The Balaton Theater (Balaton Színház) in Keszthely draws thousands of happy season ticket holders every year as a host venue. Its concerts and performances feature countless famous and acclaimed domestic and international bands and artists entertaining the crowds. It’s also the go-to spot for multiple Dumaszínház comedy shows annually. Catch all the action at 8360 Keszthely, Main Square (Fő tér) 3.
Móricz Zsigmond: Rokonok (Relatives) – A Two-Act Play
Mark your calendars for March 31, 2026, at 19:00, when the Hevesi Sándor Castle Theater (Hevesi Sándor Várszínház) brings Móricz Zsigmond’s Rokonok to the Balaton Theater stage. Tickets are $18 or $21, and it’s the fourth show in the 2025/2026 Festetics season ticket package. This defining piece of Hungarian literature skewers society without stooping to pamphlet level—it dives deep into the follies of power and the twisted paths of the human soul. Hidden loves, tangled marital games, and familial emotional and financial blackmail all pave the road from self-assertion to self-destruction. Young Kopjáss István gets elected chief prosecutor of Zsarátnok over a corrupt rival. He’s pure-hearted, with empty pockets but a head full of grand, world-saving plans. But the job brings not just power for good, but a swarm of old and new “relatives” crashing the party. The plot’s multifaceted nature, sensitivity, thrilling twists, and character work make it a rich, entertaining ride. Premiere hits March 27, 2026, directed by Hargitai Iván.
Pierrot és Prigozsin az élet forgatagában (Pierrot and Prigozsin in the Whirl of Life) – Free National Tour
April 1, 2026, at 19:00, it’s a 110-minute blast with Formanek Csaba’s show on a nationwide human-hunt tour. Entry is totally free! Philosophers and clowns on a human hunt—the Kettőspont Theater (Kettőspont Színház) hits three spots across Hungary in the campaign finale, powered by the Two-Tailed Dog Party (Kétfarkú Kutyapárt) 3. Rózsa Sándor Népi Kampánypénz Tékozló Alapítvány and welcoming venues. This tour mixes cultural vibes with community-building energy. Pierrot and Prigozsin craft their boldest clown show yet, pushing artistic limits to pierce audience souls. But it’s tough without their third member to give it all meaning. This fresh premiere unfolds a weird love triangle, weaving a friendship spanning places and times, plus two twisty life stories in comic-tragic glory. Stars: Pierrot as Ács Tamás, Prigozsin as Formanek Csaba. Inspired by François Truffaut’s Jules és Jim (Jules and Jim), scripted and directed by Formanek using Ács’s ideas. Recommended for 14+—don’t miss this free gem!
Thomas Bernhard: A színházcsináló (The Theater Maker) – Sold Out!
April 10, 2026, at 19:00, Orlai Production’s (Orlai Produkció) take on Thomas Bernhard’s play packs the Balaton Theater—but every ticket’s gone! It’s the second show in the 2026 Spring Season Ticket (Tavaszi Bérlet). Nation’s Actor Bruscon (Alföldi Róbert) rolls in with his small troupe for a guest spot, but gripes about everything with showtime hours away. Bernhard (1931-1989), often called a radical pessimist, was one of the era’s top writers, forever at odds with Austria, railing through obsessive stage heroes against Austrian absurdities and the ridiculousness of modern existence. Experience this as a massive theater stand-up fueled by raw pain and cocky cluelessness. Cast: Alföldi Róbert, Buza Tímea, László Lili, Németh Áron Valentin, Ficzere Béla. Adapted by Bíró Bence. Set by Kálmán Eszter, costumes by Juristovszky Sosa, poster by Csáfordi László, assistant director Skrabán Judit. Directed by Pelsőczy Réka.
Gyöngyhajú Lány (Girl with a Pearl Hair) – Omega Musical
May 9, 2026, at 19:00, ExperiDance storms the Balaton Theater with Kóbor Léna in the lead. Snag seats for $36 or $41. Everyone’s got an inner child craving fairy tales—just wrap ’em in adult flair! This musical follows young Kriszta’s coming-of-age and first big heartbreak, guided by lakeside myths from “Trombitás Frédi” at night along Lake Balaton’s shores. It’s a tale every young lover knows. Creatives: writer-director Pozsgai Zsolt, music director Gömöry Zsolt, costumes Debreczeni Ildikó, sets Mira János, LED animations Mira Zénó. Won “BEST MUSICAL DANCE SHOW OF THE YEAR” in 2016! 22 Re-Production dancers, 5 top musical actors, 21 killer Omega hits amp the magic. Leads: Szabó Máté, Sánta László, Füredi Nikolett, Koós Réka, Varga Gabriella, Fésűs Nelly, Lux Ádám, Tóth Sándor, Janik László, Magyar Viktória, Kriszta as Kóbor Léna (Kóbor János “Mecky”‘s legacy heir since the 2023 Csepel premiere). Re-Production upholds ExperiDance standards since 2019 with top-tier fun. Choreographers: Benkő Dávid, Benkő-Morvai Veronika, Hernicz Albert. Pro dancers backed by TBG, stellar crew, and 50sqm LED walls guarantee success. Hits like Trombitás Frédi, Régi Csibészek, Ezüst Eső, Petróleumlámpa, Ha én szél lehetnék, Gyöngyhajú lány—now sacred Omega heritage per the 2023 guardians. Nostalgia-packed tribute to Kóbor János “Mecky,” Benkő László, Mihály Tamás. Songs: Start • Hűtlen Barátok • Holló • Fekete Pillangó • Nem tudom A Neved • Kötéltánc • Ha Én Szél Lehetnék • Gyöngyhajú Lány • Petróleumlámpa • Őrültek Órája • Nyári Éjek Asszonya • Hazug Lány • Napot Hoztam Csillagot • Régi Csibészek • Boldog Angyalok • Ezüst Eső • Trombitás Frédi • Addig Élj • Meghívás.
A szerelem nem szégyen (Love Is No Shame) – Songs from Old Movies
May 30, 2026, at 18:00, the Rátonyi Róbert Theater (Rátonyi Róbert Színház) revives 1930s-40s Hungarian film hits in an intimate theater setting with live band, capturing the era through two young hearts colliding. This colorful light music era bursts with Charleston, shimmy, foxtrot, fox, and swing rhythms. We know little about those beautiful black-and-white days. Timeless evergreens and gems by Eisemann Mihály, Márkus Alfréd, Ábrahám Pál, De Fries Károly, Fényes Szabolcs. The title says it all—pure mutual attraction and longing fulfilled in carefree fun. Stars: Vörös Edit, Domoszlai Sándor, Heller Tamás, Gonda László, plus the Palermo band. Tickets $25. All in Keszthely!
