Festivals & Events

On the 18th of October, Debrecen Zoo will host a special event, where a magical multimedia exhibition and light show will open for the first time in a rural city, from 5:00 p.m. At the opening ceremony, Mayor László Papp will officially inaugurate the exhibition and the park's latest renewable energy investment, which will provide a quarter of the non-profit company's electricity consumption for the whole year, thus covering the entire renewable energy needs of the exhibition for half a year. Garden of Lights is a magical space with light installations and projections, transporting visitors to the world of Pinocchio. It's a great family attraction, combining fairy tales, technology, and creativity, creating unforgettable memories and connecting generations. Pre-sale tickets can be purchased at early bird prices via this link. The exhibition is open from the 18th of October,2024 to the 2nd of March, 2025. It is worth reserving a minimum of one hour for a walk in the garden. More information about the lightshow can be found at this link. Date: 18 October, 2024 - 2 March, 2025 Location: Debrecen Zoo Source:dehir.hu, gardenoflights.com/en/

As last year the audience can see a series of  Royal Ballet performances via live satellite replay screenings starting with Alice in Wonderland on the 20th of October. The latest shows will be on screen on the first Sunday after the live broadcast, at a family-friendly time, from 3:00 p.m. in a live satellite replay mode Tickets are available online and at the Apollo Cinema’s box office. Normal ticket: HUF 2700/ performance Children//Pensioner/Educator ticket: HUF  2200/ performance (Discount tickets can only be purchased in person at the box office.) 20 October, 2024, 3.00 p.m. ALICE IN WONDERLAND, ballet Running time: 205 minutes, with two intermissions Fall down the rabbit hole in the ballet adaptation of Lewis Carroll's famous fairy tale.Travel with Alice to Wonderland and meet a host of eccentric characters in Christopher Wheeldon's uniquely spectacular family ballet. Tickets:https://jegy.apollomozi.hu/?jegyfoggalas&id=31607 15 December, 2024, 3.00 p.m. CINDERELLA, ballet Running time: 195 minutes, with two intermissions During Advent, the audience can fall into a magical world where even dreams come true with a little fairy dust! This colourful ballet by the founding choreographer of the Royal Ballet, Frederick Ashton, offers an unforgettable theatre experience for the whole family. Tickets:https://jegy.apollomozi.hu/?jegyfoggalas&id=31609 22 December, 2024, 3.00 […]

The 21st Verzió Film Festival welcomes all interested visitors with exciting documentaries and community events in Debrecen too between the 14th and the 17th of November. Verzió International Human Rights Documentary Film Festival was founded in 2004 with the founders’ vision to create a platform, till then missing from Hungary, for international documentary films with a focus on human rights. Screenings: 14 November 5.00 p.m. Black Snow, https://verzio.org/en/2024/films/black-snow 15 November 5.00 p.m. Queendom, https://verzio.org/en/2024/films/queendom 16 November 5.30 p.m. Crips, https://verzio.org/en/2024/films/crips 17 November 4.00 p.m. The Tempest of Neptune, https://verzio.org/en/2024/films/the-tempest-of-neptun About the local, Debrecen organiser Alternative Communities (AKE) The Association of Alternative Communities (AKE) is a Debrecen-based organisation founded in 1998. The aim of the association is to reintegrate alternative-minded citizens of Debrecen into society, while allowing them to pursue their activities according to their own values. Today, AKE generates mostly grassroots initiatives and works with informal groups, developing and organising communities. Date:14-17 November  Location: 16 Baross Street, AKE Source:FB events, verzio.org/en/

By popular demand, the legendary movie Alien is on the air again in Apollo Cinema.The director's version of Ridley Scott's sci-fi masterpiece is screened in the original English language with Hungarian subtitles on the 30th of November and the 7th of December. Tickets are available in person at the box office and online. Online ticket sales:  30 November Alien - The Eighth Passenger https://bit.ly/3NZKN0s 7 December Alien - Name of the Planet https://bit.ly/3O1pD22 Date: 30 November, 7 December, 7.30 p.m. Location: Apollo Cinema Source:FB events

During the evening, the young and old of Valcer Dance Studio, excellent Latin and standard dancers, cheerleaders and show dancers will perform evoking a festive atmosphere with productions of popular world Christmas hits; and with the most successful choreographies of 2024. Tickets for the dance gala can be purchased via this link. Date: 10 December, 6.00 p.m. Location: Kölcsey Center Source:debreceniadvent.hu