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The King’s Singers Ensemble Brings Cartoon Musical Classics to Főnix Arena

Főnix Hall Kassai út 28, Debrecen, Hungary

The popular production, selecting  from the best-known and most popular animated soundtracks to the delight of music and cinema fans, will be presented in Budapest on the 16th of January 16, in Debrecen on the 17th of January at  Főnix Arena and in Szeged on the 18th of January. The King's Singers delved deeply into classic soundtracks, reinterpreting the songs, dressing them in a brand new guise. It is the largest-scale The King's Singers project to date, which includes brand new adaptations of the popular cartoon classics of the past century. The world-renowned ensemble celebrates 100 years of iconic storytelling with a special symphonic orchestra arena tour to bring back the most beautiful memories of childhood through music for all ages, including the popular story in which a princess falls into a deep sleep, from which only true love's kiss can wake her up. The boy band prepares for these concerts with a large-scale arena show and corresponding visual elements. A classical music production based on classical values will be staged, where the music will shine in a million colours. In addition to the six-member a cappella star group, the Kodály Philharmonic Orchestra Debrecen will provide a high-quality musical experience. […]

Night of Ice Rinks

Debreceni Jégcsarnok Derék utca 33., Debrecen, Hungary

‘This Saturday on the 20th of January, as always since 2016, the Hungarian Ice Hockey Association (MJSZ) will organise the Ice Rink Night,’ MTI (Hungarian Telegraph Office) wrote. According to the MJSZ, the central location will again be the Városliget Ice Rink, and more than thirty rinks will join the event. The list of locations can be accessed on this page . According to the newsletter, tens of thousands of people put on skates all over the country at this time. Ice hockey and music programs are also organised in several rural locations, such as in Debrecen (Debrecen Ice Rink - Jégcsarnok), Ajka, Zalaegerszeg, Kaposvár, Békéscsaba or in the Transylvanian location, Csíkszentimre. At the M4 Sport Athlete of the Year gala, the Ice Rink Night was chosen as the leisure sports event of the year in 2023. Programs or the Night of Ice Rinks in Debrecen 6.00 - 7.40 p.m. Ice hockey activities with valuable gifts - goal shooting competition and slalom course, various skill games for beginners to advanced players of all ages. At the end of the program, valuable gift packages will be raffled among the participants. 8:00-10:00 p.m. Hits On the Ice! Ice disco with DJ. Feri […]

Day of Hungarian Culture

January 22nd is the official Day of Hungarian Culture, dedicated to celebrating the written literature and poetry of Hungary, as well as honoring its renowned writers and poets. On this significant day in Hungarian literary history, the famous Hungarian poet Ferenc Kölcsey completed the manuscript of the Hungarian National Anthem in 1823. Since 1989, this date has been observed as a celebration of Hungarian culture, both within Hungary and abroad. The year 2023 marked a special anniversary as it commemorated exactly 200 years since the creation of the National Anthem. Typically, various programs and thematic exhibitions take place at venues such as the Déri Museum, New Town Hall - Csokonai Fórum, Reformed Great Church, DEMKI, and others, allowing people to immerse themselves in the rich cultural heritage of Hungary.

Day of Hungarian Culture Programs

22nd of January 10.00 a.m. – 18.00 p.m.: On the occasion of Hungarian Culture Day, quiz game and colouring for young and old at the  Location: Children's section of MéliuszCentral Library, Bem Square 19/D 10:00 a.m : Inauguration of  Csokonai Mihály Vitéz Hall  Greetings: Dr. Levente Béla Baráth, Rector of DRHE Speech: Dr. Ferenc Vitéz, DRHE Vice Rector for Education Location: Debrecen Reformed Theological University, Kálvin Square 16. 10:35 a.m. : Wreath laying ceremony of Ferenc Kölcsey's relief in the DRHE building Speech: Assistant Professor Dr. Mariann Keczán Location: DRHE, Kálvin Square 16. 10.50 a.m : Placing a wreath on the statue of Ferenc Kölcsey Speech: Dr. István Puskás, Deputy Mayor Location: Péterfia street 1.00 p.m. : Handover of Kölcsey relics to the Déri Museum Greetings:Mayor, László Papp The Deputy Director of the Déri Museum, Dr. Lajos Lakner, will give a lecture on the history of the Kölcsey relics purchased with the support of the National Association of Entrepreneurs, Debrecen County Municipality and the National Cultural Fund. 3.00 p.m.: The Lituus Brass Ensemble, Oh, Debrecen... show Contributors: private singer Marianna Bódi, masSquare teacher of the Faculty of Music of the University of Debrecen and students of the drama department of […]

