Szeged News
Inclusive playground spinner opens at Roosevelt Square in Szeged
A new inclusive playground spinner designed for children with and without mobility impairments…
Szeged National Theater to open new season with Verdi’s La Traviata
The Szeged National Theater will open its 2026-27 season with a new production of…
SZIN 2026 kicks off Wednesday with more than 200 performers
The Coca-Cola SZIN Festival returns to Szeged this week, bringing more than 200…
Szeged marks St. Stephen’s Day with ceremonies, folk traditions, and fireworks
Szeged marked Hungary’s Aug. 20 national holiday Thursday with a day of ceremonies…
Wicked makes Hungarian debut before sold-out audience in Szeged
Stephen Schwartz and Winnie Holzman’s Wicked opened in Szeged on Aug. 14 to a…
Wicked stars get character-inspired tattoos ahead of Szeged premiere
The two leading actresses in the Hungarian production of Wicked have marked their roles…
Hungary lifts emergency power-saving measures as Paks output begins to recover
Hungary has lifted emergency electricity-saving measures introduced during last week’s extreme heat and energy crisis…
Coca-Cola SZIN unveils final lineup and new attractions ahead of 2026 festival
Organizers of the 58th Coca-Cola SZIN festival have unveiled the event’s final program…
Wicked Week to bring citywide events ahead of Wicked outdoor world premiere in Szeged
A weeklong series of themed events will transform Szeged into a celebration of…
Developing: What Szeged residents need to know about Hungary's electricity and water emergency
Residents of Szeged are already affected by nationwide water-use restrictions and…
Carmen rehearsals underway on Dóm Square ahead of Szeged Open-Air Festival performances
Rehearsals have begun on Dóm Square for Carmen, the next large-scale production…
SZTE Pont Ott Party returns with Mehringer and Co Lee
The University of Szeged’s annual Pont Ott Party returns to Dugonics Square on…
Military band festival to bring free concerts to downtown Szeged
Residents and visitors will be able to enjoy free performances by military bands at several…
Szeged to host 2026 FISU World University Championships Canoe Sports in August
The FISU University Canoe Sprint World Championships will be held in Szeged from Aug. 17 to 20, bringing some of the…
Summer beach season is on at Szeged's Lapos and Sárga
The summer beach season is underway at Lapos and Sárga, two popular swimming…
Picasso exhibition to headline Night of Museums in Szeged
A major exhibition exploring the relationship between Pablo Picasso and Hungarian artists…
Szeged Open-Air Festival prepares to launch anniversary season
Final preparations are underway at Dóm Square ahead of the opening of the 2026…
University of Szeged researchers to study melting glaciers in Central Asia
A research team from the University of Szeged will travel to Central Asia in September for a month-long scientific expedition…
Picasso exhibition exploring Hungarian connections to open in Szeged
A major exhibition exploring the relationship between Pablo Picasso and Hungarian…
Major roadworks around Széchenyi Square to disrupt downtown traffic through summer
Major traffic restrictions will take effect Monday around Széchenyi Square as the city begins…
