Szolnok lines up a packed 2026 with festivals, theater, comedy, family days, and community pop-ups across multiple venues, many centered on Kossuth Lajos Square, Tiszaliget, and the Szigligeti Theater. The calendar runs year-round, with ticket prices varying widely and plenty of free outdoor events. Organizers reserve the right to change dates and programs.
April Highlights
April 28 brings the COOP Maypole Run on Kossuth Lajos Square, plus “Two in One!” — Szomszédnéni Production Office’s stand‑up night at the Comedy Theater (Dumaszínház) in the Aba-Novák Agora Cultural Center, tickets USD 12.6–17.2. On April 30, Ray Cooney’s “Out of Order” (“A miniszter félrelép”) at the Szigligeti Theater via Bánfalvy Studio, USD 18.3–26.3. Szigligeti Theater performances run April 21–30, USD 13.2–26.3.
May Mix
May 1 kicks off with a Family May Day in Tiszaliget. Szigligeti Theater continues May 2–10 and May 12–23, USD 13.2–26.3. Europe Day lands May 9 on Kossuth Lajos Square, and the Local Products Market returns May 10. Cyclists get a “Bike Breakfast” May 12 on Kossuth Lajos Square. On May 26, Dávid Dennis Musimbe brings “I Messed This Up!” (“Ezt benéztem!”), hosted by László Lovász at Aba-Novák Agora, USD 19.4–21.8. Theater runs again May 26–31. Pancakes rule May 29–31 at the 10th Szolnok Pancake Festival.
Summer Staples
June 4: “Vibrations” (“Rezdülések”) — Tímea Dragony’s author evening at the Verseghy Ferenc Library, USD 5.3–6.6. June 6–7: Szolnok Air Show. June 10–13: the 96th Book Week and 24th Children’s Book Days at the library and Kossuth Lajos Square. The Local Products Market returns June 14. June 16–20: Tiszavirág Festival along the Tisza River.
Autumn to Winter
Aug 31: Zsuzsa Koncz concert at Aba-Novák Agora, USD 43.7. Sept 11–12: 28th Szolnok Goulash Festival. Oct 13–18: Alexandre Trauner ART/FILM Festival. Nov 7: Gergely Rákász — Mozart at Szolnok Gallery, USD 20.5. Nov 14: Zorán Tour 2026 at Tiszaliget City Sports Hall, USD 35.5–43.7. Dec 5: “Tvrtko — Chernobyl 40” exclusive talk at Aba‑Novák Agora, USD 21.6.
