Kaposvár’s beloved Bábszíntér Company (Bábszíntér Társulat) is back in 2026, rolling out a family-friendly lineup of puppet shows and hands-on camps throughout July and August. The hub is Vaszary Park, with info points at 7400 Kaposvár, 65–67 Fő Street (Fő utca 65–67), where families can check schedules, ask questions, and find contacts. Three event photos are available, and inquiries can be made via the listed phone and email. The series spotlights the classic hero László the Valiant (Vitéz László) in László the Valiant and the Cursed Mill (Vitéz László és az elátkozott malom), performed by master puppeteer János Pályi (Pályi János), plus playful GolyóZOO game spaces at the lively Little Ones Festival (Győrkőc Fesztivál).
July Highlights
– Friday, July 3, 9:30 – Kisbaka Camp, Kaposvár: László the Valiant and the Cursed Mill (Vitéz László és az elátkozott malom), by János Pályi.
– Saturday, July 4, 9:00 – GolyóZOO play area, Little Ones Festival (Győrkőc Fesztivál); 11:00 – Children’s Village (Győrkőcfalu): László the Valiant and the Cursed Mill, János Pályi; 18:00 – Story City (Meseváros): László the Valiant and the Cursed Mill, János Pályi.
– Sunday, July 5, 9:00 – GolyóZOO play area, Little Ones Festival (Győrkőc Fesztivál); 10:00 – Story City (Meseváros): László the Valiant and the Cursed Mill, János Pályi; 17:00 – Children’s Village (Győrkőcfalu): László the Valiant and the Cursed Mill, János Pályi.
– Sunday, July 19, 15:00 – Mosonmagyaróvár: László the Valiant and the Cursed Mill, János Pályi.
Hands-On Puppet Camps
Dive into creation at the Puppet Play Camp (Bábjáték Tábor) in Kaposvár, led by Tímea Csíkvár (Csíkvár Tímea) and János Pályi (Pályi János). July sessions run daily at 8:00 from July 27–31. August sessions run daily at 8:00 from August 10–14. Expect a friendly, make-and-play vibe where kids shape characters, try techniques, and bring stories to life.
Where to Go, How to Join
Main venue: Vaszary Park, with details and assistance at 7400 Kaposvár, 65–67 Fő Street (Fő utca 65–67). Booking, accommodation, food and drink tips, and more are available via the posted phone and email contacts. Bring the kids early for the morning starts, and catch László the Valiant’s fast-talking heroics across festival spots and park stages all summer.
