s in Veresegyház with a dazzling operetta gala: Kálmán to Lehár hits, star singers, waltzes, and festive charm at Veres 1 Theater, Dec 28, 7 PM.
when: 2025.12.28., Sunday
where: 2112 Veresegyház, Köves utca 14.
Veresegyház warms up for New Year’s Eve with a sparkling operetta night on December 28, 2025, at Veres 1 Theater (Veres 1 Színház), Köves Street (Köves utca) 14, 2112. Raise a glass to the coming year as the stage lights up with hits from Imre Kálmán to Franz Lehár—humor, glamour, and melodies straight from the heart.
One Night, All the Classics
Titled Cintányéros cudar világ (Clashing Cymbals, Wicked World), the pre–New Year’s operetta gala starts at 7:00 p.m. Expect the life-affirming joy and elegance of Hungarian operetta wrapped in festive, year-end sparkle. The evening promises a fast-paced parade of beloved arias, duets, and dance numbers, performed by a stellar company of singers, dancers, and musicians.
Star Performers On Stage
Appearing: Andrea Zsadon, Tibor Szolnoki, Edit Vörös, Károly Peller, and many more, with direction by Károly Peller. It’s designed as an unforgettable celebration—music to toast by and a whirlwind of sequins, smiles, and sweeping waltzes.
Essential Details
Date: 2025.12.28, 19:00, Veresegyház. Organizers reserve the right to change the date and program.
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Pros
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Family-friendly vibes: upbeat music, sequins, and dance numbers that work for teens, grandparents, and anyone who likes a big festive show
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Operetta greats like Kálmán and Lehár are internationally known, so you’ll recognize melodies even if you’re new to Hungarian theater
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Veresegyház is close to Budapest, so it’s an easy add-on to a capital-city trip
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No Hungarian required to enjoy the music and spectacle; plot-heavy moments are minimal at a gala format
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Public transport from Budapest (train or suburban rail + short walk/taxi) is workable; driving is straightforward with parking typically easier than downtown Budapest
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Pre–New Year timing (Dec 28) lets you stack this with other Budapest holiday events without calendar clashes
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Compared with operetta galas in Vienna or Prague, tickets are usually more affordable and the vibe more intimate
- Veresegyház itself isn’t a big-name destination, so first-time visitors might prefer Budapest’s headline venues
Cons
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If you want English supertitles or narration, you may be out of luck; spoken bits will be in Hungarian
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Late evening in winter means limited late-night transit back to Budapest; a car or pre-booked ride helps
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If you’re expecting full-costume, story-driven operettas, a “greatest hits” gala can feel less immersive than full productions in Vienna or big Budapest houses
