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Full-dome Films in English in Agora

Agora Science Center Great Forest, Botanic Garden Entrance from Móricz Zsigmond Road!, Debrecen, Hungary

Full-dome films are offered in English to the visitors of the Science Centre. Agora Science Centre has one of the largest portable digital planetariums in Hungary that enables visitors to surf in the starry sky, discover the motion of celestial bodies, and familiarise themselves with constellations. It guarantees a lifelong experience for both children and adults. Full-dome films available in English are the following: Europe to the Stars - from 4.00  p.m. every Thursday and Saturday. The Sun, Our Living Star - from 4.00 p.m. every Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday. Participation is possible with the Agora entry ticket. The planetarium has a capacity of 40 people. Thus, visitors can participate in these programs with a limited number, in order of arrival. Further information about the films can be found here. Location: Great Forest, Botanic Garden, Entrance from Móricz Zsigmond Road,Great Forest, Botanic Garden Source: Agora

Exhibition “The Image of Colour, the Mystery of Image” opens in MODEM

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

MODEM's latest exhibition titled "The Image of Colour, the Mystery of Image" opens on the 9th of February. The exhibition presents a comprehensive selection of monochrome paintings from the Antal–Lusztig collection, which is one of the most important private collections in Hungary. The owner of the collection, which includes hundreds of domestic and international works, dr. Péter Antal started buying monochrome paintings in the mid-2000s, which have since formed an important segment of his collection. In the past decades, we have seen a small or large selection of monochrome works at numerous domestic and foreign exhibitions. Among other things, the importance of these exhibitions is given by the fact that, thanks to this exceptional collector's commitment, the spirit and heritage of monochrome painting lives on not only in individual works of art, along the lines of consistent creative endeavours, but also emerges from time to time in the public discourse on the occasion of exhibitions selected from the Antal–Lusztig collection. This time, a selection exhibition from the monochrome segment of the Antal–Lusztig collection, organised into 7+1 separate units, guides the visitor. Through the research of monochrome painters, it guides you through concepts of painting that are thought to be obvious, […]

Two lives of a flower – Chamber Exhibition at Déri Museum opens

Déri Museum Déri tér 1, Debrecen, Hungary

The chamber exhibition and lecture of enamel and goldsmith Gyöngy Enikő is connected to the permanent local history exhibition The World of Civic People.  The photographic exhibition will be opened on Thursday the 15th of February, starting at 5.30 p.m. by Péter Gyöngy, Head of the Makoldi Sándor Centre of the National Institute of Culture. At the opening Enikő Gyöngy, enamel and jewellery artist, and folk craftswoman will give a lecture.  Admission is free and the exhibition will be open from 16 February to 17 March. Date: 16 February - 17 March Location: Déri Museum Source:https://dehir.hu/kepzomuveszet/egy-virag-ket-elete-a-rekeszzomancrol-fog-szolni-kiallitas-a-deri-muzeumban/2024/02/11/  

Gábor Kentelki’s exhibition ‘Flaming Colours’ opens at New Gallery

New Gallery (Új Galéria) 1 Széchenyi Street, Debrecen, Hungary

A new exhibition will open on the 24th of February at 5.00 p.m. at the New Gallery at 1 Széchenyi Street, entitled Flaming Colours. The works of a young artist from Târgu Mures will be on display for a month. Gábor Kentelki was born in 1998 in Târgu Mures, where he went to high school, and returned there after graduating from the University of Fine Arts in Bucharest in 2020. Painter Erzsébet Palotai, the  president of the Debrecen Artists' Guild, will give a toast at the exhibition, which will be opened by visual artist Bulcsú Éles. The event will be accompanied by the Cactus Country Club. The exhibition is open until the 29th of March, from Tuesday to Sunday, between 1.00 p.m. and 5.00 p.m.   Date: 24 February - 29 March Location: 1 Széchenyi Street, New Gallery Source: dehir.hu  

