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Fine Art Collections of Rural Museums in MODEM

MODEM art center 1-3 Hunyadi János Street, Debrecen

MODEM Centre for Modern and Contemporary Art's exhibition “Untold Stories” seeks to show, through the art collections of museums in rural areas, the values that institutions outside Budapest acquired between 1989 and 2024. Opening in the 2nd floor exhibition space of MODEM, the selection attempts to provide a picture for professionals and the general public of how the collecting practices of rural museums have evolved in the decades following the fall of communism. About the concept of the exhibition: MODEM collaborated with over 20 rural museums to present a new exhibition, by calling for a list of approximately 50 artworks, reflecting each institution's collection focus. The exhibition offers diverse perspectives on local identity and cultural heritage, and provides a comprehensive overview of Hungarian fine art, making it a new level of collaboration. Beyond the representation of the collections, we also focus equally on the background work of collecting and the art institutions themselves, which are presented primarily with the help of infographics. In addition, the animations visible in the exhibition space provide a brief summary of the research topics organised around the exhibition, which, among other things, concern the collecting opportunities of rural museums and the role of the rural […]

Special exhibition opened in Debrecen

Vojtina Puppet Theatre 13 Kálvin Square, Debrecen

The exhibition, titled “POINT”, which opened last weekend, presents the artistic company of the Vojtina Puppet Theatre in an unusual way. 2025 is an important and sensitive period in the life of Vojtina, as the theatre celebrates its 50th birthday in December. In spring 2025, the season will close with an exhibition that gives a glimpse into the personal space of the puppeteers at which  twelve artists will reveal their unseen faces, their playfulness: what do they keep from their childhood? What do they do in their free time? What books do they read? What's on their Spotify list? What is their favourite puppet or puppet show? Many questions that will help visitors to get a "behind the scenes" look at the performers. The point is the initial unity, the symbol of completeness, the beginning and end of possibilities. The point in the human microcosm means the navel, the centre, the intersection of vertical and horizontal directions. The artists allow themselves to be seen by entering this “POINT" with the help of curator Terka Láposi. The exhibition can be viewed in the exhibition space of the Vojtina Puppet Theatre on Kálvin Square until June 15. Date:until 15 June Location:Vojtina Puppet […]

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Festivals to visit in Debrecen in 2025

Almost throughout the year, Debrecen hosts a variety of excellent events, all of which are worth attending. These are the festivals you should make sure to go to this year! Debrecen Spring Festival 5-15 April at several venues in Debrecen Debrecen Spring Festival will be back between 5 and 15 April 2025! The programme will again feature a variety of genres: classical music, theatre, children’s concerts and Easter activities. There will also be a variety of music, children’s entertainment, children’s workshops, children’s play, children’s workshops, a variety of music and dance performances. Debrecen Drive 23-25 May at Nagyerdei Stadium and its surroundings Hungary’s largest automotive showcase will feature hundreds of different vehicles: new models and old timers, sports cars and engines, trucks, power and work machines, police, fire and ambulance vehicles and military vehicles. In addition to this colorful range of exhibits, the organizers will also be offering a broad spectrum of additional activities, including free practice sessions, concerts, celebrity races and a MiniDrive on Children’s Day. Debrecziner Gourmet Festival 13-15 June  in Nagyerdő (Békás Pond) Debrecziner Gourmet Festival represents an unforgettable medley of tastes and flavors served in the heart of the picturesque Nagyerdő. Debrecen’s “most delicious” gastronomic event […]

Hortobágy Programmes in 2025

Hortobágyi Nemzeti Park Hortobágy, Petőfi tér 9, Debrecen

Hungary's largest national park, Hortobágy, will host various activities in 2025, including traditional shepherd's year events, internationally recognised Hortobágy Equestrian Days, and the National Herders' Competition and Shepherds' Meeting on Pentecost. St. George’s Day Drive-Out Celebration 26 April - CANCELLED St. George's Day is a significant day for shepherds, as it marks the departure of animals from their winter shelters, highlighting the pastoral traditions of this World Heritage Site and the few shepherds who continue their ancestors' craft. National Herders’ Competition and Shepherds’ Meeting, Shepherd’s Dance Competition 23-24 May - CANCELLED On Saturdays of Pentecost, herders from across Hungary gather at Puszta Animal Park in Hortobágy for competitions including cattle catching, water pulling, dragon throwing, and herder's stick use. Hortobágy Village Day 31 May  Since 1992, Hortobágy's Village Day strengthens community cohesion and showcases cultural heritage through fairground and water stage programmes, horse cavalcade, cooking competition, music, dancing, and children's activities. 57th Hortobágy Equestrian Days 6-7-8 June - CANCELLED  Hortobágy Equestrian Days, a significant event in the region, promotes pastoral culture, Máta Stud Farm's work, and its horse collection. The 57th edition offers a 21st-century experience, connecting with the past and revisiting forgotten knowledge. Hortobágy Nine-Hole Bridge Fair 20 August […]

