Although Balaton calms down as the leaves change colour, there’s still plenty to do around the lake. Here’s a selection of the events taking place this month.

International Boilie Fishing Competition at Lake Balaton

This week-long fishing competition is held in Révfülöp, on Lake Balaton’s north shore. Although the event is already under way, you can still enjoy it as an onlooker.  

  • Where: Révfülöp
  • When: from September 28 to October 6
  • More details: here. 

The Hungarian State Opera Orchestra Symphonic Night

Enjoy an evening filled with the timeless pieces of Mozart and Strauss performed by the Hungarian State Opera Orchestra at one of Veszprém’s most popular concert venues.  

  • Where: Hangvilla in Veszprém
  • When: October 6
  • More details: here. 

Concert by Annie Fischer Scholarship singers and musicians

The Fischer Annie Scholarship is awarded to talented young musicians and singers. You can listen to some of them at this concert in Keszthely.  

Balatonfüred Harvest Festival

The harvest festival in Balatonfüred offers all kinds of entertainment for visitors, including a traditional parade, folk shows, concerts and wine tasting.  

October Fair and Street Festival in Zalakaros

The fair in Zalakaros awaits visitors with handcrafted goods, products by local wineries and various concerts.  

  • Where: Zalakaros
  • When: from October 20 to 22
  • More details: here.

Szigliget Zander Festival

This festival is all about zander, so there’ll be plenty of fish dishes to try, not to mention local wine, all presented along with a fair of handmade goods.  

Organic Pumpkin Day

The residents of Krishna Valley organise Organic Pumpkin Day, a day of feasting and artful decoration.