Keszthely’s Balaton Theater, located at Fő tér 3, 8360 Keszthely, draws thousands of happy season ticket holders every year as a premier venue. Its concerts and shows feature countless famous domestic and international bands and performers entertaining packed crowds. It hosts Dumaszínház comedy shows multiple times a year. Get ready for unforgettable theater nights in 2026 right on the shores of Lake Balaton.
The Theater-Maker by Thomas Bernhard
Thomas Bernhard’s play A színházcsináló (The Theater-Maker) comes to the Balaton Theater’s main hall on April 10, 2026, at 7 p.m., presented by Orlai Produkció. Every ticket has already been snapped up—it’s the second show in the 2026 Spring Season Ticket series. Bruscon, played by National Actor Alföldi Róbert, arrives in town with his small troupe for a guest performance. But everything annoys him at this new venue, and the curtain is rising in just hours. The often-called radical pessimist Thomas Bernhard (1931-1989) was one of the greatest writers of his era. He had a lifelong feud with his homeland, unleashing tirades through his obsessive stage heroes against Austria’s absurdities and the ridiculous failures of modern human life. The Theater-Maker can be read as a massive theater stand-up fueled by unbearable true pain and cocky, unreflective bluster that undermines credibility. Cast: Alföldi Róbert, Buza Tímea, László Lili, Németh Áron Valentin, Ficzere Béla. Translation/adaptation: Bíró Bence. Set: Kálmán Eszter. Costumes: Juristovszky Sosa. Poster: Csáfordi László. Assistant director: Skrabán Judit. Director: Pelsőczy Réka.
Pearly Haired Girl – Omega Musical
ExperiDance storms the Balaton Theater stage with Gyöngyhajú Lány – Omega Musical (Pearly Haired Girl – Omega Musical) on May 9, 2026, at 7 p.m., starring Kóbor Léna in the lead role. Tickets are $36 or $41. Everyone harbors that inner child who loves fairy tales—adults just need them wrapped in grown-up packaging. This musical revives Lake Balaton’s ancient mythical legends through young Kriszta’s coming-of-age and first big heartbreak, guided by nighttime “tour leader” Trombitás Frédi. It’s a tale every young lover has lived. Creative team: writer-director Pozsgai Zsolt, music director Gömöry Zsolt, costume designer Debreczeni Ildikó, set designer Mira János, LED video animations Mira Zénó. It won the professional grand prize for “Best Musical Dance Show of the Year” in 2016. The stage hosts 22 Re-Production dancers, five top musical actors on microphones, and 21 hit Omega songs boosting the fairy tale. Key roles: Szabó Máté, Sánta László, Füredi Nikolett, Koós Réka, Varga Gabriella, Fésűs Nelly, Lux Ádám, Tóth Sándor, Janik László, Magyar Viktória, plus Kóbor Léna as Kriszta since the May 29, 2023, Csepel Pentecost premiere—she is the heir to Kóbor János “Mecky’s” legacy. Re-Production dancers and performers have carried ExperiDance’s stage values authentically since 2019, aiming for peak artistic fun. Choreographers: Benkő Dávid, Benkő-Morvai Veronika, Hernicz Albert. Their troupe consists of all professional-level dancers thriving nightly under TBG sponsor support, backed by a professional creative team and top tech for guaranteed hits. Epic visuals are amplified with over 50 sqm of horizontal LED walls. World-class Omega hits like Trombitás Frédi, Régi Csibészek, Ezüst Eső, Petróleumlámpa, Ha én szél lehetnék, and Gyöngyhajú lány ring out—the last one is now sacred Omega heritage according to the band’s legacy committee since 2023. Perfect for nostalgic energy bursts honoring Kóbor János “Mecky,” Benkő László, and Mihály Tamás as co-writers and founders. Songs: Start • Hűtlen Barátok • Holló • Fekete Pillangó • Nem tudom A Neved • Kötéltánc • Ha Én Szél Lehetnék • Gyöngyhajú Lány • Petróleumlámpa • Őrültek Órája • Nyári Éjek Asszonya • Hazug Lány • Napot Hoztam Csillagot • Régi Csibészek • Boldog Angyalok • Ezüst Eső • Trombitás Frédi • Addig Élj • Meghívás.
Love is Not Shame: Songs from Old Movies
Rátonyi Róbert Színház presents A szerelem nem szégyen (Love is Not Shame), featuring Régi filmek dalai (Songs from Old Movies), on May 30, 2026, at 6 p.m. in the Balaton Theater hall. Tickets are $25. This chamber theater production of 1930s-40s Hungarian film hits comes alive with a live band, channeling the era’s vibe through two young hearts colliding. That music is the brightest light in the rainbow genre. Charleston, shimmy, foxtrot dances, 1930s fox, and swing rhythms roar back to life. We know little about the time beyond its black-and-white prettiness. The show packs evergreen hits and quirky tunes by masters like Eisemann Mihály, Márkus Alfréd, Ábrahám Pál, De Fries Károly, Fényes Szabolcs. The title says it all. Pure carefree fun showing the mutual pull and craving for love’s fulfillment. Stars: Vörös Edit, Domoszlai Sándor, Heller Tamás, Gonda László, and the Palermo band. Dates: April 10, May 9, May 30—all in Keszthely.
