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Made in Debrecen Festival 2025

Debrecen is back in the spotlight! For the fourth time, the Made in Debrecen festival will be held in the heart of the city. As we have become accustomed to, the one-day music festival is always characterised by its own unique characters representing different musical genres. For the first time in 2022, the city centre hosted the Made in Debrecen festival, modelled on the Pécs festival, which will entertain visitors with free concerts for a whole day. A total of nine city-centre bars will host locally-connected performers and bands on the 29th of March. Each of the venues will be accompanied by a supporting character,  linked to the genre of the venue, and the organisers have already published the "mascots". The nine characters reveal the attributes of each genre, from the most popular styles to alternative, mainstream and underground, acoustic and electronic. The figures can be found on Made in Debrecen's Facebook page, and everyone can vote for their favourite with a like.    Date: 29 March Location: various locations across Debrecen Source and photo credit: dehir.hu

Spring Greeting Bike Tour to Látókép and Józsa

The tour will be led by Tamás Attila Vass, staff member of the Local History Department of the Central Méliusz Library. Meeting place: Debrecen, Füredi Road - Böszörményi Road corner, at the fast food stand. Stops on the tour include the Látóképi Tavern, the Rózsás Tavern and the cycle path of the new BMW Boulevard. Journey time: 3 hours. Contact: Phone (36) 52 502 478 or helyismeret@meliusz.hu   Date: 29 March, 2.00 p.m. Source:debrecen.imami.hu

Spring Mineral Fair

Forgotten Castle Erdőmestre utca, Debrecen, Hungary

50 exhibitors, varied programmes, minerals, gems, fossils, jewellery and ornaments await visitors in thousands of square metres on the 30th of March at the Forgotten Castle. Accompanying programmes of the day: - lectures - treasure washing - bouncy castle - bubble-house - small cars - a pig in the poke - raffle   Date: 30 March, 10.00 a.m. Location: Forgotten Castle, 5 Erdőmester Street Source:debrecen.imami.hu

FutureVision Expo and Job Fair at the Kölcsey Centre

Kölcsey Center Bethlen u., 4026, Debrecen, Hungary

Expanding on the success of last year's event, this year's FutureVision Expo and Job Fair (JövőKép Expo in Hungarian) will be complemented by a job fair for job seekers and those interested in career opportunities in the SME sector. Visitors are awaited if they want to explore the training and career opportunities in small and medium-sized enterprises in Debrecen and its region, meet the companies, build their professional contacts or inquire about open positions. Exhibitors are awaited if they would like to take advantage of the free stand and show their company at a job fair with thousands of visitors. Exhibitors can apply by filling in the registration form at https://bit.ly/41BoqWG or by sending an email to rendezveny@dszc.hu. Managers, HR or education professionals in a company in the SME sector are welcome as conference participants to come to the presentations, and to find out about the dimensions of training cooperation with VET centres and apprentices, current employment policy issues or adult learning opportunities. Participation in the conference is free of charge, but online registration is required at https://bit.ly/4ipa2GH. The FuturePicture Expo and Job Fair  will be held on the 31st of  March from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.in the Great […]

7th Debrecen Sweets Festival

Forgotten Castle Erdőmestre utca, Debrecen, Hungary

Chocolate, bonbon, marzipan, gummy candy, kürtőskalács (horn cake), pastries, sweet specialties, cotton candy, waffles, churros, homemade cakes, chocolate fountain, desserts in glass, handcrafted sweets, retro sweets, presentations, performances, stage programs, air castle, electric cars and many other interesting things await visitors on the sweetest weekend in Debrecen in 2025 at the Forgotten Castle’s estate.   Date:5-6 April Location: Forgotten Castle, 5 Erdőmester Street Source: debrecen.imami.hu

Free Astronomy Presentation in Front of the Main building of University of Debrecen

University of Debrecen Egyetem tér 1., Debrecen, Hungary

Interested parties are welcome to a free astronomy programme on the 5th of April, where kids and adults can both discover the wonders of the night sky and take a look through telescopes and see for themselves: mountains of the crescent moon in the sweeping light, planet Mars, wandering in the open cluster of M44 in the constellation of Cancer, Jupiter's stunning disk and moons, and many distant deep-sky objects. Don't miss this extraordinary experience! Useful Information: This programme is only available on clear days, so keep an eye on the Facebook event's site or the latest information. Photos and videos will be taken during the event and shared on organisers’ Facebook page. If you do not wish to appear in these recordings, please let them know in advance.   Date: 5 April, 6.30 p.m. Location: In front of the Main building of University of Debrecen Source: debrecen.imami.hu, FB events  

100-member Gypsy Orchestra Jubilee Gala Concert

Főnix Hall Kassai út 28, Debrecen, Hungary

The 100 Member Gypsy Orchestra is the largest and most famous gypsy orchestra in the world and will celebrate its 40th anniversary in 2025. In 2000 the band won the Hungarian Heritage Award and in the same year was entered in the Guinness Book of World Records. On the 5th of April 2025, on the stage of the Főnix Arena in Debrecen, they are waiting for everyone with a jubilee gala concert of 70 excellent musicians and a unique spectacle!    Date: 5 April, 7.00 p.m. Location: Főnix Arena Source: debrecen.imami.hu

