Mézesvölgyi Nyár 2026 brings hit plays, concerts, and premieres to Veresegyház’s open-air stage—family favorites, musical comedies, and star turns for unforgettable summer nights in Pest County.
when: 2026.07.08., Wednesday
where: 2112 Veresegyház, Búcsú tér
Pest County’s biggest cross-arts event, Mézesvölgyi Nyár — the Veres 1 Színház (Veres 1 Theatre) summer festival — returns in 2026 with hit plays, star-studded casts, and open-air energy. Organizers are rolling out a packed season of theater and concerts designed for long, warm nights under the sky in Veresegyház.
What’s On
July 8: A Pál utcai fiúk (The Paul Street Boys) — a two-part musical that brings the classic coming-of-age novel to the stage.
July 12: A dzsungel könyve (The Jungle Book) — a family favorite roars back with vibrant music and movement.
July 22: Csengetett, Mylord? (You Rang, M’Lord?) — world premiere of a stage adaptation with sharp wit and upstairs-downstairs chaos.
August 7: Anconai szerelmesek (Lovers of Ancona) — a musical comedy with sun-drenched romance.
August 11: Anconai szerelmesek a Balatonon (Lovers of Ancona at Lake Balaton) — seaside sequel vibes, with the same irresistible tunes.
August 15: Egy életem (One Life) — a biographical stand-up evening with Imre Csuja, mixing confessions and comedy.
Plan Ahead
Program and dates may change at the organizers’ discretion.
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Pros
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Great for families thanks to kid-friendly shows like The Jungle Book and The Paul Street Boys, plus open-air vibes that suit mixed-age groups
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Easy cultural entry point even if you don’t know Hungarian when it’s music-heavy or familiar stories, and you can follow the spectacle
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Veresegyház is close to Budapest, so you can day-trip by train or car and still be back in the city for the night
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Mix of premieres and classics gives bragging rights—world-premiere adaptation of You Rang, M’Lord? plus beloved Hungarian hits
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Ticket prices and food/drink on-site tend to be cheaper than comparable outdoor festivals in Western Europe or the U.S.
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Less touristy than downtown Budapest events, so you’ll get a local crowd and a more authentic summer-theater scene
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Compared to Shakespeare-in-the-Park–style events abroad, the venue is smaller and more intimate, so you’re closer to the action
Cons
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Many shows are in Hungarian, and jokes/wordplay in comedies and stand-up (Egy életem) can be hard to follow without language skills
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Veresegyház isn’t internationally famous, so planning logistics and info in English may take extra effort
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Weather can make or break an open-air night, and schedule changes are at the organizer’s discretion
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Fewer late-night transport options back to Budapest after the show than in big-city venues, so you may need a car or pre-booked ride
