The beloved Hungarian rock band Ismerős Arcok is back on the road in 2026, stitching together a calendar of festivals, village days, lakeside nights, and a powerful dance-theater production honoring the 70th anniversary of the 1956 Revolution. From Budapest’s Barba Negra to Debrecen’s Campus, from Balatongyörök’s waterfront to Sopron and Kaposvár, the schedule is packed and the causes are meaningful—starting with a charity concert that channels the band’s community spirit into direct support.
June Launch: Budapest Benefit and Summer Nights
June 14, Budapest (Csepel) — “Fegyverek tüzében” at Barba Negra sets the tone with a charity show for the Transcarpathian Hungarian Cultural Association’s Verecke Foundation. Located at 1211 Budapest, District 21 – Csepel, Szállító u. 3, the evening raises funds for residents of Transcarpathia living with severe illnesses or disabilities—people whose lives have grown even tougher under wartime conditions. The foundation prioritizes those facing major surgeries, those who require post-op or ongoing treatment, and those with disabilities. It’s a chance to meet the moment, and the band’s live energy will make the helping feel immediate.
June 20, Nemesócsa — Village Day brings a 9:00 PM open-air set on the outdoor stage. Community, fresh air, and a summer Saturday vibe—classic Ismerős Arcok territory where singalongs meet hometown warmth.
July: From Lake Balaton to Campus Festival
July 3, Balatongyörök — Part of National Week (Nemzeti Hét), the band plays Friday at 9:00 PM along the promenade next to the pier, 8313 Balatongyörök. A lakeside night show that blends nostalgia with shoreline breezes; arrive early if you want a rail spot by the water.
July 4, Szendrő — City Day (Városnap) on Saturday at 7:00 PM in 3752 Szendrő. Expect a family crowd and festival spirit—these city days are built for neighbors, food stalls, and familiar choruses.
July 11, Gönyű — Danube Festival (Dunamenti Fesztivál) lands Saturday at 9:00 PM, 9071 Gönyű. Riverfront summer energy and a crowd primed for encore chants.
July 21, Băile Tușnad (Tusnádfürdő) — The 35th Bálványos Summer Free University and Student Camp (Tusványos; Bálványosi Nyári Szabadegyetem) welcomes Ismerős Arcok on Tuesday at 8:00 PM. The Transylvanian mountain setting adds altitude and attitude to a storied cultural gathering.
July 22, Debrecen — Wednesday at 7:45 PM, Campus Festival (Campus Fesztivál) in the Great Forest (Nagyerdő), 4000 Debrecen. One of the summer’s signature festival stops, with a forest canopy and a main-stage buzz that suits the band’s widescreen anthems.
July 23, Sirok — Sirok Bike Week brings the band to the Main Stage at 3332 Sirok, Kútvölgy, II. Rákóczi Ferenc utca 26. Leather jackets, roaring engines, and rousing refrains—a rock-and-road match made to shake the valley.
August: Castle Gardens and Holiday Fireworks
August 14, Balmazújváros — Castle Garden Evenings (Kastélykerti Esték) on Friday at 7:00 PM, 4060 Balmazújváros, Kastélykert. A summer twilight slot in a stately setting tailor-made for the band’s melodic punch.
August 19, Bélapátfalva — Wednesday at 9:15 PM above Gyári-tó, a clearing that turns into a natural amphitheater. If you love your choruses with echoes of trees and water, circle this one.
August 20, Mezőkövesd — National holiday celebration on Thursday at 8:00 PM, 3400 Mezőkövesd, Kavicsos-tó és Szabadidőpark. Expect holiday crowds, fireworks spirit, and a night that builds to big finales.
Fall Spotlight: “Otthont! Házat! Hazát!” Tour
Through late fall, Ismerős Arcok anchors a moving dance-theater piece titled Otthont! Házat! Hazát! honoring the 70th anniversary of 1956. The story, threaded with the band’s live music, follows Attila Nyerges’s memories of October ’56 when, as a young boy among the “pesti srácok,” he fought on the front lines of the uprising. Amid chaos, he falls for a revolutionary girl, but his actions put him in danger. Forced to flee the country and leave his love behind, he starts a new life abroad—haunted by the weight of that choice. He risks his freedom to return, hoping to find old friends and his love, only to confront the devastating toll of the revolution. Can he forgive himself? Can there be happiness after choosing life over death?
The narrative unfolds through five dancers, punctuated by moments of spoken word, with Ismerős Arcok performing live—turning memory into motion and music.
October 30, Dunajská Streda (Dunaszerdahely) — Csaplár Benedek Municipal Cultural Center (Csaplár Benedek Városi Művelődési Központ). Doors: 6:30 PM. Tickets: 17–20 euros. Postal code: 90042. A borderland prologue to a deeply Hungarian story told through bodies and chords.
November 8, Paks — Dénes Csengey Cultural Center (Csengey Dénes Kulturális Központ). Doors: 6:30 PM. Tickets: $22. Converted from 8,000 HUF, it’s a straight shot into a charged evening where dance and guitars meet raw memory. Address: 7030 Paks, Gagarin u. 2.
November 20, Szeged — IH Event Center (IH Rendezvényközpont). Doors: 6:30 PM. Tickets: $19–$21–$22 (converted from 7,000–7,500–8,000 HUF). 6721 Szeged, Felső Tisza-part 2. Riverfront city, river of emotions, and a band that knows how to steer both.
November 22, Sopron — 9400 Sopron, Ady Endre út 10. The border city’s historical layers make an apt canvas for a story about leaving, longing, and return.
November 27, Kaposvár — K-Center (K-Központ), 7400 Kaposvár, Kossuth Lajos u. 1–9. A late-November chapter that trades autumn chill for stage heat.
December 5, Tatabánya — St. Barbara Square (Szent Borbála tér) 1, 2800 Tatabánya. A winter coda closes the circle, with the band’s live score binding the evening’s emotion.
How to Track Dates and Tickets
The band’s 2026 concert calendar updates as new dates land, with ticket info added as shows go on sale. From the charged charity kick-off in Budapest to lakeside festivals and the 1956 dance-theater journey, Ismerős Arcok offers a summer-to-winter run that’s equal parts singalong and soul-search. Pack your schedule—and your voice.
