Hajdúszoboszló, one of the Great Hungarian Plain’s hottest spa towns, kicks off 2026 with non-stop fun from March 13 (Friday) to April 18 (Saturday) and keeps the party going all year across multiple venues. Families, culture buffs, music lovers, and foodies will find endless options: cultural shows, family festivals, big concerts, traditional celebrations, gastro feasts, and thermal bath adventures. Dive into the latest lineup and book your relaxing, event-packed getaway to this legendary bath city early.
March Kickoff Highlights
Spring Art Days (Tavaszi Művészeti Napok) run from March 13 to April 18, setting a creative tone citywide. On March 26, join an intimate meet-and-greet with author Zsuffa Tünde, chatting about her novels’ backgrounds, historical tales of human fates, and how literature links past and present. Discover how stories help us understand ourselves and our world, with head librarian József Tányér as host. The next day, March 27, psychologist Noémi Orvos-Tóth lectures on “How to Break Inherited Family Patterns?” at Kovács Máté City Cultural Center and Library. Catch Crazy Little Queen rocking out that evening, followed by Junkies on March 28. On the same day, try the Cloisonné Workshop to make gallows pendants, and don’t miss the Kodály Philharmonic’s “Florence Memories” concert at the Cultural Center: Mozart’s A major Clarinet Quintet K.581, a chamber masterpiece inspired by Anton Stadler that highlights the clarinet’s rich tones in elegant, lyrical dialogues with strings; then Tchaikovsky’s D minor “Souvenir de Florence” Op.70 for strings, originally a sextet full of passionate drama, contrasts, and an energetic finale, now grander in orchestral form. Tickets from $7.50. That weekend, March 28-29, marvel at a unique exhibit of LEGO® creations. The Hajdúszoboszló Baptist Church’s music team presents a free Easter live concert on March 29, letting families soak up holiday joy and hope.
Easter & Early April Vibes
Easter Park opens on March 29 on Halasi Fekete Péter Square—the country’s biggest, with dazzling decorations, ornate egg trees, and festive setups viewable until April 13. A blood donation drive takes place at the Cultural Center on March 30 and again on April 30. Teachers from Zichy Géza Music School perform on April 1; private vocal students shine on April 8. Family Easter morning on April 2 at the kids’ library features storytelling, crafts, and tons of laughs. M.I. Public Salon hosts tourism expert Dr. Róbert Richard Kiss on April 2, discussing how to keep Hajdúszoboszló a top draw for local and international visitors. FISH! holds their album launch concert on April 3; Easter at Hungarospa runs April 4-6. “The Szoboszló Story” book launch is on April 8; the Cloisonné Workshop crafts wall hangings on April 11; Mudfield 10 closes the spring arts fest on April 18.
Late Spring & Summer Spectacles
Gastro Theater’s “Bitter Tokaj” show on April 24 pairs a 3-course wine dinner and six-wine tasting with Éva Bata (Tecső from Our Little Village) and Péter Bárnai in a hilarious mix of stories, acting, and eats—$69 per person; buy in advance at Szilfa Restaurant until March 31. Kiss Ádám’s solo “What I Don’t Say!” stand-up is on April 24 at the Cultural Center, hosted by Viktor Fülöp; tickets $22-$30. The parrot exhibit on April 26 at Bocskai Event Center lets you get up close with exotic birds and learn about their habits—$7 entry from age 2, 3-6pm. Hungarospa Beach Opener on May 1 features dancers at 6pm, Dér Heni at 7pm, and Abrakazabra’s Tina Turner tribute at 7:30pm with Linda Király, Réka Koós, and Jennifer Szitróta—all free. May Day Festival is May 1-2 at the airport; Tompeti and Friends concert is May 2. Puppet show “Little Mole’s Pants” (Kisvakond nadrágja) on May 16. Kids’ Day citywide and at the beach on May 31; Pentecost at Hungarospa on May 24. SzínTér Festival June 5-6; Global Wellness Day at Aqua Palace on June 14; Museum Night at Bocskai Museum on June 20; Report Card Party on June 27.
Summer Thrills & Festivals
Open-air cinema in St. Stephen’s Park (Szent István Park) on July 11 and August 16. Legends in the Air flying day July 11-12; 31st Szoboszlói Folk Weekend July 17-19. Beach Night in Premium Zone on July 25; Hungarospa turns 99 on July 26. 45th Kösely Cup Horse Festival July 31-August 2; Cooky Disco party on August 1. Truckers’ Meet August 6-9; Sea Party Disco at the beach on August 8; Willcox Disco on August 15. National Water Gun Battle record attempt on August 15; State Foundation Day on August 20. 31st Szoboszlói Dixieland Days August 21-23.
Fall & Winter Wrap-Up
Sheep & Slambuc Cooking Joy Day on September 5; Physiotherapy World Day on September 8; Wine & Gastro Festival September 18-20; Tourism World Day at Hungarospa on September 27. Sauna Weekend on October 4; Pumpkin Days at Eliza Riding Stable October 23-25; Halloween Party at Aqua-Palace on October 31. St. Martin’s Celebration November 6-7. New Year’s Eve Chat & Farewell on December 31.
