Balatonfüred rolls into summer with a packed slate of festivals, concerts, cinema, sailing, foodie stops, and family adventures across multiple venues. Tickets are available online for many shows. Here’s a condensed guide to what’s on from late June through August 2026, with a peek at ongoing and later picks too.
Classical, Opera and Big-Stage Nights
July 1, 8:30 p.m., the Evangelical Church on Bajcsy-Zsilinszky Street hosts organist Gergely Rákász with a Mozart program. July 2 brings the Duna Symphony Orchestra’s film music concert to the Balaton Leisure and Conference Center’s Open-Air Stage at 8 p.m. On July 9, at the Anna Grand Hotel ballroom, the Jókai–Klebelsberg Memorial Concert presents Bach, Mozart, and Brahms with violinist Anikó Áchim-Kovács and Kossuth Prize-winning pianist Endre Hegedűs, plus actor Pál Oberfrank reading from Count Kuno Klebelsberg’s centenary speech on Jókai. Free entry, first come, first served.
On July 15 at 6 p.m., Tchaikovsky’s Eugene Onegin screens from the Metropolitan Opera at the House of Jewish Excellence with air-conditioning. OperaFüred’s operatic gala lands July 24. On July 31, violinist Zoltán Mága presents Csak ülünk és zenélünk – így mulatnak a színészlegendák (“We Just Sit and Play – This Is How the Acting Legends Party”) at the Congress Center, with tickets from $33 to $46. Also July 31, 8 p.m., the Hot Jazz Band headlines at the Leisure Center, with star vocalist Andrea Szulák joining for a golden-age swing night.
Film, Galleries and Culture Fix
Arácsi UdvarMozi returns July 2 with Bohemian Rhapsody and pops up again on July 9 and 16. Weekly movie programs run June 29–July 5, July 6–12, July 13–19, July 20–26, July 27–Aug 2, Aug 3–9, Aug 10–16, and Aug 17–23 across Balatonfüred cinemas. The 37th Balatonfüred Gospel Days take place July 2–4. On July 4, the Vaszary Gallery opens Vaszary, the Unknown Familiar – New Discoveries in the Hungarian National Gallery’s Painting Collection. The House of Jewish Excellence hosts chamber gems during the Auer Festival: Ádám Bősze’s talk (Aug 4) and the Korossy Quartet (Aug 5), both from $8.
Comedy Takes Over: Dumafüred
From July 17–26, Dumafüred 2026 fills the Balaton Leisure and Conference Center with top-tier stand-up: Duma Jam with László Hadházi, András Péter Kovács, and Gergely Litkai ($30); István Dombóvári’s Deszeretlek ($21); All Stars lineups July 18 and 25 with KAP, Zoltán Kőhalmi, Eszter Ráskó, and Dennis “Dumtsa” Musimbe ($26–$33); Hadházi’s Az utolsó éjszaka joga (18) ($26); Zoltán Kőhalmi’s new solo ($22); KAP’s Idővel ($22–$23); Ráskó’s Sátántangó ($27); Hadházi’s A VILÁG ESZE ($24; encore July 26); Duma Swing 3 with KAP, Péter Janklovics, and Ferenc Illés ($22); Dániel Mogács and Gábor Hevér’s improv ship, Bolondok hajója (“Ship of Fools”) ($21); Péter Aranyosi’s A digitális nindzsa ($23); Janklovics’ A bér kötelez – Az élet máshogy van ($21); Ádám Kiss: Mit nem mondok! ($23).
Boats, Bays and Sunset Beats
Daily bay cruises and lake excursions run across multiple weeks: June 29–July 2, July 3–5, July 6–12, July 13–19, July 20–26, July 27–Aug 2, Aug 3–9, Aug 10–16, Aug 17–23. Sunset Chill Boats with panoramic views, music, and cocktails depart July 4, 11, 18, 25, Aug 1, 8, 15. Party Boats sail from the main pier on July 9, 16, 23, 30, Aug 6, 13. Kids’ Boat programs sail July 25, Aug 1, 8, 15 with pirates, magicians, treasure hunts, and games.
Sports on the Water
The Allianz Bay Crossing and SUP Challenge splashes down July 11. The 58th Raiffeisen Blue Ribbon Grand Prix (Kékszalag), Europe’s biggest round-the-lake regatta, runs July 30–Aug 1. The Hungarian Sailing Federation’s Big-Boat Nationals compete Aug 6–9. The White Ribbon – Szabolcs Izsák Memorial Race is set for July 25.
Walks, Rides and Hidden Corners
Guided Túrajó walks and rides light up July 4: From Tree to Forest and Füred Wheelventure, both from $11. Explore the town’s Jewish heritage with the Füred Rabbi synagogue tour, city walk, and House of Jewish Excellence visit on July 18 and again Aug 7. Regular outdoor fitness hits include SUP yoga and scheduled kayak and sailing tours throughout July and August, with further sessions into September.
Heritage and High Society
The storied Anna Festival runs July 21–26, culminating with the 201st Anna Ball on July 25, alongside the bustling Anna Ball Fair (Anna-báli Sokadalom) street festivities. That same night, tradition meets laughter at Hadházi’s Kutyák ($22) and two All Stars comedy blocks.
Theater Under the Stars
On July 14, Hyppolit, the Butler (Hyppolit, a lakáj), a musical comedy in two acts, plays the Open-Air Stage ($16). Also July 14, Today We’ll Have One More Good Time! (Ma még egy jót mulatunk!) brings fizzy operetta vibes in two acts at the Congress Center ($15). July 28, Be Good Until Death (Légy jó mindhalálig) by Pannon Castle Theatre (Pannon Várszínház) arrives at the Open-Air Stage ($23). Aug 11, The Jungle Book (A dzsungel könyve) takes over the same venue ($23), followed by The Wife Begins at Forty on Aug 12 ($25–$31).
Pop, Tribute and Grand Finales
Crazy Little Queen Tribute Band rocks Aug 14 ($27–$31). On Aug 15, singers Attila Kökény and Viktor Rakonczai bring their I See You Again… (Újra látlak…) summer show to the Open-Air Stage ($46). HAVASI’s brand-new Piano Show lights up the Congress Center on Aug 9 ($27–$54). Singer-songwriter Zorán plays two concerts on Aug 17 at 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. ($27–$41). The 6th Arács Sparkling Festival (VI. Arácsi Pezsgés) adds local fizz on Aug 1, while Balatonfüred Wine Weeks pour from Aug 7–30.
Stay and Unwind
In the heart of Balatonfüred, the Siloam Reformed Mission Home pairs restful stays with lake views for family holidays, retreats, conferences, and workshops year-round. The historic Astoria Hotel*** & Restaurant, a romantic 1868 villa built by the Dőry family, preserves its period elegance in the main house’s refined rooms and suites, with modern, minimalist options in the courtyard wing. The venue suits weddings, family events, boutique conferences, meetings, and team-building.
Looking Ahead
Beyond summer, Veszprém County’s event guide runs all year in 2026. And for 2027, mark Feb 13 for future picks. Until then, Balatonfüred’s summer is set: sails hoisted, stages lit, music up.
