Szeged News

Péter Besenyei to perform air show over Tisza River at Szeged Gin and Rum Gastro Festival
The 3rd Szeged Gin and Rum Gastro Festival will close with a world-class aerial show…

7th International Harp Competition coming to Szeged this November
The 7th International Harp Competition will be held November 19–23, 2025, at Szeged’s Reök Palace, one of…
Szeged’s REÖK at 18: restored Green Salon unveiled amid full-day program
The Regional Arts Center, known as REÖK, celebrated its 18th anniversary with the reopening of the restored Green Salon…

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme to launch at SZTE Báthory High School in Szeged, Hungary
Báthory István Practice High School, an affiliated school of the University of Szeged in Hungary…
Concerts, ceremonies, and fireworks: Szeged gears up for August 20
Szeged’s State Foundation Day celebration will span two days this year, taking place on August 19–20…
Szeged archaeologists uncover full structure of 16th-century rondella at former castle site
Archaeologists in Szeged have uncovered the complete structure of a 16th-century round bastion…
Folk dancers filled Szeged streets for 15th Martin György Festival
The 15th Martin György Folk Dance Festival opened Friday in Szeged…

Szeged to host electric vehicle event featuring Nick Heidfeld and Sébastien Buemi
Former Formula 1 driver Nick Heidfeld and four-time Le Mans winner Sébastien Buemi will…

Tarhonya Festival in Tápé brought locals together for cooking competition and community
Nearly two dozen teams gathered in Tápé on Saturday for the annual Tarhonya Festival…

Severe storm batters Szeged, hundreds of damage reports – another powerful storm possible today
A powerful storm swept through Szeged on Monday, toppling trees, damaging…
Archaeologists uncover northern castle wall, 19th-century flood parapet in Szeged riverfront dig
Archaeologists in Szeged have uncovered remnants of the city’s historic northern castle wall and part of a 19th-century…

Coca-Cola SZIN Festival announces full 2025 lineup with international stars and Hungarian favorites
More than 200 performers — from global chart-toppers to local festival staples…
Renovation of Szeged's Huszár Mátyás Quay moves ahead with utility overhaul
The renovation of the Huszár Mátyás Quay in Szeged continues this summer, with city officials…
Mayfly bloom underway in Szeged
One of Europe’s most enchanting natural events is now taking place along the Tisza River…
Szeged’s Lapos Beach to reopen Saturday with new amenities
After a delayed start to the season due to high river levels and water quality concerns, Lapos Beach in Szeged will officially open…

Book Week kicks off in Szeged with daily events at Dugonics Square
The 96th annual Festive Book Week and 24th Children’s Book Days officially opened…
Dead tree installation in downtown Szeged highlights impact of climate change
A striking installation of dead trees in the heart of Szeged is turning heads and sparking conversation…
Zsigmond Vilmos International Film Festival kicks off tomorrow in Szeged
The 9th Zsigmond Vilmos International Film Festival opens Tuesday at…
Hungary dominates at Szeged Canoe Sprint World Cup opener
Hungary showcased its canoe sprint prowess at the 2025 ICF Canoe Sprint World Cup…

May Day celebration returns to Újszeged Liget with concerts and family programs
The May Day celebration (Szegedi Majális) returns to Újszeged Liget with concerts…