Discover Zalakaros’s Karos Korzó holiday lineup: Advent magic, ice rink fun, New Year’s Eve party, and concerts featuring Gergő Oláh, TNT’s Ákos Dobrády and Krisztián “Inti” Zuber. Family-friendly winter events.
when: 2025.12.27., Saturday - 2025.12.31., Wednesday
where: 8749 Zalakaros, Szőlő utca 16.
Zalakaros turns festive with Karos Korzó’s Advent, New Year’s Eve, and New Year kickoff programs from December 27–31, 2025, at 8749, 16 Szőlő Street (Szőlő utca 16). Expect magical days for kids and adults: fairy-tale shows, ice rink fun, and cheerful Christmas performances bring cozy holiday vibes and fresh surprises throughout the weekend.
Highlights
December 27–31: Star Magic (Csillagvarázs) fills the Korzó with sparkling holiday cheer. December 28: Evangelization with Gergő Oláh, organized by the Faith Church (Hit Gyülekezete). December 31: New Year’s Eve in Zalakaros caps the season with a lively celebration. January 2, 2026: TNT hits the stage with Ákos Dobrády and Krisztián „Inti” Zuber.
More to do
December 20–26: Christmas programs. December 22–28: Everyone on Ice! Skating at the Karos Korzó rink. December 25–January 31: Winter Splash (Téli Csobbanás), an animated aquatic fairy-tale world. December 27 and 29: Snowy Pool Party (Havas Fürdőparty). December 29–January 4: extra ice-skating sessions. January 5–11, 12–18, 19–25, 26–31: ongoing rink weeks. January 24: Balkan Fanatik concert.
Note
Organizers reserve the right to change dates and programs.
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Pros
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Family-friendly vibe with fairy-tale shows, ice rink fun, and pool parties that keep kids and teens happy while adults enjoy concerts and New Year’s events
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Easy to plan a long weekend: daily programs Dec 27–31 plus nearby dates for skating and “Winter Splash,” so there’s always something on
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Zalakaros is a known spa town in Hungary, so foreign visitors who’ve toured Budapest/Balaton might recognize it and pair it with thermal baths
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No Hungarian needed for skating, shows, and parties; music acts and holiday ambiance are easy to enjoy without language skills
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Accessible by car from Budapest or Vienna with good highways; parking in spa towns is usually manageable
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Public transport workable: trains/buses connect via Nagykanizsa to Zalakaros, then short local transfers to Karos Korzó on Szőlő utca 16
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Compared with Christmas markets in Germany or Austria, this adds unique Hungarian twists (ice rink, spa/water-themed events, local pop acts) and tends to be less crowded and cheaper
Cons
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Not as internationally famous as Budapest’s Christmas markets or Vienna/Prague, so expectations should be set for a smaller-scale regional vibe
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Some stage content and announcements will be in Hungarian, which can make specific program details or church-related events harder to follow
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Getting there without a car can be slower and involve transfers; winter weather may affect schedules
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If you’ve done major European New Year’s celebrations, the lineup may feel modest compared to big-city fireworks and headline acts
