Sopron gears up for an action-packed spring in 2026, from March 30 (Monday) to April 12 (Sunday), spilling into May with festivals, concerts, cultural happenings, wine tastings, and family fun. This historic city on the wine road draws crowds to its charming downtown and surrounding vineyards. Check out the full lineup of events and festivals right here—all centered around 9400 Sopron, Szent György u. 2. Whether you’re into Easter crafts, guided walks, live music, or quirky tours, Sopron’s got something for everyone. Organizers reserve the right to change dates and programs; there are 43 events in total.
Easter Kickoff: March 30 to April 5
Kick things off on April 3 with “Ejj-hajj csibekas!” (Easter crafts for kids), a baroque stroll through the city center in costume, and “Reménytövis – Zenés versfüzér Istenről” (A Musical Poetry Garland about God) for $8. That same day, KocKávézó celebrates its 1st birthday from April 3-5. April 4 brings “Nyusziváró családi délután” (Family Afternoon Awaiting the Easter Bunny) for $3-$11, an open cellar at Zachár Pince for Holy Saturday, “Tértölelő séta” (Square-Embracing Walk) in the center with wine tasting, a free “Óriások vállán – híres soproni családok nyomában” (On the Shoulders of Giants: Tracing Famous Sopron Families) city tour, the IV. Easter Fair at Forest House (Erdő Háza), “Télen a Kéken” (Winter on the Blue Trail) performance hike, an Easter detective hike, a Holy Saturday matinee by the Sopron Franz Liszt Symphony Orchestra (Soproni Liszt Ferenc Symphony Orchestra) for $14, and spring break programs at GYIK Rendezvényház through April 11. On April 5, catch the “Szókratész védőbeszéde” (Socrates’ Defense Speech) concert-theater production for $8.
Mid-April Highlights: Poetry, Music & Family Adventures
April 6 features the 49th Easter Egg Hunt in the Botanical Garden. Poetry Day commemorations are on April 8, plus “Irány a természet!” (Head to Nature!) kids’ nature game for $3. April 9 offers brewery tours at Sopron Brewery (Soproni Sörgyár)—peek behind the scenes—and “A pöttyös bőrönd titkai” (Secrets of the Polka-Dot Suitcase) interactive clown-magician show for $3. On April 10, Hungarian Poetry Day is at Lenck Villa, Junkies play at Hangár Music Garden, “A soproni bor története” (History of Sopron Wine) lecture by Ars Historica, and there’s an animal detective hunt downtown during spring break. April 11 has a flea market at Lővér Camping, another free giants tour, Sub Bass Monster at Búgócsiga, Vad Fruttik at Hangár Music Garden, a charity ball by Levendula Gyermeksegítő Egyesület, a Poetry Day family musical poetry event for $3, and the 17th Soproni TÁVlatok Trail Run & Terrain Run. April 12 wraps up with Fagus Wedding Open Day and “SzavaLatszámlálás” (Word Counting) by Gerilla Impro Színház for Poetry Day. Ongoing: Detective Week at the Forestry Museum from March 30-April 12.
Late April Thrills: Comedy, Concerts & Workshops
April 15 brings a Tourism Club presentation on their Budapest-Bamako bike expedition and “A hang gyógyító ereje” (The Healing Power of Sound) by Pongor Tünde. April 16-17: “A VILÁG ESZE” (The World’s Mind) solo show by László Hadházi at Comedy Theater Sopron (Dumaszínház Sopron) – Liszt Center Széchenyi Hall for $25. On April 17: “A Hülyeség Határa” (The Boundary of Stupidity) by Barna Baranyai, “Él” (Alive) readers’ theater by Okuláré Projekt, and Co Lee Live Band at Hangár Music Garden. April 18: “Száll a kakukk fészkére” (One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest) drama for $14, a free giants tour, Mother’s Day glass painting, Zsubrits Zsolt’s novel launch “Vár a tenger” (The Sea Awaits), “Anconai szerelmesek” (The Lovers of Ancona) musical comedy for $22-$25, an exclusive Spring Sparkle tasting walk, and a bonsai exhibit at Forest House (Erdő Háza) April 18-19. April 19: “Verditől Lady Gagáig” (From Verdi to Lady Gaga) by the Sopron Juventus Concert Wind Band, and “Gyerekek és kütyük” (Kids and Gadgets) digital parenting talk by Ágnes Vida for $8. April 21: “Művészélet két kastély között” (Artist Life Between Two Castles) talk on Haydn with Margittai Endre Antalné. April 22: “Természetesen zene” (Naturally Music) harp & marimba concert on Earth Day, a scents-emotions-memory talk by Katalin Horváthné Czimer, and the V. Lámfalussy Vita Podium on AI.
May Madness: Wine Fests, Rock & More
April 24: “Randevú Párizsban” (Rendezvous in Paris) at GYIK for $14-$19, Swing à la Django: Vivaldi 4 Seasons 2.0 crossover concert, “Páratlan páros” (Unmatched Pair) farce for $17-$19, and Kávészünet concert at Búgócsiga. April 25 repeats the farce, plus a free giants tour, health day at Jahndala Forest Yoga Studio, “Szent Györgytől Szent Mihályig” (From St. George to St. Michael) medieval secrets walk, Leander Kills with Here We Are at Hangár, Európa Kiadó at Búgócsiga, and Vivaldi feat. Talamba for $22. April 26: Aranyszamár Theater’s “Hófehérke” (Snow White) musical puppet show for $5, “Boeing Boeing – Leszállás Párizsban” (Boeing Boeing – Landing in Paris) comedy at Liszt Center for $17-$19, ceramics workshop, and Ancona Lovers again for $22-$25. April 28: “(Kis)kamaszok” (Tween Talk), more Ancona Lovers, and Kelemen & Ottensamer for $22. April 29: interactive therapy dogs event, “S.Ö.R.Ö.M.” (Shakespeare All Briefly Joyfully for Everyone) for $10. April 30: “EMBERI BESTIÁK” (Human Beasts) serial killers talk, and Maypole raising in Bánfalva. May 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16: multiple Ancona Lovers shows for $22-$25. May 2: Nemez Banda Dance House & Workshop, free giants tour, “Sopron, a legek városa” (Sopron, City of Records) downtown walk, and baroque stroll. May 3 features more baroque strolls. May 6: “Mondjad, Atikám!” József Attila evening. May 16: “Soproni BORzongás” (Sopron Wine Thrill) costumed walk, free giants tour, and Forrástól-Forrásig performance hike. May 17: “HÁZASTÁRSAS” (Spouses Inc.). May 20: Tvrtko’s “Csernobil 40” exclusive at Kultik Sopron Elit Mozi for $22. May 22: ABBA & BONEY M. KONCERTSHOW, “Szerelmes gyilkosok” (Lover Killers) true crime talk with Dr. Tímea Rátkai. May 22-24: Sopron Wine Festival (Soproni Borünnep). May 23: Maypole dance-out & family day in Bánfalva, plus free giants tour.
