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Keszthely City Day 2026 is a multi-day cultural festival held on the first weekend of June in the city's main square and pedestrian street. Theatre performances, concerts, exhibitions, and community programs await visitors.
One of the most significant events in the cultural and community life of Keszthely city is the traditionally held "Keszthely City Day" program series on the first weekend of every June. The purpose of the festive days is for the residents of the city and visitors to celebrate together Keszthely's rich history, cultural values, and community cohesion. This year's program series also offers colorful experiences for all age groups: concerts, theatrical performances, exhibitions, family and community programs, and local history curiosities await those interested. The city center dresses in a festive atmosphere for several days, where traditions, culture, and community experiences meet. Detailed programs: June 4 (Thursday) 19:00 - Balaton Theatre, Theatre Hall: Áron Tamási: CSALÓKA SZIVÁRVÁNY play performed by the Déryné Company. Participation is free but requires registration (regisztracio@balatonszinhaz.hu). June 5 (Friday) 9:00-17:00 - Main Square: Health screening buses with free examinations supported by the Generali for Safety Foundation, no prior registration required, on a first-come, first-served basis. Lunch break 12:00-12:30. 17:00 - Balaton Theatre, Simándy Hall: Exhibition opening "Old Keszthely in new colors – 1900-1950" and city history lectures with historian Ferenc Tar and literary historian Dr. Géza Cséby. 20:30 - Main Square, open-air stage: Show & Bors band concert. 22:00-24:00 - Main Square, open-air stage: DJ Dorian. June 6 (Saturday) 08:45 - Main Square, in front of the Mayor's Office: Ceremonial flag raising. 9:00 - Church of the Assumption of Mary: Festive mass and wreath laying at the memorial plaque. 10:30 - Main Square: City Day celebration. 17:00-20:00 - Main Square: Community space, presentations by civil organizations, cultural institutions, associations, and creative groups. 17:00 - Main Square, open-air stage: Bernadett Vágó children's concert "On the Wings of Tales". 18:00 - Main Square, open-air stage: Performances by local art groups and outstanding productions of the 2026 Helikon celebrations. 20:00 - Main Square, open-air stage: Boombatucada. 21:00 - Main Square, open-air stage: Zaporozsec band. 22:45-24:00 - Main Square, open-air stage: Hamvai PG. June 7 (Sunday) Sunday at the Korzó - Pedestrian Street: 15:00-19:00 - Simon House (Kossuth u. 1.): Open house, photo exhibition about Simon Böske and her family, free entry. 15:00 and 16:30 - Local history walk "On Simon Böske's path" led by historian Lajos Szarka. 15:00-19:00 - Korzó quiz at several stations on the Pedestrian Street, a nostalgic city knowledge game. From 16:00 - Street music in the style of the 1920s and 30s, performers: Elek Nyári and his Gypsy band, Norbert Németh (accordion), Chanson Brass, Gábor & Gábor formation. 16:00-17:30 - Visual salon, presentation by hairdressing and makeup students. 16:00-20:00 - Nostalgia photo point, free nostalgia photography in the style of the 1920s, appointment required. 18:00 - "The Beauty of Korzó" local history lecture about Simon Böske's life, with students from the University of Theatre and Film Arts. 19:00 - Korzó catwalk fashion show featuring summer 2026 fashion. 19:45 - Sing Sing Sing dance time travel with Darida Dance Theatre. 21:00 - Main Square: Open-air cinema "Western Vacation" (2022, crime comedy). Additionally, light painting, gastronomic vendors, and bouncy castles await visitors in downtown Keszthely. The organizers reserve the right to change the program; in case of bad weather, programs may be canceled.
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