STRAND Festival

STRAND Fesztivál

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MusicZamardi
Dates20–22 August 2026Confirmed listing
Duration3 daysListed event span
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forLive music, late nightsSTRAND is deliberately scheduled around
Language["hu"]Currency: HUF
CategoryMusicFestival type
The story

STRAND Festival in Zamardi

Founded in 2013 on Zamardi's beach, STRAND Festival mixes pop, rock, hip-hop, and electronic acts across three days timed to Hungary's August 20 holiday weekend, drawing nearly 100,000 visitors as the lake's unofficial summer closing party. National holiday fireworks often coincide with the festival's final evening, adding to the closing-party atmosphere.

STRAND Festival launched in 2013 on the same Zamardi lakeside beach grounds that host Balaton Sound earlier each summer, but positions itself with a broader popular-music mix spanning pop, rock, hip-hop, and electronic acts rather than Balaton Sound's dedicated electronic and dance focus.
Your trip starts here
What is special

The part that makes it specific.

01

The place changes

STRAND is deliberately scheduled around Hungary's August 20 national holiday, functioning as the lake's late-summer closing celebration, with a broader genre mix than its July counterpart Balaton Sound on the same beach

02

The mystery stays covered

National holiday fireworks frequently coincide with the festival's final evening, layering a nationwide civic celebration directly on top of the festival's own closing-night atmosphere in a way few other Hungarian music festivals can replicate, since no other major domestic festival shares its exact weekend with the country's founding-day fireworks display

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

Symbols

Custom

STRAND Festival 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

STRAND is deliberately scheduled around Hungary's August 20 national holiday, functioning as the lake's late-summer closing celebration, with a...

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

20–22 August 2026

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; layers for cooler late-August evenings.

Safety

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

Where to stay

For busy dates, stay near reliable routes so the return after STRAND Festival does not become the hardest part.

Tickets/cost

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

Language/currency

["hu"] · 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 areaFor busy dates, stay near reliable routes so the return after STRAND Festival 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 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; layers for cooler late-August evenings.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 STRAND Festival?

STRAND Festival is listed for 20–22 August 2026. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does STRAND Festival 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?

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?

Zamardi, Somogy, 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 URLmolnagyonbalaton.hu
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SourceSource link available
Listed dates20–22 August 2026
Source statusOfficial source linked
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