This historic spa town in Hungary buzzes all year with festivals, concerts, cultural happenings, family fun, and foodie delights. Experiences unfold around Gyula Castle, the charming downtown, and Castle Bath (Várfürdő) spa area. Dive into the 2026 Gyula events calendar and plan your getaway to this vibe-packed spot. From craft markets to candlelit tours, there’s non-stop action across multiple venues in 5700 Gyula.
Late March Kickoff (March 27-31)
The fun ramps up March 27-29 with guaranteed programs at Gyula Castle. On the 28th, hit Brewery Jump-In (Sörházi beugró) for an Elixbeer Brewery tour and beer tasting; Count’s Passions – Treasures of Almásy Mansion (Grófi passziók – Az Almásy-kastély kincsei); Gyula Castle’s Field of Fate – Mohács (A végzet mezeje – Mohács); candlelit mansion tours; Candlelit Castle Tours (Gyertyafényes vártúrák); Ladics House’s Empress’s Teacup (Császárné csészéje); Almásy Mansion’s Corset and Revolution (Fűző és forradalom); Egy Pillanat Caffé’s Bridgerton “tea” party; Bál a Kastélyban (Ball in the Castle) concert series with cellist Kalmus Felicián; nighttime wellness at Gyula Castle Bath; and Portéka market with artisan and producer stalls at the World Clock. March 29 repeats Empress’s Teacup, adds Castle Tour with Dachshund Dönci (Kastélytúra Tacskó Döncivel), and Corset and Revolution. March 30 brings Downtown Wanderer (Belvárosi barangoló) city walking tour. March 31 revives brewery tour, Empress’s Teacup, and Corset and Revolution.
April Highlights (April 1-19)
Early April keeps the momentum: Corset and Revolution and Empress’s Teacup run daily through April 9, with guaranteed castle programs April 3-5 and 10-12, plus Easter and spring break programs at Ladics House April 3-12. April 4 packs Nighttime Wellness (Éjszakai wellness) at Castle Bath, Cellar Exhibition – Almásy Treasures (Pincetárlat – Az Almásy-kastély kincsei), Corset and Revolution, Gyulakult’s PowerBeat charity concert, candlelit castle tours, Empress’s Teacup, and The Mansion by Candlelight (A kastély gyertyafényben). April 5 adds Castle Tour with Dachshund Dönci. April 8 features Dumaszínház’s What’s Our Problem? (Mi bajunk lehet?) with Ács Fruzsina and Szabó Balázs Máté ($16-$18) alongside Corset and Revolution. April 11: candlelit tours, Women’s Salon – Almásy Treasures (Női szalon – Az Almásy-kastély kincsei), mansion candlelight, and Easter Effervescence (Húsvéti pezsgés) nighttime soak at AquaPalota. April 12: Dachshund tour. April 16: Gyulakult’s Pokorny Lia one-woman show Recipe for Almost Perfect Happiness (A majdnem tökéletes boldogság receptje). April 17-18: Egy Pillanat Caffé wine tasting with Kúcs Gyula; guaranteed castle shows April 17-19. April 18: mansion candlelight, Castle Bath wellness, Speaking Flowers (Beszédes virágok) at Almásy Mansion, candlelit castle tours. April 19: Dachshund tour.
Late April Buzz (April 23-30)
April 23: Castle Theater (Várszínház) Latino jazz concert ($13); Komló Restaurant (Komló Étterem)’s First Komló Chef Adventure (I. Komló Séfkaland) x Ákos Sárközi chef event. April 24: Kovács Kati and band major concert; guaranteed castle programs and Medivid Agility & ParAgility Festival through the 26th. April 25: Castle Bath wellness, Field of Fate – Mohács at Gyula Castle, mansion candlelight, candlelit tours, Count’s Passions. April 26: Dachshund tour. April 29 triples up with Dumaszínház’s Bödőcs Tibor stand-up “From Here We Just Roll” (Innen már csak gurulunk), Castle Theater’s That’s Nothing… (Az semmi…) with Koltai Róbert and Jordán Tamás ($21), and Museum Free University (Múzeumi Szabadegyetem) lecture Warlords or Martyrs? (Hadvezérek vagy mártírok?). April 30: “The Most Beautiful Kitchen Gardens” (A legszebb konyhakertek) 2026 entry deadline.
May Mayhem (May 1-30)
May 1-3: guaranteed castle programs. May 2: Castle Bath wellness, XVII. Run for Injured Children (Fuss a sérült gyermekekért) charity run, mansion candlelight, candlelit tours, Portéka market, Cellar Exhibition. May 3: Dachshund tour. May 7: Gyulakult’s Danny Blue The Secret. May 8-10: castle guarantees. May 9: Orosz Zoltán accordion solo, Indian Warpath (Indián hadi ösvény) canoe trek, Women’s Salon; Portéka May 9-10 and Gyula Flowers Festival (Gyulai Virágok Fesztiválja). May 10: Dachshund tour. May 12-13: Tour of Hungary (Tour de Hongrie) bike race stage. May 16-17: 5th Three Towns Cycling Festival (V. Háromváros Kerékpáros Fesztivál). May 19: Mandala Song Theater’s (Mandala Dalszínház) Hyppolit, the Butler (Hyppolit, a lakáj) musical comedy. May 22-24: Gyula Pálinka Festival (Gyulai Pálinkafesztivál). May 23: Speaking Flowers. May 26: Koncz Zsuzsa concert ($40-$43). May 27: Museum lecture From Corset to Beehive (A fűzőtől a bubifrizuráig). May 28-30: EDÜ – Erkel Student Festivals (Erkel Diákünnepek). May 30: Count’s Passions. 45 events in total. Organizers reserve the right to change dates and programs!
