Siófok rolls out months of kid-friendly magic across multiple venues on the southern shore of Lake Balaton. Expect festive children’s shows, hands-on workshops, concerts, festivals, a pirate-ship vibe, kids’ theater, and playhouse adventures designed for little ones and their grown-ups. Dates run from late December through early February, with spring highlights on the horizon, too. Entry details vary by program, and organizers reserve the right to change dates and content.
Musical Fairy Tales Take the Stage
On Monday, January 19, at 10:00 and again at 14:00, the Fellegjárók Társulat brings Ervin Lázár’s The Seven-Headed Fairy (A hétfejű tündér) to life as a 60-minute musical tale at the Kálmán Imre Cultural Center theater hall. The production is part of the Kisvakond pass series. It returns Tuesday, January 20, at 10:00 under the Kisvakond II pass. Expect a tight, tuneful staging sized perfectly for school audiences in Siófok.
Culture Day: Chase Winter Away
Also on January 19, the BRTK Library’s children’s section hosts Winter-Scaring (Télűzés) with author Viktória Takács to mark the Day of Hungarian Culture. Interactive reader–writer sessions run at 13:30 and 16:30, exploring the roots of winter-scaring folk traditions through two special books. Group registrations are welcome. Location: BRTK Library, children’s department, Fő tér 2., 8600 Siófok.
Puppet Village Build
Puppet Story Village (Bábos Mesefalva) lands at the BRTK Library children’s section on Wednesday, January 28, and Thursday, January 29, 09:00–15:00 both days. Kids will co-create Puppet Story Village, building towns and moving in their favorite characters. Each session runs 1.5–2 hours and blends craft and simple tech, while groups shape the story as they construct the village. Address: Fő tér 2., 8600 Siófok.
Carnival Beats and Costumes
Friday, January 30, brings Géza Áprily’s It’s Carnival, Let’s Dance, a musical, interactive show at 10:30 and 16:30 in the BRTK Library children’s department—free entry. Between 15:00 and 17:00 the same day, the library throws its 2026 Farsang Party (Farsangi buli). Come in costume; dressed-up guests get a small library surprise. Free entry, Fő tér 2.
High-Seas Adventure: Rumini
On Saturday, January 31, at 10:30, Pesti Művész Színház presents Rumini on Ferrit Island (Rumini Ferrit-szigeten), a two-part musical tale at the Kálmán Imre Cultural Center. The sailor-mouse hero and crew face the deadly trap of Ferrit Island’s wicked mistress, escaping only through cunning, ingenuity, and courage. Recommended from age four. The creative team includes set designer G. Péter Halász, composer Imre Harmath, lyricist László Lénárt, costume designer Mária Reidinger, and director Csilla Bereczki. Written by Judit Berg. The cast features Mátyás Kovács/Kristóf Uwe Berecz, Kristóf Vajda/Gergő Fogarassy, and more.
Ice, Rides, and Winter Play
From December 29 to February 8, the Great Beach (Nagystrand) transforms with an ice rink, straw maze, snow-tube track, giant Ferris wheel, bumper cars, and a play zone. Siófok keeps the frosty fun rolling for families all season.
Save the Spring Date
Looking ahead: April 5 brings the 9th #hashtEGG Egg and Bunny Run (Tojás- és nyúlfutam), an Easter-themed event in Siófok. More offers roll out through May 31, with 61 listings in total. Schedules and programs may change.
