June’s soft glow, Lake Balaton’s expanse, and a live soundtrack you’ll hum all the way home: Imre Rakonczai brings his exclusive Rakonczai Piano Bar night to Zenit Balaton on Friday, June 19, 2026, from 6:00 PM. The evening unfolds on the panoramic terrace—weather permitting—at 8314 Vonyarcvashegy, 22 Helikon St., pairing music with easy summer elegance and a curated food-and-drink experience until late.
What’s on the menu
From 6:00–8:00 PM, a buffet dinner sets the tone with fine flavors designed for a slow-blooming night. From 6:00–9:30 PM, it’s all‑inclusive drinks: draft beer, quality wines, soft drinks, and coffee, all flowing as the sky fades from gold to ink. At 8:00 PM, Imre Rakonczai takes the stage with a 90‑minute, intimate show—just piano, voice, and the lake’s hush—followed by a lively accordion program from 9:30 PM to keep the terrace buzzing.
Where to stay, what to explore
Make it a proper getaway at Zenit Hotel Balaton****, a wellness hotel with lake‑view rooms, interconnecting garden‑access family rooms, suites and premium suites, plus a terrace that seems to hover over Lake Balaton. It’s tucked by Balaton Uplands National Park, near Hévíz and Keszthely—quiet, clean air, forest edge, and still close to the shore. Families score big: outdoor playgrounds, garden games, an indoor playroom, and a pool area with a kids’ pool and slide.
Heritage, wine, and modern plates
Step into the 200‑year‑old, nationally protected Helikon Tavern Museum and Cellar (Helikon Taverna Múzeum és Pince)—part of the Zenit complex—where vaulted stone preserves lakeside architectural tradition and pours the best Balaton‑region wines. Then shift to modern gastronomy at the hilltop Bock Bistro (Bock Bisztró): à la carte meals, family dinners, weddings, and those special nights when every course lands like a memory.
Organizers reserve the right to change the date and program.
