Keszthely’s Balaton Theater is rolling out a free lineup of curious minds, global stories, and art history deep dives this May, all at 3 Main Square (Fő tér 3). Most events take place in the Simándy Hall, with one in the Básti Hall. Organizers reserve the right to change times and programs, so keep an eye on updates. Accommodation and food-and-drink tips are available alongside dates and details.
May 5: Actor in the Spotlight
Tuesday with Me. Guest: Gergő “Cheese” Farkas, actor. Time: 2026.05.05., 6:00 p.m. Venue: Balaton Theater, Simándy Hall. Admission is free. Host Zoltán Csányi leads a candid conversation with the performer, digging into the person behind the profession.
May 7: Dürer at 555
The Harmony of Reason and Imagination – 555 Years Since the Birth of Albrecht Dürer / Sándor Kőrösi Csoma Club. Speaker: Laura Kardos, art historian and senior museologist. Time: 2026.05.07., 4:00 p.m. Venue: Balaton Theater, Simándy Hall. Free entry. Join the May gathering of the Sándor Kőrösi Csoma Club for an expert look at Dürer’s enduring blend of intellect and vision.
May 11: Around the World in Photos
World Traveler Club – Strange Stories from Around the Globe – A Photo Journey from Oceania through Asia and Africa to South America. Time: 2026.05.11., 6:00 p.m. Venue: Balaton Theater, Simándy Hall. Free entry. Presenter Roland Markó shares vivid images and first-hand tales of daily life, traditions, and people across continents, bringing cultures closer through immersive storytelling.
May 13: Pets and Our Minds
Psyche Workshop – Speaker: Nóra Angyal-Szilvás, counseling psychologist, dog- and small-animal–assisted therapist. Time: 2026.05.13., 5:00 p.m. Venue: Balaton Theater, Básti Hall. Free entry. Talk: “They Live with Us – They Affect Us: The Role of Companion Animals in Mental Health from Infancy to Old Age.” All are warmly welcome.
More in May and June
Weekly program guides: 2026.05.04–05.10; 05.11–05.17; 05.18–05.24; 05.25–05.31. June guide: 2026.06.01–06.07. Total listings: 21.
