Keszthely’s Balaton Theater opens its doors to young audiences with a musical folk tale that draws straight from lake legends and local lore. On February 2–3, families can catch The Legend of the Tihany Echo (Rege a tihanyi visszhangról), a one-act, 70-minute show without intermission created by Hahota Children’s Theater (Hahota Gyermekszínház) and Balaton Theater (Balaton Teátrum). It’s lively, lyrical, and heartfelt—made to entertain and gently teach while honoring tradition.
When and where
Venue: Balaton Theater (Balaton Színház), Main Auditorium, 8360 Keszthely, Main Square (Fő tér) 3.
February 2, 10:00 – part of the 2025/2026 season’s Babóca pass, third performance.
February 3, 10:00 – Pom Pom pass, third performance.
February 3, 14:00 – Dr. Bubo (Dr. Bubó) pass, third performance.
Tickets and passes
Season pass price: $20.70 for 3 shows (7,500 HUF).
Single ticket price: $9.70 (3,500 HUF).
Organizers reserve the right to change dates and programs.
The legend on stage
Curious how the Tihany echo came to be, beyond the science? The story follows Aranyanna, the mute shepherd girl; the commanding King of the Waves; and his son, Prince Tihany. The production promises the “truth” behind the echo—an enchanting, cautionary tale of love and humanity from a mythic world, staged with warmth and respect for heritage.
More family picks
The weekly Kerekítő Nursery Rhyme Circle (Kerekítő Mondókázó) runs on Wednesdays throughout spring and early summer: February 4, 11, 18, 25; March 4, 11, 18, 25; April 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; May 6, 13, 20, 27; June 3, 10, 17, 24; and July 1. Plus, a Carnival Playhouse brightens the Folktale Point (Népmese Pont) on February 14.
Plan your visit
Details, schedules, lodging options, and food-and-drink tips are available through the theater’s contacts.
