Celebrate New Year in Siófok’s Main Square with six nights of free concerts, hot punch, and fireworks. Tribute bands, retro DJs, and festive vibes ring in 2026 by the Water Tower.
when: 2025.12.27., Saturday - 2026.01.01., Thursday
where: 8600 Siófok, Fő tér
Siófok’s Main Square by the Water Tower turns into a six-night street bash as the End-of-Year Punch Party and New Year’s Eve blowout return from December 27 to January 1. Expect nightly live music, steaming hot drinks, and all events free of charge. Let’s wrap up the year together in the heart of town!
Dates and venue
December 27, 2025 (Saturday) – January 1, 2026 (Thursday), Siófok, Main Square (Fő tér). Organizers reserve the right to change the schedule.
Lineup night by night
Dec 27, 7:00 PM: FullJovi tribute blasting the biggest Bon Jovi hits.
Dec 28, 7:00 PM: Bryan Adams by Room Service Tribute Band.
Dec 29, 7:00 PM: Youngers – AC/DC tribute band.
Dec 30, 7:00 PM: Love Train (Szerelemvonat) – Demjén tribute.
New Year’s Eve marathon
Dec 31: 6:00 PM The Freakend; 8:00 PM Réka Koós & Budapest Show Band; 9:30 PM Retro DJ Róbert Magyar; 10:30 PM Budapest Show Band; 12:00 AM Fireworks; 12:05 AM Retro DJ Róbert Magyar; 1:00 AM Budapest Show Band. Free concerts, festive vibes, and hot punch keep the square buzzing into 2026.
Good to know
All programs are free. Dates and times may change.
2025, adrienne
Pros
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Free entry all six nights means easy on the wallet, great for budget-minded travelers and families
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Family-friendly vibe with early evening start times, outdoor setting, and plenty of nonalcoholic hot drinks alongside the punch
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Familiar music for U.S. ears thanks to Bon Jovi, Bryan Adams, and AC/DC tribute acts—instant singalong factor
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Runs multiple nights (Dec 27–Jan 1), so you can pick a quieter evening or go big on New Year’s Eve
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Siófok’s central square by the Water Tower is compact, walkable, and easy to navigate even if it’s your first time
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Hungarian isn’t required—music is universal, schedules are simple, and locals in tourist towns often speak some English
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Reaching Siófok is straightforward: about 1.5 hours from Budapest by frequent trains or car, with parking options in the town
- Siófok is less internationally famous in winter; many foreigners know it for summer at Lake Balaton, so off-season buzz is lower
Cons
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Outdoor winter party means cold temps; standing around for hours could be tough for kids or anyone sensitive to chill
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It’s a local street fest, not a mega-production—if you want Times Square–level spectacle, this is more modest
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Limited big-name headliners; mostly tribute bands and local acts, which may feel niche if you prefer original artists
