Beer, lavender, ships and motorbikes are among the main attractions of the many events and festivals taking place around Lake Balaton this June.

Harley-Davidson Open Road Fest

The iconic Harley is more than just a mode of transport: it is the epitome of freedom, celebrated by the annual Open Road Fest, with music, food and more.

  • Where: Alsóörs
  • When: from June 6 to June 10
  • More details: here.

National Regatta 2018

The National Regatta is a huge sailing festival that honours the sport’s Hungarian traditions. While the lake will be filled with an abundance of boats, the shore will also a-buzz with various events.  

Veszprém Beer Festival

Get your taste buds ready for 50 types of craft beer from Hungary and around the world: many breweries will be showcasing their wares at the annual Veszprém Beer Festival.  

  • Where: Historia Kert, Veszprém
  • When: from June 14 to June 17
  • More details: here.

MAPEI Tour de Zalakaros 2018

Get in the competitive spirit and hop on a bike to race against your competitors across the lush green lands of Zala County. Although there are prizes to be won, the experience alone makes the day worthwhile. 

  • Where: Zalakaros
  • When: June 17
  • More details: here.

Giacomo Puccini: Tosca

Hangvilla in Veszprém broadcasts one performance a month from London’s Royal Opera House. For June, the piece is Puccini’s Tosca, a melodramatic opera of enduring popularity.

Everness Festival 2018

The Everness Festival is a spiritual gathering for those seeking new friends, new music or new flavours, an uplifting experience for body and soul.

  • Where: Alsóörs
  • When: from June 20 to 25
  • More details: here.

Tihany Lavender Festival 2018

Every June, Tihany brightens up for the annual Lavender Festival, where you'll find craft fairs, workshops, lavender beer and more. You can also pick your own bouquets beforehand, see all details below.

  • Where: Tihany
  • When: from June 29 to July 1
  • More details: here.

Lidl Cross-Balaton Swim 

Swimming across Lake Balaton is a rite of passage. Although not an easy task, it’s also a rewarding experience. If you feel up to it, and are in a reasonable health, you can join everyone else jumping in from the north shore to resurface on the south.

Polish geometric works in the Vass collection

Get lost among the geometric works of Polish artists, on display in Veszprém until June 23. The depicted vibrant shapes and forms mirror the tradition of Constructivism prevalent in Poland in the first half of the 1900s.

Shelter at the Sanatorium

Vaszary-villa, an exhibition space for top-notch art in Balatonfüred, has put together a collection of works by renowned scientists and art connoisseurs. The show runs through the whole month of June.