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6th International Tango Festival @ Pécs 2026

 

Pécs will be the capital of passion and embrace: the 6th International Tango Festival is soon coming up.

Location: Zsolnay Cultural Quarter, building E78 (Pécs).

From the 18th to 20  September 2026, Pécs will transform into passion and embrace of South American elegance, fine musicality and human connections for the sixth time. The 6th Pécs International Tango Festival offers three days of complete immersion in the magical world of Argentine tango. The organizers are waiting for the audience with international instructors, a free dance theater performance, a live music concert, an amateur dance competition and a special fashion show. Almost all programs of the three-day event series are free to attend.

The goal of the festival is to open the doors wide to those interested in the genre and bring the incomparable feeling of tango closer.Tuning in and international coursesm as well.

The festival will start on the 18th of September the House of Happiness. In the introductory workshop, led by instructors Franz Alvaro Bravo and Andrea Serbán, participants can explore the most important cornerstones of tango: connection and embrace. In the evening, the weekend will kick off with the opening dance night of the Milonga Bienvenida. On Saturday morning, professional courses will continue in the Panorama room of the Zsolnay Quarter, where the focus will be on experiencing musicality and the elegant use of the dance floor.

Stage premiere, live music and amateur dance competition in the Zsolnay Quarter On Saturday, the opening dance of the Argentine Tango Dance Theater in the E78 concert hall of the Zsolnay Quarter will be followed by the exciting semi-final of the 2nd Pécs Amateur Tango Dance Competition.

Update by Aggie Reiter

Medieval Mystery – Cella Septichora – Zsolnay Quarter @ the City of Pécs

A mystery play coming to life in a tomb and the Zsolnay Quarter behind the scenes at the Cultural Heritage Days A medieval mystery play coming to life in the shadow of 1700-year-old tombs; the legendary life of design icon Eva Zeisel, born 120 years ago; and the Zsolnay Quarter behind the scenes: on the 19th September  and  the 20 th this year, the Cella Septichora Visitor Center in Pécs and the Zsolnay Quarter await visitors with extremely exciting, unusual programs on the occasion of the Cultural Heritage Days. On the occasion of the celebration of the Hungarian built and intellectual heritage, the two most significant cultural venues in Pécs will not only reveal memories of the past, but also offer an unforgettable experience for lovers of art, history and theater. A musical inner journey underground: the play “Whoever” at the Cella Septichora During the Cultural Heritage Days weekend, those who visit the World Heritage Cella Septichora Visitor Center can witness a unique theatrical experience. On September 19, they can see the musical-puppet morality play “Whoever”. The text of the performance, staged by playwright-director Khaled-Abdo Szaida, is built from medieval mystery plays, works of ancient philosophers and poems by 20th-century Hungarian poets. The play invites you to a profound inner journey about the meaning of life, faith, true values ​​and transience: what will accompany us when the time of final reckoning comes? The unique performance, interwoven with street theater elements, puppets and live music, reflects exactly the religious and cultural diversity that the early Christian monuments of Pécs have preserved for centuries. Attention: Due to the atmosphere and capacity of the venue, tickets are strictly limited!

The Playful Seeker of Beauty and Behind the Scenes of the Quarter in the Zsolnay Quarter, the Apostolic Hall of the Zsolnay Quarter is preparing for the weekend with two fascinating performances and an exclusive thematic walk related to them.

On the 19. September  (Saturday)  4 p.m. – The Playful Seeker of Beauty: The Life of Eva Zeisel: 120 years ago, the Hungarian-born, world-famous designer, Stricker Amália (Eva Zeisel), was born. Dr. Piroska Novák PhD – design and art theorist, and chief museologist of the Museum of Applied Arts of the Hungarian National Museum Public Collection Center, pays tribute to her charismatic personality, adventurous life and ageless, ergonomic-organic objects.

Following the presentation, participants can take a guided tour of Eva Zeisel’s iconic works at the Family and Factory History Exhibition, as well as at the temporary exhibition Revived Light – Contemporary Zsolnay Eozines.

