Dive into Gyula’s packed 2026 event calendar from April 2 (Thursday) to April 12 (Sunday), stretching into May across multiple venues in this historic spa town (postcode 5700). Picture soaking up the vibe in a castle-filled gem where festivals, concerts, cultural gigs, family adventures, and mouthwatering food scenes light up spots like Gyula Castle (Gyulai Vár), the cozy downtown, and Várfürdő baths (Gyula Castle Bath). Whether you’re chasing history, laughs, brews, or kid-friendly thrills, plan your escape now to this year-round hotspot buzzing with variety.
Easter Kickoff: April 2-5
Easter and spring break specials dominate early on. Dino Park Gyula runs April 2-12 for dino-mad kids during the holiday break. Húsvét és tavaszi szünet (Easter and Spring Break) hits Ladics House (Ladics-ház) and Almásy Castle (Almásy-kastély) from April 3-12, and Gyula Castle from April 3-12. Garantált programok a Gyulai Várban (Guaranteed Programs at Gyula Castle) lock in the fun April 3-5 and later. On April 4, it’s a whirlwind: Sörházi beugró (Beer House Drop-in) at Elixbeer Brewery with visits and tastings; Almásy Castle’s Fűző és forradalom (Corsets and Revolution); Pincetárlat – Az Almásy-kastély kincsei (Cellar Tour – Treasures of Almásy Castle); Ladics House’s Császárné csészéje (Empress’s Teacup); Gyertyafényes vártúrák (Candlelit Castle Tours); Játszóház Gyula’s Húsvéti ügyességi játékok napja (Easter Skill Games Day); A kastély gyertyafényben (The Castle by Candlelight); Éjszakai wellness a Gyulai Várfürdőben (Nighttime Wellness at Gyula Castle Bath); and Gyulakult’s PowerBeat charity concert. April 5 adds Kastélytúra Tacskó Döncivel (Castle Tour with Dachshund Dönci), more Corsets and Revolution, Empress’s Teacup, and Játszóház Gyula’s A húsvéti nagy tojáskeresés (The Great Easter Egg Hunt).
Mid-April Magic: April 6-12
Action rolls on April 6 with Ladics House’s Empress’s Teacup, Belvárosi barangoló (Downtown Stroll) city walking tour, and Almásy Castle’s Corsets and Revolution. April 7 repeats Empress’s Teacup, Beer House Drop-in, and Corsets and Revolution. April 8 has Beer House Drop-in, Empress’s Teacup, Corsets and Revolution, plus Dumaszínház’s Mi bajunk lehet? (What’s Wrong with Us?) featuring Ács Fruzsina and Szabó Balázs Máté, from $16 to $19. April 9 keeps the Beer House Drop-in, Corsets and Revolution, and Empress’s Teacup. April 10 brings Mogyoróssy János City Library’s El nem küldött levél Böszörményi Zoltánnak talk, city tour, Beer House Drop-in, and Castle guaranteed programs through April 12. April 11 features Beer House Drop-in, Candlelit Castle Tours, Női szalon – Az Almásy-kastély kincsei (Women’s Salon – Almásy Castle Treasures), Almásy Castle’s Stefánia-kör (Stefania Circle), Húsvéti pezsgés (Easter Buzz) with nighttime soaking at AquaPalota, and The Castle by Candlelight. April 12 wraps with Castle Tour with Dachshund Dönci and more Castle programs.
Spring Surge: April 13-30
Post-Easter keeps humming. April 13 city tour; April 14 Beer House Drop-in; April 15 Almásy Castle’s Női Irodalmi Kávéház (Women’s Literary Coffeehouse) and Beer House Drop-in; April 16 Mogyoróssy Library’s Morzsák book launch, Gyulakult’s Pokorny Lia in A majdnem tökéletes boldogság receptje (Recipe for Almost Perfect Happiness) one-woman show, and Beer House Drop-in. April 17 city tour and Beer House Drop-in; April 17-18 Egy Pillanat Café’s Borkóstoló with Kúcs Gyula (Wine Tasting); April 17-19 Castle guaranteed programs. April 18 has The Castle by Candlelight, Candlelit Tours, Nighttime Wellness, Beszédes virágok – Az Almásy-kastély kincsei (Speaking Flowers – Almásy Treasures), and Beer House Drop-in. April 19 Castle Tour with Dönci; April 20 city tour; April 21-24 multiple Beer House Drop-ins. April 23 adds Castle Theater’s (Várszínház) Latino Jazz Concert ($14), Komló Restaurant’s I. Komló Séfkaland x Sárközi Ákos chef event. April 24 city tour, Kovács Kati’s big concert; April 24-26 Medivid Agility and ParAgility Festival, Castle programs. April 25 Nighttime Wellness, Grófi passziók (Count’s Passions) at Almásy Treasures, Gyula Castle’s A végzet mezeje – Mohács (Field of Fate – Mohács), The Castle by Candlelight, Tours, Beer House Drop-in. April 26 Dönci tour; April 27 city tour; April 28-29 Beer House Drop-ins; April 29 Museum Free University (Múzeumi Szabadegyetem) on Hadvezérek vagy mártírok? (Warlords or Martyrs?), Dumaszínház’s Bödőcs Tibor in “Innen már csak gurulunk” (From Here We Just Roll) stand-up, Castle Theater’s (Várszínház) Az semmi… (That’s Nothing…) with Koltai Róbert and Jordán Tamás ($22). April 30 “A legszebb konyhakertek” (The Most Beautiful Kitchen Gardens) Hungary 2026 entry deadline and Beer House Drop-in.
May Momentum
May 1-3 Castle guaranteed programs; May 2 Nighttime Wellness, XVII. Fuss a sérült gyermekekért (Run for Injured Children) charity run, The Castle by Candlelight, Tours, Portéka crafts market at Világóra, Almásy Cellar Tour. May 3 Dönci tour. May 7 Gyulakult’s Danny Blue in A titok (The Secret). May 8-10 Castle programs; May 9 Női szalon (Women’s Salon) at Almásy Treasures, Orosz Zoltán accordion solo, Indián hadi ösvény kenu túra (Indian Warpath Canoe Tour), Gyulai Virágok Fesztiválja 2026 (Gyula Flowers Festival), Portéka crafts market. Organizers reserve the right to tweak dates and programs. That’s 45 events to fuel your Gyula obsession!
