In the heart of downtown Miskolc, just a stone’s throw from the Sötét kapu (Dark Gate) and a quick stroll from the Villanyrendőr (Traffic Light Junction) and the Avas wine cellars, the House of Arts (Művészetek Háza) is gearing up for a crowd-pleasing 2026. Expect concerts, theater, film, visual arts, and talks for all ages—plus online ticketing—at 3525 Miskolc, Rákóczi Street (Rákóczi utca) 5. The mission is simple: nobody leaves bored, whether you’re into literature, pop, classical, theater, or movies.
Rock ’n’ Roll Revival: Best of Hungária
April 28, 2026, 19:00. An entire era and its legend return to the stage with the biggest hits of Hungária, performed by artists who helped write the band’s story. Special guest: Gábor Novai (Nova), an original Hungária member and co-writer with Miklós Fenyő of the group’s megahits, promises a faithful, time-travel blast. Bandleader Gábor Zsoldos (Dedy), himself a member in 1982–83 tied to the Aréna and Finálé albums, leads the Budapest Rock ’n’ Roll Band through the best of Hungária’s four LPs—fresh from high-profile, sold-out collaborations with original members at Puskás Aréna (2024) and MVM Dome (2025). Guest Viki Marót turns the heat up further. Expect Micsoda buli, Casanova twist, Csókkirály, Hotel Mentol, Isztambul, Multimilliomos jazz-dobos, Séró báró, Ciao, Marina—played with their old-school punch. Performers include Gábor Novai, Gábor Zsoldos, Viki Marót, and the Budapest Rock ’n’ Roll Band: Viki Pintácsi (vocals), József “Fly” Czeczei (guitar, vocals), Dr. Ákos Dorogi (piano, keys), Zoltán “Dudy” Dudinszky (sax, accordion, vocals), László Keszthelyi (bass), Patrícia Bartus, Anita Málinger, Léna Szabó (backing vocals), and Gábor “Dedy” Zsoldos (drums).
Chernobyl 40: An Exclusive Evening with Tvrtko
May 4, 2026, 19:00. Forty years after the 1986 disaster, the questions still sting: what exactly happened, why did authorities hide it, what’s Chernobyl like today, and where’s the line between truth and myth in the exclusion zone?
Magda Szabó’s Abigél Returns
May 6, 2026, 19:00. Abigél has held center stage for decades—novel, hit TV series, musical—now a new staging refreshes the timeless story that’s woven into Hungarian cultural identity. Book by Ági Bánfalvy, Ákos Barnóczky, Csaba Horváth, Oliver W. Horvath. Directed by Csaba Horváth; producers Ági Bánfalvy, HCS. Cast highlights: Virág Pásztor (Georgina Vitay), Zoltán Szőke (General Vitay), Péter Sándor (Feri Kuncz), Ferenc Hujber (Kőnig), with Anna Bugár and Zsófi Kondákor alternating, plus a large ensemble. Music by Oliver W. Horvath, choreography by Luca Vati, sets by István Harmati, costumes by Gabriella Győri.
Maestro Subscription 2025/26
May 7, 2026, 19:00. The Miskolc Symphony Orchestra anchors the season with its Maestro series.
Michael Cooney’s Nicsak, ki lakik itt?!
May 8, 2026, 19:00. A two-part madcap farce, translated, reworked, and refreshed in 2025 by Albert Benedek, Oliver W. Horvath, and HCS; directed by Csaba Horváth. A London-based Hungarian milks every benefit—unemployment, pension, sick pay, child allowance, disability, even free cow’s milk—plus a saucy side hustle involving nursing bras, much to his wife’s jealousy. When the heat is on, he’d rather ditch the illegal benefits than lose his wife or his freedom. Too bad you can’t just hand back state money. Cast: Iza Varga/Zsófia Kondákor, Ferenc Hujber, Ganxsta Zolee, and more.
Csoportterápia (Group Therapy): A “mjuzikelkámedi” in Two Acts
May 10, 2026, 19:00. Six strangers—three men, three women—arrive for group therapy, but where’s the doctor? The night spirals into twists, confessions, and laugh-out-loud chaos. Music by Tamás Bolba, book and lyrics by Vajk Szente and Attila Galambos. Directed by Csaba Tasnádi; choreography by Gábor Bakó; music directors László Nyitrai, László Vecsei. Cast includes Gyöngyi Molnár, Ádám Bálint, Andrea Balázs/Szandra Fejes/Piroska Kokas, and others.
