Siófok rolls out a year-round lineup for kids on the sunny southern shore of Lake Balaton. Expect a whirl of stories and play, pirate boat rides, children’s theater, hands-on workshops, concerts, and festivals in one of Hungary’s favorite family-friendly resorts. The calendar brims with musical fairy tales, puppet adventures, and a quirky Easter race, mostly staged at the Kálmán Imre Cultural Center’s main theater. Below is what’s coming—and who brings the magic to the stage.
Feb 16, 2026 – Világszép nádszál kisasszony
Monday, 10:00. The Magyar Népmese Színház (Hungarian Folk Tale Theater) presents Világszép nádszál kisasszony (The Reed-Thin Beauty of the World) as a one-act musical tale, part of the Kisvakond season pass, at the Kálmán Imre Cultural Center theater hall. During his brother’s wedding, a prince vows that his bride will be the most beautiful in the whole wide world. Such a girl exists—none other than the Reed-Thin Beauty of the World. To free her from a witch’s captivity, he must brave heaven and hell, aided by marvelous helpers, until the trials end in a joyful wedding. Cast: Mester Nikolett, Zanotta Veronika, Benedek Gyula, Mladoniczki Dávid, Balázsi István. Costumes: Zanotta Veronika. Stagecraft: Rumi László. Photography: Makhult Gabriella. Director: Rumi László. Venue: Siófok.
Feb 17, 2026 – Világszép nádszál kisasszony
Tuesday, 10:00. An encore performance of the one-act musical folk tale by the Magyar Népmese Színház, again under the Kisvakond pass, at the Kálmán Imre Cultural Center theater hall. The prince’s quest, the fearsome witch, the heavenly and hellish trials, and the wondrous companions all return, culminating in the Reed-Thin Beauty’s wedding. Cast: Mester Nikolett, Zanotta Veronika, Benedek Gyula, Mladoniczki Dávid, Balázsi István. Costumes: Zanotta Veronika. Stagecraft: Rumi László. Photography: Makhult Gabriella. Director: Rumi László. Venue: Siófok.
Mar 16, 2026 – Szomorú királykisasszony
Monday, 10:00. Szomorú királykisasszony (The Sad Princess), a puppet tale by Vaskakas Bábszínház, plays under the Kisvakond pass at the Kálmán Imre Cultural Center theater hall. Runtime: 50 minutes. A folk-tale meetup unfolds in the living room of a perpetually gloomy princess. “Be it known that the king’s only daughter is dangerously sad. Not a soul has seen even a fleeting smile on her face since the world began. Urgent help needed! Send jesters of all kinds, brave goatherds, scatterbrained heroes, or cheeky charlatans! Whoever can make her laugh wins her hand and half the kingdom.” All contenders fail—until a mysterious shepherd appears with a golden-fleeced lamb. Cast: Darvas Emőke, Sebestény Bernát, Ragán Edit, Szukenyik Tamás, Vitányi-Juhász István. Music: Frank Tamás. Visual design: Lengyel Viola, Maróthy Anna Zorka. Director: Maróthy Anna Zorka. Mentor: Pass Andrea. Venue: Siófok.
Mar 17, 2026 – Szomorú királykisasszony
Tuesday, 10:00. A second 50-minute performance of the Vaskakas Bábszínház puppet tale at the Kálmán Imre Cultural Center theater hall, under the Kisvakond pass. The summons to make the princess laugh stands, suitors stumble, and the shepherd with the golden-fleeced lamb steps into the story. Cast: Darvas Emőke, Sebestény Bernát, Ragán Edit, Szukenyik Tamás, Vitányi-Juhász István. Music: Frank Tamás. Visual design: Lengyel Viola, Maróthy Anna Zorka. Director: Maróthy Anna Zorka. Mentor: Pass Andrea. Venue: Siófok.
Apr 5, 2026 – 9th #hashtEGG Egg and Bunny Run
Siófok hosts the ninth edition of the playful #hashtEGG Egg and Bunny Run (Tojás- és Nyúlfutam). Expect a festive Easter vibe and family-friendly antics around town.
Apr 25, 2026 – Hamupipőke
Saturday, 10:30. Hamupipőke (Cinderella), a fairy-tale musical by Pesti Művész Színház, lights up the Kálmán Imre Cultural Center theater hall. The classic story gets a fresh spin from two contemporary Hungarian creators: gorgeous songs, talented young singer-actors, and sumptuous sets deliver a modern retelling. As in the best tales, the good are rewarded—the prince finds Cinderella, they throw a grand feast, and live happily ever after. Cast: Hamupipőke – Boda Melinda; Rozinella – Pintér Dorina; Kravália – Kecskeméti Lilla; Krudélia asszony – Dóka Andrea; Peták Mihály – Fogarassy András; Hercegúrfi – Uwe; Kornica néni – Fogarassy András; Mice – Pintér Dorina, Kecskeméti Lilla. Music: Harmath Imre. Dramaturg, lyrics: Bencze Balázs. Set: Halász G. Péter. Costumes: Reidinger Mária. Director: Szabó Zsuzsa. Venue: Siófok.
Organizers reserve the right to change dates and programs.
