2026 brings the 7th Boglart Festival to the shores of Lake Balaton, running August 26–30 at Babel Camp, 8630 Balatonboglár, Szabadság utca 28. It’s part festival, part folk music course, part music industry forum, and part showcase: days are for learning, nights for concerts across two stages, followed by a folk pub dance party that rolls into sunrise.
Camp by Day, Concerts by Night
Boglart’s magic is the blend. It’s not just a concert series but an inspiring creative space and community experience where study, music, and the Balaton summer fall into easy harmony. The format stands out in both Hungary and the international circuit by fusing a music camp with a festival vibe. Daytime workshops span Moldavian and string folk techniques to industry know-how; many performers also teach, breaking down the wall between stage and audience.
First Names, Late Nights
Freshly announced acts include Belgium’s Enara Navaira, Senegal’s Afrikora, Istria’s Veja, and from Hungary, Okos Viola and Obadu, plus the festival’s home band, Góbé. Each concert evening closes with a táncház, then slides into a world-electronic afterglow.
Showcase and Tickets
After last year’s buzz, the showcase block returns as a meeting ground for Hungarian and international professionals. The first performers drop in the second half of November, and until then festival passes, combo passes, 48-hour tickets, and day tickets are on sale at very low prices. Discounted tickets are now available for under-18s, over-64s, and teachers. If you’re joining the course or showcase and eligible for discounts, combine discounted passes/day tickets with course passes/day tickets. Entry is free for kids under 10.
Balatonboglár, August 26–30, 2026.
