The Laffert Mansion (Laffert Kúria) in Dunaharaszti keeps dishing out a killer mix of events in 2026, operating as an arts hub under the József Attila Cultural House. It doubles as a gallery with three spaces hosting visual art exhibits. The ground-floor grand hall seats 71 for top-notch music gigs, literary nights, chamber shows, and movie screenings. Beyond city council bashes and its own shindigs, it hosts the local music school’s concerts and even wedding ceremonies. Catch it all at 2330 Main Street (Fő út) 172, Dunaharaszti.
Coffeehouse Tunes Kickoff
On March 18, 2026 (Wednesday), Zene Habbal (Music with Froth): Pultos Gyuszi és Manci light up the night. Two powerhouse performers—pianist Bacsa Gyula and singer-performer Fábián Bori (Manci)—serve up joy with their duo act. “Pultos Gyuszi and Manci’s unmissable show! Swaying bar tunes from Hernádi Judit to Tankcsapda. The golden boy of pianists and the diva-comic of singers invite you into their friendly music play. Our setlist is colorful, fragrant, and sweet.” It’s free, but you need to register.
Chatty Evenings and Puppet Adventures
March 19 brings Életutak… (Life Paths…) with host Borbély Ferenc welcoming Ördög Nóra, the Junior Prima Award-winning TV host, editor, and journalist. This relaxed evening chat promises easygoing fun from the pro reporter-turned-host. Grab tickets at the Laffert Mansion (Laffert Kúria). Then on March 22, Álmok Bábszínháza (Dreams Puppet Theater): A rejtélyes dzsungel (The Mysterious Jungle) delights kids with jungle critters like Lightning the sloth, famous for his “blazing speed” (aka slowness), and Nóz the anteater poking his long snout everywhere. This tale packs a message for tots and grown-ups alike—45 minutes, recommended from age 3. Tickets are 1000 HUF ($2.70) at the venue.
Chopin and Deep Talks
March 28 features Frédéric Chopin: Tizenhét lengyel dal – magyar nyelven (Seventeen Polish Songs – in Hungarian). Soprano Takács Lilla from the Hungarian State Opera sings, with pianist Cs. Nagy Ildikó accompanying. The cycle presents Chopin’s songs on Polish poems, lyrics translated into verse by Varga-Bíró Tamás and Takács Lilla. A 2024 album of these Hungarian versions was released with support from the Wacław Felczak Foundation. Entry: 3000 HUF ($8.10). Fast-forward to May 15 for Választásaim? (My Choices?)—a candid chat with Jászai Mari Prize-winning Meritorious Artist Schell Judit. Dive into life’s decisions: ours or fate’s? She opens up about her Debrecen roots, family, motherhood, theater, films, backstage secrets, her calling, womanhood, inner journeys, and her new solo show. She reveals a fresh hobby showcased in an on-site mini-exhibit, plus a phone game finale. Host: Murányi Ami. Tickets: 3000 HUF ($8.10).
March Full Roster
Regular activity schedules run March 16-20, 23-27, and 30–April 3 at the cultural house. Other March gems: March 20 ERED ET – 20 év kutatás egy előadásban (Origin – 20 Years of Research in One Show); March 22 Tompeti és Barátai (Tompeti and Friends); March 28 Húsvéti Játszóház (Easter Playhouse).
April and Beyond
April regulars: April 6-10, 13-17, 20-24, and 27–May 1. Highlights: April 19 Lengyel Tamás ÚJ vígjátéka – Segítség, Építkezem! (Lengyel Tamás’ New Comedy – Help, I’m Building!); April 23 Az emberiség utolsó 75 éve – Dr. Budai Lorina (Humanity’s Last 75 Years); April 24 Ikonikus ruhadarabok a divattörténetben – Az őskortól a couture-ig (Iconic Garments in Fashion History – From Prehistory to Couture); April 28 Épitsünk kapcsolatot a harmonika hangján (Let’s Build Connections on the Accordion’s Sound).
May-June Highlights
May regulars: May 4-8, 11-15, 18-22, and 25-29. May 7 Berecz András – Fel a medvére, a fa nem játék! (Up the Bear, the Tree Ain’t a Toy!). June 6 Vagabond Korzó.
Summer and Winter Closer
July 6-10 Bricks Challenge kis mérnökök motorizált építőkocka tábora (Bricks Challenge Camp for Little Engineers with Motorized Building Blocks). November 21 Disznóvágás és bál (Pig Slaughter and Ball). Organizers reserve the right to change dates and programs!
