Keszthely’s Balaton Theater is rolling out a series of free public talks this May, blending culture, travel, psychology, and candid conversation. All events take place at 8360 Keszthely, Main Square (Fő tér) 3, across the Simándy and Básti rooms, with open entry and a friendly, club-like vibe.
May 5: Actor in the Hot Seat
Kedd-Velem presents a live, informal conversation with actor Gergő “Sajt” Farkas, hosted by Zoltán Csányi. Expect backstage stories and the person behind the profession. Time: May 5, 2026, 18:00. Venue: Balaton Theater, Simándy Room. Admission: free.
May 7: Dürer at 555
The Kőrösi Csoma Sándor Club spotlights Albrecht Dürer on the 555th anniversary of his birth. Art historian and chief curator Laura Kardos explores the harmony of reason and imagination in Dürer’s work, connecting Renaissance rigor with visionary detail. Time: May 7, 2026, 16:00. Venue: Simándy Room. Admission: free.
May 11: Globe-Trotting Stories
The World Travelers’ Club (Világjáró Klub) – Unusual Stories from Around the World takes audiences on a photographic journey from Oceania and Asia through Africa to South America. Presenter Roland Markó blends striking visuals with on-the-ground human stories—daily life, traditions, and encounters that reveal the world’s texture. Time: May 11, 2026, 18:00. Venue: Simándy Room. Admission: free.
May 13: Pets and Mental Health
Psyche Workshop (Psziché Műhely) welcomes consultant psychologist and animal-assisted therapist Nóra Angyal-Szilvás for They Live with Us – They Affect Us – The Role of Companion Animals in Mental Health from Infancy to Old Age (Velünk élnek – hatnak ránk – A társállatok szerepe a lelki egészségben csecsemőkortól időskorig). From infancy to old age, she explores how companion animals shape well-being. Time: May 13, 2026, 17:00. Venue: Básti Room. Admission: free.
Weekly Picks
Further recommendations span April 27–May 31 with weekly program guides: 04.27–05.03, 05.04–05.10, 05.11–05.17, 05.18–05.24, 05.25–05.31. Total listings: 20.
