Events in Veszprém, the Bakony Hills, and Lake Balaton

Balaton Pétanque & Mölkky Festival - Day 1 Active (Sports and Movement)
Badacsonytomaj, Badacsony Sports Fields - pétanque & Mölkky
Thursday, 3 September 2026 09:00 - 21:00 🟨 Balaton Pétanque & Mölkky Festival - DOUBLES DAY September 3, 2026 • Thursday, 1 day - Doubles Day 📍 Location: Badacsonytomaj 08:00 – On-site registration for the pétanque tournament 09:00 – International doubles pétanque tournament 10:00 – 16:00 – Introductory Double Challenge – Rapid pétanque and Mölkky tournament for participants under 18 19:00 – Grand opening ceremony • Welcome speeches • Traditional folk performance • Cultural program
Guided Hikes in Balatonalmádi on the "Neighbors' Cardio Trail" in September Active (Sports and Movement) Thursday, 3 September 2026 09:00 - 10:00 Thursday, 10 September 2026 09:00 - 10:00 Friday, 11 September 2026 09:00 - 11:00 Thursday, 17 September 2026 09:00 - 10:00 Tuesday, 22 September 2026 09:00 - 11:00 Guided hikes will continue in Balatonalmádi along Szomszédok Cardio Trail in the fall of 2026.
Foot Tennis Lessons in Gyenesdiás Active (Sports and Movement)
Gyenesdiás, Gyenesdiás
Thursday, 3 September 2026 15:00 - 16:00 Thursday, 10 September 2026 15:00 - 16:00 Thursday, 17 September 2026 15:00 - 16:00 Thursday, 24 September 2026 15:00 - 16:00 Thursday, 1 October 2026 15:00 - 16:00 Thursday, 8 October 2026 15:00 - 16:00 Thursday, 15 October 2026 15:00 - 16:00 Thursday, 22 October 2026 15:00 - 16:00 Free Foot Tennis Lessons in Gyenesdiás – Join the Active Gyenesdiás Program! Would you like to try foot tennis or improve your ball-handling skills in this unique sport? As part of the Active Gyenesdiás program, free foot tennis lessons are available to anyone interested at the Sports Complex on Balaton Street.
Get Moving, Bakonynána! - Yoga Classes Active (Sports and Movement)
Bakonynána, Bakonynána Educational, Cultural, and Sports Foundation
Thursday, 3 September 2026 18:00 - 19:00 Thursday, 10 September 2026 18:00 - 19:00 Thursday, 17 September 2026 18:00 - 19:00 Thursday, 24 September 2026 18:00 - 19:00 In the village of Bakonynána, Bakonynána Education, Culture, and Sports Foundation is offering yoga classes throughout the year to anyone interested as part of the Veszprém Balaton European Region of Sport 2026 program. The event is free, but registration is required.
Balaton Pétanque Festival Culture and Art
Badacsonytomaj, Badacsony Sports Fields - pétanque & Mölkky
Wednesday, 2 September 2026 09:00 - Sunday, 6 September 2026 18:00 International atmosphere, Lake Balaton locations – the Pétanque Festival offers relaxation full of experiences
Balaton Pétanque & Mölkky Festival Culture and Art
Badacsonytomaj, Badacsony Sports Fields - pétanque & Mölkky
Wednesday, 2 September 2026 18:00 - Sunday, 6 September 2026 20:00 4th Balaton Pétanque & Mölkky Festival – September 2–6, 2026 Badacsonytomaj • Keszthely For five days, sports, recreation, culture, and the magical atmosphere of Lake Balaton come together. Whether you’re an experienced competitor or just getting started in the world of pétanque or mölkky, you’re guaranteed to find the most exciting activities here. 🏆 International pétanque and mölkky tournaments 🎯 “Give it a try!” stations 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family-friendly activities 🚢 Triplet finals in the middle of Lake Balaton on a BAHART ferry 🌅 Cultural programs, traditional performances, evening concerts, and community events
Health Challenge Program Active (Sports and Movement)
Veszprém, Vetési Albert High School
Tuesday, 1 September 2026 08:00 - Friday, 18 December 2026 16:00 We are launching an in-school tournament series for students at Vetési Albert High School in the following sports: darts, foosball, and table tennis (singles and doubles). The winners of the school tournament will compete against students from other high schools in the city in an invitational tournament.
What We Take With Us / An Exhibition by Hanna Bernát-Hinkó Culture and Art
Veszprém, Dubniczay Palace
Saturday, 29 August 2026 12:00 - Sunday, 4 October 2026 18:00 This is the first time that painter and restorer Hanna Bernát-Hinkó is exhibiting her watercolors at Dubniczay Palace.
OKINAWA MI AMOR / My Love, Okinawa Culture and Art
Veszprém, Dubniczay Palace
Saturday, 29 August 2026 11:00 - Sunday, 4 October 2026 18:00 Dr. Zoltán Korsós, a zoologist and former director general of the Hungarian Natural History Museum, spent three years—from 2009 to 2012—in the subtropical archipelago in southern Japan at the invitation of Ryukyu University in Okinawa.
