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Masterpieces by Mozart and Schubert Performed at the Debrecen Church

Reformed University Church of Debrecen Egyetem tér 2, Debrecen, Hungary

Who would have thought that of all Mozart's bassoon concertos (because he supposedly composed five), only one remains to us? The Kodály Philharmonic Orchestra's chamber orchestra concert on 27 May in the University Church will include this work. Visitors to the concert will also be able to hear a true gem of the divertimento genre, the composer's Serenade in D major, better known as the Serenata notturna. Mozart's masterpieces will be joined by Schubert's Symphony No 8 (B minor,  the famous 'Unfinished' symphony, whose incompleteness is perhaps its endlessness. The title of the evening is “Hymn to Infinity”. The soloist is József Vitányi, bassoonist of the Kodály Philharmonic Orchestra. The orchestra is conducted by their permanent conductor Tibor Bényi.  Tickets are available at Klassz Pont Ticket Office and Kölcsey Centre, and online at kodalyfilharmonia.jegy.hu   Date: 27 May, 7.00 p.m. Location: Reformed University Church of Debrecen Source and photo credit:dehir.hu  

Summer Kick-off – Season Closing Dance House

Mátyás Pince Ajtó street 1, Debrecen, Hungary

Folk dance and folk music enthusiasts are welcome to a Summer Kick-Off Dance House event on 27 May.  Leaving the walls of the “cellar”, there will be other opportunities to join the dance house. For these please check the Dance House’s Facebook page as the outdoor programmes will be announced soon. After the event, the Dance House  will take a short break and hopefully see its guests in September and October again. Madaras band and all musically inclined friends are making music at the event.   Date: 27 May, 7.30 p.m. - 28 May, 1.00 a.m. Location:Mátyás Cellar (Mátyás Pince) Source:FB events|Photo credit:debrecen.hu

Malevo Dance Show

Főnix Hall Kassai út 28, Debrecen, Hungary

Strength, dexterity and agility meet in a spectacular performance on the 27th of May at the Főnix Arena, where the audience can witness the fusion of flamenco, tango, and Irish step dance in a breathtaking performance that not only pushes the boundaries of the Malambo style but also delivers an extraordinary visual and sensory theatrical experience unlike anything you've seen before. After being named Argentina’s official cultural ambassador, MALEVO has taken the world by storm, performing in iconic cities like Las Vegas, New York, Paris, and London. They’ve shared the stage with Ricky Martin, dazzled alongside Cirque du Soleil, and captivated audiences on America’s Got Talent. The story of Malambo originally performed by Argentinian cowboys (gauchos) around campfires after long days of riding, Malambo was a solo dance showcasing energy, skill, and competitive spirit. Today, this traditional dance has been perfected with modern elements to entertain and amaze global audiences. Ticket to buy at: Malevo Dance Show - tickets Date: May 27, 7.00 p.m. - 8.30 p.m. Location:Debrecen, Főnix Arena Source: fairmedia.funcode.hu|Photo credit: visitdebrecen.com

FestiWine 2025

Déri Square Déri Park, Debrecen, Hungary

FestiWine - Downtown Wine Festival is coming to Déri Square for the fifth time this year hosted in the magnificent Déri Square, with its museum, fountain and park. Kick off the summer with friendly toasts, an idyllic atmosphere in the caring embrace of the surrounding trees, with meeting Hungary's best winemakers and wines. All this accompanied by catchy swing and jazz tunes, in the middle of Debrecen's city centre, in the oasis in front of the Déri Museum. This is what FestiWine promises: More than 40 wineries, nearly 150 varieties of wines from Hungary and around the world  Debrecen's finest gastro street food will satisfy your hunger, while nationally renowned jazz and swing bands will be playing for 3 days. Programmes: 31 May "Festiszörp" Children's Day, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., the little ones will be treated to free entry and exciting activities. Performing artists at the festival: Charlie, Imre Rakonczai & The Blue Piano, Bálint Gájer and Éliás Jr. For more performers coming soon, please check this link FestiWine 2025. Tickets: Advance ticket prices: Day ticket: HUF 4990, 3-day pass: HUF 8990 Don't miss the discounted advance tickets that can be purchased via this link:  this link.   […]

Coffee Fest Debrecen

Fórum Shopping Center Csapó utca 30, Debrecen, Hungary

Interested parties are cordially invited to Coffee Fest Debrecen, which will take place in Debrecen in 2025. The aim of this festival is to make coffee culture accessible to everyone and to bring the civil audience closer to the coffee service providers. Who is it for? For everyone who loves coffee - whether you are a beginner or an experienced coffee enthusiast. The festival aims to showcase the diversity of coffee and make it accessible to everyone. What can visitors expect? Free coffee tastings, professional talks, demonstrations, acoustic concerts, prize draws and lots of fun.   Date:31 May -1 June 8.00 a.m. - 9.00 p.m. Location: Fórum Shopping Mall Source: FB events|Photo credit:Pixabay

Debrecen Civilian Festival

Ady Park Liszt tér 1, Debrecen, Hungary

Join a special day and meet people who are working to make Debrecen a more liveable, lovable and homely city for all. The Common City Festival is a unique opportunity to discover the impact that working for the community has on the life of our city. Learn about the work of our NGOs, meet like-minded people and experience the power of community in one day. The event is free, but your registration at this site is appreciated by organisers in case you would like to attend. Programmes between 2.00 p.m. - 7.00 p.m. continuously “Smile Graden” With a card game visitors can learn how much oganisations are proud of and what successes they have achieved. Come and join us! Visitors can get to know about the initiatives that make Debrecen a better place. Civil organisations will be waiting for visitors at their stands with varied programmes all afternoon. You can find a detailed description of the programmes in the online program booklet: here. “See us” Discover the most exciting moments of the civil community at a special photo exhibition. Each organisation has brought  their favorite pictures to show. Round-table discussions About active participation and civil organisations. Film Screenings If you like […]

