Keszthely’s Balaton Theater (8360, Main Square [Fő tér] 3) rolls out a free spring lineup of smart, people-centered talks across its Simándy and Básti rooms, mixing art history, world travel, psychology, and a candid actor chat. Every event is open to all, with no tickets needed.
May 5: Actor in the Spotlight
Kedd-Velem. Guest: Gergő “Sajt” Farkas, actor. Time: 2026.05.05, 18:00. Venue: Balaton Theater, Simándy Room. Host: Zoltán Csányi. A relaxed conversation peeling back the profession to meet the person behind the roles. Free entry, friendly tone, local vibe in Keszthely.
May 7: Dürer at 555
The Harmony of Reason and Imagination – 555 Years Since the Birth of Albrecht Dürer, presented within the Sándor Kőrösi Csoma Club (Kőrösi Csoma Sándor). Speaker: Laura Kardos, art historian and chief museologist. Time: 2026.05.07, 16:00. Venue: Balaton Theater, Simándy Room. Expect a deep, image-rich dive into Dürer’s precision, symbolism, and the Renaissance mind. Free, engaging, and scholarly without the stiffness.
May 11: World Traveler Club
Strange Stories from the Wide World – A Photo Journey from Oceania through Asia and Africa to South America. Time: 2026.05.11, 18:00. Venue: Balaton Theater, Simándy Room. Presenter Roland Markó guides an immersive, personal tour across continents: not just landscapes, but people’s daily lives, customs, and untold tales, backed by projected photos and firsthand insights. Free and horizon-broadening.
May 13: Psyche Workshop
Speaker: Nóra Angyal-Szilvás, counseling psychologist and dog/small-animal–assisted therapist. Time: 2026.05.13, 17:00. Venue: Balaton Theater, Básti Room. Talk: “They Live With Us – They Affect Us – The Role of Companion Animals in Mental Health from Infancy to Old Age.” Welcoming, evidence-based, and free for all curious minds.
More to Explore
Weekly program guides: 2026.04.27–05.03; 05.04–05.10; 05.11–05.17; 05.18–05.24; 05.25–05.31.
