Gyula, the charming historic spa town (pop. 5700), rolls out a stellar 2026 calendar packed with festivals, concerts, cultural gems, family adventures, and mouthwatering foodie events. Across multiple spots like the majestic Gyula Castle, lively downtown streets, and relaxing Castle Bath (Várfürdő) area, there’s something for everyone. Whether you’re into theater, tastings, or twilight tours, dive in and plan your trip to this Hungarian hotspot now – 45 events total, but organizers reserve the right to tweak dates and lineups!
Late March into Early April Highlights
Kick things off on March 30 with Belvárosi Barangoló (Downtown Stroll), a casual city sightseeing walk through Gyula’s heart. The next day, March 31, hit Sörházi Beugró (Brewery Drop-in) at Elixbeer Brewery for a visit and beer tasting, plus the Ladics House (Ladics-ház) presents Császárné Csészéje (Empress’s Cup), and the Almásy Mansion (Almásy-kastély) dives into Fűző és Forradalom (Corset and Revolution). That exhibit runs through April 9 at the mansion, with daily Ladics House showings of Császárné Csészéje (Empress’s Cup) overlapping on most days. April 2-12 features Dino Park during Easter break, perfect for kids. Guaranteed programs at Gyula Castle run April 3-5 and 10-12, while the Ladics House hosts Easter and spring break fun April 3-12. Nighttime vibes hit April 4 with wellness at Castle Bath (Várfürdő), Gyulakult’s PowerBeat charity concert, Castle by Candlelight, candlelit castle tours, and a basement exhibit featuring treasures from the Almásy Mansion. April 5 features Kastélytúra Tacskó Döncivel (Castle Tour with Dachshund Dönci) alongside the ongoing corset show.
Mid-April Thrills and Comedy Nights
April 7-8 keeps the corset and cup exhibits rolling. April 8 packs a punch with Dumaszínház’s Mi Bajunk Lehet? (What’s Our Problem?) – a joint stand-up by Ács Fruzsina and Szabó Balázs Máté, tickets from $16 to $19. April 11 lights up with castle candlelight, Easter spa splash at AquaPalota overnight swim, candlelit tours, and a women’s salon on Almásy treasures. April 12 wraps with the dachshund tour. April 16 spotlights Gyulakult’s Pokorny Lia in A Majdnem Tökéletes Boldogság Receptje (Recipe for Almost Perfect Happiness), her one-woman show. Wine lovers, mark April 17-18 at Egy Pillanat Café with sommelier Kúcs Gyula tasting, alongside castle guarantees April 17-19. April 18 blends castle glow, talking flowers exhibit at Almásy, bath wellness, and tours. April 19 features the dachshund tour again. April 23 rocks Várszínház’s (Castle Theater) Latino jazz concert at $14 a ticket, plus Komló Restaurant’s (Komló Étterem) I. Komló Séfkaland collaboration with chef Sárközi Ákos. April 24 stars Kovács Kati big band concert, MediVid Agility and ParAgility Festival through the 26th, and castle programs.
Late April to May Festivities
April 25 offers bath wellness, Gyula Castle’s A Végzet Mezeje – Mohács (Field of Fate – Mohács), candlelight castle and tours, plus Grófi Passziók (Baronial Passions) at Almásy. April 26 features the dachshund tour. April 29 brings Dumaszínház’s Bödőcs Tibor in Innen Már Csak Gurulunk (From Here We Just Roll) stand-up, Múzeumi Szabadegyetem (Museum Free University) on Hadvezérek vagy Mártírok? (Warlords or Martyrs?), and Várszínház’s (Castle Theater) Az Semmi… (That’s Nothing…) with Koltai Róbert and Jordán Tamás at $22. April 30 is the entry deadline for “A Legszebb Konyhakertek” (Prettiest Kitchen Gardens) contest. May 1-3 features castle guarantees, May 2 candlelight castle, Portéka artisan and producers’ market at Világóra, XVII. Fuss a Sérült Gyermekekért (Run for Injured Children) charity run, bath wellness, candle tours, and Almásy basement. May 3 dachshund tour. May 7 Gyulakult’s Danny Blue in A Titok (The Secret). May 8-10 castle shows.
May Blooms and Beyond
May 9 women’s Almásy salon, Orosz Zoltán accordion solo, Indián Hadi Ösvény (Indian Warpath) canoe trek, Gyulai Virágok Fesztiválja (Gyula Flowers Festival) through 10, and Portéka market. May 10 dachshund tour. May 12-13 Tour de Hongrie bike race hits Gyula. May 16-17 V. Háromváros Kerékpáros Fesztivál (Three Towns Cycling Fest). May 19 Gyulakult’s Mandala Dalszínház in Hyppolit, a Lakáj (Hyppolit the Butler) musical comedy. May 22-24 Gyulai Pálinkafesztivál (Gyula Pálinka Festival). May 23 talking flowers. May 26 Koncz Zsuzsa concert $42-$44. May 27 Múzeumi on A Fűzőtől a Bubifrizuráig (From Corset to Beehive). May 28-30 EDÜ – Erkel Diákünnepek (Erkel Student Fest). May 30 Mohács play and baronial passions. June 6 Almásy basement. June 6-7 XIII. Gyulavári Kastélynapok (Gyulavári Castle Days). June 11 Gyulakult’s Liliom in Meztelen Igazság (Naked Truth) musical. June 13 women’s salon. June 20 Museum Night and talking flowers. June 27 Portéka and baronial. July 4 basement. July 11 women’s. July 18 flowers. July 24-26 Gyulai Végvári Napok (Border Fortress Days). July 25 baronial passions. More dates to come!