Next day 20th of September (Sunday) 3 p.m. – How did industrial ruins become a cultural paradise? What was the area of ​​the Zsolnay factory like before the 2010 European Capital of Culture project, and how did it become one of the most popular meeting places in Pécs? István Komor will share previously unheard behind-the-scenes stories and exciting anecdotes about the birth of the Zsolnay Quarter in his presentation. After the presentation, from  4.30 p.m. tour guide Gordana Gyurok will accompany visitors on a walk through the Quarter.

Update by Aggie Reiter

Legendary comedy “The Odd Couple” will be coming to the Central Theater @ Budapest

On September 18, the audience may witness a real event in theater history at the Central Theater in Budapest: at the premiere of The Odd Couple, the two main characters, Róbert Alföldi and András Stohl, will be on stage together for the first time.

Other roles are played by such great actors as Róbert Marton, Attila Magyar, András Mészáros, Bálint Rada, Éva Lili Domokos and Mariann Hermányi.

Neil Simon’s Tony Award-winning classic will be seen in a fresh translation, director Tamás Puskás

Neil Simon’s most performed play is The Odd Couple, which could be a relationship dram,  but the comedy duo of two good friends, Oscar and Felix, turns the story into an irresistible comedy. The couple, who truly live together in a strange way, like a married couple, who are different in almost everything. One is a perfectionist, the other is a slacker!  Worthwhile to see what happens when these two people move in together? Be ready to a most entertaining comedy situations.

“This play is so successful because while our tears flow from laughter, we also experience deep moments and can glean serious life truths for ourselves. In The Odd Couple, Neil Simon depicts the doomed experiment of relationships in its process, like a moving picture. In the end, we understand that the biggest problem is precisely our difference in sexual matters, that women came from Venus and men from Mars, and these two qualities are completely incompatible,” explains director Tamás Puskás.

In the title role of The Odd Couple, written in 1965, we can see Róbert Alföldi and András Stohl at the Central Theatre, who are playing on the same stage for the first time.

“I have to say that we have been working together for 30 years, but he still managed to surprise me, and it was great to rehearse with him, and he played wonderfully. He is an impressive actor – and he helped me a lot. I really like this man and I consider him a very great actor.”  said Róbert Alföldi about his first joint performance with András Stohl. “The Odd Couple is amazingly written. It is no coincidence that it has been popular for more than 60 years. And these two roles are great. Neil Simon put a lot into it, from a very deep place, from his own life. It is very important that there is no easy genre – there is truth. And it is important that the performance is contemporary, that it shows the painful, familiar feelings of today’s people, today’s men. Today it is no longer easy to simply tell a story. Today this is what is new. It feels good to play, it feels great to feel the attention that comes to us from the audience.” he added.

“We are both old bikers, Robert and I, we have been friends for decades, but until now he has always been my director, my manager. Now we are finally both on stage, there is no competition, equal playing fields, equal chances. After the reading test, we asked at the same time why Tamás didn’t have the roles reversed, it’s up to us! But of course, it’s better that way! This is how we can really do comedy! Félix and Oszkár: the odd couple.”  added András Stohl.

The other roles feature such great actors as Róbert Marton, Attila Magyar, András Mészáros, Bálint Rada, Éva Lili Domokos and Mariann Hermányi. The play will be staged in a brand new translation by Samu Puskás and Dávid Puskás. The set designer of the performance is Levente Bagossy, the costume designer is Andrea Kovács.

Neil Simon (1927-2018) was a Golden Globe- and three-time Tony Award-winning American playwright and screenwriter. He wrote more than thirty plays and almost as many screenplays, most of them adaptations of his own plays. He was nominated for more Academy Awards and Tony Awards than any other author. His childhood was mostly unhappy and uncertain. He often sought refuge in the cinema, enjoying the works of the first great entertainers, including Charlie Chaplin, which inspired him to become a comedy writer.

In 1966, four of his successful plays were simultaneously performed on Broadway.  In 1983, he became the first living playwright to have a theater named after him in New York.

No dout Neil Simon is one of the  confidently leads his audience towards a whirlwind of entertainment.

Tickets  can be purchase on the spot of the theater.

District, VI.,  18. Révay Str. Budapest.

