The Kövér Béla Puppet Theater in Szeged keeps the magic alive in 2026 with a packed lineup of shows for kids and families. Located at Tisza Lajos körút 50., 6700 Szeged, this spot delivers fairy tales, dazzling puppet plays, and hilarious stories all year round. These performances draw young audiences into the theater world through playful antics while offering wholesome family fun. If you’re hunting for top-notch kids’ activities in Szeged, this is your go-to for unforgettable adventures.
April-May Puppet Lineup
Kicks off on Saturday, April 4, with Nyuszi, hopp! – a puppet play packed with songs and rhymes, repeating April 5. April 9 brings Fityfirity. Double bill on April 10: Plimplim – music and rhythm games for little ones, plus Költögető. April 13 features the How Old is the Captain? (“Hány éves a kapitány?”) series: The Ratcatcher Project (A Patkányfogó Projekt) for 16+.
Garmann’s Summer (Garmann nyara) from Kabóca Puppet Theater on April 21, 22, 23, 25, and 30 – five chances to catch this gem. May 2: Fityfirity again. Wanderer (Bolyongó) on May 10, 12, 13 (double with Fityfirity), 14, 15 (double), 17, 19 (double with Fityfirity), 20, 23, 26. May 18 spotlights How Old is the Captain? (“Hány éves a kapitány?”): Wanderer (Bolyongó) for 16+.
April Highlights
April buzzes with more. April 2-4: 27th Szeged International Guitar Festival (Szegedi Nemzetközi Gitárfesztivál). April 2-12: Dino Park in Szeged during Easter break. Shows at Szeged National Theatre (Szegedi Nemzeti Színház) April 3-12, 17-21, 23-28, $6-$81. Two puppet shows each Saturday at Kövér Béla Puppet Theater on April 4, 11, 18, 25. April 7: Bródy 80. April 14: Nude with Violin (Akt hegedűvel) $21-$24. April 20-24: Earth Week at the Botanical Garden. April 21: How to Break Inherited Family Patterns? by Noémi Orvos-Tóth, $27. April 22 at 10 a.m.: Little Red Riding Hood (Piroska és a farkas) – musical fairy tale at Százszorszép Theater, Kálvária sugárút 23., 6722 Szeged. April 25-26: Architecture Festival and Night. April 27: Can I Be Honest? (Lehetek őszinte?) – Péter Elek solo, hosted by Gergő Szobácsi, $20-$23.
May Must-Sees
May rocks too. Szeged National Theatre (Szegedi Nemzeti Színház) from May 2-10, 11-17, 18-23, 26-31, $6-$81. Birds and Trees Week at Botanical Garden May 4-8, 11-15. May 5: Alice in Wonderland $21-$35. May 10: Mamma Mia! $27-$54. May 12: Tvrtko – Chernobyl 40 (Tvrtko – Csernobil 40) (exclusive) $21. May 13-17: 10th Zsigmond Vilmos International Film Festival. May 18: Wise Men’s Brick (Bölcsek téglája) – Viktor Fülöp solo, hosted by Rudolf Forgács, $20-$21. May 21: Dr. Richárd Schwab lecture $21. May 21-31: 30th Szeged Wine Festival (Szegedi Borfesztivál) and Szeged Day celebrations. May 22-24: Dóm Square Cavalcade. May 30-31: 25th Szeged Bridge Fair (Szegedi Hídivásár).
June to December Events
June heats up: June 2 Magyar Paradicsom Napja és Hajtatási Expo conference. June 11-12: 13th DEJA VU Festival. June 11-14: 97th Festival of Books (Ünnepi Könyvhét) and 25th Children’s Book Days. June 15-19: Fragrant Medicinal Herbs Week at Botanical Garden. June 16-21: Szeged Water Theatre (Szegedi Víziszínház) Dry Dock Festival. June 21: ÜNNEPVÁRÓ SZÍVEK KÖZÖTT A VILÁG (Waiting for the Holiday Among Hearts) $12-$18. June 26-27: OSCAR $24-$32. June 30-July 1: GESZTI CONCERT – Szeged Open-Air Games (Szegedi Szabadtéri Játékok) $27.
July: July 3 Gypsy Princess (CSÁRDÁSKIRÁLYNŐ) $24-$32. July 4 Heroes’ Dawn (HŐSÖK HAJNALA) $14-$46. July 8 HONEYBEAST $24-$32. July 10-11 The Three Musketeers (A 3 testőr) $19-$72. July 10-12 XVI. Martin György Néptáncfesztivál. July 17-18 Upstairs, Downstairs? (CSENGETT, MYLORD?) $24-$32 and more Three Musketeers. July 22 CHARLIE CONCERT. July 24 CINEFONIC $17-$59, Heatwave (HŐHULLÁM) $19-$24. July 24-Aug 1: 36th THEALTER Festival. July 25-26 XIX. Lotus Days. July 29 ABBA SHOW. July 31 CARMEN $19-$68.
August: Aug 5 GUBIK PETRA $19-$27. Aug 12 DIXIELAND GÁLA $18-$23. Aug 14-15 American Comedy (AMERIKAI KOMÉDIA) $27-$41. Aug 14-16, 20-22 WICKED $19-$81. Aug 26-29 Túlpártfeszt and Szeged Youth Days (Szegedi Ifjúsági Napok) – SZIN.
September: Sept 1-4 Africa Week at Botanical Garden. Sept 3-6 IV. Szeged Gin and Rum Gastro Festival. Sept 13 E Street Parade. Sept 21-Oct 4 Szent Gellért International Music Festival.
October: Oct 1-Nov 27 30th Autumn Cultural Festival. Oct 12-16 Pumpkin Week at Botanical Garden. Oct 30 HARLEM GLOBETROTTERS.
November: Nov 16 Tvrtko – Chernobyl 40 (Tvrtko – Csernobil 40) $21. Nov 27-Dec 24 Szeged Christmas Weeks (Szegedi Karácsonyi Hetek) – Dóm Square Advent.
December: Dec 12 QUEEN Symphonic Live $24-$40.
A total of 54 events to dive into.
Stay Options
Stay peacefully just 9 minutes from downtown at Anna Guesthouse and Apartments (Anna Vendégház és Apartman) in sunny Szeged’s elegant Újszeged garden district near Napfényfürdő Aquapolis. Since 1990, it’s perfect for vacationers, event-goers, business travelers – with a lush, landscaped yard for total relaxation. Ideal for those passing through to or from Serbia; shake off road fatigue here.
The Apáthy István Dormitory (Apáthy István Kollégium) sits in Szeged’s historic city center near Dóm Square, named for zoologist István Apáthy. It’s a 234-bed facility with triple rooms and bathrooms for University of Szeged Medical School students. Perks include prime location, in-room bathrooms, internet, and plenty of study spaces.
