Hévíz rolls into 2026 with a packed calendar built around its world-famous thermal lake, open year-round for dreamy swims among water lilies. Beyond the steaming waters, the town layers in culture, wellness, and a dash of sport—from author evenings and psychology talks to sauna rituals and late-night pool sessions. Expect a lively mix of concerts, theater, kids’ activities, active outdoor programs, plus a community hub with a cultural center, cinema, library, and local museum collection.
Wellness That Glows After Dark
Bonvital Hotel anchors winter weekends with recurring Sauna Program sessions on January 16–17, 23–24, and 31; plus guided meditation on January 30 and multiple Night Bathing dates: January 31, February 28, March 28, April 25, May 30, and June 27. A posture-improving workout is set for January 23.
Books, Minds, and Laughter
On January 19, journalist and author Lotti Budai presents a talk with a book launch. January 21 brings two stops: Mosolygó Stúdió’s Laughter Yoga for better health, and the literary event The Immortality of a Little Pilke. Clinical psychologist Prof. Dr. Emőke Bagdy speaks on January 25, followed by Mosolygó Stúdió’s Cheerful Self-Healing Gratitude Training on January 28. January 30 spotlights Off-Season: The Psychological and Criminological Aspects of Lying.
Nature Walks and Festive Beats
Register via the Tourinform office for a wetland-themed Berek hike on February 1, and a geobotanical walk in the Hévíz Lake Protective Forest on March 20. Carnival season hits with the Farsang Ball at the Hévíz Illyés Gyula Elementary School sports hall on February 6, and a Bonvital Hotel masquerade on February 7. On February 28, the Hévíz Water Buffalo (Hévizi Bivaly) Duathlon tests endurance before another Night Bathing session caps the day.
Organizers reserve the right to change dates and programs.