Szép nyári nap (A Beautiful Summer Day): Neoton Musical
May 13, 2026, 19:00. A full-cast outing led by Dávid Péter Cseh, Flóra Széles, Lili Bajor, Boglárka Ferenczy-Nagy, Kata Janza, and more, backed by a lively ensemble and community participants.
Tomorrow’s Masters: Conducting Students of the Liszt Academy
May 21, 2026, 19:00. Program: Mendelssohn, The Hebrides Overture (Ádám Molnár); Mozart, Symphony in G major, K. 318 (Yuji Maruoka); Brahms, Variations on a Theme by Haydn (Tamás Szarka); Brahms, Symphony No. 1 (Antal Déri).
Jazz Inside Band
May 22, 2026, 20:00. Classy jazz at the MÜHA Café.
Szinvavölgyi Gala: 350 Dancers on Stage
May 31, 2026, 17:00. Folk-dance power from Apró Császta, Kiscsászta, Császta Folk Dance Ensemble Edelény (Császta Néptáncegyüttes Edelény), student groups from multiple Miskolc and regional schools, Szinvavölgyi Palánták, Kisszinva, Ifjú Szinva, and the Szinvavölgyi Folk Dance Workshop (Szinvavölgyi Néptáncműhely), with the Szikes Band (Szikes Zenekar) led by Sándor Orosz. Coaches include Tünde Boncsérné Szinai, Izabella Nagy, Tamás Körmöndi, Anita Lévai, Ottó Zelenák, Levente Maródi, Attila Maródi.
Marika Oszvald: A tűzről pattant operettgála
June 2, 2026, 19:00. The uncrowned queen of Hungarian operetta brings the fizz, with favorites like Ringó vállú csengeri violám, Jaj, cica, Hej, cigány, Cintányéros cudar világ, Hajmási Péter, Hajmási Pál, Te rongyos élet, Húzzad csak, kivilágos virradatig, Szép város Kolozsvár. With Kata Simon, Károly Peller, conductor Pál Farkas, and the Dunakeszi Symphony Orchestra. June 3 at 18:00 features Dr. Richárd Schwab and Dr. Dávid Oroszi on lifestyle, the gut microbiome, and cancer prevention, risk factors, and modern screening.
Opera Gala: Grand Voices, Big Verdi and Beyond
June 25, 2026, 19:00. A summer tradition with the Miskolc Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Lorenzo Castriota Skanderbeg, and soloists Nurdan Küçükekmekçi (soprano), Walter Fraccaro (tenor), Giuseppe Altomare (baritone). Program includes Verdi (Giovanna d’Arco, Don Carlo, Otello, Macbeth), Giordano (Andrea Chénier), Tchaikovsky (Eugene Onegin Polonaise), Puccini (Edgar, Tosca), Bizet (Carmen).
John Williams at CineFest
September 10 and 13, 2026, 18:00. The Miskolc Symphony Orchestra celebrates the American film music icon at the 22nd CineFest Miskolc International Film Festival: Star Wars, Harry Potter, Superman, Indiana Jones, Jurassic Park, Schindler’s List—greatest hits in one night.
Love, Lost and Found in the 21st Century
October 19, 2026, 19:00. Dr. Krisztina Hevesi on why love is universal yet elusive today: Why can’t I fall in love? Why can’t I find a partner? What are we getting so wrong?
Ray Cooney’s Kölcsönlakás
October 26, 2026, 19:00. A two-act burlesque where morality takes the night off. Henry wants peace…and his lover. The plan: a borrowed flat, locked door, stolen hours. The problem: half of London has a key. Husbands barging in, wives snooping, lovers mixing up doors—pure Cooney chaos.
Rock Ballads by Candlelight
November 25, 2026, 19:00. A string quartet bathes Queen, Metallica, Nirvana, Aerosmith, Guns N’ Roses, Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, Deep Purple, Bon Jovi, and more in a warm candlelit glow. Not recommended for children under 6.
Why It Matters
From Dumaszínház to Radnóti, film scores to operetta, heavyweight debates to breezy art dates, and cinema for the arthouse and the family crowd, the House of Arts has grown into a regional cultural home. Built on variety, professionalism, and respect for audiences and artists alike, it keeps creating and sharing value with everyone who walks through the doors.
