Keszthely’s Balaton Theatre heads into 2026 with a packed slate of thought-provoking, buzzworthy talks spanning psychology, AI, travel, true crime, and health—mixing free community forums with ticketed marquee nights and star speakers. Mark your calendars; several events will fill up fast.
Feb 6: András Moldován live on “Boundless Frames”
Time: 2026. 02. 06. 18:30 | Venue: Balaton Theatre (Balaton Színház), Main Stage. Meet András Moldován in person for an interactive evening built around his second book, Határtalan keretek (Boundless Frames). He argues that without essential personal and social boundaries, the dream of total freedom becomes a dark dead end. Expect witty, participatory moments—this is the star investor from the show Shark Tank Hungary (Cápák között) bringing big ideas to life with the energy that only a live audience delivers.
Feb 9: World Traveler Club – China and the Roof of the World
Time: 2026. 02. 09. 18:00 | Venue: Simándy Hall | Free entry. Ferenc Deák leads a brisk tour through Tibet’s Buddhist monasteries in Lhasa, a ride on the world’s highest railway, a close look at the breathtaking Terracotta Army, and a sprint to Beijing at 307 km/h on the super express. A February fix for the wanderlust crowd—and it’s free.
Feb 11: Psyche Workshop – The Family’s Role and Meaning
Time: 2026. 02. 11. 17:00 | Venue: Básti Hall | Free entry. Health psychologist, education specialist, and couples and family therapist Bernadett Baráth explores how families shape us and why that matters now. Open, welcoming, and designed for anyone curious about dynamics at home.
Feb 11: Scientific Stand-Up – Living with AI
Time: 2026. 02. 11. 19:00 | Venue: Balaton Theatre (Balaton Színház). Mathematician, psychologist, publicist, and former AI researcher Dr. László Mérő asks where AI research stands today. Should we fear multiplying machine minds? Do our own intelligent systems define our days and our future? He tackles Hollywood’s favorite nightmares—machine takeovers, technological singularity—skipping the technical weeds to explore the psychological, social, and physiological impacts of artificial minds on individuals and society.
Feb 12: BEMER Vascular Therapy Explained
Time: 2026. 02. 12. 16:00 | Venue: Simándy Hall | Free entry. At the Sándor Kőrösi Csoma Club, massage therapist Hajnalka Kónya and BEMER consultant Anita Kulcsár introduce BEMER physical vascular therapy and how it may support health.
Feb 28: Human Beasts – Inside Serial Killers’ Minds
Time: 2026. 02. 28. 19:00 | Venue: Main Stage | Ticket: $15. Former chief homicide inspector Péter Doszpot and consulting psychologist Gábor Antal unpack the dark psychology of serial killers. Who are they really? Are psychopaths treatable? What detective skills crack these cases? Using film clips and real case files from notorious 20th-century and contemporary Hungarian and international investigations, they examine myths vs. science, childhood trauma, and the mistakes that bring predators down. Two experts, two angles—one unnerving, unforgettable evening.
Mar 10: Dr. Annamária Kádár on Tweens and Teens
Time: 2026. 03. 10. 18:00 | Venue: Main Stage | Ticket: $11. Psychologist, trainer, and university lecturer Dr. Annamária Kádár presents Kiskamaszok és kamaszok – Milyenek ők ma, és hogyan kapcsolódjunk velük jól? (Tweens and Teens – What They’re Like Today, and How to Connect Well). Organized by Open Academy (Nyitott Akadémia), this is a field guide for navigating adolescence with empathy and practical strategies.
Organizers reserve the right to change dates and programs.