 

Recommenation by Aggie Reiter

Invitation to the Independent Label Fair @ Budapest 2026

 

The Independent Label Fair (ILF) will be held for the tenth time on the 12th of  September and has become one of the most important annual meeting places for the Hungarian independent music scene over the past ten years. The anniversary fair will feature more than 60 labels presenting hundreds of new, limited and collector’s editions, as well as all-day music and professional programs, concerts and DJ sets. The ILF awards will be presented for the third time, and the event is free to attend at the Hungarian Music House.

Launched in 2017, ILF was born at a time when listening to music was increasingly moving to digital platforms, and physical audio carriers seemed like a technology of the past for many. Since then, the renaissance of vinyl and the rediscovery of physical music have reached new generations, and ILF has been building the community of the Hungarian independent music scene year after year. Today, many labels and artists are timing their new releases planned for the summer specifically for ILF, making the fair an important place to introduce the latest Hungarian physical releases.

This year’s anniversary also indicates that ILF has become a tradition: an annual event that is awaited by labels, performers, record stores, collectors and music listeners. The fair will be hosted by the Hungarian Music House for the third time, where visitors can choose from hundreds of releases from nearly 60 independent labels, including the most exciting new releases, primarily physical releases. The MZH Pop Culture Club Library expanded its collection with more than 100 records from the ILF selection this year, so the publications from the event will be included in the institution’s collection in the long term.

Musical programs will alternate on the open-air stage throughout the day. The day continues with an afterparty on the Pontoon in the evening.

Update by Aggie Reiter

Flash News: Youth Recharge – Sharon Horgan’s series debuts on HBO Max

 

The new HBO Original will debut with two episodes of comedy, with new episodes on  the 21st of  September arriving weekly.

Story: Youth Recharge follows 50-year-old divorced Alex as he navigates the world of love and sex while caring for his ailing parents and trying to guide his adult son who still needs support.

Story: Youth Recharge follows 50-year-old divorced Alex as he navigates the world of love and sex while caring for his ailing parents and trying to guide his adult son who still needs support.

Cast: Sharon Horgan (Alex), Rupert Friend (Patrick), Sharlene Whyte (Sam), Aran Murphy (Ruari) and Robbie Gee (Frank).

Creators: The series is produced by Merman (Amandaland, Bad Sisters, Vladimir). The series stars, is written and executive produced by Sharon Horgan. Additional executive producers include Fay.

Update by Aggie Reiter

Katy Perry “The Lifetimes Tour” – Live concert from Paris – Screened @ Budapest’s movies 2026

This fall “Roar” together at the Katy Perry’s concert movie.

Perry returns to the big screen in a stunning, spectacular concert film. The Lifetimes Tour – Live from Paris takes viewers on a tour of the sold-out shows at the Accor Arena in Paris in November 2025, bringing the world star closer than ever before. Filmed with over 60 cameras, the production brings to life Katy’s biggest hits, breathtaking sets, spectacular choreography and unique stage solutions. In addition to the energetic performances, the film captures intimate moments with the audience, so the viewer feels like they are enjoying the concert from the front row. The Lifetimes Tour – Live from Paris is more than a concert film: it is a colorful, immersive celebration of Katy Perry’s music, her energy as a performer and her special connection with her fans.

KatyCats will have only two days to indulge in this 131-minute experience, including exclusive behind-the-scenes bonuses (if you did not attend the Budapest stop in person at the end of October), namely on Wednesday evening,  2nd of September  and Saturday afternoon, 5th of September. The premiere screening will start at 7 p.m. in all four Budapest multiplexes of the cinema network, while the weekend repeat will be shown at Cinema MOM  at Noontime, and at Lurdy Cinema, Pólus Cinema and GoBuda Cinema at 2 p.m., within the original language. The work, which debuted at the Tribeca Festival in early summer, culminating in joint singing and dancing, was conducted by veteran concert film director Paul Dugdale, who has already worked with the likes of Coldplay, Adele, and Raye, and regular viewers of Pannónia have already been introduced to several of his works, including in connection with Hans Zimmer.

