Szekszárd, famed for its wine tourism, packs the year with standout events. The Babits Mihály Cultural Center at St. Stephen’s Square (Szent István tér) 10, 7100 Szekszárd, delivers month after month of diverse cultural shows, traditional events, festivals, foodie bashes, concerts, and exhibits for locals and visitors alike. Kicking off March 25, 2026 (Wednesday), here’s the lineup—organizers reserve the right to tweak dates and programs.
March Madness
March 25: Whole Health Free University on “Emotional Immunity: How to Protect Our Bodies from Within?” March 26: Dr. Kitti Almási’s “Loose Ends” lecture in the Babits Cultural Center’s Theater Hall. March 27: Rákóczi Memorial Year 350 gala for Francis II Rákóczi’s (Ferenc II Rákóczi) 350th birth anniversary. March 28: Easter Market and Örökség Southern Transdanubian Regional Kids’ & Youth Solo Dance Competition. March 29: Easter Playhouse. March 30: “Naked Truth” musical comedy. March 31: Gergő Korsós book launch and Talent Palette Program 2026 application deadline.
April Awesomeness
April 5: Easter Szekszárd Retro Festival. April 7: S.Ö.R. – Shakespeare Összes Röviden (Shakespeare All in Brief). April 9: Nagy Dankó Tour 2026. April 11: Hungarian Poetry Day Music-Poetry Show with lyric gems sung and spoken. April 14: “Cinegemadár” Tolna County Folk Song & Music Competition. April 18: Bartina Folk Dance Association’s 60th anniversary gala and meetup. April 19: Ágora Classical Afternoons: Four Seasons, six artists, one Vivaldi Sunday. April 21: Robin Hawdon’s Szeretőlböl Egy Is Sok (One Mistress is Too Much) at Babits Theater, $18–$21; Culture Sips Free University on Ethiopia and Erta Ale volcano candle lighting. April 24: “Singing Youth” gala concert. April 25: Alisca Brass Band solo and XIII Fedorka-Sosevolt Verse Day. April 27: American Comedy swing musical, $23–$26. April 29: Forrás Folk Dance Ensemble’s Útivaló (Road Provision) dance theater; World Dance Day.
May to November Hits
May 5: Fejes Endre & Presser Gábor’s Jó Estét Nyár, Jó Estét Szerelem (Good Evening Summer, Good Evening Love) musical about a hooligan, Muza sub 4. May 12: Culture Sips on Uzbekistan from Tashkent to Aral Sea. May 14: László Lakatos’ “Megjöttem (I’m Back)” solo with Oliver Wolf opener, $22. May 15: Gergő Kovács song recital, $12. May 16: 15th Wine Region Half Marathon. May 21: “Zene Nélkül Mit Érek Én” Cserháti Zsuzsa & Máté Péter memorial concert at Babits, $24. June 10-11: Topolcsányi Laura-Maráth Viktor Pocahontas musicals (elem/kindergarten/plus subs 4), $7 each. June 13: Apostol concert, $28–$35. Sept 7: Endre & Katalin Hegedűs piano recital. Nov 6: Gergely Rákász – Mozart, $15. Nov 24: Film music concert.