Exhibition of Painter Zoltán Gonda Opens in Bényi Gallery

Bényi Gallery Hunyadi utca 1-3., Debrecen, Hungary

The exhibition of painter Zoltán Gonda, entitled “80 is not a problem!” (Nem Gond(a) 80!), will open on the 1st of March at 6.00 p.m. at  Bényi Gallery.  The artist, who has been recently awarded the Debrecen Prize for Culture, started out as a painter and  has exhibited his works in solo and group exhibitions from 1965, and then for almost two decades mainly produced graphic works alongside painting. His works of art can be found in museums, galleries and private collections in Hungary and abroad, and he has exhibited in Poland, Lithuania, the Netherlands, Germany, Romania, China, Canada, the USA, Slovakia and Macedonia. After seven years of silence, he took up the brush again, and at the same time sought a specific renewal in graphic expression. Zoltán Gonda celebrated his 80th birthday last year, and a selection of his works can be seen at the Bényi Gallery until the 14 of March. Date:1-14 March Location: Bényi Gallery, Kölcsey Centre Source: dehir.hu

Art Exhibitions Open at the University of Debrecen

University of Debrecen Egyetem tér 1., Debrecen, Hungary

The cultural programme series continues with two art exhibitions, organised by the Public Culture Secretariat, Cultural and Organising Office of the University of Debrecen. Exhibition entitled Mediterranean Impressions of Nagybánya painter Emil Lajos Kovács opens on the 2nd of March at 3. 00 p.m.  in the Life Sciences Gallery. The exhibition will be  opened by cultural manager Viktor Csaba Kozák with the participation of guitarist László Bakos. The exhibition can be visited between the 2nd and the 28th of  March. Location: Egyetem Square 1, Life Sciences Gallery    Exhibition of Dr. Barbara Zsebik will be opened by Cultural Manager Viktor Csaba Kozák on the 3rd of March at 11.00 a.m. in the Theoretical Gallery with the participation of pianist Marcell Horváth. The exhibition can be visited between the 2nd and the 22nd of  March. Location: Egyetem Square 1,Theoretical Block Assembly Hall (Elméleti Tömb), Theoretical Gallery (Elméleti Galéria) Source: Facebook  

Exhibition of Painter János Maksai opens in Simonffy Street Youth Centre

Simonffy u 21. Debrecen, Hungary

Exhibition entitled "I'll tell you in the language of painting" is opening at the Simonffy Street Youth Centre on the 4th of  March at 4.30 p.m. The exhibition will be opened by Managing Director of DEMKI János D. Halász, and President of the Association for the Great Forest of Debrecen Ibolya Marincsák with the contribution of  Napsugár Bartha. For János Maksai, love is the key word. He feels comfortable in the world and does what he loves: painting. For the painter from Debrecen, creating is the most natural part of life. His life is usually predictable: he gets up in the morning and goes to paint... And for recreation he sometimes does gardening and is active around the house.  He has been painting for more than fifty years, and in that time he has put thousands of paintings on canvas. Some of them are quite small, but some are 150x320 cm, which he assembled from three pieces, because otherwise they would not have fit into the painter's studio. As the gallery is also an event hall, the organisers ask visitors to get informed about the exhibition visiting hours at phone number 06-52/415-498.   Date: 4-27 March Location: Simonffy Street Youth […]

Polish Painter’s Paintings on Display in German Cultural Forum

Deutsches Kulturforum 24 Batthyány Street, Debrecen, Hungary

The exhibition, entitled Vanishing Landscape will open on the 5th of March Tuesday at 5.00  p.m. at the German Cultural Forum in Debrecen and can be visited until the 31st of March. The artist wants to draw attention to the problem of disappearing green spaces and places untouched by human intervention. There are fewer and fewer of these places and are being squeezed out year by year by new investments, and there is a real risk that the landscape we have known until now will disappear. Barbara Hubert was born in Rzeszów and attended the School of Fine Arts. She completed her higher education in the painting department at the Krakow Academy of Fine Arts, studying under professors Stanisław Rodziński and Leszek Misiak. She currently resides in her hometown of Rzeszów, where she is active as both an artist and educator. Date: 5-31 March Location: Debrecen German Cultural Forum Source: dehir.hu  

