Festivals & Events

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 […]

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 […]

Enjoy the plays of Csokonai Theatre with English subtitles or in a foreign language. Viktória - light opera in 3 acts with English subtitles - 15 April 7.00 p.m.,  About the play: Ábrahám Pál's masterpiece, Countess Viktória and István Koltay, tells a love story across borders and history. The story symbolises "history repeating itself" and a precursor to today's geopolitical conflicts. The lovers, stranded in tensions between Russia, the USA, and China, meet American ambassador John Webster. The musical landscape blends exotic Japanese tones with Hungarian melodies and American jazz motifs. Read more about the play here.  Tickets can be purchased at this link. María de Buenos Aires - tango-opera in Argentinian Spanish - 16 April at 7.00 p.m., 23 April, 6.00 p.m., Latinovits Zoltán stage, Csokonai Fórum About the play: María de Buenos Aires is a tango-opera by Astor Piazzolla, showcasing the Argentine heart through its dance. María, a prostitute, falls in love but is murdered by thieves and pimps. With the help of El Duende, she finds redemption but her aspirations of becoming a mother are futile. The opera blends classical music, jazz, and traditional tango, with András Lóránt's direction highlighting symbolic meanings. The performance is also special […]

The Hungarian National Circus’ country tour will arrive in Debrecen on the 17th of April.  Audiences in the country will be able to see their shows more than 200 times throughout the rest of the year. For the first time ever, their  brand new national-coloured giant tent will be on display in the big cities of the countryside, where it  can be admired with  its magical evening lights.  They are known for their  fast-paced, dynamic performances, so that guests' attention never wavers during the performance. So this year they have again brought spirited performances from around the world, which are being shown in Hungary for the first time. In addition to the truly dynamic equestrian performances, a dynamic acrobatic group from the Russian swing will perform extraordinary tricks in the air and on inflatable rubber wheels. A pair of acrobats from the Parisian Cirque d'Hiver will wow the audience with their fantastic Persian number and a fiery aerial performance. And of course, the new show will also feature children's favourites: ponies, puppies and Mongolian humpbacked pigs. Fast-paced choreographies with music from the National Circus Orchestra are expected,, as live music is an essential element of a real circus supershow.  Following […]

Get ready for one of the most exciting events of the spring. This year again, Debrecen Zoo welcomes families and animal lovers to a special three-day Easter event on 19, 20 and 21 April! Programmes:  Zoo Egg Hunt - The big Easter Egg hunt starts at 10:00 a.m. each day, where children can find exciting gifts around the animal runs. Interactive Animal Shows - Get up close to Easter bunnies, goats, alpacas and special birds! The Zoo Cave is also waiting for curious guests! Craft Activities - Visitors can make their own Easter decorations and postcards. Everyone can take their creations home. Time: 10:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m. continuously. Amusement Park Entertainment - All day long you can use the amusement park's games, whether it's a bumper car, the carousel or the giant wheel. Amusement park ticket price: HUF 1.200 Easter Gastronomy Experiences Specialist guided tours with show feedings where the keepers tell about the animals' habits.   Date: 19-21 April Location: Debrecen Zoo Source:.aquaticum.hu |Photo credit: Facebook Debrecen Városa  

Visit the Mediterranean Indoor Aquapark to join the magical world of Easter Wonderland with exciting discoveries, fabulous places, a creative cave, water games, glitter painting and lots of other Easter surprises. Programmes 10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. – Creative Crafting & Glitter Body Painting Location: Area next to the Children's Pool 1:30 p.m. – Aquafitness Location: Experience Pool 2:00 p.m. – Get creative in the fun corner! Make your own bunny ear headband or egg holder basket Location: Terrace above the Outdoor Lazy River 3:00 p.m. – Aqua Zumba Location: Wave Pool 3:30 p.m. – Water Games Easter Sprinkler Duel Underwater Egg Hunt Location: Wave Pool 4:30 p.m. – Bunny Face Painting Location: Terrace above the Outdoor Lazy River   Date:  April 19-20, 10:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Location: Mediterranean Indoor Aquapark Source: aquaticum.hu/en

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 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 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 In the  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 The nationally celebrated fair, […]

The best food festival in Hungary returns to Debrecen, on April 30th, 2025. Join a culinary experience, a party like no other, and a cookout to remember. Come celebrate the multicultural beautiful diversity of the international community of Hungary, with Stipendium Hungaricum students from Budapest, Szeged, and Pécs, also participating. International Food Day has reached the status of festival, with more than thousands of attendees, therefore the location is again at the larger and more appropriate Events' Square of the Nagyerdei Stadium. At the event participants can also brace themselves for a whirlwind of entertainment, featuring sensational singers, electrifying bands, and captivating cultural performances that will transport audiences to far-off lands.  After the sun sets, get ready to groove into the night at the city's most epic after-party. Running until 4.00  a.m. the next day, dance, mingle, and make memories in an atmosphere buzzing with diversity and camaraderie.  Save the date and join Food Day 2025, Hungary's premier gastronomic event  for an unforgettable fusion of global flavors, cultural experiences, and nonstop fun.  Teams Sign Up Form: https://forms.gle/sVZibwLRQSxVUnhT8 Performers Sign Up Form: https://forms.gle/Eev96FnPtEkURz5m8   Date: 30 April, 2.00 p.m Location: HALL  Source:FB events