Siófok rolls out a packed, kid-friendly calendar from December 29, 2025, to February 8, 2026, across multiple venues on the sunny south shore of Lake Balaton. Expect festive children’s performances, hands-on workshops, concerts, festivals, pirate boat adventures, children’s theater, and playhouses—colorful, story-filled, and welcoming for all ages in this family-loving town.
Fairy-Tale Theater Takes the Stage
On Monday, January 19, two performances of Ervin Lázár’s The Seven-Headed Fairy (A Hétfejű Tündér) arrive as a 60-minute musical tale by the Fellegjárók Társulat in the theater hall of the Imre Kálmán Cultural Center (Kálmán Imre Kulturális Központ). Showtimes are 10:00 and 14:00 under the Kisvakond season pass. The magic continues on Tuesday, January 20 at 10:00 for Kisvakond II season pass holders—same venue, same enchanting musical journey.
Interactive Culture Day Sessions
Also on January 19, the BRTK Library’s children’s section hosts Winter-Chasing with Viktória Takács for the Day of Hungarian Culture—interactive author-reader meetups at 13:30 and 16:30. Guests playfully explore the roots of winter-chasing traditions through two special books. Groups are welcome to sign up.
Build a Puppet Town
Puppet Story Village runs January 28–29 from 09:00 to 15:00 at the BRTK Library, children’s section (8600 Siófok, Main Square (Fő tér) 2). Kids and schools build Puppet Story Village (Bábos Mesefalva) together and move their favorite characters into their own mini-cities. Each workshop lasts 1.5–2 hours, blending crafts and simple tech while participants shape the story as the village grows.
Carnival Beats and Costumes
Friday, January 30 brings double the fun. At 10:30 and 16:30, Géza Áprily’s Here’s the Carnival, the Ball Is On (Itt a farsang, áll a bál) delivers a musical, interactive carnival show in the BRTK Library’s children’s section—free entry. From 15:00 to 17:00, the same space hosts Carnival Party 2026 (Farsangi Buli 2026), a costume party for everyone. Arrive in costume for a small library surprise; admission is free.
High-Seas Adventure: Rumini
On Saturday, January 31 at 10:30, Pesti Művész Színház presents Rumini on Ferrite Island (Rumini Ferrit-szigeten) in two acts at the Imre Kálmán Cultural Center (Kálmán Imre Kulturális Központ). The beloved sailor and his friends face the deadly trap set by Ferrite Island’s wicked mistress—only cunning, ingenuity, and brave self-sacrifice can save them. Recommended for ages four and up. Cast includes Mátyás Kovács/Kristóf Uwe Berecz (Rumini), Kristóf Vajda/Gergő Fogarassy (Balikó), Viki Pászthy/Zsófi Gergelyfy (Csincsili), Roland Öller/Marci Budai (Captain) (Kapitány), Lilla Kecskeméti/Ádám Lévai (Dundi Bandi), Andi Dóka/Erika Gyenis (Molyra), Zsófi Gergelyfy/Nóra Nemcsók (Peonza), László Egri/András Fogarassy (Ferrite King) (Ferrit király), and András Fogarassy (Ajtony), with Dorina Pintér as Rinya, Hernyóca, plus Angéla Molnár, Laura Herbert, Málna Gyurik, Dániel Győri, Vivien Heim, Milán Decsi, and Csanád Hodosi. Creative team: set designer G. Péter Halász; music by Imre Harmath; lyrics by László Lénárt; costumes by Mária Reidinger; director Csilla Bereczki; written by Judit Berg.
Ice, Mazes, and More at the Beach
From December 29 to February 8, the Great Beach (Nagystrand) turns into a winter playground: ice rink, straw maze, snow-tubing run, giant Ferris wheel, bumper cars, and a play area—classic lakeside fun with a frosty twist.
Spring Teaser
Mark April 5 for the 9th #hashtEGG Egg and Bunny Run (#hashtEGG Tojás- és Nyúlfutam) in Siófok, and keep an eye on additional offers rolling toward May 31. Organizers reserve the right to change dates and programs.