Chinese Filmfest

Apollo Cinema Miklós u. 1, Debrecen, Hungary

On 1 June, Apollo Cinema will screen two films chosen from the programme of the “Imázsia” Chinese Film Week in Budapest. The aim of the event in Debrecen is the same as in the capital: to present a selection of Chinese films to the local audience and Chinese viewers living in Hungary as well. The programme of the “Imázsia” Chinese Film Festival in Debrecen is organised by OTT-HOME International Meeting Point, co-organised by Imázsia Nonprofit Ltd. and professionally supported by the Confucius Institute of the University of Debrecen. The main sponsor of the Imázsia Film Festival in Debrecen is Eve Power. The screenings will take place at the Apollo Cinema in Debrecen on 1 June: At 2:00 p.m. "The Successor" will be screened with English and Hungarian subtitles. It was a blockbuster in China during the summer of 2024.  About the film: The parents decide to hide their wealth from their child, so they build a complicated fake reality for him, where he has to learn how to live on little money. The film is humorous, even satirical, reflecting on the burning issue of social inequality. Tickets can be bought via this link. At 6:00 p.m., the film "Off the […]

Cultural Bazaar on Batthyány Street

Batthyány Street Batthyány utcán, Debrecen, Hungary

After its popular thematic programmes and children's flea market, the Debrecen Creative Community is welcoming visitors to a meeting that promises to be popular again. The organisers are preparing a real cultural bazaar on Batthyány Street between 5- 7 June, with antique books, craftsmen, young artists who create on the street, and street musicians creating a real, slow-life-inspired, browsing, bookworm atmosphere.    Date: 5-7 June, 10.00 a.m. - 7.00 p.m. Location:Batthyány Street  Source and photo credit:dehir.hu  

English Stand-Up Comedy with Hot Paprika Comedy

MODEM art center 1-3 Hunyadi János Street, Debrecen, Hungary

Hot Paprika Comedy and MODEM are excited to bring English Stand-Up Comedy back to Debrecen! The event is coming to showcase an amazing night of comedy with some of the best comedians. Lineup: Tauseef Parvez and more. Open Mic Opportunity:  Open spots are available to perform for people in Debrecen if anyone wants to try out Stand-Up Comedy. If you want a spot to perform at this show please check the post in the Facebook event description or message @hotpaprikacomedy Facebook or Instagram page. Price: Student HUF 1500. Adult HUF 2500. Tickets to buy at this link. Follow @hotpaprikacomedy and @modemart.debrecen for more similar events and join MODEM’s group to be the first to hear about our English-language programmes and events here. Date: 6 June, the show starts at 7:30 p.m. Location: MODEM Centre of Modern Art, Debrecen Source:modemart.hu/en |Photo credit:Pixabay

Speedway World Championship Semi-finals

Perényi Pál Salakmotor Stadion Gázvezeték u. 35, Debrecen, Hungary

Don't miss the SGP2 semi-final, one of the most anticipated domestic speedway  events of the year, where the world's junior elites will clash at the Perényi Pál Speedway Stadium. The favourite of the home audience Zoltán Lovas, the great hope of Hungarian slag engine motorsport, will be cheered on as the main competitor on his home track by Hungarian fans hungry for success! The goal is the world championship final series  A fierce fight for qualification for SGP2's junior (U21) racers are expected who fearlessly fight with great fervour to finish in the top 4 and be part of the 2025 SGP2 World Junior Championship Final Series. The stars of the future  The semi-finalists are among the stars of the future, who will impress slag engine racing fans in the SGP series in a few years time. Information and times First race: 4.00 p.m. Presentation of participants: 3:45 p.m. Training: 11:30 - 12:30 Gate opening:11:00 a.m. Cashier(s) opening: 11:00 a.m. In case of rain the event will be held on 8 June. Participants 16+2 competitors from the following 12 countries will be entered for the tournament: Hungary, Australia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Germany, Great Britain,Latvia, Poland, Slovakia, Slovenia, Sweden, Ukraine. The […]

XYZ Festival at MODEM

MODEM art center 1-3 Hunyadi János Street, Debrecen, Hungary

Start the summer with a unique event where the mood is ageless and the years are just numbers. Take an amazing guided tour of the "What Year Are You?" exhibition with musicians, then unwind with live acoustic music, enjoy shisha outside in the summer, and end the evening with a DJ set in MODEM's inner garden. Programme: 6:00 p.m.- Gate Opening 8:30 p.m.  - What Year Are You? - guided tour with the musicians 9:30 p.m.- Acousteria (acoustic concert) 11:00 p.m. - DJ Salazar Ticket prices: Early bird ticket: HUF 3.000 On the spot ticket: HUF 3.500 Tickets are available at modemart.jegy.hu. Don't miss this intergenerational musical and cultural journey! By attending the event, visitors accept that sound and image recordings will be made during the programme and may be used for promotional purposes on MODEM's website. Date: 7 June Location: MODEM Art Centre Source:FB events |Photo credit:Facebook Debrecen városa  

Salsa-Latin Street festival

Kossuth tér Kossuth tér

Come and taste a Caribbean evening, where the swirling, upbeat salsa of Cuban origin, bachata with Dominican roots and the wild African kizomba mix on 7 of June from 7.00 p.m. at Kossuth Square. If you want to dance, relax, or just listen to and enjoy Latin music and the dancers, this is the place for you to unwind. The event is free to attend. In case of rainy weather, the festival is held on 8 June.   Date: 7 June, 7.00 p.m. - 10.00 p.m. Location: Kossuth Square Source:FB events |Photo credit:Pixabay