2026 brings a packed lineup of smart, lively talks to Keszthely’s Balaton Theater (Balaton Színház), mixing psychology, travel, true crime, health tech, and AI. Expect interactive sessions, free clubs, and a couple of blockbuster evenings with tickets going fast.
András Moldován Live: Boundless Frames
February 6, 18:30, Theatre Hall. Meet András Moldován in person for “Határtalan keretek – Zsákutca a végtelen szabadság?” The star investor from Shark Tank Hungary (Cápák között) explores why individuals and societies need frames and limits—and why absolute freedom can be a dark dead end. The tour for his second book is interactive and thought‑provoking, with the crowd often becoming part of the show. Come for the ideas, stay for the high‑energy delivery.
World Travelers’ Club: Adventures in China
February 9, 18:00, Simándy Room. Free entry. Ferenc Deák takes you deep into Tibet’s heart, from Buddhist monasteries in Lhasa to a ride on the world’s highest railway. Then roll on to the awe‑inspiring Terracotta Army and speed along to Beijing on a 307 km/h super express. A warm, welcoming monthly meet‑up for the globally curious.
Psyche Workshop: The Family’s Role
February 11, 17:00, Básti Room. Free entry. At the February Psyche Workshop (Psziché Műhely), Bernadett Baráth—certified health psychologist, educational specialist, and couples and family therapist—unpacks “A család szerepe és jelentősége.” Expect practical insight into why family systems matter and how they shape our well‑being.
Scientific Stand‑Up: Symbiosis with AI
February 11, 19:00, Balaton Theater (Balaton Színház). Where is 21st‑century AI research heading? Should we fear a proliferation of machine minds? Dr. László Mérő—mathematician, psychologist, publicist, and former AI researcher—cuts through Hollywood doom to examine how intelligent machines and programs frame our present and accelerate our future. He explores multiple angles (not purely technical), from psychological and even physiological impacts on individuals to the specter of a technological singularity.
BEMER Vascular Therapy Explained
February 12, 16:00, Simándy Room. Free entry. The Sándor Kőrösi Csoma Club hosts a practical session on BEMER physical vascular therapy with massage therapist Hajnalka Kónya and BEMER advisor Anita Kulcsár. A hands‑on introduction to how targeted microcirculation support can aid health.
Human Beasts: Inside Serial Killers’ Minds
February 28, 19:00, Theatre Hall. Tickets: $15.60 (5,500 HUF). Former top homicide detective Péter Doszpot and consulting psychologist Gábor Antal lead a gripping, exclusive night into the shadow world of serial killers. Who are they? What drives their cruelty? How does a psychopath think—and can they be treated? What investigative skills expose them, and where do they slip up? Through film clips and real cases, they trace how policing and psychology intertwine across notorious 20th‑century and contemporary Hungarian and international investigations. Do childhood traumas make serial killers? What do science and fieldwork say? Two experts, two viewpoints—one unforgettable deep dive.
Preteens and Teens Today
March 10, 18:00, Theatre Hall. Tickets: $11.90 (4,200 HUF). Psychologist, trainer, and university lecturer Dr. Annamária Kádár presents “Kiskamaszok és kamaszok – Milyenek ők ma, és hogyan kapcsolódjunk velük jól?” in Keszthely with Open Academy (Nyitott Akadémia). How to connect well with today’s tweens and teens, with clear guidance for parents and educators.
Organizers reserve the right to change dates and programs.