Day of Hungarian Culture in Csokonai Theatre

Csokonai Theater Kossuth u. 10, Debrecen, Hungary

The city of Debrecen and the Csokonai National Theater are celebrating the day of Hungarian Culture with a special announcement in 2024. In the evening, they pay tribute to Ferenc Kölcsey, the poet of the National Anthem, with three performances on the 22nd of  January. That evening, the Debrecen theatre pays tribute to Ferenc Kölcsey, the poet of the reform era, with three performances. From 6:00 p.m. the dance performance "Towards wholeness" can be seen in the Zoltán Latinovits Hall of the Csokonai Forum.  The PR-Evolution Debrecen Contemporary Dance Ensemble celebrates its 20th anniversary with this piece, inspired by Sándor Weöres' work of the same name that raises an eternally actual question revealing the existential restlessness of the speck of dust thrown into the world. The choreography and exciting design language of the performance directed by Zsófia Nemes conveys to us the moment when we arrive at ourselves. From 7 p.m., the Csokonai Theater hosts the Hungarian National Dance Ensemble's performance entitled Echo of the Carpathians. The most beautiful dances of the Hungarian-speaking region are presented in the lively and colourful folklore show. The performance featuring the dances of the Carpathian Basin will feature the well-known csárdás, as well as […]

The opening of the exhibition “The Carnival is Here, the Ball is on”.

New City Hall 11 Kálvin Square, debrecen, Hungary

Within the programs of the Day of Hungarian Culture, the exhibition titled  "The carnival is here, the ball is on" will be opened on the 23rd of January at 2.00 p.m.  at the New City Hall (Új Városháza). The exhibition topics are:hospitality, gastronomy, carnival traditions Partners of the event are  the Vocational Training Center of Debrecen, the Foundation for Gastronomy of Debrecen and the Gastronomy Club of Hajdúság The exhibition presenting carnival traditions can be viewed until February 29, 2024 during the opening hours of the New Town Hall. Date: 23rd of January Location: New City Hall, Kálvin tér 11.

Exhibition of Fanni Bacskó

DAB Székház Thomas Mann u. 49., Debrecen, Hungary

The exhibition Portrait Dynamics by painter Fanni Bacskó will be opened by visual designer Ágota Matyi on the 24th of January from 4 p.m. At the opening ceremony of the event organised by Zsuzsanna Cserép, István Rácz, president of the Debrecen Regional Committee of the Hungarian Academy of Science Club gives a welcome speech. Perfomers at the opening event are Edina Tótkomlósi (cello) and her teacher, cellist Áron Pető. The exhibition can be viewed for free until the 19th of  February at the DAB Headquarters.  Opening hours: From Monday to Thursday: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., on Friday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, Sunday: Closed Source: Dehir

Debrecen Zoo opens the year with a Family Day

Debrecen Zoo Ady Endre út 1, 4032, Debrecen, Hungary

Family Days will be held on 27th and the 28th of January from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The two-day program offers young and old alike a great opportunity to get a glimpse into the lives of the birds and their exotic relatives that spend the winter here. In the framework of an interactive zoo pedagogic session, visitors can  learn how to make their garden bird-friendly, how they can make feeders with their own hands for feathered friends, and they can also observe the native birds of the Great Forest together with binoculars.  The House of Knowledge opens its doors, where guests can take part in an owl spit testing and educational sessions organised by the Hortobágy National Park and the Hajdú-Bihar County Food Rescue Association. The Green Circle brings local nature conservation  closer to interested people in a playful way, and those who are really capable can take on the role of ethologists and participate in animal behaviour research. Of course, the park's birds will also present themselves during a guided tour combined with festive feedings from funny  penguins to tricky  ravens and the exotic inhabitants of Africa, to colourful parrots, but there also will be a falcon show  […]

DVSC legends and Kowalsky and the Vega band are organising a charity soccer gala again in Debrecen