The tour, as the name suggests, will feature a selection from the singer’s entire oeuvre, so songs such as “Teenage Dream”, “California Gurls”, “Dark Horse”, “Roar”, “I Kissed a Girl”, “Woman’s World”, “Firework”, which is already beloved by Hungarians, and “The One That Got Away”, the live performance clip of which was released not long ago is already from the concert film.  Her performances spanning 23 countries, consisting of 91 nights, last year, and although there was nothing special about the starting and ending venues, it was considered a major success for the organizers that they were able to squeeze in 6 dates in China despite the strict restrictions on Western performers. Part of the proceeds were donated to charity.

This will be a great opportunity to see-hear  the concert for those who tried to be at the Budapest’s MVM but missed it.

Tickets on the spot at the a/m the movies.

Screenings presented by the Pannónia Entertainment Ltd.

Recommendation by Aggie R

Here you go – Peek into September’s recommendation @ HBO Max

After the summer break, busy weekdays are back, and this time we have a few exciting premieres to serve you. Among the featured series of the month are the second season of American Hostage , based on true events, and Outlander: Blood in My Blood , but several original European productions are also coming to the platform. Among the film premieres, we find the Oscar-winning Emotional Value starring Renate Reinsve and Stellan Skarsgård, the creepy, emotional thriller The Long March , and Ildikó Enyedi’s special work, The Silent Friend. And for those looking for lighter entertainment, the Creed and Hangover trilogy can offer relaxation.

Series … One of the highlights of the month is the drama series American Hostage (21. Sept.), based on true events, in which a popular radio host (Jon Hamm) unexpectedly finds himself in the middle of a life-threatening hostage drama. The second season of the time-traveling costume drama Outlander: Blood of My Blood (19. Sept.) is also coming. The story continues with Julia (Hermione Corfield) left alone with her daughter, while Henry, separated from his love and all hope, struggles to find his way back to her. Youth (21. Sept.) also debuts, in which 50-year-old divorcee Alex (Sharon Horgan) re-enters dating while caring for her elderly parents and supporting her adult son in everyday life.

September will also be the month of European series premieres. The award-winning German drama 4 Blocks is coming, with its prequel series 4 Blocks Zero (25. Sept.). Set in 1990s Berlin, the story follows the rise of the Hamady family, focusing on family, togetherness and the hope of a new life. All four seasons of the Turkish series Dogu (4. Sept.) are coming, in which we can see the title character’s self-searching, woven with humor and self-irony, the challenges of family pressure and the pitfalls of the working world. In the French psychological thriller Paolo (25. Sept.), the working-class protagonist finds himself embroiled in a politician’s life in a confusing and tense way, the Dutch The Influencer Guru (25. Sept.) guides viewers into the secrets of the world of social media, while the Spanish series Behind the Scenes of Opus Dei features fourteen men from diverse backgrounds speaking out about the spiritual, psychological and financial abuse they suffered in Opus Dei.

HBO Original content is also expanding its offering. Topeka (11. Sept.) explores how a shocking crime case changes entire communities. And in the series Siren: The Voices of Shelley Beattie (24. Sept.) , we get an insight into the life, career and struggles with mental health of the actress and bodybuilder who lost her hearing as a child.

Also available will be the Mexican series Collision (7. Sept.), which tells the story of a mother and daughter who find themselves in conflict. As they fight for their own truth, more and more secrets come to light. And the legendary American radio show, The Howard Stern Show, is also coming (17. Sept.)

Movies ... The Oscar-winning Norwegian drama Sentimental Value (4. Sept.) starring Elle Fanning and Stellan Skarsgård will soon be available on the platform. The family drama centers on a pair of siblings who are reunited with their estranged father after a long time. During the reunion, they must not only sort out their complicated relationship, but also cope with a new character who unexpectedly enters the family’s life, an American movie star.

Ildikó Enyedi’s special film of the year, Silent Friend (4. Sept.), will also be screened, which tells the story of the encounter between man and plant through three stories, the rare moment when these two radically different perceptions nevertheless connect. The main characters, like the plants in the garden, are outsiders and lonely souls. They yearn for connection just as much as they do.