Baroque 2. – Concert of the Kodály Philharmonic Chamber Orchestra

Pásti Street synagogue 4 Pásti Street, Debrecen, Hungary

Kodály Philharmonic Chamber Orchestra awaits the audience for the next concert in the concert series conducted by permanent conductor Tibor Bényi on the 5th of March from 7.00 p.m. Programme: J. S. Bach: III (G major) "Brandenburg Concerto" BWV 1048 J. S. Bach: Piano Concerto in F minor, BWV 1056 / J. S. Bach: "Ich habe genug" BWV 82 - Church Cantata / J. S. Bach: Suite in D major, BWV 1068 Contributors: Dániel Somogyi-Tóth, Chief Music Director of the City of Debrecen - piano accompaniment, Daisy Laura Tarnóc - vocals Conductor: Tibor Bényi About the performance: As a result of the musical fashions of recent decades, the performance of almost the entire Baroque and Classical repertoire has been entrusted to specialists in the so-called early music ensembles. Contemporary symphony orchestras relatively rarely undertake to perform pre-19th century composers, fearing that their performance style will lack authenticity. It is therefore particularly gratifying that the Kodály Philharmonic Orchestra is devoting an entire concert to the art of J.S. Bach, demonstrating that, for a valid interpretation, in addition to the knowledge of contemporary playing styles and phrasing, a performer's individuality and imagination are still required for valid interpretation. Date: 5 March, 7.00 […]

Green for Life Roadshow starts on Thursday

Kossuth tér Kossuth tér

HUMDA Hungarian Mobility Development Agency PLC., a part of the Széchenyi University Group, is launching a comprehensive e-mobility roadshow called "Zöld Életre Valók" (Green for Life) in Debrecen on the 7th of March. The roadshow, which will visit various locations throughout the country and stay for four days each, aims to promote sustainable and environmentally friendly energy in everyday life and encourage the transition to green energy, which is the future of the Hungarian economy in households, transportation, and industry. Between the 7th and the 10th of  March, organisers are expecting visitors from kindergarten age to the elderly at Kossuth Square in Debrecen. The mission of the HUMDA Green for Life national e-mobility and technology roadshow is to raise awareness about hydrogen technology, energy storage and electric vehicles, their benefits, operation and environmental aspects. The roadshow will offer public installations and free activities in public spaces during the first half of the year. For information on exact locations and dates, visit the roadshow website, zoldeletrevalok.hu and the HUMDA website. At the technology exhibition, visitors can test their skills on a go-kart track, learn about road safety at the park, and view exhibits of electric buses, cars, and e-scooters. A VR […]

Women’s Day Concert of Debrecen Symphonic Band

University of Debrecen, Faculty of Music, Hall Debrecen, Hungary

The Debrecen Symphonic Band, the wind orchestra of the Debrecen University's Faculty of Music, will perform a concert in honour of International Women's Day as the next event of the Universitas-Debrecen concert series on the 7th of March from 7 p.m. Programme: Carlos Marquez: Cassiopeia Franco Cesarini: Harlequin Alain Boublil-Claude Michel Schönberg: Les Misérables (Arr: Marcel Peeters) József Sárvári: The Knights of the Valley (conducted by Andrea Daru) John Lennon-Takashi Hoshide: Imagine Philip Sparke: Klezmer Carnival Omega-Szilágyi Miklós: Omega for Life Gyula Bekker conducting. For more information about the concert and ticket prices, please  click here. The Debrecen Symphonic Band is a wind orchestra that plays a significant role in training brass, woodwind, and percussion students at the University of Debrecen. The band's main task is to support the conducting practice of students participating in the unique master's program in conducting and wind orchestra at the University of Debrecen. The band's repertoire includes historical Hungarian marches, contemporary Hungarian works, as well as notable international wind orchestra pieces and their arrangements. Date: 7 March, 7 p.m Location: University of Debrecen, Faculty of Music Source:dehir.hu

Debrecen4U Business Expat Club (BEC) x English Stand-Up Comedy Special with Stephen Grant (UK) at MODEM

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

Hot Paprika Comedy and MODEM await the audience to English Stand-Up Comedy with Stephen Grant organised on the 8th of March starting from 8.00 p.m. at MODEM Centre of Modern Art. A repeat award winner of Best UK Compere, Stephen Grant is one of the hardest working comedy performers and writers in the UK. He is the host of the Krater Comedy Club at Komedia, which has won Best Comedy Venue in the South for an unprecedented number of times and is a regular headliner at The Comedy Store in Leicester Square. His speed and dynamism create a magical energy which has audiences rapt and hanging onto his every word. It led Stephen to writing for Rob Beckett on Mock the Week and for writing for Russell Kane on Live at the Electric, as well as for Lee Nelson’s Well Good Show for Avalon TV and Seann Walsh for Channel 4’s Stand Up For The Week. Date: 8 March, 8.00 p.m. Location: MODEM Centre of Modern Art  Tickets: jegy.hu  Please let us know if you wish to participate at: iuliia.dzikh@edc.debrecen.hu