Yamato – Drummers of Japan

Kölcsey Center Bethlen u., 4026, Debrecen, Hungary

The world famous Japanese drummers group Yamato will visit Hungary again after 2 years! Their new show 'Hito no Chikara - The Power of Human Strength' is an exciting, energetic interpretation of the centuries-old Taiko-drum tradition.  The production features more than 40 drums, bronze cymbals, chants and bamboo flutes; anyone who has seen them will know the incomparable experience. The name Yamato stands for virtuosity, power and incredibly precise choreography. The company will return to Hungary in April to perform at the Erkel Theatre in Budapest, Debrecen and Pécs, to experience another miracle with their traditional Hungarian fan base.  The Yamato - Drummers Of Japan production is one of the most important Japanese cultural exports of our time, alongside well-known culinary, literary and cinematic works.  Tickets for the event can be purchased via this link: https://www.eventim.hu/hu/jegyek/yamato-the-drummers-of-japan-debrecen-koelcsey-koezpont-1449224/performance.html   Date: 7 April, 7.00 p.m. Location: Kölcsey Centre Source:debrecen.imami.hu Photo credit/only illustration: Pixabay  

Borsos József 150 Exhibition Opens

József Borsos Sqaure József Borsos Sqaure, Debrecen, Hungary

Within the commemorative year on the occasion of the 150th anniversary of the birth of József Borsos, the former chief architect of the “cívis” city, the Borsos József 150 exhibition will open on the 9th of April. The Borsos-villa Community House of the DEMKI also joined the series of events for the significant anniversary, as the villa he designed was also the home of József Borsos. He jokingly called the two-story building, which once stood out among the single-story houses on the suburban street, an “old-garden cottage”.  The curator, director and opening person of the exhibition presenting Borsos' architectural legacy is architect Zoltán Rácz, the most knowledgeable expert on Borsos's oeuvre. Several buildings in Debrecen commemorate József Borsos, whose life's work the city pays tribute to with a series of programmes throughout the year. Date: 9 April, 4.00 p.m. Location: DEMKI Borsos-villa Community House, 1 Borsos József Square Sources: dehir.hu, Facebook  

2nd Debrecen Fair

Nagyerdei Stadium Nagyerdei park 12, Debrecen, Hungary

Due to the great interest the 2nd Debrecen Fair Debreceni “Sokadalom”) will be held again on the 12th and the 13th of April. This event fuses the true traditional fair atmosphere with the modernity of today. In the spirit of preserving tradition, visitors can also find treasures that meet the needs of today's world and where young and old alike can find entertainment. The aim is to organise a fair that pays tribute to Debrecen's past as a market town and showcases the best of the town's fair culture, while representing a forward-looking approach that shows how past, present and future can be brought together in a single entity. What can be expected? Over 70 local artisans and producers with excellent handmade goods  More than 10 caterers with traditional Hungarian cuisine from Hungary and beyond Exhibitors Folk games for children Music and the inevitable fair atmosphere! Follow the presentation of the goods and programmes here at the Facebook event and or the programme’s website soon. Date:12-13 April, 8.00 a.m. - 6.00 p.m. Location:Nagyerdei Stadium, Northern Event Hall, 12 Debrecen, Nagyerdei Park  Sources: dehir.hu., FB events    

8th Batthyany Street Fair and Children’s Flea Market

Batthyány Street Batthyány utcán, Debrecen, Hungary

The Debrecen Creative Community brings back the beloved street fair to Batthyány Street, where an International Rhyme Fest will be held at the same time, at the same location as well on the 12th of April between 9.00 a.m. and 12.00 p.m. On this day, Debrecen's first pedestrian street will be bustling with the fair and the children's flea market. Useful information: In order to sell your goods, filling out the application form is mandatory.  If your children would like to participate, registration should be submitted at the following link: https://forms.gle/iGQ7kYksx2hK1fcN9 Everyone as a customer is welcome, of course without registration. Photographs will be taken during the programme, to which all interested parties consent by participating in the programme. Organisers reserve the right to change the programme. The event is free to attend. In case of rain, the event will be held on the 19th of April. Date: 12 April, 9.00 a.m. - 12.00 p.m. Location: Batthyány Street Source: FB events  

Amusement Park Trial Run

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

The Amusement Park will open its doors with a trial run, and to make the experience even more memorable, welcoming guests with a carnival atmosphere even before the opening, on the 12th of April. Tickets are available in limited numbers for guests who do not yet have a season ticket. Drum beats, colourful whirlwinds and surprises - this is what welcomes the first visitors. The first 500 guests can take part in the all-day adventure, where they can try out the amusement park attractions and enjoy special programmes. Don't miss out on this unforgettable day, arrive on time and be part of the amusement park magic!   Date: 12 April, 10.00 a.m. - 5.00 p.m. Location: Amusement park Source:FB events