What’s happening around Lake Balaton in September 2019

Here’s what Lake Balaton has in store as summer slowly comes to a close.

Truer than Literal Truth – The drawings of Vincent van Gogh

This is your last chance to see the drawings of Vincent van Gogh on display as the exhibition at the Festetics Palace in Keszthely is closing later this month.

• Where: Festetics Palace in Keszthely
• When: every day until 22 September
• More details: here.

Balaton Offroad Festival

Visit Gyenesdiás on the first day of September to watch races between SUVs and off-road vehicles.

• Where: Gyenesdiás
• When: 31 August and 1 September
• More details: here.

Balaton Boat Show

The port at Balatonkenese will be filled with all kinds of ships and boats during this three-day long event, and you’ll have the chance to go out in one, too.

• Where: Kenese Marina-Port in Balatonkenese
• When: 6-8 September
• More details: here.

European Laser Championship

On the weekend of the Balaton Boat Show, the marina at Balatonfüred will also be busy hosting the European Laser Championship.

• Where: Balatonfüred Marina and Port
• When: 6-8 September
• More details: here.

Balaton Piknik

Staged on the grass around the Gömbkilátó lookout tower at Balatonboglár, Balaton Piknik, part of the MOL Nagyon Balaton events series, promises to be the coolest party of September, with a line-up including Morcheeba, Róisín Murphy and José González.

• Where: Gömbkilátó in Balatonboglár
• When: 13-14 September
• More details: here.

For the full selection of events happening around Lake Balaton in September, make sure to check out our regularly updated Upcoming Events section.