The Long March (18. Sept.) is a spine- tingling, emotional thriller that asks the agonizing question: how far are you willing to go to win? In the film, based on Stephen King’s first novel, fifty teenage boys participate in an annual walking race, but only one participant survives.

Two truly thought-provoking, high-profile pieces of content are also coming. The Evil Network – The Epstein Files (3. Sept.) is a 90-minute documentary that examines Epstein’s crimes, his human trafficking network, and the systemic failures that allowed the abuse to continue for years. And Made in EU (5. Sept.) tells the story of a woman working in a garment factory in a rural Bulgarian town who becomes the first person in her town to contract the coronavirus and is ostracized by her community. The film explores workplace exploitation and social tensions during the pandemic.

Horror fans will not be left without something new this time either: Beware the Clown (11.Sept.), in which a killer clown emerges from the depths of the cornfields to chase the main character and his new friends into a bloody game. But don’t worry, there’s more horror to come next month. For now, we’ll just tell you that October will also have exciting premieres!

Other featured film premieres include The Last Race (17. Sept.), Such Little Things (24. Sept.), Sorry, Little One (3. Sept.) and The Tour II (11. Sept.).

Good choices for family cinema are Lili and the Kangaroo (26. Sept.), Bad Boys (12. Sept.), and Puss in Boots: The Last Wish (19. Sept.).

And of course, this month won’t be without marathon movies, and you can even plan three at once: the complete Hangover trilogy is coming (10. Sept.), all three Creed films (11. Sept.), and for retro fans, three Jean-Claude Van Damme classics (3. Sept.): Double Dynamite , Cyborg and Blood Game.

Update by Aggie Reiter

Nationwide cinemas – Ghost’s unique stage world – secrets – tour close up @ Mexico City

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Ghost’s second major release concert film hitting domestic cinemas!

Pannónia Entertainment Ltd., will bring the band back to the screen after 2024, at the end of August.

Offering an exclusive two-hour experience, 2 Big to Rig will be shown in the original language in selected cinemas nationwide from August 26th, for a very limited time during the last weekend of the summer.

The Swedish formation, known for their unique costumed looks and essentially performing as a “theater rock band”, made their previous film two years ago, also in the summer, with the hugely successful Rite Here Rite Now, but their current work is completely different.

While it was created using narrative elements and directed by a screenwriter-video director, 2 Big to Rig is a more traditional, but no less grandiose concert film and behind-the-scenes documentary that chronicles the band’s monumental Skeletour world tour. The production combines spectacular concert footage with exclusive backstage moments, allowing fans to experience Ghost’s unique stage world and the secrets of the tour up close. The film is based on footage from the Mexico City shows, and places special emphasis on the cell phone-free concert experience, which created an even more intense connection between the band and the audience. 2 Big To Rig simultaneously celebrates Ghost’s spectacular live production and the closing of an important era in the band’s history.

The details of the 73-night tour, which spanned North America and Europe from April last year to February this year, did not previously flood social media due to the lack of mobile phones. Thus, the 16mm footage will definitely provide many new features for those countries and markets that – including our country – were not among the venues of the concert series, mostly due to logistical difficulties. The creators also specially recommended the cinema to ticket holders of the canceled Mexico City date, because last September the crew preserved the excitement of the events in the Latin capital, which were planned for 3 days but ended up only experiencing 2 nights, for posterity. Those who only know Hungarian need not be afraid of the original language, as the documentary part takes up only a few minutes of the running time.

The band’s characteristic continuous storytelling is not present this time, so those who are less familiar with their work will not be at such a disadvantage, because now they have a kind of “best of” selection of songs from 6 albums and some songs that were not released on them, plus of course last year’s chart-topper and tour-related “Skeletá” will also be performed.

So for Ghost fans, it’s a must-see, but basically all rock music lovers are welcome to a great, crushing summer end-of-summer party in cinemas from August 26th – tickets are now on sale!

Update by Aggie Reiter

The T-800 will return to cinemas during early September … Remember Hasta la vista? !

