This year's International Military Music Festival will be awaiting its audience in Debrecen's main square with spectacular performances by ten foreign and two Hungarian companies between the 3rd  and the 6th of July. Hungary will be represented by the Hungarian Defence Forces Debrecen Garrison Orchestra and the Hungarian Defence Forces Central Orchestra, while the international line-up will include the Czech Republic, Austria, Slovakia, Croatia, the Netherlands, Italy, Egypt, Romania and Poland. The festival is organised every two years by the Ministry of Defence and the Municipality of Debrecen, and this year with almost 600 musicians participating. Few people know that the roots of this celebration of our historical heritage go back to the 1848-49 Revolution and War of Independence, when the horn and drum musicians of the newly formed armies played an important role in inspiring the newly formed armies to fight. And the military bands were everywhere, where they could pour hope and faith into the fighting soldiers and the civilian population. Programmes 3 July 6:00 p.m. Individual concerts 6:00 p.m. Concert of Hungarian Defence Forces Debrecen Band 7:00 p.m. Slovakia (Military music band of the armed forces of the Slovak Republic) 8:00 p.m. Czech Republic (VOJENSKÁ HUDBA OLOMOUC […]

During the first weekend in July,  a short guided tour will be organised to get to know these fascinating ungulates, to learn about the history, lifestyle, behaviour of these fascinating animals and other wildlife in the park.  The dates of the guided tours:6-7 July: 11.00 a.m.  and 1.00 p.m. An optional programme of the wildlife park is also the extra safari by jeep, during which you can visit the pasture of the harem of wild horses and  reconstructed ancient bulllocks. The safari programme is weather and ground condition dependent. More information at: Vadlovak Hétvégéje a Hortobágyi Vadasparkban   Date: 6-7 July Location: Hortobágy National Park Source:FB events  

The most awaited festival of the year, the Hortobágy Horse Equestrian will be held for the 56th time. From the 12th to the 14th of July, exciting equestrian and family events await everyone in the land of the herdsmen. The aim of the event is to promote Hortobágy's equestrian culture and heritage.  There are also special programmes for children, including folk games and puppet theatre performances. And if that's not enough, there are more than 60 handicrafts and typical Hortobágy dishes to choose from. Programmes Arena Friday, 12 July 1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m.  Horse carriage race 2:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. Hortobágy Life Picture 3:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. Horse show 4:00 p.m.-4:30 p.m. Stud drive Saturday, 13 July 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Horse carriage race 1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m. Hortobágy Life Picture 2:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. Presentation of Bábolna and Szilvásvárad stud farms 3:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. Stallion championship 4:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. Horse show 5:00 p.m.-5:30 p.m. Greyhound race 5:30 p.m.-18:30 p.m. Simultaneous Carriage race 18:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. Presentation of Mezőhegyes and Mátai stud farms 7:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m. Stud drive 8:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Fire Horse Show Sunday, 14 July 11:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Greyhound race 12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m. Stallion championship 1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m. Hortobágy Life Picture 2:00 p.m.-3:30 p.m. […]

The only classic amusement park in Hungary celebrates the Day of the Little Railway on the second Saturday of July, and this year, in keeping with and expanding this tradition, it will offer all-day unlimited experiences and thematic programmes with the participation of numerous contributors on the 13th and the 14th of July. At the event there will be a unique opportunity to learn about the rich past and present of the Little Railway, which has been in operation since its foundation and has now been fully restored, and to admire model trains, model railway models and railway relics, and even to take a train driver training course and become a train driver. The nostalgic atmosphere will be enhanced by an amateur radio station, a pioneer railway photo point and an exhibition of bicycle curiosities, while younger visitors can also enjoy a themed craft corner and a forest exploration game. The full range of amusement park rides will be available to the public, with magic wristbands available all day long. In view of the rich programme, on the 13th and the 14th of July,, the Amusement Park can be visited with a 2500 HUF per person ticket including one free […]

With the summer holidays fast approaching, Debrecen Zoo is happy to announce their first ever Expat Zoo Camp in English  between the 15th and 19th of July, offering local expat children Debrecen’s richest and most unique day camp experiences and activities on the wild side Monday through Friday. With professional zoo educators as their guides, Zoo Campers will peek behind the scenes at the Park for their very own up-close encounters and lifelong memories with various exotic animals through experiential education activities.  In addition to a first-hand introduction to the behaviour and nutrition of wildlife from all around the globe, they will learn all about responsible pet ownership and what it means to take care of a rich zoological and botanical collection.  The five-day sessions also include three meals a day and a great diversity of team building and arts-and-crafts.  As a finale to the camp week, the Amusement Park's toy machines will provide children with activities of a lot of fun. Price of camp:69,000 HUF per child with a 10 percent discount for siblings Registration is now open online at: www.ticketbase.eu/zoodebrecen Date: 15-19 July Location: Debrecen Zoo Source: Facebook events  