Castle Garden Evenings

Forgotten Castle Erdőmestre utca, Debrecen

On the event estate of the “Forgotten Castle” 12 themed Friday evenings will be offered where families can spend their leisure time in the pleasant shade of the castle. From 23 May to 29 August, 12 Friday evenings in the castle’s garden, with different themes, are open to children and adults alike from 5:00 p.m.  to 10:00 p.m. The theme nights will be published continuously and each night will have its own Facebook event. Date: from 23 May to 29 August Location: Forgotten Castle Source: FB events |Photo credit: dehir.hu  

Downtown Outdoor Cinema

MODEM art center 1-3 Hunyadi János Street, Debrecen

This summer, the MODEM inner garden will be back on the big screen! Timeless classics in a modern guise, iconic love dramas and musicals – in Hungarian and English, in a special atmosphere, with extra programmes, in the heart of the city. Outdoor Cinema programme: 30 May  9:00 p.m. Eat Pray Love - American romantic drama in Hungarian with English subtitles, 140 minutes, 2010, Age limit: 12 Information Tickets to buy at modemart.jegy.hu and at the MODEM box office Ticket price: HUF 2 500 Venue: MODEM Modern and Contemporary Art Center inner garden In case of rainy weather, the venue: Apollo Cinema Doors open: 30 minutes before the programme starts 11 July  8:00 p.m. Guided tour of the exhibition Szipál 101 – Light-Life-Heritage 8:00 p.m.  Romeo and Juliet -  Italian-English romantic drama in Hungarian with English subtitles, 138 minutes, 1968, Age limit: 12 Information Tickets to buy at modemart.jegy.hu and at the MODEM box office Ticket price: HUF 2 500 Venue: MODEM Modern and Contemporary Art Center inner garden In case of rainy weather, the venue: Apollo Cinema Doors open: 30 minutes before the program starts. 8 August 8:00 p.m. Guided tour by actress Franciska Törőcsik at the exhibition “What […]

Csokonai National Theatre’s June Programmes

Enjoy dance performance and plays with English subtitles in June too at various stages in the city. FineDay - Contemporary Ballet Performance - 2 June, 7.00 p.m. at Kóti Árpád Stage Reverie – Gradient Contemporary Ballet Debrecens await dance and art enthusiasts for their performance. The French word "Reverie," which denotes a dreamy, introspective, or contemplative state, is where the evening gets its name.The programme, which consists of two pieces, transports viewers to the realm of dreams and desires, where the dancers delve into the depths of human existence. Tickets can be bought via this  link. “Liliom” - Drama in two acts with English subtitles - 2 June, 7.00 p.m at Csokonai Theatre In 1909, Ferenc Molnár chose a poor city-dweller, Liliom, as his protagonist in a folk play. The story explores the moral message of forgiveness, the possibility or impossibility of it, and the eternal validity of sin. The protagonist's calvary symbolises the interrelatedness of accusation and penance. Tickets can be bought via this link. Soul - Spinner - Celebrational dance performance in two parts - 4, June 8.30 p.m.  at  Great Forest Open-Air Stage The show is made possible by the participation of more than 100 artists, in […]

Debrecziner Gourmet Festival 

Békás tó Nagyerdei park 1, Debrecen

The Debrecziner Gourmet Festival is a sparkling gastronomic celebration that will open its doors to those interested in delicious flavours on 13 June this year. The wonderful Great Forest in Debrecen will host the festival, where the country's finest restaurants, bistros, confectioneries and cafes will present their extraordinary gastronomic offerings. The cozy summer event is an ideal location for friendly meetings, romantic dates and family programmes alike. This year, gastronomy and film meet in the heart of the Great Forest, as the theme of the 9th Gourmet Festival is “films with dishes”. The country's finest chefs and restaurants will prepare dishes inspired by works that are guaranteed to provide an unforgettable experience. Tickets can be bought at this link. Date:13-15 June Location: Great Forest, Debrecen Source:debreczinergourmet.hu

