Balaton Sound

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MusicZamardi
DatesDates TBA · Usually JulyCheck locally before booking
Duration4 daysListed event span
CrowdLargeAbout 172,000 people
Best forLive music, late nightsThe festival is built directly onto
LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: HUF
CategoryMusicFestival type
The story

Balaton Sound in Zamardi

Launched in 2007 by Sziget Cultural Management, Balaton Sound is one of Europe's largest open-air electronic music festivals, staged directly on Zamardi's Lake Balaton beach with swimming access integrated into the five-day festival grounds each July. Camping directly behind the beach means many attendees never leave the festival footprint for the entire run.

Sziget Cultural Management, the company founded in 1993 that also runs Budapest's Sziget Festival, launched Balaton Sound on the Zamardi beach in July 2007, building one of Europe's largest open-air electronic and dance music festivals directly on Lake Balaton's southern shore.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

The festival is built directly onto Zamardi's Lake Balaton beach, integrating swimming and lake access into the festival grounds themselves, run by the same organizer, Sziget Cultural Management, behind Budapest's much larger Sziget Festival

02

The mystery stays covered

On-site camping directly behind the beach means many attendees never need to leave the festival footprint for the full five-day run, a self-contained format distinct from festivals requiring travel between accommodation and grounds, since the same sandy stretch functions as sleeping quarters, dance floor, and swimming spot in a single footprint

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

Symbols

Custom

Balaton Sound is documented as a recurring music 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 Zamardi, not a generic copy of the same category elsewhere.

The local code

Meaning

The festival is built directly onto Zamardi's Lake Balaton beach, integrating swimming and lake access into the festival grounds themselves, run by...

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually July

Getting around

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

What to wear

Swimwear and festival clothing combined, given the beach setting; sun protection for daytime hours.

Safety

Balaton Sound is easier with a small bag, charged phone and group plan that survives poor signal.

Where to stay

Base yourself where the last trip of the day stays easy, especially if Balaton Sound runs late.

Tickets/cost

Ticketing varies by venue and stage. Confirm official passes before booking travel.

Language/currency

HUF

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map46.88 N, 17.95 EOpen in Google Maps

Zamardi, Somogy, Hungary

Nearest airportPEV — Pécs-Pogány
TransportStay close enough to the part of Zamardi you will actually use, especially if the event runs late.
Stay areaBase yourself where the last trip of the day stays easy, especially if Balaton Sound runs late.

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How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Zamardi via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Zamardi, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for July.Compare faresFestival gearSwimwear and festival clothing combined, given the beach setting; sun protection for daytime hours.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 Balaton Sound?

Balaton Sound is listed for Past edition: 3–6 July 2024. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Balaton Sound take place?

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

How long should I plan for?

4 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?

Zamardi, Somogy, Hungary

How big is it?

Large: 172000

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 URLbalatonsound.com
Organizer accessAre you the organizer? Claim this listing →
SourceSource link available
Listed datesDates TBA · Usually July
Source statusOfficial source linked
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