Discover Mézesvölgyi Nyár 2026 in Veresegyház: open-air theatre, musicals, premieres, and concerts at Búcsú tér. July–August highlights include The Paul Street Boys, You Rang, M’Lord?, and Imre Csuja.
when: 2026.07.08., Wednesday
where: 2112 Veresegyház, Búcsú tér
Pest County’s biggest multi-arts event, Mézesvölgyi Nyár – the VERES 1 SZÍNHÁZ summer festival – returns to Veresegyház in 2026, packing the season with hit shows and standout performers. The open-air lineup spans crowd-pleasing genres and live concerts at Búcsú tér, 2112. Dates and programs may change at the organizers’ discretion.
July Highlights
July 8 brings The Paul Street Boys (A Pál utcai fiúk) – a two-part musical adaptation of Molnár’s classic, staged in Veresegyház. On July 22, the festival unveils a world premiere: You Rang, M’Lord? (Csengetett, Mylord?), promising fresh laughs and period wit under the summer sky.
August Lineup
August 7 features Lovers in Ancona (Anconai szerelmesek), a musical comedy bursting with seaside romance and Italian flair, followed on August 11 by Lovers in Ancona at Lake Balaton (Anconai szerelmesek a Balatonon), spinning the hit into a lakeside twist. On August 15, acclaimed actor Imre Csuja headlines One Life (Egy életem), an autobiographical stand-up evening blending personal stories, humor, and stagecraft—also in Veresegyház.
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Pros
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Family-friendly vibe: open-air shows, musicals, and comedy that kids and grandparents can enjoy together
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Easy day trip from Budapest: Veresegyház is close to the capital, so you can combine it with city sightseeing
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Mix of hits and premieres keeps it fresh, including a world premiere of You Rang, M’Lord? for something you can’t see elsewhere
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Affordable compared to big-city theatre festivals, with a local, relaxed atmosphere
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No strict dress code or stuffiness—summer evening vibes with concerts at Búcsú tér
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Great intro to Hungarian pop-culture classics (Paul Street Boys) with big, crowd-pleasing productions
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Driving and parking are straightforward in a suburban town; trains and buses from Budapest are frequent
- Most shows are in Hungarian, so jokes and lyrics can be hard to follow without language skills or supertitles
Cons
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Veresegyház isn’t a globally famous destination, so first-time visitors may need to research logistics
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Weather can be a factor for open-air performances, and dates/programs can change at short notice
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Compared to West End/Broadway-style festivals, production values are solid but more local/regional in scale
