The 2006 European Swimming Championships were held in Budapest, Hungary, from 26 July – 6 August 2006. Disciplines include swimming, diving, synchronised swimming (synchro) and open water swimming. European Water Polo Championships for 2006 were also organized by LEN, but held separately. Competition dates by discipline were: * Swimming: 31 July – 6 August * Diving: 1–6 August * Synchro: 26–30 July * Open Water: 26–30 July