Zalaegerszeg 2026 events guide: festivals, concerts, family days, museums, food, beer, folk art, and outdoor fun with dates, venues, and tips for stays near Gébárti Lake and city center.
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Zalaegerszeg is packing 2026 with culture, food, music, and family fun across multiple venues. The city and its surroundings brim with sights and outdoor options, from exhibitions and festivals to hikes and day trips. Below is the rolling lineup with dates, venues, and, where listed, ticket prices converted to USD. Accommodation tips follow for making a proper weekend of it.
February 24 brings A feleség negyvennél kezdődik at Art Mozi. Expect sharp comedy and local star power at a central venue in Zalaegerszeg. Tickets range from approximately $22.30 to $28.00.
On February 27, Vivaldi: A négy évszak – Gyertyafényes koncert lights up Art Mozi Zalaegerszeg with The Four Seasons by candlelight, a classical favorite in a moody setting. Tickets are around $36.40.
February 28 is for kids: Kisvakond a turista (Little Mole the Tourist) is a family program at Dörmögő Dömötör Színház, Mindszentyneum. It’s charming, nostalgic, and gentle for young audiences. Tickets are about $11.90.
March 13 features Ray Cooney’s A miniszter félrelép (Out of Order), staged by Bánfalvy Stúdió at Art Mozi (Ady Hall). Expect rapid-fire British farce done the Hungarian way. Tickets: roughly $19.40 to $27.80.
Look for a Women’s Day Retro Party on March 7, with throwback hits and dancefloor nostalgia. On March 15, The Greats of the Reform Era at the Göcseji Museum (Göcseji Múzeum) digs into 19th-century Hungarian history and icons. March also brings guided tours: at the Memorial Site for the Victims of Communism (Feb 25) and a finissage tour at the Egry József memorial exhibition (Feb 27). The month rounds out with thematic evenings: A Férfi és a Nő – A Férfi (March 20) and further weekend offerings on March 6–7 and March 27–28.
April 10 puts EGO, Mogács Dániel’s solo stand-up, on stage at Dumaszínház, Zalaegerszeg – Keresztury Dezső VMK, with Feiszt Viktor on the mic. Tickets are about $18.70.
April 26 is Mancsos Kavalkád, a dog-centered family day celebrating four-legged friends with activities for owners and kids alike.
On April 29, journalist-explorer Tvrtko presents Csernobil 40 (Chernobyl 40), an exclusive talk at Keresztury Dezső Városi Művelődési Központ, marking four decades since the disaster with on-the-ground storytelling and rare insights.
May 8–10 taps into the Sörfesztivál, a beer festival bringing local and regional brews, street food, and live music to the city. Expect sessions, tastings, and nighttime sets.
On May 15, Ismerős Arcok launch their new album Ecce Homo in Zalaegerszeg, mixing fresh tracks with fan favorites.
May 25 is the Göcsej Prósza Festival (Göcseji Prószafesztivál), celebrating prósza, a regional specialty akin to a rustic pancake—food stalls, live folk music, and family tables included.
From May 28–29, the 7th GreenTech Green Energy & Sustainability Trade Fair and Conference convenes innovators, policymakers, and startups on renewables, storage, smart mobility, and circular models. Running parallel May 28–30, the Pankkutya Festival turns up with youth programming, concerts, and community fun. May 31 caps the month with City Children’s Day (Városi Gyereknap), a full-scale celebration packed with games, shows, and outdoor activities.
June 13–14 is the Restart Sport Festival (Restart Sportfesztivál), a fitness-forward weekend with outdoor classes, team competitions, workshops, and running routes.
June 19–21, EgerszegFeszt takes over as the city’s flagship festival: multiple stages, local eats, regional crafts, and the kind of summer buzz that fills the streets.
June 27, Midsummer Night Festivities (Szent Iván-éji vigasságok) bring bonfires, folk traditions, and late-night concerts to mark the shortest night of the year. Another listing on June 27 suggests parallel neighborhood programs.
July 11, the Gébárti Folk Art Festival (Gébárti Népművészeti Fesztivál) showcases folk art against the scenic Gébárti Lake setting—workshops, crafts, and heritage performances.
September 4–6, the Game Stew and Wine Festival (Vadpörkölt és Bor Fesztivál) is a carnivore’s dream, pairing hearty game stews with regional wines, plus live music and cooking shows.
September 12, Kertvárosi Vigasságok offers neighborhood-scale concerts, kids’ zones, and community tables—local, friendly, easygoing.
November 30, Zorán Tour 2026 (Zorán Turné 2026) stops at Zalaegerszeg Art Mozi. One of Hungary’s most beloved voices brings a career-spanning set to an intimate space. Tickets run approximately $42.00 to $47.60.
Make it a mini-break. The Aquatherma Thermal Village sits on the Gébárti Lake peninsula near the Aquacity Water Slide & Adventure Park and the Thermal Bath—ideal for spa-goers and families. Several three-star superior hotels downtown stay open year-round with flexible event spaces perfect for business lunches, dinners, and private functions.
For classic dining and events, multiple venues in the city center promise wine evenings, culinary showcases, and weddings, with diverse menus and fair prices. Jánkahegyi Gyuri Csárda és Vendégház offers a panoramic terrace over Zalaegerszeg’s green belt—signature dishes, local wines, and pálinka in a magical setting.
Kiskondás Étterem és Panzió hosts family and corporate events for up to 170 guests and provides accommodation in 10 rooms. Kovács Vendégház in the quiet Neszele district is about 0.5 miles from Gébárti Lake, the thermal bath, and Transdanubia’s largest aquapark, welcoming guests all year.
A cozy four-star pension in the city center serves continental breakfast and, on request, half or full board in its classic-style restaurant. Another guesthouse offers single, double, and triple rooms with breakfast, sleeping 8 guests total, while its restaurant accommodates 180 indoors plus a 100-seat garden space.
On the edge of town, Vándor Vigadó rests in the Zala Hills, a perfect base for excursions to Gébárti Lake, Aquacity, and the thermal bath, or farther afield to Őrség, Zalakaros, Hévíz, Kehidakustány, Lake Balaton, and even nearby Austria. Rooms range from doubles with private baths to triples with shared facilities and apartment-style 4–6-bed options. There’s a shared upstairs kitchen and servery, or take meals in the on-site restaurant.
The city’s listings show additional late-winter and spring dates (February 23–28; March 6–7; April 18 and 29; July 19) plus a year-long window of programs from January 1 to December 31. Multiple venues, repeat entries, and evolving details mean it’s worth checking back as new acts, tours, and local favorites slot into the 2026 grid.
