Pécs’s Zsolnay Cultural Quarter (Zsolnay Negyed), a major project from the 2010 European Capital of Culture program, has become the go-to spot for arts, culture, and relaxed vibes in the city and region. Located at 7625 Pécs, Zsolnay Negyed, it’s packed with concerts, shows, and events throughout 2026, starting March 31.
Standout Shows from March to June
Kick off on March 31 with Love Garden – Love Language Lessons for Families in the Love Garden. April 2 brings Pottyondy Edina’s Demons and Hormones. On April 7, catch Clauses – Liptai Claudia’s Solo Body. Radnóti Theatre visits Pécs on April 11 with Kosztolányi – Bálint András Evening. April 12 features Secret – An Evening with Danny Blue. Zsolnay Theatre stages Jon Fosse’s Morning and Evening on April 14. Metronóm Jazz Club features Juhász Márton – Skylark Quartet on April 16, and Co Lee Live Band rocks it on April 19. Noémi Orvos-Tóth discusses Breaking Inherited Family Patterns on April 20.
May 7 has Tvrtko’s Chernobyl 40 (exclusive show) – sold out! Tickets from $22. Kollár-Klemencz Chamber Orchestra debuts The Girls Don’t Cry on May 8. Görög Ibolya’s HURRÁ – WE’RE ON VACATION! runs May 13 ($16 tickets). Metronóm Jazz Club hosts Boggie – Apotheosis on May 14, and Boogie Show on May 15. June 6 spotlights Lázár Brothers – real bros Domokos and Ágoston, known from Esti Kornél and Pegasus Nem Létezik bands. They craft authentic, intimate tunes blending melancholy, humor, sorrow, joy, and life’s dark and light sides in clean, simple, beautiful forms.
Weekly Musts and More Hits
Weekly program guides are released regularly: Zsolnay Negyed and Pécs guides for March 27-31, March 30-April 5, April 6-12, and so on through July. Lord of the Dance 30th Jubilee Tour on March 30. Pécs National Theatre (Pécsi Nemzeti Színház) shows March 31 and April 1-12, April 14-26, April 28-30 ($10-$33). Dino Park in Pécs during Easter break, April 2-12. Discover Pécs Brewery! Beer tasting tours every Saturday: April 4, 6, 11, 18, 25; May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; June 6, 13, 20, 27; July 4, 11.
Rock Ballads by Candlelight on April 8. Architecture Festival and Night, April 25-26. Freddie – Soul Diver Inner Fire on May 9 ($28). Michael Cooney’s Nicsak, ki lakik itt?! (Peekaboo, Who’s Living Here?!) on May 22 ($25-$28). Metronóm Jazz: Egri János 60 on June 18, Oláh Dezső Trió – Intermezzo on July 16, Fusio Group – New Visions on August 13.
Later 2026 Highlights
Tvrtko’s Chernobyl 40 returns on November 18 ($22). Rákász Gergely – Mozart on September 24 ($17-$22). Next Year Same Place! on November 5 ($16). Queen Symphonic Live on November 16 ($27-$41). Total events: 47.
Top Stays in Pécs
Stay at Adele Boutique Hotel, a four-star gem in a protected 19th-century building in the historic downtown. Rooms and apartments blend era charm with modern luxury. The guesthouse offers cozy four-person apartments and rooms.
Up on Havihegy above Pécs, Bagolyvár boasts fresh air and healthy vibes. It features a room decked out with 19 elements of Hungarian folk art, plus six winery-inspired suites echoing famous Hungarian wine varieties. Enjoy quiet panoramas of Pécs toward Zengő, a Hungarian tavern with stylish decor and a menu of Hungarian and international dishes, specializing in old-school Hungarian foods and sweets.
Barbakán Hotel, steps from the historic center behind Pécs Cathedral (Pécsi Székesegyház), offers 16 three-star two-, three-, or four-bed rooms, a conference room, and an underground garage.
Family guesthouse in the quiet Mecsek hillside villa district above downtown – close yet secluded. Five minutes to forest paths or the city center. Near the Zoo, Da Vinci private clinic, Mandulás playground and BBQ spot with trails to the TV tower. Free guided tours for groups.
Boutique Hotel Sopianae in the city center contrasts a historic exterior with modern interiors. Expect personalized, high-end service in a warm, discreet, family-like atmosphere.
Büdöskúti self-catering house midway between Remete-rét and Orfű, 800m northwest off the main road on the Blue Trail and Green Cross path. Sleeps 12.
Apartment hotel near UNESCO early Christian sites and the Cathedral.
