Mark your calendars for a packed schedule of free educational talks at Keszthely’s Balaton Theatre (Balaton Színház), located at Main Square 3 (Fő tér 3), 8360 Keszthely. These inspiring events kick off in April 2026, covering extreme adventures, dog therapy, actor chats, global photo journeys, and pet mental health boosts. All sessions are free, open to everyone, and held in either the Simándy Hall (Simándy terem) or Básti Hall (Básti terem). The World Wanderer Club (Világjáró Klub) returns with thrilling travel tales, while MATE Free University (MATE Szabadegyetem) and Psyche Workshop (Psziché Műhely) dive into science and psychology. More weekly program recommendations run from April 6-12, 13-19, 20-26, and 27-May 3, with 20 total events available. Organizers reserve the right to change times and programs!
April 13: Pushing Performance Limits – Endless Canadian Adventure
On Monday, April 13 at 6pm in the Simándy Hall (Simándy terem), ultratriathlete, extreme sportsman, and world traveler Szőnyi Ferenc shares his “Teljesítményhatár – Végtelen kanadai kaland (Performance Limit – Endless Canadian Adventure)” story. This 61-year-old legend recounts not just a mind-blowing physical feat, but lessons in human endurance, humility, and constantly seeking boundaries. His tale proves age is no barrier—pushing limits is always possible through grit, persistence, and a thirst for adventure that takes him to earth’s far corners.
April 22: Healing Through Movement – Inside Dog Physiotherapy
Part of MATE Free University (MATE Szabadegyetem), this monthly science series brings Dr. Anda Angéla and Dr. Kovács Szilvia on April 22 at 6pm in the Básti Hall (Básti terem) for “A mozgásban rejlő gyógyulás – Betekintés a kutya fizioterápia világába (Healing in Motion – Insights into the World of Dog Physiotherapy).” MATE Georgikon Campus welcomes all ages to explore recovery through movement for our furry friends.
May 5: Tuesday with a Star – Actor Farkas “Sajt” Gergő
Join a candid chat on May 5 at 6pm in the Simándy Hall (Simándy terem) with actor Farkas “Sajt” Gergő, hosted by Csányi Zoltán. Get the real story behind the profession in this Tuesday with Me (Kedd-Velem) evening.
May 11: World Wanderer Club – Strange Tales from Afar
Photographer Markó Roland leads a visual trip from Oceania through Asia, Africa, to South America on May 11 at 6pm in the Simándy Hall (Simándy terem). “Különös történetek a nagyvilágból – Fotós utazás Óceániától Ázsián és Afrikán keresztül Dél-Amerikáig (Strange Stories from Around the World – Photographic Journey from Oceania via Asia and Africa to South America)” spotlights daily lives, traditions, and people, bringing global diversity home via stunning slides and personal stories.
May 13: Psyche Workshop – Pets’ Lifelong Mental Health Magic
Counseling psychologist and pet-assisted therapist Angyal-Szilvás Nóra speaks at 5pm in the Básti Hall (Básti terem) on “Velünk élnek – hatnak ránk – A társállatok szerepe a lelki egészségben csecsemőkortól időskorig (They Live with Us – Affect Us – The Role of Companion Animals in Mental Health from Infancy to Old Age).” Everyone’s welcome to this Psyche Workshop (Psziché Műhely) session.
