Keszthely’s Balaton Theater at 8360 Main Square 3 (Fő tér 3) is your go-to spot for theater magic in 2026. This welcoming venue attracts thousands of happy season ticket holders every year. Its concerts and performances feature tons of famous domestic and international bands and artists who entertain crowds. It’s also the regular stage for Dumaszínház comedy shows several times a year. Get ready for a packed spring schedule with plays, operettas, and free events that mix laughs, drama, and deep thoughts.
Szívhang (Heartbeat) – One-Act Comedy
Hárs Anna’s Szívhang hits the Balaton Theater stage on March 18, 2026, at 7 p.m. Brought by Rózsavölgyi Szalon, it’s the first show in the 2026 Spring Season ticket package. Season tickets are $54 or $65 for three shows; single tickets $20 or $24, on sale from February 2026 at the box office.
Hédi, Abigél, and Bori are lifelong friends from university days. They meet monthly for book club, now diving into Madame Bovary (Bovaryné). Their takes on the novel mirror their lives: Hédi is picking up the pieces after a messy divorce, Abigél avoids commitment, and Bori’s marriage seems perfect—until old classmate Andris stirs things up. Old grudges, missed chances, mix-ups, desires, and tempers swirl. A key goes missing, a baby arrives, confessions spill. Does it take more guts to say no or yes to love? A fun and heartfelt tale proving life is great after 50.
Cast: Szulák Andrea, Györgyi Anna, Epres Attila, Sajgál Erika. Sets by Enyvvári Péter, costumes by Cselényi Nóra, directed by Dicső Dániel. Recommended for ages 12+. 80 minutes, no intermission. Spring season tickets available at the box office.
Az osztály vesztese (The Class Loser) – Youth Play
Wéber Anikó’s hit novel is adapted into a youth play on March 25 at 2 p.m., guest performance by Budaörsi Latinovits Színház. 60 minutes straight through, tickets $9.50.
Meet ten fifth-graders: dragon-obsessed Kristóf, quiet overachiever Feri, class clown Domi. Bálint’s just Bálint. Hungry Áron, weird new kid Csaba, smelly Fanni, stuttering Anti, sweet princess Lili. Life’s tough. Popular Balázs rules. For lit class, they make a Facebook profile for Kukoricza Jancsi from János vitéz—everyone knows the password, posts pics, links, quotes.
Then a bound, masked figure appears on the wall: “The Class Loser.” Who’s the perp? Who’s the victim? Anyone from 5.a could be either. Who would you swap with? Who reminds you of you? Who would you befriend? What would you ask? Who would you avoid?
How about you? Do you feel good in class, at school, at work, in the world? Have you been bullied or bullied others? Meet these kids. Pay attention. Cast: Szőts Orsi, Fröhlich Kristóf, Vrabecz Botond (swing). Adapted by Kolozsi Angéla from the novel. For ages 10+.
A nő meg a férfi, ha elmúlt negyven (The Woman and the Man, If Over Forty)
Image theater show and chat on human fates and games, March 26 at 6 p.m. in Simándy Hall. Free, but register in advance.
Part of the “March: Women’s Month” series. A top actress and actor chat with moderator and audience through immortal female and male figures from Janikovszky Éva’s writings. They ponder life past 40-45: daily lows and highs. Have you ever flipped your opinion in 30 minutes because the roles switched—from being the convincing mom to convincing the kid? It’s hard to laugh sometimes, but in the dark, we pretend it’s others. The hilarious show hooks you fast; laughter breaks barriers. Janikovszky nails us with gentle humor.
Liberating laughter is scarce in life, unlike other ways to tackle big questions. Cast: Vándor Éva (Jászai Mari Award winner, Halhatatlanok eternal member), Szabó Simon, Tollár Mónika (director/moderator). Verse-prose joyful mix via playfulness and cheer. Sharp mirror of words. Viewer rave: “Couldn’t wipe the smile off my face for hours. Lifelike, funny, self-mocking daily life. So true, it didn’t hurt recognizing ourselves. Make it mandatory for all!” 90 minutes.
Marica grófnő (Countess Mariza) – Grand Operetta
Rátonyi Róbert Színház brings this on March 28 at 6 p.m. in the main hall. Tickets $32.
Broke Count Tasziló takes an estate manager job near Cluj-Napoca (Kolozsvár). He hides the family ruin from his sister to save her dowry from his salary. The owner’s glamorous Countess Marica, bored of fortune hunters, invents a fiancé, Baron Zsupán Kálmán. Tasziló and buddy Késmárky Pista overhear. A gypsy predicts love with a noble guy. Marica remains defiant with aunt Lotti and Liza.
Stars: Marica – Vörös Edit; Tasziló – Domoszlai Sándor; Zsupán – Kiss Zoltán/Kovács Szilárd; Liza – Haraszti Elvira; Lotti – Halász Aranka; Dragomir – Gyurity István/Bardóczy Attila; Cecília – Rátonyi Hajni/Kalmár Magda/Udvarias Katalin; Kudelka – Kokas László/Molnár Erik; Alfréd – Molnár Erik/Bor Viktor; Manja – Rikker Mária/Denk Viktória.
Rokonok (Relatives) – Play in Two Acts
Móricz Zsigmond’s classic, Hevesi Sándor Várszínház, March 31 at 7 p.m. Tickets $18/$20. Fourth in 2025/2026 Festetics season.
A key Hungarian social critique that delves beyond the pamphlet into the paths of the soul. Hidden loves, marital games, family, emotional, and financial blackmail on the road from self-assertion to self-destruction. Young István Kopjáss is elected prosecutor over his corrupt rival in Zsarátnok. He’s honest and broke but full of world-saving ideas. The job brings power—and hordes of “relatives.” Twisty plot, rich characters for hearty fun. Premiere March 27, directed by Hargitai Iván.
Pierrot és Prigozsin az élet forgatagában (Pierrot and Prigozsin in Life’s Whirl)
Formanek Csaba’s national man-hunt tour, April 1 at 7 p.m. 110 minutes, free.
Philosophers-clowns search! Kettőspont Színház is touring three shows funded by Kétfarkú Kutyapárt and hosted by various venues. Cultural hit and community boost. Pierrot and Prigozsin push art limits to the soul’s depths, but miss the third member for full meaning. New show unfolds an odd love triangle, lifelong friendship, and comically shaking twisty lives. Inspired by Truffaut’s Jules and Jim (Jules és Jim). Pierrot – Ács Tamás; Prigozsin – Formanek Csaba. Written/directed by Formanek using Ács ideas. Ages 14+.
A színházcsináló (The Theater Maker) – Play
Thomas Bernhard’s hit by Orlai Produkció, April 10 at 7 p.m. in main hall. Sold out—2026 Spring Season second show.
Nemzet Színésze Bruscon (Alföldi Róbert) arrives with small troupe. Everything bugs him at the new spot. And only p…
