Overview

Experience the charm of Hungary’s most beloved holiday region at the height of summer!
The “Summer at Lake Balaton” International Folk Dance and Music Festival welcomes ensembles from around the world to the picturesque town of Balatonföldvár, located on the sun-soaked southern shore of the legendary Lake Balaton.

With its elegant villas, well-kept parks, long waterfront promenade, and one of the lake’s most beautiful marinas, Balatonföldvár offers an ideal combination of cultural atmosphere and holiday relaxation. Participants will perform on scenic open-air stages near the lake, enjoy the region’s natural beauty, and discover the vibrant summer life of Balatonföldvár, Balatonlelle, Balatonboglár, and nearby resort towns.

Join us for unforgettable days filled with music, dance, sunshine, and international friendship!

 

Trip Planner

It will be our pleasure to make your trip an unforgettable experience!

We can provide the following services for your group:

  • accommodation during the trip (in case you need a sleepover on your way to the chosen destination)
  • accommodation during the festival event you attend
  • travel and transportation tips and assistance
  • purchasing airplane and bus tickets
  • organizing transportation for a group or individuals
  • assist and advise in the procedure of issuing visas (if needed)

Accommodation

Participation Fee

From 149 euro per person

Includes:

  • Participation in the festival concert
  • Accommodation in the selected option
  • Half-board (breakfast & dinner)
  • Festival diplomas and commemorative souvenirs
  • Organizational support and local assistance

Not included:

  • Transport
  • Tourist tax (2 euro pp/day, payable on site)
  • Optional excursions (recommended but not arranged by organizers)
  • Travel and medical insurance

 

Accommodation Options

149 euro – Youth Hostel (Balatonboglár)

  • Triple rooms with private bathroom

159 euro – Retro Nádas Holiday House 1* (Balatonlelle)

https://revngo.com/retro-nadas-vendeghaz-balatonlelle

  • Double, triple, quadruple rooms with bathroom

159 euro – Hotel Tiffany 2* (Balatonlelle)

https://revngo.com/tiffany-szallo-balatonlelle

  • Double and triple rooms with bathroom

166 euro – Lelle Centrum Holiday House (Balatonlelle)

https://revngo.com/lelle-centrum-vendeghaz-balatonlelle

  • Double, triple, quadruple rooms with air-conditioning

189 euro – BF Holiday House 2* (Balatonföldvár)

https://revngo.com/bf-udulohaz-balatonfoldvar

  • Quadruple rooms

Application Deadline 15 February 2026

Dates

  • 24/07/2026 - 27/07/2026

Pricing

24/07 - 27/07
  • 4 days (3 nights) = 149 € per person

Itinerary

Festival Program

24 July – Arrival

  • Afternoon arrival and hotel check-in
  • Meeting with festival organizers and group leaders
  • Dinner at the hotel and free time to explore Balatonföldvár’s lakeside promenade

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25 July – Lake Balaton Discovery & Festival Performance

  • Breakfast
  • Optional morning leisure program in Balatonföldvár:
    • Walk along the 700-meter-long waterfront promenade
    • Visit to the Zsigmond Pavilion with panoramic Balaton views
    • Free time at Keleti Beach or Nyugati Beach
  • Afternoon rehearsal
  • Evening festival performance on an open-air stage in Balatonföldvár
  • Presentation of diplomas and souvenirs
  • Dinner and free evening to enjoy the town’s summer events, cafés, and marina atmosphere

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26 July – Excursions Around Southern Balaton

  • Breakfast
  • Optional full-day excursions (recommended):
    • Balatonlelle & Boglár:
      • Visit the famous Boglár Wine HillSpherical Lookout, or sandy beaches
    • Tihany Peninsula:
      • Benedictine Abbey, lavender fields, historic village, and spectacular panoramas
    • Siófok:
      • Water Tower, marina, main promenade, and shopping streets
    • Zamárdi:
      • Kőhegyi Lookout and long free-beach coastline
  • Return to accommodation
  • Dinner and free time

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27 July – Departure

  • Breakfast
  • Departure of groups or optional stay extension upon request

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