“Héthatár” (Seven borders)  Literary and Documentary Film Festival aims to connect the artists and works of the Carpathian Basin with the audience through the genres of literature, film and music. In 2024, the thematic festival, which was launched as part of the 3rd Debrecen Festival, will offer children's music and literature programmes and documentary film screenings on various themes in various locations around the city. Literary and music programmes: The Festival's music-literature programmes aim to engage the children's audience while offering recreation for their parents. Folk music, world music, original compositions by Hungarian poets and writers, storytelling, games and fun for the summer holidays. 20 July, 2024 11:00 a.m. Csokonai Forum, Simor Ottó Orfeum Szilvia Bognár and her orchestra: TITOKTOK (family and children's concert) Szilvia Bognár, a renowned Hungarian folk and world music singer, has formed her own groups since 2006, showcasing a diverse range of genres. Details: https://www.facebook.com/events/463722303058997/ 21 July 2024 11:00 a.m. Csokonai Forum, Simor Ottó Orfeum Jamese: Buzzing Holidays (family and children's concert mainly for 3-10 year olds) The JaMese orchestra revives the sung poem genre with a colourful holiday program featuring holiday activities. The program reinterprets sound imitation games, singing circle games, and melodies, inspiring children […]

The Campus Festival, being a safe, family-friendly, cultured festival for several years, touching all age groups, is one of the country’s biggest popular music festivals. The open-air music festival this year takes place between the 24th and the 28th of July featuring  more hundreds of concerts and DJ performances, as well as a wide range of other events. In addition to Hungarian bands, such as Azahriah, Majka, Tankcsapda, ByeAlex and Slepp, Rúzsa Magdi, just a few of the hundreds of the performers,  international artists for example Rita Ora (UK), Dimitri Vegas& Like Mell (BEL), Gayle (USA), Martin Solveig (FR), Mando Diao (SE), Darude FI), Queen Omega & The Royal Souls (TT), Danko Jones (CA)  and many more will take the stage.   Tickets and more information can be found on website www.campusfesztival.hu Source and photo credit: Campus Festival

Aquaticum Strand awaits families again with exciting family progarmmes this week. On Friday the 26th of July from 2.00 p.m., visitors are awaited with an exciting children and family animation programme at Debrecen Strand.  Programmes: 2:00 p.m. Bubu's (Mascot of the Strand) greeting - Elephant selfie! 2:30p.m. Splash with us!- Fun games in the beach pool 4:15 p.m. Water gun battle and water bomb duel 4:45 p.m. Water mini disco with Bubu 5:15 p.m. Face painting and glitter tattoos Pirates on board On the 27th and the 28th of July, waves will be tamed by the little Sailors on the Beach on distant seas, where the blue of the water merges with the sky and beyond the horizon, with the island of Aquaticum hiding secrets and treasures. The crew of our pirate ship is made up of the most daring and brave sailors of the sea, who search for exciting adventures in all corners of the blue ocean.  Programmes: 10:30 a.m. -1:30 p.m. Treasure chest making Location: grassy area by the children's pool  1:30 p.m. Aquafitness Location: swimming teaching pool 2:00 p.m. Creative cave with pirate blindfold and pirate hat making Location: space in front the stage 3:00  p.m. Water […]

Every year, hundreds of thousands of visitors come to the popular Sziget-kék playground in the Great Forest. Debrecen's biggest playground is preparing for its second birthday this year, and the children's book days will be part of it. From Friday to Sunday, there are many, many activities awaiting visitors to Sziget-kék on the 26th, the 27th and the 28th of July, where there will be a wide range of activities, a poetry and song concert, a book fair, interactive arts and crafts activities, an exhibition and a reading corner. Programmes  26 July 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 Book Fair Csimota and Líra 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 Sing with me! - Tibor Réti's poetry and song concert 3.00 - 3.30 Bubbling 3:30 - 4:00 p.m. Gala toast and exhibition opening, awards ceremony 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. The Great Dinosaur Adventure - interactive activityWith Gergely Vass and Viktor Kostyál 5:30 p.m.- 7:30 p.m. Reading and craft activities - The whale and the snail Performed by Renáta Dráviczki - Czimbor Renáta Czimbor - A Debreceni Pagony staff member 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.  An island of Sziget-kék, literary therapy for adults in the Valentin Event Hall (prior registration required) with Zsuzsa Bagdács Accompanying […]

Once again, the most modern beach in the country is waiting for visitors with an exhilarating experience of sliding, jumping, playing and enjoying the best moments of summer on the 27th of July with extended opening hours from 7:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. and DJ Leslie behind the DJ booth providing the music. Useful information: The pool closes at 12.00 a.m., the Strand at 12.30 a.m. All-day tickets purchased during the day are valid for the night swimming as well. For tickets please click here. Date:27 July, 7:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. Location: Aquaticum Strand Source: aquaticum.hu  

Once again, the city will host one of the world's most prestigious musical events, the Béla Bartók International Choir Competition, organised by Jeunesses Musicales Hungary and Kodály Philharmonia Debrecen. The competition is not only a competition, but also a celebration of musical excellence, with the world's best choirs performing gems of contemporary a cappella art! This year, alongside Italian, Greek and Catalan choirs, choirs from Angola, Japan and the Philippines will each represent their country. The national choirs include the Ad Libitum Choir and the Kodály  Zoltán Youth Choir. And the winning ensemble will not only win the Grand Prix, but will also be able to delegate to one of Europe's most prestigious choral competitions, the "European Grand Prix of Choral Music". All the rounds will be open to the public in the town's public venues, and there will be accompanying events throughout the town, including folklore evenings, church performances and community sing-alongs. The opening ceremony and the competitions of each category can be visited free of charge, however, the other events can be accessed by purchasing a HUF 500 registration ticket online and at kodalyfilharmonia.jegy.hu, as well as in person at the Klassz Pont ticket office, the Kölcsey Center […]