For the tenth time, Debrecen’s largest culinary festival will fill the heart of the Great Forest with flavours, aromas and experiences.

THEME FOR 2026: FLAVOURS OF THE WORLD

A three-day culinary journey across continents, cultures and traditions

– Transylvanian flavours
– International cuisines with authentic dishes
– Special ingredients and exciting gastronomic stories

Pastoral flavours

Moreover, 2026 is the International Year of Pastoralists, so ancient knowledge and traditions that shape food culture around the world will take centre stage. At the festival, flavours connected to pastoral culture will be presented in both modern and traditional forms.

Family-friendly experiences

This year’s Gourmet Festival will be even more family-friendly:
– Kids Corner
– Children’s concerts
– Interactive programmes

The festival, which opens the summer season in Debrecen, has by now become a nationally recognised event where quality, creativity and community experiences meet – in 2026 enriched with a truly global and diverse theme.

Full Programme

12 June

Main Stage
16:00 Gates open
17:15–17:45 Introducing the City’s Wines
18:00–18:45 Live Cooking Demonstration – Ákos Sárközi
19:00–19:45 Kreinbacher Sparkling Wine Tasting
21:00–22:00 Mr Vasovszki DJ Set
22:00–23:30 Mr Vasovszki Live Concert
23:30–01:00 DJ Németi
01:00 Gates close

Container Kitchen
16:00–16:45 Coffee Workshop and Tasting – The History of Italian Coffee Culture
17:00–17:45 Three Kimchi Flavour Bomb Dishes with Johanna Miae Choi
18:00–18:45 The World in a Bowl – Wild Eastern Miso Ramen with Tomi Bárczi (A LEVES and BURGER)
21:00–23:00 World Championship Broadcast

VIP Marquee
18:30–19:00 DJ Németi
19:00–21:00 VIP Reception

13 June

Main Stage
11:30 Gates open
11:30–13:15 DJ Tokai
13:30–14:15 Live Cooking Demonstration
14:30–15:15 Pumpkin Stew, Courgette, Pike-Perch and Vermouth with Roland Balogh (Hilton Garden Inn)
15:30–16:15 A Bite Where Hungary, Japan and Dubai Meet (Michelin-starred chef Eszter Palágyi)
16:30–17:15 Live Cooking Demonstration: Roy (Michelin two-star chef)
17:30–18:15 Hortobágy-Style Catfish with Péter Pataky (Horgonyzó Kisvendéglő, Tiszalök)
20:00–21:15 Petra Gubik
22:00–23:00 Josh and Betti
23:30–01:00 DJ Tokai & DJ JayKid
01:00 Gates close

Container Kitchen
14:00–14:45 Coffee Workshop and Tasting – The Emergence and Rise of Speciality Coffee Culture
15:00–15:45 Cauldron Cooking, the Puszta and Slambuc – Authentic Shepherd Life
16:00–16:45 Shepherd’s Tortellini with Ádám Thür (IKON)
17:00–17:45 Vermouth Show: The Italian Way of Life (with Hungarian dubbing) – Moena Vermouth with Zoli Nagy
18:00–18:45 Dishes Inspired by Indian Spices with Roland Balogh (Hilton Garden Inn)
21:00–23:00 World Championship Broadcast

14 June

Main Stage
10:00 Gates open
11:15–12:00 Fruzsina Kovácsovics Children’s Concert
12:45–13:30 Piccoli Pizzaioli – An Italian Pizza Adventure for Children with Víghkovász Bakery Bistro
13:45–14:30 Children’s Cooking Session – Ádám Thür and Master Good
14:45–15:30 “Tortilla Passport” – A Round-the-World Culinary Adventure with the Young Apprentices of CHEF ACADEMY
17:00 Gates close

Container Kitchen
11:00–11:45 An Introduction to Kosher Traditions and Jewish Gastronomy – Presentation and Tasting with Zsolt Heller, folklorist and essayist
12:00–12:45 Dinosaur Biscuit Baking (Shortbread Biscuits in Dinosaur Shapes) with Gergely Vass – Author of the Dinosaur Mayhem books
13:00–13:45 Cordial and Lemonade Making with Szender Garden
14:00–14:45 Little Pretzel Masters – Bavarian Children’s Cooking with Víghkovász Bakery Bistro
15:30–17:00 Film Screening: Ratatouille

Day tickets and 3-day passes are available in advance online. Like in 2025, admission is free of charge for children under 12 and seniors who present their pension ID card.

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