Ajka’s 2026 event calendar kicks off in a big way on March 17, a Tuesday, across multiple spots in the 8400 postcode area. Expect exhibitions, concerts, theater performances, film screenings, museum workshops, swims at Ajka Crystal Bath, sports events, and plenty of guaranteed and optional leisure activities. Explore Ajka and its surroundings too—with tons of hiking trails right in town or just beyond.
March Kickoff
On March 17, enjoy a wine tasting guided by Gergő Kundermann. From March 18 to 22, catch the Ajka ’85 – The Triumph of the Modern City, Our Daily Lives in Panel Paradise exhibit. Remember the ’80s? Those housing estate days, familiar streets, old shop windows, that vibe? This is your time machine back there. Old photos, personal tales, and a unique sit-in park installation with films let you chill, chat, and snap nostalgic selfies. Every pic sparks a memory; every memory starts a story. Nostalgia, city history, shared vibes—come relive ’80s Ajka together!
On March 19: the Gondosóra Show performance and Péter Elek’s solo Lehetek őszinte? (Can I Be Honest?), tickets $14–$15.50. On March 20, Noémi Orvos-Tóth on How to Break Free from Inherited Family Patterns. March 25 features Andrea Szulák’s Nagy találkozás (Big Encounter) concert, with the Ajka ’85 exhibit running March 25–29 too. March 26: Easter Crafts Fair.
April Highlights
Ajka ’85 pops up again April 1–5. April 2: Brandnyúl mini disco for $8.30. The exhibit returns April 8–12. April 15: Anthony Neilson’s Az utolsó menet (The Last Ride), running April 15–19. April 16: Eszter Ráskó’s new solo evening hosted by Viktor Fülöp, $26–$32. April 22: Tibor Bödőcs’s Innen már csak gurulunk (From Here We Just Roll) solo with guest Edu Tóth. April 24: Játék a kastélyban (Game in the Castle) for $21. April 27: Dr. Kitti Almási’s Elvarratlan szálak (Loose Ends) lecture. April 28: Abigél (Abigel) musical, $12–$13. April 29: Mi muzsikus lelkek… (We Musician Souls…).
May and Beyond
May 1: Túrajó walks themed Fiúk a bányából (Boys from the Mine), starting from IV. Károly King Chapel parking, $8–$16. May 9: HeArt Troupe’s HULLAJÓ NÁSZÉJSZAKA (Corpse Wedding Night) comedy. May 21: Ibolya Görög’s Tudásmorzsák (Knowledge Crumbs) on everyday adventures—serious stuff made simple. May 22: Peti Radics solo for $15.30. May 30: Meztelen igazság (Naked Truth) musical comedy for $24.
Fast-forward to October 7: Krisztián Steigervald’s Tudásmorzsák on generational gaps, keeping it clear and relatable.
Stay and Play Options
Stay at Fitromax Leisure Center and its pension—2000 square meters of sports, relaxation, and fun. They offer 15 well-equipped superior and deluxe rooms, plus loads of activities to enhance your active downtime. Four spots like this in total.
Hotel Kristály**** shines in Ajka, Transdanubia, just 30 km from Lake Balaton, 20 km from Veszprém, 15 km from Somló, nestled in stunning Crystal Valley. It’s Ajka’s gem, on the quiet side by Csónakázó Lake (Rowing Lake) and city bath, open year-round. Four-star wellness amenities, nearby natural beauties, Balaton Uplands and Somló cuisine, booming local sports scene—perfect launchpad for active types. Seven options overall, including repeats of this favorite.
Hubertus Forest School’s new tourist lodge in gorgeous woods offers six double rooms for hikers. Volcz Family Estate Restaurant & Venue keeps it real—no flash, just cozy. Family recipes, tasty healthy dishes, even reform cuisine on the menu.
