Nagykanizsa packs the calendar with culture, food, music, and hands-on fun, curated with picks from the Tourinform Office. From kids’ camps and craft workshops to rock, stand-up, and candlelit classical, the city lines up a year where locals and visitors can dive into traditions, modern beats, and family days across beloved venues like the Sándor Hevesi Cultural Center (Hevesi Sándor Művelődési Központ) and Medgyaszay House (Medgyaszay Ház). Headquarters for info: 8800 Nagykanizsa, Erzsébet Square (Erzsébet tér) 21. Organizers reserve the right to change dates and programs.
This Week’s Highlights
June 29–July 3: Folk Dance Camp for ages 6–12 turns summer into a rhythm boot camp in Nagykanizsa. July 3 doubles up: Secrets of the Deep Sea, a paper “magic aquarium” craft at HSMK for kids who love the ocean vibe, and a Dirty Fusion concert with guest Miki Bali for the night owls.
Traditions, World Sounds, Summer Crafts
July 5: Day of Traditions – Búcsú keeps heritage alive with local flair. July 7 brings the Dil Mastana Group from India for a global groove. July 9: Shape the Summer – try felting at HSMK and leave with a soft, colorful keepsake. July 25: Family Day lights up the Bajcsa Cultural House with games and community. July 26: Alexandra Publishing Group’s “imperfect and sale” book fair turns quirks into bargains.
Rock ’n’ Roll, Farce, and a Potato Feast
August 26: In the Footsteps of Hungária – Filtol Band throws a rock‑and‑roll party. August 27: The Mozaik Troupe stages Ray Cooney’s There’s No Cure for the Family, a farce to test your laugh lines. Tickets: about $9.40. September 11–12: Kanizsa Dödölle Festival honors the city’s signature potato‑and‑flour dumpling with a full‑on street feast, music, and contests.
Stand-Up, Candlelight Concerts, Icons
September 16: Sátántangó – Eszter Ráskó’s solo night hosted by Abigél Ress at Dumaszínház, HSMK; about $21.20–$26.60. September 24: Coldplay by Candlelight at Medgyaszay House; about $34.60–$39.90. September 26: Apostol – We Can’t Live Without You!, a hit parade at HSMK; about $26.70. September 27: Gergely Rákász – Mozart in the Reformed Church; about $14.70.
Operetta, Comedy, Vivaldi, Zimmer
October 7: Gyuri Orosz: Dreamcatcher, a stand‑up special. October 9: Merriment in Wine, an operetta gala at HSMK; about $22.70–$23.80. October 21: Naked Truth, a musical comedy at HSMK; about $22.70. October 28: Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons by Candlelight at Medgyaszay House; about $34.60–$39.90. November 13: Vivaldi: The Four Seasons performed by the Anima Musicae Chamber Orchestra. November 19: Ádám Kiss’s solo show Mit nem mondok! hosted by Edu Tóth at Dumaszínház, HSMK; about $21.20–$26.60. November 20: Hans Zimmer by Candlelight; about $34.60–$39.90. December 3: Rock Ballads by Candlelight; about $34.60–$39.90.
2027 Teasers
February 15: We Are Musical Souls with Anna Györfi (vocals, prose), Szilveszter Szélpál (vocals, prose), Tamás Kéméndi (accordion, piano). February 27: Answer It If You Dare! at the Kanizsa Cultural Center; about $15.70–$17.30. March 24: Swing à la Django with Nikoletta Szőke. May 5: Beethoven 200 – Ludwig in BLUE with Barnabás Kelemen (violin), János Balázs (piano), Marcell Gudics (drums), Sámuel Kéri (double bass).
Stay, Sip, Snack
Sleep central: a fully refurbished hotel in the heart of Nagykanizsa offers 40 twin rooms with showers and private WCs, free parking, free Wi‑Fi, new windows and radiators, plus solar panels. Eat and linger at the Mediterranean‑style Adam’s Café, Food and Cocktail Bar: rotating single‑origin coffees, varied lunch menus, desserts, and space for graduations, company events, name days, reunions, and birthdays.
