Festivals & Events

The Debrecen Spring Festival 2024 will take place between 4 - 19 April 2024. The Festival, often called the cultural season opener of the city, awaits its audience again. The goal of the long-standing series of events  is to give a prominent role to the artistic content created here in connection with the Debrecen City Day, presenting cultural values in a wider and wider range. Both young and old are welcome to the Debrecen All-Art Festival. The varied programmes will provide the perfect entertainment for all ages for several days. Family mornings, dance evenings, children's concerts and many other exciting events are waiting for you in the city. Date: 4-19 April Location: Various locations in Debrecen Source: debrecenitavaszifesztival.hu, fesztivalportal.hu

Debrecen will host one of the biggest theatre events in Hungary this year, the XV Deszka Festival between the 9th and the 18th of May. Apart from theatre events, the festival awaits visitors with  many other interesting and entertaining programmes. Concerts at  XV DESZKA Festival During the XV DESZKA Festival from the 12th  to the 18th of  May, every afternoon at 5.00 p.m. concerts will be held on Dósa nádor Square (on the 18th, the programme starts at 9.00 p.m.) 12 May - Concert of Czappa Band Most of the performances of the Vojtina Puppet Theatre are accompanied by live music,but if we asked the children to recall the faces of the musicians, they would surely be in trouble. Now is the opportunity as the occasional association has changed genres to soulful rock. 13 May - Gergő Dánielfy's acoustic concert Acoustic concert of Gergő Dánielfy, the young singer from Debrecen at the DESZKA Festival, where he will perform his own compositions and songs he likes. The singer describes his concert as an emotional rollercoaster ride, as he will share his stories and experiences with the audience during his performance. 14 May - Speak now In the joint production of two […]

The next stop of the ALL IN Debrecen - International Cultural Days series will be the Debrecen Jewish Cultural Days and Street Festival between the 9th and 12th of May.  Margit Bangó, Péter Gerendás and the Debrecen Dixieland Jazz Band, among others, will perform at the four-day meeting organised around the synagogue of Pásti Street in Debrecen. Other participants arrive as well such as film aesthete András Réz, the film aesthete, the unforgettable Zoltán Tordai, and for the children, the Csicsogó Production and the Nature Storage. (Ternészettár). The audience of the Debrecen Jewish Cultural Days is also welcome to attend the opening ceremony of the new square on Pásti Street. Programmes  9 May 7.00 p.m. Concert of Mihály Duffek and Mihály Duffek Jr. 11 May 9.00 p.m."Burning Sacrifice" exhibition opening (I. Debrecen Art Week) 9.30 p.m. Lóri Heit and his band 12 May - Street Festival 10.00 a.m. Guided tour in the Jewish Quarter 11.00 a.m. - 12.00 p.m. Debut operetta gala of  young artists of the University of Debrecen  12.00 p.m. - 1.00 p.m.  Eszter Fűszeres and Fiala Borcsa's show kitchen 12.30 p.m. - 1.00 p.m. Guided tour "Burning Sacrifice" 1.00 p.m - 2.00 p.m. Dixieland Jazz Band  2.00 […]

On the 11th and the 12th of May Disney's favourite characters come to life at Aquaticum with face painting, games, craft activities and zumba to movie soundtracks.  Programmes on Saturday, 1:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Disney characters come to life by preparing Minnie ears, Minion pencil cases and Baby sharks  “Nemos” and “Ariel mermaids” clash in water games  Kid's Island: Spider-man, One Hundred and One Dalmatians face make-up making, Eating contest Zumba and Aqua Fitness to movie soundtracks Programmes on Sunday, 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Creative crafts and glitter body painting Date: 11-12 May Location: Aquaticum Indoor Aquapark   Source:aquaticum.hu

Continuing and expanding the tradition started last year, La Dolce Vita Mediterranean Weekend will be held again on the 11th and the 12th of May, bringing the Mediterranean experience to the trees of the Great Forest with the park’s rich citrus and ivy collection, thematic programmes and authentic performers. On both days visitors can admire and with a quiz can learn about the outstanding citrus and ivy collection of the Zoo. The culture of Italy will be brought to life with a bumper-car race, Italian coffee, twisted ice cream, lemonade and freshly baked pizza at the gastro stalls, furthermore  retro posters, old Italian cars, Vespa bikes, and a Bambino cave for the little ones awaiting visitors. On Saturday the jurying and announcement of the results of the cake and pastry competition will take place. The star guest of the event is Gianni Annoni, who will also meet the public, but Zoo Podcast will also introduce you to the biggest lemon producer in Hungary, and then take you to the dolce vita of the city of Civitavecchia, with the help of Italians living in Debrecen.  Sunday will feature evergreen Italian hits with Luca Balduccio and an entertaining retelling of the story […]

