Hajdúszoboszló, the Great Plain’s hottest spa town, kicks off 2026 with non-stop fun from March 13 (Friday) to December 31. Expect cultural bashes, family days, epic festivals, live concerts, tradition-packed gatherings, mouthwatering gastro events, and healing spa experiences for everyone from kids to grandparents. Multiple spots around the 4200 postal code area host this lineup—plan ahead for your ultimate chill-out adventure.
Spring Kickoff: March to April
Blood donation drives at the Cultural Center on March 30 and April 30. Zichy Géza Music School teachers perform on April 1; private vocal students shine on April 8. April 2 brings the MI Public Salon with tourism expert Dr. Kiss Róbert Richard on keeping the city a top draw for locals and tourists, plus a family Easter preparation morning at the children’s library with stories, crafts, and holiday cheer for little ones and parents. FISH! rocks their album launch on April 3; Mudfield 10 gigs on April 18. Easter at Hungarospa runs April 4-6. Catch the Szoboszlai Story book launch on April 8, fire enamel workshop for making wall art on April 11, and Spring Art Days from March 13 to April 18. Gastro Theater’s Bitter Ászu show on April 24 features a 3-course wine dinner and six-wine tasting for unforgettable nights with actress Éva Bata (from A mi kis falunk as Tecája) and actor Péter Bárnai blending tales, laughs, acting, and eats—$67 per person; tickets available for cash or card at Szilfa Restaurant until March 31. Kiss Ádám’s solo stand-up Mit nem mondok! hosted by Viktor Fülöp at Dumaszínház in Kovács Máté Cultural Center on April 24; tickets $23-$27.
May Madness and Summer Sizzle
Parrot exhibition at Bocskai Event Center on April 26 lets you get up close with exotic birds and learn their secrets—$7 entry from age 2, 3-6 p.m. Hungarospa Party beach opener on May 1 features dancers at 6 p.m., Dér Heni at 7 p.m., and a Tina Turner tribute by Abrakazabra with Linda Király, Réka Koós, and Jennifer Szitróta at 7:30 p.m.—free! May Day festival at the airport May 1-2; Tompeti és Barátai concert on May 2; Kőhalmi Zoltán’s solo show Fejben dől el at Dumaszínház on May 15 ($21-$22). Kids’ puppet show Kisvakond nadrágja on May 16; Pentecost Program Extravaganza May 23-24; Pentecost at Hungarospa on May 24; Kids’ Days at the beach and citywide on May 31.
Summer Thrills to Fall Feasts
SzínTér Festival June 5-6; Global Wellness Day at Aqua-Palace on June 14; Museum Night at Bocskai Museum on June 20; Report Card Party on June 27. Outdoor cinema in St. Stephen’s Park (Szent István Park) on July 11 and August 16; Legends in the Air airshow July 11-12; 31st Szoboszló Folk Weekend July 17-19; Beach Night in Premium Zone on July 25; Hungarospa’s 99th birthday on July 26. 45th Kösely Cup Horse Festival July 31-August 2; Cooky Disco on August 1; Truckers Meet August 6-9; Sea Party Disco at the beach on August 8; Willcox Disco on August 15; national water gun battle record attempt on August 15; State Foundation Day on August 20; 31st Szoboszló Dixieland Days August 21-23. Sheep and Slambúc Cooking Joy on September 5; Physiotherapy World Day on September 8; Wine and Gastro Festival September 18-20; Tourism World Day at Hungarospa on September 27. Sauna Weekend on October 4; Pumpkin Days at Eliza Ranch October 23-25; Halloween bash at Aqua-Palace on October 31. St. Martin’s Fun Days November 6-7; New Year’s Eve program on December 31.
Organizers reserve the right to tweak dates and programs!
