Gyenesdiás by Lake Balaton is gearing up for a vibrant 2026 packed with colorful programs, cultural and foodie events, festivals, concerts, plus guaranteed and optional activities across multiple venues in 8315 Gyenesdiás. Kicking off on Saturday, March 28, to Monday, April 6, the lineup draws crowds all year with family fun, music, and traditions.
Spring Kickoff
Easter programs run from March 28 to April 6. On April 3 comes Nyuszifül fesztivál (Bunny Ear Festival), a family day at Festetics Imre Élményközpont. Catch Zselenszky-est, Török-Zselenszky Tamás’s musical show, on April 13 at Town Hall (Községháza). April 14 features Kései sirató (Late Lament), a József Attila evening by Dvorák&Patka Színház at Town Hall. The Zalai Balaton-part Concert Wind Band plays film scores on April 18 at Ligetplex Cinema. Budburst – Spring Celebration takes place April 18-19. The BIG Maypole Raising rocks April 25. Traccsparti with Udvaros Dorottya parties on May 6. May 8 hosts a book launch and meet-and-greet with local fairy tale writer Bertók Csilla. Schell Judit’s Útitársam, Shirley MacLaine (My Travel Companion, Shirley MacLaine) musical solo shines on May 14. Maypole dancing out and Children’s Day mural happen on May 23 and 30 at Kárpáti Korzó and Producers’ Market.
Summer Sizzle
June 4 marks National Togetherness Day and Trianon commemoration at Heroes’ Garden (Hősök kertje). Art Udvar series runs June 10, 17, 24, and July 1 at Pásztorház courtyard. GYÖNGY – Gyenesdiási Önkéntes Gyógyító Napok (Volunteer Healing Days) June 26-28 at Nagymező. Gyenesdiási Keszegfesztivál (Bream Festival) July 4-5. Bornapok (Wine Days) July 9-12. MASTAFF Summer Fest dog show July 25-26 at Kárpáti Korzó. A thematic exhibit on the 200-year-old Szent Ilona Chapel opens July 31 at Town Hall. Fafaragó Napok (Wood Carving Days) and Altér Feszt August 6-9. Szent István Napja (St. Stephen’s Day) August 20. 17th Festetics Vágta (Gallop), National Vágta regional qualifier, August 23. Nyárbúcsúztató Bogártalálkozó (Summer Farewell Beetle Meet) August 27-30.
Autumn Harvest to Winter Magic
Gyenesdiási Szüreti Vigasságok (Grape Harvest Festivities) September 5. Csodaszarvas (Miracle Deer) family day September 13 at Festetics Imre Élményközpont. XV. Gyenesdiási Burgonyanap (Potato Day) September 19. Aradi vértanúk commemoration October 6 at Heroes’ Garden. Festive remembrance October 22 at Kárpáti János ÁAMI school and Heroes’ Garden. Advent candle lightings November 28, December 5, 12, 19. November 29: Advent az Állatparkban (Advent at Animal Park) – forest animals at Experience Center. Village Mikulás (Santa) December 4 at Town Hall. Baby photo exhibit of 2026 Gyenesdiás newborns December 10 at Town Hall. Advent Gesztenyesütés (Chestnut Roasting) and Karácsonyi Vásár (Christmas Market) December 12-13. Pásztorjáték (Shepherd Play) Christmas Eve at Town Hall.
Organizers reserve the right to change dates and programs!