Imre Hódos Sports Hall Kassai út 32-34, Debrecen, Hungary

The event on the 28th of  January  will be hosted by Imre Hódos Sports Hall. The entire taking of the event will be donated to the Szivárvány az Esőben (Rainbow in the Rain)  Foundation, which helps families in need. DVSC Legends and Kowalsky and the Vega organised their first charity soccer gala in 2019. Now they are preparing for the third series of friendly matches, in which the celebrities of Debrecen and the fans of Diósgyőr, as a novelty will also enter the field.  In addition, young football talents will also play. ‘There will be a 2 times 12-minute part, where the DVSC U7 children will compete with the Diósgyőr U7 children, thus halving the field,’ chief organiser, Csaba Bernáth said. The entire income of the event ‘Let's play football for a million’ will be donated to the Szivárvány az Esőben (Rainbow in the Rain), which helps families in difficult situations. The main patron of the event, Deputy Mayor Diána Széles, called the charity soccer gala exemplary, which helps and encourages others to support. ‘The Debrecen Charitable Board is active, which also received support from the soccer gala two years ago, and now I am glad that there are always […]

Festival of Award-winning Films with Famous Experts, Football Legends and a Slam Night

Cinema City Debrecen Péterfia u. 18, Debrecen, Hungary

The program of the Debrecen BIDF (Budapest International Documentary Film Festival), starts on the 1st of February. Visitors can watch some of the most award-winning documentaries of the past year at Cinema City until the 4th of February.  The opening of the program will take place on Thursday, on the 1st of February at 4:00 p.m. at the Evani Studio (Piac Street 41. 1/6), where Orsolya Karafiáth will have a talk with the organisers of the event and the experts invited to the professional discussions. The opening film of the program in Debrecen is the Icelandic work Our Little Homeland. On the 2nd of February, a Slam evening will take place as a side event in the Malter cultural event space, organised by DebreSalm. The program in Debrecen also included two Oscar-nominated films and many other works awarded with prestigious international recognition. The topics will be diverse this year as well. Viewers can see, among others, a heartwarming story about a community organised around a soccer field in a small Icelandic village, the mysterious life of a pair of separated twins, authoritarian regimes using modern technology to monitor people, the Russian-Ukrainian war, school shootings, the sudden disappearance of a world-famous […]

Jazz For You – Carnival Concert under the Enchantment of Jazz

Kölcsey Center Bethlen u., 4026, Debrecen, Hungary

The Steve Jazz Trio is made up of three teachers from the jazz department of the Béla Bartók High School of Music and Dance in Miskolc, who although excel primarily in the jazz genre, are also at home in the field of classical music. Pianist István Bundzik is a member and founder of several jazz formations: Fusio, Junior Art Quartett, Miskolc Dixieland Band, Click Jazz Band, and he tours the world's stages as a permanent piano accompanist of violinist Katica Illényi. Bass player Gyula Horváth, in addition to playing in symphonic and chamber orchestras, is a fan of the jazz genre, so the audience can recognize him mainly from such musical formations. Jazz drummer Gábor Kacsenyák does not stick to a single musical genre either, in addition to running a private drumming school, he also teaches classical percussion in several institutions, and appears on domestic stages in several light music ensembles. The light-hearted atmosphere of the concert will be one of the real treats of the carnival period, where both the audience who likes classical music and those who are attracted to jazz will find works that suit their taste. In addition to the jazz arrangement of Rimsky-Korsakov's Dongo, the […]

Concert of Győr Philharmonic Orchestra

Kölcsey Center Bethlen u., 4026, Debrecen, Hungary

Professionalism, innovative solutions and international standards characterize the work of the Győr Philharmonic Orchestra, which provides world-class professional quality to its partners, audience, soloists and guest conductors. The band's performances were characterized by resounding success in almost all European countries, but on the most important music stages of Asia, in China, South Korea, and Taiwan, it also managed to win the recognition of both the profession and the audience. In the spring of 2009, the orchestra took part in a highly successful Far East and European tour with the legendary Italian film composer-conductor, Oscar winner Ennio Morricone. The Győr Philharmonic Orchestra's rich repertoire covers not only classical and traditional works, but it can also combine lighter genres with its professional skills. It simultaneously fulfills the role of a traditional large orchestra, a crossover film orchestra, an outdoor or gala orchestra, a smaller or larger chamber orchestra and possibly a concert brass band. Program: Sibelius: II. (D major) Symphony, Op. 43 Strauss: Death and Glorification Op.24, TrV 158 Contributor: Győr Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor:: Rajna Martin Tickets can be purchased at this link. Date: 6th of February, 7 p.m.  Location: Kölcsey Center - Great Hall