2026’s kid-friendly calendar in Siófok is packed. On the southern shore of Lake Balaton, families can dive into a whirl of shows, workshops, festivals, concerts, pirate-ship rides, children’s theater, and playhouses across multiple venues. It’s colorful, lively, and made for all ages—Siófok fully embraces being family-friendly.
Feb 16: The Reed Princess (Világszép nádszál kisasszony) – Musical Fairy Tale
Monday, February 16, 2026, 10:00
Venue: Imre Kálmán Cultural Center (Kálmán Imre Kulturális Központ), theater hall
Company: Hungarian Folk Tale Theatre (Magyar Népmese Színház)
Season pass: Little Mole Pass (Kisvakond-bérlet)
“The Reed Princess” unfolds in one act with music and a classic quest: at his brother’s wedding, a prince vows that his bride will be the most beautiful in the whole wide world. Only one girl fits that promise—The Reed Princess. To free her from a witch, he must go through heaven and hell, but wondrous helpers guide him until the trials end in a joyous wedding.
Cast: Nikolett Mester, Veronika Zanotta, Gyula Benedek, Dávid Mladoniczki, István Balázsi
Costumes: Veronika Zanotta
Scenics: László Rumi
Photography: Gabriella Makhult
Director: László Rumi
Location: Siófok
Feb 17: The Reed Princess Returns for an Encore
Tuesday, February 17, 2026, 10:00
Venue: Imre Kálmán Cultural Center (Kálmán Imre Kulturális Központ), theater hall
Company: Hungarian Folk Tale Theatre (Magyar Népmese Színház)
Season pass: Little Mole Pass (Kisvakond-bérlet)
The same beloved musical fairy tale by the same creative team and cast—another chance to catch the prince’s perilous journey, magical allies, and the triumphant wedding of The Reed Princess.
Cast: Nikolett Mester, Veronika Zanotta, Gyula Benedek, Dávid Mladoniczki, István Balázsi
Costumes: Veronika Zanotta
Scenics: László Rumi
Photography: Gabriella Makhult
Director: László Rumi
Location: Siófok
Mar 16: The Sad Princess (Szomorú királykisasszony) – Puppet Play
Monday, March 16, 2026, 10:00
Venue: Imre Kálmán Cultural Center (Kálmán Imre Kulturális Központ), theater hall
Company: Iron Rooster Puppet Theatre (Vaskakas Bábszínház)
Season pass: Little Mole Pass (Kisvakond-bérlet)
Running time: 50 minutes
A folk-tale gathering spills into a princess’s living room with an urgent proclamation: “Be it known that the king’s only daughter is grievously sad. Not a single smile has crossed her face since the world began. Urgent help needed! Come forth, jokesters, brave goatherds, scatterbrained heroes, or rascal charlatans! Whoever can make her laugh shall win her hand and half the kingdom.” Many try and fail—until a mysterious shepherd arrives with a golden-fleeced lamb.
Cast: Emőke Darvas, Bernát Sebestény, Edit Ragán, Tamás Szukenyik, István Vitányi-Juhász
Composer: Tamás Frank
Design: Viola Lengyel, Anna Zorka Maróthy
Director: Anna Zorka Maróthy
Mentor: Andrea Pass
Location: Siófok
Mar 17: The Sad Princess, Second Showing
Tuesday, March 17, 2026, 10:00
Venue: Imre Kálmán Cultural Center (Kálmán Imre Kulturális Központ), theater hall
Company: Iron Rooster Puppet Theatre (Vaskakas Bábszínház)
Season pass: Little Mole Pass (Kisvakond-bérlet)
Running time: 50 minutes
The same cast and creative crew return with the mysterious shepherd and his golden lamb to chase away royal gloom.
Cast: Emőke Darvas, Bernát Sebestény, Edit Ragán, Tamás Szukenyik, István Vitányi-Juhász
Composer: Tamás Frank
Design: Viola Lengyel, Anna Zorka Maróthy
Director: Anna Zorka Maróthy
Mentor: Andrea Pass
Location: Siófok
Apr 5: 9th #hashtEGG Egg and Bunny Run
Siófok gets playful over Easter with the 9th #hashtEGG Egg and Bunny Run (Tojás- és Nyúlfutam)—a cheeky, social-ready egg-and-bunny chase that’s all about springtime energy and family fun.
Apr 25: Cinderella (Hamupipőke) – Fairy-Tale Musical
Saturday, April 25, 2026, 10:30
Venue: Imre Kálmán Cultural Center (Kálmán Imre Kulturális Központ), theater hall
Company: Pest Art Theatre (Pesti Művész Színház)
The classic Cinderella story, reimagined by two contemporary Hungarian creators with beautiful songs, a talented young cast, and lavish sets. It ends as tales should: “Good is rewarded!” The prince finds Cinderella, they throw a huge feast, and “they still live happily ever after.”
Cast: Cinderella – Melinda Boda; Rozinella – Dorina Pintér; Kravália – Lilla Kecskeméti; Madam Krudélia – Andrea Dóka; Mihály Peták – András Fogarassy; The Prince – Uwe; Aunt Kornica – András Fogarassy; Mice – Dorina Pintér, Lilla Kecskeméti
Music: Imre Harmath
Dramaturgy: Balázs Bencze
Lyrics: Balázs Bencze
Set: G. Péter Halász
Costumes: Mária Reidinger
Director: Zsuzsa Szabó
Location: Siófok
And There’s More
Through May 31, the lineup totals 61 events—proof that Siófok keeps kids busy and smiling from winter to spring. Organizers reserve the right to change dates and programs.
