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✈️How to get to Jazz Piknik
Planning your trip to Jazz Piknik? Here's how to get there by plane, train or car, and plan your route to the festival site.
- Nearest airport: Hévíz–Balaton Airport (SOB), about 68 km from the venue.
- Major international airport nearby: Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport (BUD), about 111 km away (more routes).
- Allow about 95 min by car from the airport to the site.
- By train, head for Sármellék or the nearest major station, then finish by bus, shuttle or taxi to the site.
- By car, plan for on-site parking and expect heavy traffic around the venue on festival days.
🛏️Where to stay near Jazz Piknik
Accommodation near the Jazz Piknik site fills up fast. Compare hotels, apartments and rentals nearby and book early to stay as close to the stage as possible.
Also consider staying around Sármellék, the nearest large city, if the closest options to the site are sold out.
Estimated travel time to the site
| Distance | 🚗 Car / taxi | 🚴 Bike | 🚶 On foot |
|---|---|---|---|
| ~1 km | ~3 min | ~4 min | ~12 min |
| ~3 km | ~7 min | ~12 min | ~36 min |
| ~5 km | ~11 min | ~20 min | ~1 h |
| ~10 km | ~22 min | ~40 min | ~2 h |
Public transport: depends on the network around Sármellék.
Each accommodation's distance to the site is shown on the map above. Rough estimates; allow extra time during festival peak hours.
🌤️Jazz Piknik 2026 weather
Weather in Paloznaki Jazzpiknik in August 2026?
Typical weather
Chance of rain: about 33% of days
| 2025 | Mainly clear | 31° / 18° | no rainy days |
| 2024 | Overcast | 31° / 19° | no rainy days |
| 2023 | Light rain | 24° / 17° | 2 rainy days |
Based on the last 3 years over the same period.
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🗺️Things to do near Jazz Piknik
Many shows happen in the evening, so use your days to explore the area around Jazz Piknik. Guided tours, museums, outdoor experiences and local activities can be booked in a few clicks before you go.
Nearby, Sármellék and its surroundings offer museums, walks and local gems to discover between sets.
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📋About
Jazz Piknik 2026: Jazz, Pop and Electronic in Paloznak by Lake Balaton, Hungary
Jazz Piknik (Paloznaki Jazzpiknik) is a charming jazz festival held in the village of Paloznak, on the shores of Lake Balaton in Hungary. In an exceptional wine-country and natural setting, it gathers a dedicated audience of jazz and pop lovers each year.
The 2026 edition on 7 and 8 August features 6 artists. The programme includes Rick Astley, Adani And Wolf, Loop Doctors and Bin-jip in an intimate atmosphere.
The musical palette covers blue-eyed soul, funk, experimental jazz and dance-pop. An event that pairs local wine tasting with musical discovery in one of Hungary's most beautiful settings.
Jazz Piknik 2026 takes place 7 and 8 August in Paloznak, Hungary. More information at jazzpiknik.hu.