GENEZIS: Gradient Contemporary Ballet Performance

Csokonai Fórum Csapó utca 30, Debrecen

The word Genesis originates from Ancient Greek, meaning birth, origin, or creation. The title was chosen for the performance because it symbolises the beginning of a new project. This is the first time that three talented company dancers - Fernando Hernández, Kristóf Juhász, and Valerio Zaffalon - are creating their own choreography, involving the entire company of Gradient Contemporary Ballet Debrecen. Through this, they unleash their creativity and reveal different worlds to the audience. Genezis bears a strong resemblance to the art of choreography itself, everything begins with a spark, an idea that suddenly takes shape and is brought to life through the creator’s craft. The dancer-choreographers summarised their intentions for the production in their own words, each giving a title to their piece: An Intimate Self-Portrait - Fernando Hernández An Intimate Self-Portrait is an unfiltered exploration of identity, vulnerability, and transformation through movement. It is not just a performance, but a revelation, a raw and honest act of self-offering. This piece is not about visibility, but about emotional presence. It is a visceral dialogue, an invitation to witness, to engage, and to recognize ourselves in the unfiltered humanity of another. My Unbridled Horses - Kristóf Juhász My Unbridled Horses […]

Photo Exhibition, “Szipál 101 – Light – Life – Legacy” Opens 

MODEM art center 1-3 Hunyadi János Street, Debrecen

About the artist: Márton Szipál was born into a photography dynasty in Debrecen 101 years ago and his career spanned all the way to Los Angeles. He opened a studio called Martin Studio on Sunset Boulevard. He became the centre of social life, his house was open to everyone, everyone who mattered in any area of ​​public life visited him. He became a well-known and sought-after photographer, he was called “Martin, the king”. He opened his first shop in Debrecen in 1946, and in 1954 he was a founding member of the Debrecen Association of Fine Photographers. In 1956 he emigrated and moved to the United States of America, where he became a sought-after photographer. His studio has hosted celebrities such as John Wayne, Tommy Lee Jones (actor), Leslie Nielsen (actor, comedian), Tracy Nelson (actor), Charlene Tilton (actress, singer), Olivia Hussey (actress, Juliet in Franco Zeffirelli's 1968 film Romeo and Juliet), Margaux Hemingway (model, granddaughter of Ernest Hemingway), Henry Miller (writer, painter), Timothy Hutton (American actor, film director), Priscilla Presley (actress) and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (world-class basketball player). The images of them and the legendary stories associated with them are also part of his oeuvre. About the exhibition: The exhibition on […]

Extreme Open Day at Debrecen Sports Diagnostics Centre

Nagyerdei Stadium Nagyerdei park 12, Debrecen

An open day is being organised on 14 June  so that residents can learn about the services provided by SET. The Sports Diagnostic, Lifestyle and Therapy Center (SET)  opened its doors almost 10 years ago in the Nagyerdei Stadium building.  SET Centre not only provides complex services for elite athletes, but also welcomes recreational athletes and public clients with open doors. The open day offers a good opportunity for more people to learn about the centre and the services that serve the assessment of athletes’ condition, sports-specific nutrition, injury prevention or the solution of existing musculoskeletal problems. They are preparing a variety of programmes: there will be free group sessions, lectures, but visitors can also try out what it feels like to run on the Moon or experience how refreshing the -180-degree cold is. Programmes to try free of charge InBody body composition measurement Lymph massage, Game Ready Movement development for children and adults Posture analysis with EMG Speed and agility measurement Special gym equipment Antigravity treadmill - "Run on the moon! Functional movement analysis (from 14 years) Huge discounts are also offered ONLY on this day:⁣ Cryosauna: 1,000 HUF instead of 4,500 HUF⁣ Spiroergometry: 30,000 HUF instead of 65,000 […]

Night Event at the Amusement Park

Debrecen Zoo Ady Endre út 1, 4032, Debrecen

On Friday, 14 June, Debrecen Zoo invites visitors to a magical evening in the Amusement Park, with extended opening hours and a truly unique summer vibe. As part of the  Night at the Amusement Park event, rides, lights, and the beginning of summer fun are awaiting you until 10:00 p.m. What’s offered: Amusement park open until 10:00 p.m. with dazzling lights 24 different rides and attractions – from classic carousels to thrilling modern machines Summer evening music, ambient lighting, and loads of fun Delicious street food and refreshing drinks A rare chance to meet the zoo animals after sunset Admission:  Regular amusement park tickets are valid for the event, but  it is recommended booking in advance to secure your spot.  For only HUF 9,900, a Magic Wristband can be grabbed that gives unlimited access to all rides for the evening. Don’t miss this one-of-a-kind summer kick-off,  on 14 June at the Amusement Park, the night is all about fun, freedom, and summertime joy. Date: 14 June, 6.00 p-m. - 10.00 p.m. Location:  Debrecen Amusement Park - Debrecen Zoo Source:FB events |Photo credit: Facebook Debrecen városa