Keszthely’s Balaton Theatre rolls into spring with a lively mix of free talks, interactive debates, brainy stand-up, and hard-hitting true crime, running from early February through mid-March. Venues include the main Theatre Hall and the more intimate Simándy Hall, with several events free to attend and two ticketed evenings priced in USD.
Meet the Media Insider
On 2026.02.03 at 18:00 in the Simándy Hall, Tuesday-Velem presents a candid conversation with media personality István Kalapos, hosted by Zoltán Csányi. Entry is free. It’s a relaxed deep dive into the person behind the profession, with time for questions and real talk.
Boundless Frames: Freedom’s Dead End?
On 2026.02.06 at 18:30 in the Theatre Hall, András Moldován takes the stage for Határtalan keretek – Zsákutca a végtelen szabadság? Meet him live and expect an interactive show where the audience often steps in. Drawing from his second book, Boundless Frames, Moldován rethinks the essential social and personal boundaries without which total freedom turns into a dark cul-de-sac. He’s also the star investor from the show Shark Tank (Cápák között), so business savvy and sharp insights are on tap.
World Traveler Club: China by Rail
On 2026.02.09 at 18:00 in the Simándy Hall, the free February World Traveler Club (Világjáró Klub) welcomes presenter Ferenc Deák for Adventures in China – By Train on the Roof of the World (Kalandozások Kínában – Vonattal a világ tetején). Expect Buddhist monasteries in the heart of Tibet, Lhasa; the world’s highest railway; the mesmerizing Terracotta Army; and a 190.8 mph super-express sprint to Beijing. Come for the photos, stay for the stories.
Scientific Stand-Up on AI
On 2026.02.11 at 19:00 at the Balaton Theatre, mathematician, psychologist, publicist, and former AI researcher Dr. László Mérő tackles Symbiosis with Artificial Intelligence. Where is AI research in the 21st century? Should we fear proliferating machine minds? He sidesteps the purely technical to explore how intelligent systems shape today and tomorrow, and examines the psychological and even physiological effects of artificial minds on individuals—far from Hollywood doomsday tropes and closer to lived reality.
Bemer Therapy Explained
On 2026.02.12 at 16:00 in the Simándy Hall, the Kőrösi Csoma Sándor Club hosts a free session: Bemer – Physical Vascular Therapy, Your Health Support. Presenters: massage therapist Hajnalka Kónya and Bemer consultant Anita Kulcsár. A concise intro to how Bemer’s physical vascular therapy aims to support well-being.
Inside Serial Killers’ Minds
On 2026.02.28 at 19:00 in the Theatre Hall, Human Beasts – A Glimpse into Serial Killers’ Minds (Emberei bestiák) pairs former lead homicide detective Péter Doszpot with consulting psychologist Gábor Antal. With film clips and real cases, they map how policing intertwines with psychology across infamous 20th-century and contemporary cases at home and abroad. Who are serial killers? What drives their brutal, bizarre acts? Can a psychopath be treated? What investigative skills crack the trail? Do they err, and does that unmask them? Expect tough questions and grounded answers. Tickets: $15.40.
Teens Today: Connect Better
On 2026.03.10 at 18:00 in the Theatre Hall, psychologist, trainer, and university lecturer Dr. Annamária Kádár presents Tweens and Teens – What Are They Like Today, and How to Connect Well? (Kiskamaszok és kamaszok). Organized by Open Academy (Nyitott Akadémia). Tickets: $11.76.
Organizers reserve the right to change dates and programs.
