Balatonfüred is packing the calendar for 2026 and 2027 with a full spectrum of lakeside action: open-water swims, klezmer nights, boat parties, opera screenings, stand-up marathons, children’s adventures, art fairs, wine weeks, and grand traditions. Many tickets are available online, and events often run across multiple venues around the 8230 Balatonfüred area.
Swim, SUP, Sail: On the Water, All Summer
On July 11, the Allianz Bay Crossing & SUP Challenge (Allianz Öböl-átúszás és SUP Kihívás) returns, inviting swimmers and SUP lovers to take on the bay. Sunset Chill boats depart frequently from Balatonfüred with open decks, cocktails, music, and that unbeatable Balaton skyline; look for sailings on July 11, 18, 25, 28, August 1, 4, 6, 8, 11, 15, and more. Dedicated party ships (Bulihajó) launch from the Hajóállomás on July 16, 23, 30 and August 6, 13. Family-focused Children’s Cruises (Gyerekhajó), packed with pirates, magicians, treasure hunts, and games, sail on July 25, August 1, 8, and 15. Classic boat excursions run weekly: July 6–12, 13–19, 20–26, July 27–Aug 2, Aug 3–9, Aug 10–16, and Aug 17–23.
Sailing ramps up through July with the White Ribbon – Izsák Szabolcs Memorial Race (Fehér Szalag – Izsák Szabolcs Emlékverseny) on July 25 and the 58th Raiffeisen Blue Ribbon Grand Prix (Raiffeisen Kékszalag Nagydíj), July 30–Aug 1. The Hungarian Sailing Federation’s Big Boat Championship follows August 6–9. Frequent Sailing Tours (Vitorlástúra) and Kayak Experience Tours (Kajak élménytúra) dot the calendar from mid-July through late September, plus regular SUP yoga sessions across late July and August.
Music, Opera, Klezmer, Jazz
From July 10–12, Balatonfüred hosts the 1st Hungarian International Klezmer Festival (I. Magyarországi Nemzetközi Klezmer Fesztivál). Opera fans get a cool retreat with Magical Opera Performances: Tchaikovsky’s Eugene Onegin, a New York Metropolitan Opera screening at the House of Jewish Excellence (Zsidó Kiválóságok Háza) on July 15. OperaFüred 2026 presents an operatic gala on July 24. Candlelight elegance arrives August 5 with The Four Seasons at the Lutheran Church (Evangélikus Templom), weaving Mediterranean passion and Baroque finesse by candlelight.
Hot Jazz Band brings the swing era to the Balaton Leisure Center (Balaton Szabadidő Központ) on July 31 at 20:00, featuring the powerhouse presence of Andrea Szulák. Blues legend Gyula Deák Bill lands August 7 with the Bad Blood (Rossz vér) tour; guest: guitar icon Tibor Tátrai, and an opening performance at 20:00 by György Ferenczi and the Rackajam (Ferenczi György és a Rackajam). Zorán plays two concerts August 17 at the Balatonfüred Congress Center (Balatonfüred Kongresszusi Központ) (tickets $27–$41). On August 14, the Crazy Little Queen Tribute Band fires up a night of Queen anthems under the Balaton sky ($27–$33). HAVASI unveils a brand-new piano show August 9 at the Congress Center ($27–$54).
Comedy Takes Over: Dumafüred 2026
From July 17–26, Dumafüred 2026 rolls into the Balaton Leisure and Conference Center (Balaton Szabadidő és Konferencia Központ) with heavyweight stand-up. Expect Duma Jam nights with László Hadházi, András Péter Kovács, and Gergely Litkai (July 17 and 24, $27 each). Solo highlights include Hadházi’s The World’s Brain (July 20 and 26, $23), Last Night’s Right 18+ (A tegnap joga 18+) (July 18, $25), and Dogs (Kutyák) (July 25, $22). Zoltán Kőhalmi’s new solo hits July 19 ($21). Duma Aktuál brings topical wit July 21 ($20). Duma Swing 3 blends jokes and rhythm July 22 ($20). All Stars lineups stack July 18 and 25 ($24–$27), plus I Don’t Love You (Deszeretlek) by István Dombóvári (July 17, $20), and sets by Ádám Kiss (July 24, $22), Péter Aranyosi (July 23, $22), and Péter Janklovics (July 23, $19).
Theater, Film, Family
Operetta glitters as the 9th Veszprém Róbert Rátonyi Operetta Festival (IX. Veszprémi Rátonyi Róbert Operettfesztivál) continues in Balatonfüred. On July 13, the Operetta Train departs the Tagore Promenade at 17:30, followed by a 19:00 musical parade. July 14 at 20:00, Tonight We’ll Have a Good Time! (Ma még egy jót mulatunk!)—operetta fizz in two acts—at the Congress Center features artists from the Veszprém Petőfi Theater (Veszprémi Petőfi Színház) with guest stars Nikolett Füredi and Tibor Nemes ($15). Also July 14, Hyppolit, the Butler (Hyppolit, a lakáj), a two-act musical comedy, lights up the Open-Air Stage (Szabadtéri Színpad) ($16). András Kepes brings a science stand-up on July 15 at the Balaton Leisure Center. A family-friendly puppet show from the Békéscsaba Napsugár Puppet Theater (Békéscsabai Napsugár Bábszínház), Journey by Donkey Cart (Utazás a csacsifogaton), charms on July 17 at 10:00 in the Kisfaludy Gallery (Kisfaludy Galéria) ($5), recommended from age 4.
On July 28, the Pannon Castle Theater (Pannon Várszínház) stages Be Good Till Death (Légy jó mindhalálig) at the outdoor stage ($23). August theater includes The Jungle Book (A dzsungel könyve) on August 11 ($23) and The Paul Street Boys (A Pál utcai fiúk) on August 18 ($23). Films screen weekly across July and August in rotating movie programs (moziműsor).
Art, Heritage, Walks
The House of Jewish Excellence (Zsidó Kiválóságok Háza) hosts a Herend porcelain exhibition July 7–August 9, honoring founder Mór Farkasházi Fischer on the manufactory’s 200th year, with signature patterns, Judaica, and Balatonfüred-inspired pieces. The Auer Festival touches down August 4–5 with a talk by Ádám Bősze and the Korossy Quartet (each $8). Guided heritage walks include the Füred rabbi synagogue tour and a city stroll with an authentic guide on July 18 and August 7. Mesepiknik story time pops up at the Huray Villas on July 18 at 18:00, narrated by Dr. Sára Batyalikné Papp-Váry.
Füred Art Week turns the town into an open-air gallery July 24–26. The Everblue Workshop (Örökkék) revives indigo dyeing at Tourinform Balatonfüred on August 1, with sessions 10:00–13:00 and 15:00–18:00 ($27 per person), open to ages 4–99.
Wine, Grand Balls, Night Swims
The 201st Anna Ball (Anna-bál) waltzes into town July 25, flanked by the Anna Ball Street Fair (Anna-báli Sokadalom). Night of the Beaches (Strandok Éjszakája) lights up Annagora Aquapark the same night. From August 7–30, Balatonfüred Wine Weeks (Balatonfüredi Borhetek) pour three weeks of lakeside tastings and music. On August 15, Attila Kökény & Viktor Rakonczai bring the See You Again… (Újra látlak…) tour to the outdoor stage ($46).
Keep Dancing: Salsa, Sports, More
The Hungarian Summer Salsa Festival heats up July 7–13. Regular sports and wellness events, from SUP yoga to kayaking, run throughout July, August, and into September. And if you crave late-night grooves, party boats and Sunset Chill cruises keep the beats and breezes flowing well past sundown.
