Hajdúszoboszló (4200), the Great Plains’ hottest spa town, rolls out a massive 2026 lineup packed with fun for everyone. Expect cultural shows, family days, wild festivals, live concerts, tradition-packed events, mouthwatering gastro feasts, and thrilling spa experiences at the famous baths. Multiple venues across Hajdúszoboszló host events from March 13 (Friday) to April 18 (Saturday), but the party stretches through the year—check the latest schedules and book your dream getaway now for non-stop thrills.
Spring Warm-Up: March to April
Kick off with a blood donation event at the Cultural Center on March 30. April 1 features the Zichy Géza AMI teachers’ concert. On April 2, catch the MI Public Salon where tourism expert Dr. Kiss Róbert Richard shares insights on tourism trends and keeping the city attractive to local and international visitors—want to know where travel is headed? That same day, a family morning preparing for Easter at the kids’ library brings storytelling, crafts, and heaps of joy to summon spring vibes; all kids and parents welcome. April 3 rocks with the FISH! album launch concert. Easter at Hungarospa runs April 4-6. The Zichy Géza AMI solo vocal class concert hits April 8, alongside the book launch A Szoboszlai-sztori (The Szoboszlai Story). Try an enamel workshop to make wall art on April 11. The Mudfield 10 concert closes out April 18, wrapping up the Tavaszi Művészeti Napok (Spring Art Days) from March 13-18.
Late April Gastro and Laughs
April 24 delivers Gasztroszínház’s Keserű Aszú show: savor a 3-course wine dinner paired with a 6-wine tasting on an epic night with actress Bata Éva (A mi kis falunk‘s Tecája) and actor Bárnai Péter as they blend stories, acting, passion, humor, and eats. Dinner show costs $69/person; grab advance tickets in person at Szilfa Restaurant with cash or card until March 31. That evening, Kiss Ádám’s solo stand-up Mit nem mondok! (What I Don’t Say!), hosted by Fülöp Viktor at Dumaszínház in Kovács Máté Cultural Center—tickets $23 to $27. The Parrot Exhibition at Bocskai Event Center on April 26 lets you get up close with colorful exotic birds, diving into their world, habits, and fun facts; entry $7/person for ages 2 and up, open 3-6pm. Blood donation returns April 30 at the Cultural Center.
May Madness: Beach and Kids
The Hungarospa beach opens with a free party on May 1 starting at 6pm: dancers, Dér Heni at 7pm, Tina Turner tribute with Abrakazabra band at 7:30pm featuring Király Linda, Koós Réka, and Szirota Jennifer. Majális (May Day festival) at Hajdúszoboszló Airport, May 1-2. Tompeti és Barátai concert on May 2. Kőhalmi Zoltán’s mind-over-matter solo Fejben dől el (It All Comes Down to the Mind) at Dumaszínház in Kovács Máté Cultural Center, May 15, $22-$23. Kids’ puppet show Kisvakond nadrágja (Little Mole’s Pants) on May 16. Pünkösdi Programkavalkád (Pentecost Program Whirl), May 23-24; Pentecost at Hungarospa, May 24. Double kids’ day on May 31: Gyereknap (Children’s Day) at Beach Bath and Városi Gyereknap (City Children’s Day).
Summer Sizzlers: June to August
SzínTér Festival, June 5-6. Global Wellness Day at Aqua-Palace Adventure Pool, June 14. Museums’ Night at Bocskai Museum, June 20. Bizonyítványbuli (Report Card Party), June 27. Open-air cinema in Szent István Park (Saint Stephen Park), July 11; Legends in the Air air show, July 11-12. XXXI. Szoboszlói Folkhétvége (31st Szoboszló Folk Weekend), July 17-19. Beach Night in Premium Zone, July 25; Hungarospa 99th birthday, July 26. 45th Kösely Kupa Horse Festival, July 31-Aug 2. Cooky Disco in Premium Zone, Aug 1; truckers’ meet, Aug 6-9. Sea Party disco at Beach Bath, Aug 8. Willcox Disco and national water gun battle record attempt in Premium Zone and elsewhere, Aug 15. More open-air cinema, Aug 16. State Foundation Day, Aug 20; XXXI. Szoboszlói Dixieland Napok (31st Szoboszló Dixieland Days), Aug 21-23.
Fall Feasts and Final Flings
Szoboszlói Birka- és Slambucfőző Örömnap (Szoboszló Sheep and Slambuc Cook-Off), Sept 5. Physiotherapy World Day, Sept 8. Wine and Gastro Festival, Sept 18-20. Tourism World Day at Hungarospa, Sept 27. Sauna weekend, Oct 4. TÖKölős napok (Pumpkin Days) at Eliza Lovastanya, Oct 23-25. Halloween bash at Aqua-Palace, Oct 31. Márton-napi Vigadalom (St. Martin’s Day Festival) goose fest, Nov 6-7. New Year’s Eve gathering and farewell, Dec 31.
Organizers reserve the right to change dates and programs!
