Hévíz and the West Balaton are truly in their element at this time of year: terraces fill up, cycling routes come alive, and the events calendar offers something special almost every day. In our monthly programme guide, we show you which dates to mark in your calendar now so you won’t miss the most exciting events of May.
HÉVÍZ
Regular programs in HÉVÍZ:
- every Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday:
- Segway tours with prior registration, minimum 6–8 participants
- Offers of EniTravel travel agency
- permanent local history and balneology exhibition – Healing Waters, Dreamers of Hévíz
- sightseeing with the Dotto train
- organ concerts with Miklós Teleki in the Holy Spirit Church
- hot air balloon sightseeing flights with prior registration
- All-You-Can-Eat Thursday at Brix Bistro (Bonvital Wellness & Gastro Hotel Hévíz)
- Live Music Evenings in the Shali Mal Bar (Lotus Therme Hotel & Spa)
- KakasBonbon – Premium Bonbon Tasting in Felsőpáhok
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Date & Time |
Event |
Venue |
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1–3 May 2026
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XIV. Happy Peaceful Times of Hévíz
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Main venue: Kölcsey Street Event Square Costume parade: gathering at Town Hall Square |
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Meeting point in front of the Tourinform Office (Hévíz, Rákóczi u. 2.) |
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2 May 2026, 16:00 |
MAY DAY AT THE MARKET – Traditional Heritage Saturday
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Hévíz, Jókai Mór u. 3., Hotel Európa fit**** superior |
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22 May 2026, 15:00 |
Meeting point in front of the Tourinform Office (Hévíz, Rákóczi u. 2.) |
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23–25 May 2026 |
Kölcsey Street Event Square |
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29 May 2026, 08:00 – 31 May 2026, 22:00 |
Lotus Retro Mobil – Vintage Car Beauty Contest and Luxury Car Exhibition |
Hévíz, Lótuszvirág u. 1., Lotus Therme Hotel & Spa***** |
KESZTHELY
Regular programs in KESZTHELY
- Keszthely City Market (every day 7:00–14:00)
- 28 April – 22 May 2026: Three – joint exhibition of Edit Ágh, Eszter Balogh and András Gécseg
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Date & Time |
Event |
Venue |
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1–2 May 2026 |
Keszthely, Balaton Shore |
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1–3 May 2026 |
Keszthely, Festetics Palace |
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2 May 2026, 08:00 |
Keszthely City Market |
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2 April 2026, 18:00 |
Keszthely, Festetics Palace |
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3 May 2026, 08:00 |
Keszthely, Mikus Gyula Promenade 8., Sirius Hotel |
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9 May 2026, 19:00 |
Keszthely, Main Square 3., Balaton Theatre, Theatre Hall |
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17 May 2026, 09:00 |
Keszthely, Mikus Gyula Promenade 4. |
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23–25 May 2026 |
Keszthely, Bécsi kapu u. 3., Historical Playhouse |
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31 May 2026, 14:00 |
Keszthely, Balaton Shore |
GYENESDIÁS
Regular programs in GYENESDIÁS:
- Crafts workshop at the Shepherd’s House (with prior registration)
- Avar historical exhibition at the Shepherd’s House
- Permanent exhibition of Pál Csergezán – Festetics Imre Visitor Center
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Date & Time |
Event |
Venue |
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9 May 2026 |
Gyenesdiás, Faludi Plain |
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30th May 2026 |
Gyenesdiás, Kárpáti Corso, Market |
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30th May 2026, from 15:00 to 17:00 |
Diás Beach |
VONYARCVASHEGY
Regular programs in VONYARCVASHEGY:
- Open cellar days all year round (until 25 April 2026)
- Workshops, clubs, excercise classes
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Date & Time |
Event |
Venue |
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9 May 2026, from 09:30 |
Vonyarcvashegy, Kossuth L. Street 44., Event Square |
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23 May 2026 |
Vonyarcvashegy, Kossuth L. Street 44., Event Square |
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23 May 2026, 20:00 |
Vonyarcvashegy, Saint Michael Chapel |
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31 May 2026, from 09:00 |
Vonyarcvashegy, Sports Ground and Lido Beach |
BALATONGYÖRÖK
Regular programs in BALATONGYÖRÖK
- 31 March – 31 October 2026: Tours in the Keszthely Mountains
- Visit to the Pálinka House (with prior registration)
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Date & Time |
Event |
Venue |
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2 May 2026, 11:00–23:00 |
Balatongyörök, Beach |
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23–25 May 2026 |
Multiple venues |
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23 May 2026, 10:00–19:00 |
Balatongyörök, Szépkilátó |
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30 May 2026, 14:00 |
Balatongyörök, Promenade next to the Pier |
