Celebrate 2026 in Balatonfüred with a sparkling New Year’s Gala: live orchestra, operetta stars, lakeside elegance, and champagne vibes at Huray utca 3. Limited tickets—don’t miss it!
when: 2026.01.02., Friday
where: 8230 Balatonfüred, Huray utca 3.
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Ring in the new year in Balatonfüred with a glittering New Year’s Gala on January 2, 2026, at 7:00 PM, at 8230 Balatonfüred, Huray utca 3. The “Musical and Operetta Stars – Sparkling New Year’s Gala Concert” delivers live orchestra glamour, powerhouse vocals, and a dash of bubbles, all wrapped in lakeside elegance.
The lineup features Ágota Dezső, Aisha Kardffy, Bori Kállai, Marika Oszvald, Zsuzsi Vágó, Máté Miklós Kerényi, Árpád Zsolt Mészáros, Zoltán Miller, Károly Peller, and P. Szilveszter Szabó. The Szolnok Symphony Orchestra (Szolnoki Szimfonikus Zenekar) performs under conductor Toshifumi Kanai, with stage direction by Károly Peller.
When, where, how much
Date: Friday, 01/02/2026, 7:00 PM. Location: Balatonfüred, Huray utca 3. Price: $45–$56 (15,990 Ft–19,990 Ft). Organizers reserve the right to change the time or program.
Make it a full evening
Pair the concert with a nearby stay, dinner, or a late toast—this is one of the year’s first and finest nights: live music, fantastic performers, and that signature Balatonfüred sheen.
2025, adrienne
Pros
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Family-friendly vibe: classy concert setting without being stuffy, fine for teens and music-loving kids
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Internationally familiar format: operetta and musical hits feel accessible even if you’re not a classical buff
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Balatonfüred is one of Lake Balaton’s best-known resort towns, so foreign visitors often hear of it and find lodging easily
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No Hungarian needed to enjoy the music; titles and patter may be in Hungarian, but melodies and show tunes carry the night
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Easy logistics: about 1.5–2 hours from Budapest by car; frequent direct trains to Balatonfüred plus short local taxi/walk to the venue
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Good value: $45–$56 for live orchestra and star soloists is cheaper than comparable big-city New Year galas
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Nice add-ons: plenty of lakeside restaurants, spas, and hotels to turn it into a full evening or quick winter getaway
Cons
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Not a global household-name event; performers are local stars, so the draw is more regional than bucket-list
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Limited English hosting and signage likely, which may affect announcements and any spoken humor
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Early-January at Lake Balaton is off-season: scenic but cold, with fewer boats/beachy distractions than summer
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Compared with New Year galas in Vienna or major U.S. cities, the prestige and production scale are smaller, and travel adds an extra leg from Budapest