"Ctoss-Section" – an exhibition by Bakony Photo Club Culture and Art
AGÓRA Veszprém Cultural Center
Friday, 28 August 2026 17:00 - Sunday, 20 September 2026 17:00 “Merítés” – An Exhibition by the Bakony Photo Club Agóra Veszprém Cultural Center cordially invites you and your family to the opening of the exhibition titled “MERÍTÉS” by 65-year-old Bakony Photo Club, held in celebration of Hungarian Photography Day
CODE ONLINE Gift Voucher Holidays
Veszprém, CODE Exhibition Spaces
Thursday, 27 August 2026 09:00 - Wednesday, 30 June 2027 18:00 Give the gift of an immersive experience at CODE Center of Digital Experiences. This gift card can be redeemed against various ticket types and can be used both online and in person. It is also valid for 12 months.
INTERLUDIUM - Bertalan Varga Culture and Art
Veszprém, Modern Art Gallery - Vass László Collection
Saturday, 8 August 2026 11:00 - Sunday, 11 October 2026 18:00 Bertalan Varga’s solo exhibition, titled *INTERLUDIUM*, is based on a systematic presentation of two groups of works created over the past three years.
Punk Art Within the Walls of the Dungeon Culture and Art
Veszprém, Dungeon Visitor Center
Tuesday, 21 July 2026 00:00 - Sunday, 6 September 2026 17:00 A temporary exhibition titled “Art Sets You Free” has opened, featuring works by Zoé Szilágyi, one of Veszprém’s best-known yet unconventional artists. Her paintings are raw, sensitive, and sincere at the same time—works that invite the viewer to enter into a dialogue.
Gym Workouts Active (Sports and Movement)
Várpalota, Várpalota Sports Center – Palotasport Nonprofit Ltd
Wednesday, 15 July 2026 09:00 - Thursday, 31 December 2026 18:00 With a focus on prevention and regularity, we are planning gym workouts for mothers of large families to promote physical activity, health maintenance, and mental relaxation. The gym workouts will begin on July 15, 2026.
Intergenerational Yoga Classes Active (Sports and Movement)
Várpalota, Várpalota Sports Center – Palotasport Nonprofit Ltd
Wednesday, 15 July 2026 - Thursday, 31 December 2026 To strengthen the bonds that span generations, we hold family yoga classes for all age groups, where family members can experience the joy of movement together. We’ve prepared a series of movements that are easy for everyone to learn. The classes will be held every two weeks.
Attila Zámbó SONOKALF Culture and Art
Veszprém, Dubniczay Palace
Saturday, 20 June 2026 18:00 - Sunday, 6 September 2026 18:00 Sonokalf is the latest “piece” in Attila Zámbó’s series of works made from plastic bottles. While nearly all of his earlier works were figurative compositions, this latest piece is non-representational, free in its ideas, and open-ended.
Gyárkert Concert Series 2026 Culture and Art
Veszprém, Gyárkert (Factory'ard) CulturePark
Friday, 19 June 2026 - Saturday, 12 September 2026 Live music concerts all summer long at Gyárkert CulturePark. Featuring Hungarian and international performers in an outdoor setting, presented at special events. Promotion
Tripong2026 Active (Sports and Movement)
Veszprém, VeszprémAero SE Table Tennis Hall
Saturday, 13 June 2026 09:00 - Saturday, 14 November 2026 17:00 Tripong2026
GUIDED TOUR IN CSEHBÁNYA Active (Sports and Movement)
Csehbánya
Saturday, 13 June 2026 10:00 - Saturday, 7 November 2026 10:00 Guided tour in Csehbánya. Discover the world of the Bakony Hills!
YOGA Active (Sports and Movement)
Csehbánya
Friday, 12 June 2026 18:00 - Friday, 11 December 2026 18:00 Yoga for a healthy lifestyle, a respite from our fast-paced world.
Backyard Goals Culture and Art
Veszprém, Laczkó Dezső Museum
Thursday, 11 June 2026 - Sunday, 20 December 2026 Images of a Disappearing World of Soccer
Vasarely Guided Tour Culture and Art
Veszprém, CODE Exhibition Spaces
Saturday, 6 June 2026 16:00 - Thursday, 31 December 2026 16:00 To mark the 120th anniversary of Victor Vasarely’s birth, CODE 2026 brings the world-famous artist’s works closer to you than you’ve ever experienced before.
CODE Play Family and Kids' Programs
Veszprém, CODE Exhibition Spaces
Saturday, 6 June 2026 09:00 - Thursday, 31 December 2026 15:30 Interactive games, physical activity, and adventure in a unique digital space where people of all ages can experience the joy of play together—every Saturday morning and Sunday afternoon starting June 13 at CODE.
László Bordos / Rayformations - Light Projections Culture and Art
Veszprém, Csikász Gallery
Friday, 5 June 2026 16:00 - Saturday, 12 September 2026 18:00 László Zsolt Bordos’s art explores the relationship between light and shadow, with a particular focus on how this interaction shapes your perception of space and your sensory experiences.