Zalakaros turns the festive season into a full-on winter playground, blending thermal bliss, music, lights, and family-friendly animation programs across multiple venues from December 20 to January 31. Expect concerts, poolside games, ice skating, creative workshops, and two magical Snowy Spa Party (Havas Fürdőparty) nights in the steaming outdoor pools as the snow falls. The spa town and its surroundings also offer hiking and day trips if you need a breather from the action.
Animation Water Fairyland
From December 25 to January 31, Winter Splash (Téli Csobbanás) brings daily activities for kids and families inside the spa. December 25: Water aerobics 10:30–10:50, Creative Minutes 12:00–14:30 making clip-on tree candle crafts, Water aerobics 15:30–15:50. December 26: Water aerobics 10:30–10:50, Creative Minutes 12:00–14:30 wreath door décor, Water aerobics 15:30–15:50. December 27: Ball adventure and treasure dive 10:00–10:30, Funny family aquafitness 10:30–11:00, Hit it! Fill it up! 11:15–11:45, Balloon twisting 12:00–12:30, Aquafitness and club dance 14:00–14:45, Glitter tattoos 15:00–15:45, Mini disco 16:00–16:30, Face painting 16:30–17:00. December 28 mirrors the fun with Lose the Ball! 11:15–11:45 and Christmas candy hunt 12:00–12:30. December 29: Silly diver adventures, family aquafitness, water bomb and water gun battle, glitter tattoos, mini disco, face painting. December 30: Water tug-of-war and limbo show, shoot-throw-splash games, New Year’s lucky coin hunt, mini disco, balloon twisting. December 31: Water aerobics 10:30–10:50, Creative Minutes 12:00–14:30 New Year’s party hats, Water aerobics 15:30–15:50.
Christmas Week
December 20–26 packs Christmas holiday programs throughout town and at the spa, with festive décor, lights, and a warm-up for the big year-end stretch.
Snowy Spa Parties
The Snowy Spa Party (Havas Fürdőparty) returns on December 27 and again on December 29. Soak in steaming outdoor thermal pools while snowflakes fall, under atmospheric lights and holiday vibes. Live concert by the Decsi Brothers (Decsi Fivérek) from 17:00 on both nights. It’s the winter experience you’ll replay all year.
Csillagvarázs on Karos Promenade
December 27–31: a nightly lineup on the Karos Promenade (Karos Korzó). December 27: Laci Horváth (Horváth Laci) 17:30, Decsi Brothers (Decsi Fivérek) 18:30. December 28: DJ Bony 18:00. December 29: Rezsek–Hervai Duo 18:00. December 30: Pre–New Year’s Eve with DJ Czege 18:00. December 31: V.I.P. Dinner & Party in the Grand Hall from 18:00, New Year’s Eve Party with DJ Rebell from 20:00.
Ice Skating on Karos Promenade
Lace up for “Everyone on the Ice!” (Jégre mindenki!) on December 22–28, December 29–January 4, January 5–11, January 12–18, January 19–25, and January 26–31. The rink anchors the season with daily public sessions.
New Year’s Eve: Two Parties, One Night
December 31 in Zalakaros goes big: Event Square 20:00–02:00 with DJ Rebell, plus an All-Inclusive New Year’s Party inside the Karos Promenade (Karos Korzó) Event Hall. Ring in 2026 together—same spirit, a little twist.
January Highlights
January 2: TNT live with Ákos Dobrády (Dobrády Ákos) and Krisztián “Inti” Zuber (TNT Inti Zuber Krisztián). January 24: Balkan Fanatik in concert. More listings continue into summer. Organizers reserve the right to change dates and programs.
