Malomvölgy Festival

From August 13–15, 2026, the Malomvölgy Festival in Lovas, one of the most charming towns in the Balaton Uplands.

The three-day event takes place in a unique natural setting, on the banks of the Séd Creek, in the green space surrounding the Márffy House, offering an intimate concert experiencewhere outstanding performers of Hungarian and international jazz and world music, local cuisine, and wines from the Balaton Uplands come together in the setting of a charming boutique festival.

Thanks to its proximity to the stream and the shade provided by the trees, the festival takes place at a pleasantly cool venue even in the summer heat The festival aims to offer an alternative to the world of large-scale events, focusing on an intimate, human-scale musical experience.

In addition to the concerts, gastronomy also plays an important role at the festival. The Márffy House welcomes visitors with a varied selection of high-quality street food: the menu features cevap made from their own beef served in pita bread, various types of quiche lorraine, freshly grilled dishes, and soups of the day. The selection includes a cheese board featuring local cheeses, homemade pies, wines from the Balaton Uplands, Hungarian craft beers, sparkling wine, pálinka, fresh smoothies, and high-quality coffee. The goal is to pair the musical experience with flavors thatevoke the atmosphere of the Balaton Uplands as well as the festival’s picturesque surroundings.

Just a few steps from the festival venue, at the Lovas Kikötő, mid-morning concerts awaitthe public, and are free for anyone interested to attend.

The Malomvölgy Festival is organized by the Budapest Jazz Club, and aims to enrich the summer cultural offerings of the Balaton Uplands with a high-quality jazz festival featuring a family-friendly atmosphere.

Location: Lovas, Malomvölgy, Márffy House

Date: August 13–15, 2026.