Join a run of smart, surprising, and sometimes chilling evenings at the Balaton Theatre in Keszthely, where February and March fill up with free clubs, science‑infused stand‑up, deep‑dive psychology, health insights, and a forensic tour of serial killers’ minds. Most events are free; two require tickets, converted to USD below. Organizers reserve the right to change dates and programs.
Feb 9: World Traveler Club – China Adventures
Time: 2026. 02. 09. 18:00
Venue: Balaton Theatre, Simándy Hall
Free entry
Ferenc Deák leads a vivid journey through Buddhist monasteries in the heart of Tibet, Lhasa; a trip on the world’s highest railway; the awe of the Terracotta Army; and a 191 mph super‑express dash to Beijing. Expect photos, stories, and the feel of a “train to the roof of the world.”
Feb 11: Scientific Stand-Up – László Mérő on AI Symbiosis
Time: 2026. 02. 11. 19:00
Venue: Balaton Theatre
Free entry
Mathematician‑psychologist and former AI researcher Dr. László Mérő asks where 21st‑century AI research really stands. Should we fear proliferating machine minds? Do our own creations define our days and shape the future? He unpacks multiple nontechnical angles: psychology, society, even the physiological effects of an artificial consciousness interacting with individuals. And what about Hollywood’s takeover nightmares and the specter of technological singularity?
Feb 11: Psyche Workshop – The Family’s Role
Time: 2026. 02. 11. 17:00
Venue: Balaton Theatre, Básti Hall
Free entry
Join a February Psyche Workshop with Bernadett Baráth, certified health psychologist, educational specialist, and couples and family therapist. Her talk, The Role and Significance of the Family, explores how family dynamics shape well‑being and connection across generations.
Feb 12: BEMER – Physical Vascular Therapy
Time: 2026. 02. 12. 16:00
Venue: Balaton Theatre, Simándy Hall
Free entry
At the Sándor Kőrösi Csoma Club, massage therapist Hajnalka Kónya and BEMER consultant Anita Kulcsár present BEMER physical vascular therapy as a supporter of health—what it is, how it’s used, and what benefits users report.
Feb 28: Human Beasts – Inside Serial Killers’ Minds
Time: 2026. 02. 28. 19:00
Venue: Balaton Theatre, Main Auditorium
Tickets: $15.30
Former chief homicide investigator Péter Doszpot and consulting psychologist Gábor Antal pull back the curtain on serial murder: who they are, what fuels their cruel and bizarre acts, how psychopaths think—and whether they can be treated. With film clips and real cases, they trace how policing and psychology intertwine in infamous Hungarian and global investigations from the 20th century to today. Do childhood traumas set the path? What does science say, and what does field experience reveal?
Mar 10: Dr. Annamária Kádár – Tweens and Teens
Time: 2026. 03. 10. 18:00
Venue: Balaton Theatre, Main Auditorium
Tickets: $11.70
Psychologist, trainer, and university lecturer Dr. Annamária Kádár speaks on Tweens and Teens – What Are They Like Today, and How Do We Connect With Them Well?, presented in Keszthely by Open Academy (Nyitott Akadémia).