On the occasion of its 35th anniversary, the restored 4K 2D version of Terminator 2 – Judgment Day will be shown again, with the original Hungarian dubbing and in English, with Hungarian subtitles on the big screen. But the classic work will also be shown in the 3D version made by James Cameron. Moreover, in a unique way, in the Budapest Lurdy cinema, the film will also be shown in 3D version, with a perfect never-before-seen spatial effect, on a 60-nm Samsung Onyx LED wall.

Pannónia Entertainment celebrated the 40th anniversary of the first Terminator in 2024, and now the cult sequel is not left out of the stream. The 4K and 3D renovation of the movie version was inspired by the 2012 Titanic and 2013 Jurassic Park versions. James Cameron, together with the original crew members – e.g. the effects technicians and the cinematographer – reused the raw CGI files and copies, adding the fresh technology that was also used in the two Avatar episodes that have been released since then.

The director insisted on the cinematic version, but at the same time corrected a few bugs that bothered him with digital editing afterwards. Perhaps the two most striking scenes are during the truck chase, when we could clearly see the stunt biker in the saddle instead of Arnold Schwarzenegger at one point, and when the T-1000 breaks the front window of the tractor-trailer truck twice due to a cutting error.

The 3D version was originally planned for 2016, but the work was so time-consuming that it missed the 25th anniversary, so it was only finished in 2017, when Titanic hit the big screen on its 20th birthday after its 15th. T2’s next anniversary was washed out by the pandemic, but now, having turned 35, it will be available in cinemas again, but this time in a more limited way than 9 years ago, for only 2 weeks, in selected cinemas nationwide.

Judgment Day itself falls on August 29th, and so it will be shown in cinemas worldwide from August 27th to mid-September. It will be shown in Hungary from September 3rd, at the same time as the United Kingdom, Australia and several Western European countries.

Of course, in addition to the 3D, the 2D version also received the 4K resolution that comes with the renovation, and the bugs were patched. The director did not leave the film’s second 2D/3D premiere without comment: “T2 was made for cinemas and  new version, created with loving care, has already proven to be the best way to see the film.  It’s gratifying that it can be shown again. After 35 years it’s okay to give spoilers, but in case it bothers anyone, SPOILER ALERT: the film is about the good guys triumphing over the superintelligence of AI. And this message makes this year’s re-release perhaps more relevant than ever in our times.”

Of course, the Terminator has faithfully returned many times over the past 35 years, but they have never been able to repeat the success and impact of this indelibly historical adventure.

So on the first premiere day of the fall,  plan in advance welcoming  Hasta la vista, viewer  fan to this first opportunity in many years. The veterans, because they know what an experience it is, the new (or perhaps first-time) viewers, because they don’t know, and the Guns N’ Roses fans for the theme song. Hasta la vista, viewers!

Age limited  movie above 16 yrs. olda.

Tickets can be purchased on the spot at the LURDY CINEMA, GOBUDA CINEMA, POLE CINEMA

Coming Soon – Bernadett Mayer’s movie Mommy Blue

On October 8, Bernadett Mayer’s film Mommy Blue will be released in Hungarian cinemas through InterCom. Hungarian comedy drama.

The main characters of this personally inspired work, made with the support of the NFI Incubator program, are Anikó Für and Benett Vilmányi, but we will also see István Znamenák and Andrea Waskovics on the screen. We follow the relationship between a woman who is gradually losing her sight and her son who has just become a father. They must find healthy boundaries between dependence and care, selfishness and selflessness. The film, which features great actors, has an intimate atmosphere and is bittersweet, and despite their difficulties, the lovable characters in it exude an inextinguishable cheerfulness.

Cast: Anikó Für, Benett Vilmányi, Ildikó Hámori, Andrea Waskovics, István Znamenák. Premiere (HU): 2026.01.08.

It is no wonder that Mommy Blue has already traveled the world before its domestic premiere and has become a true festival favorite: it was featured in the Work in Progress category of the Karolvy Vary Film Festival, in the official program of the Beijing, Jerusalem, Bled and Palic festival, and will have its domestic premier at the Miskolc Cinefest.

Movie in Hungarian language, no subtitles. 96 minutes.

Update by Aggie Reiter