Gyula, the vibe-packed historic spa town (5700 Gyula, multiple venues), rolls out a killer lineup for 2026 starting March 25, a Wednesday. Expect non-stop festivals, live concerts, cultural deep dives, family-friendly fun, and mouthwatering food scenes all around the iconic Gyula Castle, the cozy downtown streets, and the steamy Castle Bath area. Whether you’re into theater, brewery tours, or candlelit castle walks, this calendar has it all—dive in and book your escape now.
Late March Kickoff (March 25-31)
March 25 fires up with Valeriu Butulescu’s Bolyai at Castle Theater (Várszínház), tickets from $0.56 to $0.56. Same day, hit the Elixbeer Brewery tour and tasting at Sörházi Beugró, Fűző és forradalom (Corset and Revolution) at Almasy Mansion (Almásy-kastély), Császárné csészéje (Empress’s Teacup) at Ladics House (Ladics-ház), and Museum Open University (Múzeumi Szabadegyetem) on 1848’s March 15. March 26 adds Kohán Gallery’s (Kohán Képtár) opening for Zoltán Bagyinszki’s KASTÉLY a kastélyok között (Castle Among Castles) photo exhibit, plus repeats of Corset and Revolution, Empress’s Teacup, and brewery tour. March 27 continues with Corset and Revolution, brewery tour, and Empress’s Teacup, adds Downtown Stroll (Belvárosi barangoló), and launches guaranteed programs at Gyula Castle through March 29. March 28 ramps up with Bál a Kastélyban concert series featuring cellist Felicián Kalmus at Almasy Mansion (Almásy-kastély), more Corset and Revolution and Empress’s Teacup, Nighttime Wellness (Éjszakai wellness) at Gyula Castle Bath, brewery tour, Grófi passziók – Az Almásy-kastély kincsei (Count’s Passions – Almasy Mansion Treasures), A végzet mezeje – Mohács (Field of Fate – Mohács) at Gyula Castle, A kastély gyertyafényben (Candlelit Mansion), Candlelit Castle Tours (Gyertyafényes vártúrák), Bridgerton “tea” party at Egy Pillanat Caffé, and Portéka Market (Portéka vásár, craft and producer market) at Világóra. March 29 has Castle Tour with Dachshund Dönci (Kastélytúra Tacskó Döncivel), Empress’s Teacup, and Corset and Revolution. March 30 brings another downtown walking tour; March 31 wraps with Empress’s Teacup, brewery tour, and Corset and Revolution.
April Festivities Ramp Up (April 1-12)
April 1 continues with Empress’s Teacup and Corset and Revolution. April 2 features the same duo. April 3 adds more of the duo, plus Empress’s Teacup and guaranteed Castle programs through April 5, alongside Easter and spring break events at Ladics House (Ladics-ház) through April 12. April 4 delivers candlelit castle tours, Corset and Revolution, Empress’s Teacup, Cellar Exhibit – Almasy Mansion Treasures (Pincetárlat – Az Almásy-kastély kincsei), nighttime wellness at Castle Bath, Candlelit Mansion, and Gyulakult’s PowerBeat charity concert. April 5: Corset and Revolution, Empress’s Teacup, Castle Tour with Dönci. April 6 repeats the duo; April 7 too. April 8 features Dumaszínház’s Mi bajunk lehet? (What’s Wrong With Us?) with Fruzsina Ács and Balázs Máté Szabó, $17 to $19, plus Corset and Revolution and Empress’s Teacup. April 9 repeats the duo; April 10-12 features guaranteed Castle programs. April 11 buzzes with Easter excitement: nighttime soak at AquaPalace (AquaPalota), Women’s Salon – Almasy Treasures (Női szalon – Az Almásy-kastély kincsei), Candlelit Mansion, and candlelit castle tours. April 12: Castle Tour with Dönci.
Mid-to-Late April Highlights (April 16-30)
April 16 spotlights Gyulakult’s Pokorny Lia in A majdnem tökéletes boldogság receptje (Recipe for Almost Perfect Happiness). April 17-18: wine tasting with Gyula Kúcs at Egy Pillanat Caffé; April 17-19: guaranteed Castle programs. April 18: Candlelit Mansion, candlelit tours, nighttime wellness, Talking Flowers – Almasy Mansion Treasures (Beszédes virágok – Az Almásy-kastély kincsei). April 19: Castle Tour with Dönci. April 23: Komló Restaurant (Komló Étterem) hosts I. Komló Chef Adventure x Ákos Sárközi; also Latino jazz at Castle Theater (Várszínház), $14. April 24: Kati Kovács big band concert, plus MediVid Agility and ParAgility Festival through April 26, and guaranteed Castle programs. April 25: nighttime wellness, candlelit tours, Count’s Passions, Candlelit Mansion, Field of Fate – Mohács at Castle. April 26: Castle Tour with Dönci. April 29 doubles down with Castle Theater’s (Várszínház) Az semmi… (It’s Nothing…) by Róbert Koltai and Tamás Jordán, $22; Dumaszínház’s Tibor Bödőcs in “Innen már csak gurulunk” (From Here We Just Roll) stand-up; and Museum Open University (Múzeumi Szabadegyetem) on Hadvezérek vagy mártírok? (Warlords or Martyrs?). April 30 is the deadline for “A legszebb konyhakertek – Magyarország legszebb konyhakertjei 2026″ (Prettiest Kitchen Gardens of Hungary 2026).
Early May Buzz (May 1-9)
May 1-3: guaranteed Castle programs. May 2: Candlelit Mansion, nighttime wellness, Portéka market, Cellar Exhibit, XVII. Run for Injured Children (Fuss a sérült gyermekekért) charity race, candlelit tours. May 3: Castle Tour with Dönci. May 7: Gyulakult’s Danny Blue in A titok (The Secret). May 8-10: guaranteed Castle programs. May 9: Women’s Salon, Zoltán Orosz harmonica solo concert.
Over 45 events listed here, with more loading—Gyula’s 2026 is just getting started. Organizers reserve the right to change dates and programs!
