(Press release) The 36th MEDIAWAVE International Film and Music Festival will once again be held on the shores of Lake Balaton, at Szigliget Castle, between April 30 and May 3, 2026. The international film and music gathering returns for the 36th time. The film program are selected from 670 nominated works from 42 countries, a diverse musical offering and rich accompanying programs meet the unique, genre-blending spirit of the festival.
The festival is not only about films: in addition to jazz, world music and folk music, special DJ sets will provide the atmosphere every day. During the day, workshops, a fair, a community table and theater productions await those interested, while the genre mixes and unexpected musical encounters typical of MEDIAWAVE promise a defining experience this year as well – one exciting example of this is the performance of the eclectic ethno-funk formation Cpt. Fonk from Belgium.
The musical program includes well-known Hungarian and international performers such as Parno Graszt, Góbé, György Ferenczi and 1ső Pesti Rackák, from the electronic music scene Óperentzia, Obadu Live and the Montanaro–Zlatanos live act duo, while the world of jazz is represented by the Barabás Lőrinc Quartet and the Geröly Space Quartet. The Flock Projekt air theater will also be presenting its new performance.
Mark the date not to be missed by you.
Update by Aggie Reiter
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