Are you looking to enhance your job search skills and increase your chances of landing your dream job? Debrecen4U is excited to invite you to a special seminar on "Job Search Tips: Crafting Winning CVs, Cover Letters, and LinkedIn Profiles," with HR consultant & Business coach Éva Pásti-Nagy . Date: May 22, 2024 Time: 4pm – 5pm. Location: EDC office. Széchenyi u. 31, 4025 In this interactive workshop Éva Pásti-Nagy will share invaluable insights and strategies to help you stand out in today's competitive job market. Whether you're a recent graduate, career changer, or seasoned professional, this seminar will provide you with practical advice on optimizing your CV, crafting compelling cover letters, and leveraging the power of LinkedIn for networking and job hunting. As an added bonus, Éva Pásti-Nagy will personally review attendees' current CVs, cover letters, and LinkedIn profiles after the presentation, offering tailored feedback and suggestions for improvement. Admission for the event is free, however registration is required.  Please send your registration to Julia: iuliia.dzikh@edc.debrecen.hu We look forward to seeing you at the seminar!      

The play of Hanoch Levin (1943-1999), the most prominent figure in Israeli dramatic writing, excelled primarily in satirical cabaret, can be seen with English subtitles on the 23rd of May at Csokonai National Theatre Debrecen. About the play that was inflated into a musical farce by director Árpád Árkosi: Hanoch Levin (1943-1999), a prominent Israeli dramatic writer, excelled in satirical cabaret, exposing the ineptitude of common people in life's twists and turns. His famous play, Jákobi and Lájdentál, incorporated trivialities into the friendship of two title characters, including envy, jealousy, desire for something different, and a bizarre love triangle. Date: 23 May, 7.00 p.m. Location: Csokonai National Theatre Debrecen Source:csokonaiszinhaz.hu

Debrecen Drive is the largest automotive event in the region, where participants not only get to touch the vehicles, but also enjoy serious demonstrations and other activities. There are usually 150-200 show cars from nearly 30 brands, many of which are not even in the showrooms. Visitors are usually also able to see premium classics and ‘top of the range’ sports cars, as well as power and work machines; unique trucks; logistics robots; and military vehicles. The organizers will also be offering a colorful program of complementary activities, including free practice sessions, a professional conference and round table discussion, a celebrity race and a MiniDrive on the Children’s Day. More information about the detailed programme can be found on the Debrecen Drive website

During the Night of Museums - museums, galleries, and cultural institutions open their doors to the public for extended hours, often in the evening and late night. These events aim to provide a unique and engaging experience for visitors by offering special exhibitions, guided tours, interactive activities, and performances. The Night of Museums in the Reformed Great Church of Debrecen will feature a wide range of colourful events. More details are coming soon.

The Campus Festival is one of the country’s biggest popular music festivals. The open-air music festival takes place in July and features more than 200 concerts and DJ performances in 19 venues, as well as a wide range of other events every year. In addition to Hungarian bands, international artists such as Dutch DJ Tiesto, Norwegian singer Aurora, Swedish pop diva Zara Larsson and British duo Chase & Status have also performed at the event. It is going to be the 16th Campus Festival. Event ended with a total of 118,000 visitors over the course of four days, making it the largest festival in Eastern Hungary. The Campus Festival has been a safe, family-friendly, cultured festival for several years, touching all age groups.In addition to the entertainment, the University Square, dreamed up by the University of Debrecen, has played an important role at the festival for years, one of the most visited daytime program locations at the festival every year. Tickets and more information can be found on the web site www.campusfesztival.hu Source and photo credit: Campus Festival

With cellar-cold wines in hands, we can relax to the sound of dreamy jazz music in the summer heat between 8 and 11 of August at the Debrecen Wine and Jazz Days! Hungary's third largest wine event and the largest jazz festival in terms of the number of participating artists, this year's event will feature 3 jazz stages. You can taste around 400 wines from more than half a hundred Hungarian wineries, and take part in exclusive wine tastings of this year's Debrecen City Wines. More information coming soon! Date: 8-11 August 2024 Source and photocredite l www.boresjazz.hu

The 20th August is the national and state holiday of Hungary and the anniversary of the consecration of Stephen I of Hungary. In Debrecen, it is also the day of the Flower Carnival. It is a real attraction, drawing in visitors from across the country and internationally ever since it was first organised in 1966. With a 56-year tradition, the carnival is now far more than just a parade of spectacular floral compositions and international artistic ensembles, – it is a week-long colourful programme of events where visitors can find the entertainment that appeals to them most. More than 1,500 Hungarian and foreign carnival parade participants and about half a million live flowers arrive at the Debrecen Flower Carnival, taking place between the 14th and 20th of August every year.