Balatonfüred throws open its doors March 13–16, 2026, for the Füred Spring Festival, a long weekend buzzing with culture, music, lights, and that first jolt of spring energy. The city marks the anniversary of the 1848–49 Revolution and War of Independence with a full slate of talks, walks, workshops, kids’ shows, exhibitions, and celebratory programs scattered across town. Expect every corner to wake up, and every age group to find a way in.
Dates, vibe, and where to go
Events run at various venues around 8230 Balatonfüred from Friday through Sunday, with special March 15 national holiday moments built in. The festival carries its usual message of renewal and rebirth, now with a north-shore twist and plenty of local color. Organizers reserve the right to change times and programs.
Friday, March 13
Esterházy Castle Visitor Center, 17:00: Arács, Füred, and the Savanyúvíz Baths in 1848–1849, a talk by local historian P. Miklós Tamás.
Vitorlás Restaurant, 18:00: Pörköltészet, an edible-meets-poetic happening featuring poet, performer, and translator Márton Simon, head of Okapi Press. Menu price: 7,900 HUF/person (about 21.70 USD).
Saturday, March 14
Vaszary Creative Workshop, 10:00–12:00: Oil Pastel – Light – Movement, channeling painter József Egry. Family program. Ticket: 3,000 HUF/person (about 8.20 USD).
Reform Era District: Story-rich heritage walks.
10:30: Revolutionary Walk in the Footsteps of the ’48ers (Huray Villas Garden), tracing local memories of the revolution.
14:00: Reform Era Walk and Reform Era Walk Extra – Time Travel to the Age of Reform, optional tasting add-on +3,500 HUF/person (+9.60 USD). Ticket: 3,900 HUF/person/walk (cash to guide), students 6–18: 2,500 HUF/person/walk (about 10.70 USD and 6.90 USD).
Huray Villas, 13:00–15:00: Botanical print workshop, 6,000 HUF/person (about 16.50 USD).
15:00: Exhibition opening — Anna Róza Bernáth: Along the Roots.
Kisfaludy Gallery, 16:00: Mesekastély – Az igazmondó juhász (Fairy-Tale Castle – The Truthful Shepherd). A fresh, funny take on a classic folk tale by Ziránó Theater (Ziránó Színház). Tickets: 2,000 HUF/person, family (4): 6,000 HUF (about 5.50 USD and 16.50 USD).
Kiserdő, 18:30: Torchlight procession from the Kisfaludy Theater colonnade to Gyógy Square (Gyógy tér), Orzovenszky plaque, Széchenyi statue, Jókai Memorial House (Jókai Mór Emlékház), with wind band, heritage groups, folk dancers, citera ensemble, singers, and acting students from MATE Kaposvár.
Sunday, March 15 — National Holiday
Vaszary Gallery, 10:00–13:00: Family crafts (hussar shako, headband, flag).
Tagore Promenade – Széchenyi statue, 11:00: Ceremonial program and wreath-laying with actors, students, honor guards, and brass band.
Kisfaludy Gallery, 16:00: Family interactive dance house accompanied by Raffael Kiss and friends.
Balatonfüred, March 13–15, 2026. Times and programs subject to change.
