Paloznak Jazz Picnic

Paloznaki Jazz Piknik

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Food & DrinkPaloznak
Dates6–8 August 2026Confirmed listing
Duration3 daysListed event span
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forRegional food & drinkThe festival is staged inside an actual
Language["hu"]Currency: HUF
CategoryFood & DrinkFestival type
The story

Paloznak Jazz Picnic in Paloznak

A three-day jazz and wine event on a Balaton hillside village, grown since its 2012 founding into a four-stage program with around forty concerts, built around local wine, gourmet food, and an explicitly non-mass-festival atmosphere. Many attendees pair an evening at the festival with a full day exploring the surrounding wine hills.

A small village jamboree on a wine hill above Lake Balaton became Paloznak Jazz Picnic in 2012, built by Szabolcs Homola and Orsolya Valde around a local winery and an idea that good wine and quality music mattered more than mass-festival scale.
Your trip starts here
What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

The festival is staged inside an actual small wine-hill village rather than a purpose-built festival ground, and it has been part of Hungary's officially curated Nagyon Balaton program since 2015, a designation limited to the region's most highly regarded cultural events

02

The mystery stays covered

Its deliberately limited village-scale capacity and reputation for quality over size have made tickets genuinely hard to get, a rare position for a Hungarian summer festival that has never chased mass attendance

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

Symbols

Custom

Paloznak Jazz Picnic is documented as a recurring food-drink festival in the Eventisimus atlas.

Participation

Calendar

Some moments are open to visitors; others belong to local participants. Follow barriers, steward instructions, and local etiquette.

Place memory

Place

The strongest version of the event is the one tied to Paloznak, not a generic copy of the same category elsewhere.

The local code

Meaning

The festival is staged inside an actual small wine-hill village rather than a purpose-built festival ground, and it has been part of Hungary's...

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

6–8 August 2026

Getting around

Stay close enough to the part of Paloznak you will actually use, especially if the event runs late.

What to wear

Smart-casual summer attire fits the stylish evening atmosphere; comfortable shoes for a hillside village with uneven ground.

Safety

Use normal food-market caution, hydrate, and leave time between crowded stalls.

Where to stay

For busy dates, stay near reliable routes so the return after Paloznak Jazz Picnic does not become the hardest part.

Tickets/cost

Entry may be free while tastings, meals, or special tables are paid locally.

Language/currency

["hu"] · HUF

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map46.98 N, 17.94 EOpen in Google Maps

Paloznak, Veszprem/Balaton, Hungary

Nearest airportBUD — Budapest Liszt Ferenc
TransportStay close enough to the part of Paloznak you will actually use, especially if the event runs late.
Stay areaFor busy dates, stay near reliable routes so the return after Paloznak Jazz Picnic does not become the hardest part.

Your Trip Starts Here

External travel services to turn the plan into a trip — each opens in a new tab.

How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Paloznak via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Paloznak, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for August.Compare faresFestival gearSmart-casual summer attire fits the stylish evening atmosphere; comfortable shoes for a hillside village with uneven ground.Shop the kitCheck visa requirementsSee whether you need a visa for Hungary and apply online.Check entry rulesTravel insuranceCover for trip hiccups, gear and health on the road.Get covered

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Paloznak Jazz Picnic?

Paloznak Jazz Picnic is listed for 6–8 August 2026. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Paloznak Jazz Picnic take place?

The festival is listed in Paloznak, Hungary. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

3 days is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Paloznak, Veszprem/Balaton, Hungary

Is it family friendly?

unknown

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

Found something inaccurate or outdated? Email hello@eventisimus.com with the festival page link and the correction.

Official URLjazzpiknik.hu
Organizer accessAre you the organizer? Claim this listing →
SourceSource link available
Listed dates6–8 August 2026
Source statusOfficial source linked
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