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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

New Public Collection Exhibition of MODEM titled “What year are you?” opened

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

The new public collection exhibition, with around 50 different artists presented from the founders to Generation Z marking a new chapter for MODEM, can be visited until the 31st of December 2024. The curators of the exhibition have chosen artists who have shaped MODEM's image over the years, showcasing works from a collection that has evolved over 18 years, incorporating collections, acquisitions, Debrecen International Artists' Colony results, and artist donations. Drawing on the insights of generational theory, each section is arranged according to the artists' year of birth, rather than according to the aesthetic, art theoretical or art historical categories they represent or can be associated with their work.  Exhibiting artists: Lost Generation: Vilmos Aba-Novák Founders (Builders):Judit Reigl, Vera Molnár Veterans: Ákos Birkás, Ilona Keserü, László Lakner, István Nádler, Endre Tót, Zoltán Tölg-Molnár, Baby Boomers: Imre Bukta, Lajos Csontó, Ágnes Eperjesi, László Fehér, László feLugossy, Imre Gábor, Pál Gerber, Balázs Kicsiny, Ilona Lovas, Sándor Pinczehelyi, Gyula Várnai Generation X: Zsolt Asztalos, Emese Benczúr, Attila Csörgő, Marcell Esterházy, Tibor Gyenis, Kriszta x-T Nagy,  Péter Pettendi Szabó, Sára Richter, Katharina Roters, Société Réaliste, József Szolnoki. Generation Y: Nikolett Balázs, Kincső Bede, Máté Dobokay, Tim Freiwald, Judit Ágnes Gallai, Judit Lilla Molnár, Márton […]

Interactive exhibitions in Hortobágy National Park

Hortobágyi Nemzeti Park Hortobágy, Petőfi tér 9, Debrecen, Hungary

In addition to thousands of years of ancient knowledge, the visitor centre also features 21st century interactive elements. Puszta Treasury. This is the name of the exhibition that shows the everyday life of our ancestors, their clothing and the products they made here. In addition to thousands of years of ancient knowledge, the visitor centre also features 21st century interactive elements. The tourism development programme in Hortobágy, which was completed at the end of March, aimed to bring the wilderness closer to all ages. With the new permanent exhibitions and the unified information system, everyone can discover the rich fauna and flora of the region, as well as the pastoral culture of Hortobágy, according to their own needs. “The exhibitions are structured in such a way that even those who visit here for the first time can find the topic and activity they like. Also those who already know the depths of the wilderness, the birds and plants that live here, or even have friendly relations with the shepherds,"  Director of Hortobágy National Park Gergely Árpád Medgyesi said. Date:Closed on Mondays, but open on weekends on all long weekends and public holidays (except 1 November 2024 and 23 December 2024 […]

Beer by the lake

Beer By Lake

Békás tó Nagyerdei park 1, Debrecen, Hungary

During the Debrecen Flower Festival in August, more than a hundred local and international beers, ales and craft beers will be served in the shade of the trees of the Great Forest, in front of the Great Forest Open Air Stage. For more information, visit the website here. The event has a 10-year tradition. Visitors can enjoy the most varied Hungarian craft beers, in addition to which beer fans will also find refreshments from prestigious foreign breweries. During the event, various gastronomic and cultural programs await the visitors, in addition to which the public can choose from a range of food trucks offering culinary experiences, food and beer skates.  

Painter and Art Historian Mihály Ludmann’s Exhibition Opened

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

Mihály Ludmann is a versatile individual, also known as a painter, art historian and secondary school teacher who has published several very important books (architecture, sculpture, the art of war are all at the forefront of his interests) and his list of publications is impressive, long and substantial. He exhibits in Debrecen as a creative artist with his exhibition of oil paintings called the “Peacekeeper of Colors” at the DAB Club. He will be presenting oil paintings,  from which the smallest ones depicting  winter landscapes are of around 50x50 cm, the largest ones around 80x120 cm, with his very exciting  range of colors and shapes offering visitors a spectacular journey. The exhibition is on display until the 30th of September, Monday to Thursday from 8.00 a.m. to 4.00 p.m., and until 2.00 p.m. on Fridays.   Date: until 30 September Location: DAB Club (DAB Székház), 49 Thomas Mann Street    Source: dehir.hu

Beer by the lake

Beer by Lake Festival 2024

Nagyerdei park Nagyerdei park 12, Debrecen, Hungary

Beer by Lake (Nagyerdei Sörkert) is a gastro-cultural event as part of the Debrecen Flower Carnival, which promotes quality beer gastronomy and cultural entertainment in Hungary. The event will feature small-scale breweries, popular brands from Hungary and beer houses from abroad. During the carnival week, between the 15th and the 20th of  August, the event will open its doors again this year, bringing exciting domestic craft beers, a diverse international beer selection and the experience of a relaxing holiday. Guests can take part in themed tours, where they can learn about the different beers, breweries, flavours and exciting brewing customs. The event will also include musical performances and social games (e.g. beer pong, quizzes), all of which will combine to create a carefree experience. Date:15-20 August Location: Great Forest Park Source: debreceniviragkarneval.hu

The Theater Company of World-famous Actor Tim Robbins Performs at the Csokonai Theatre

Csokonai Theater Kossuth u. 10, Debrecen, Hungary

The Oscar- and Grammy-winning actor Tim Robbins visits the Csokonai National Theatre with his theater company, Actors' Gang, performing their play called ‘Topsy Turvy’. Tim Robbins is known for giving memorable performances in numerous films, including The Shawshank Redemption (1994) and The Mystic River (2003), for which he won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor and the Golden Globe Award. Tim Robbins founded the Actors' Gang in Los Angeles forty-three years ago, in 1981. The theater company has 24 members, and a total of 19 will be on stage. The 19 members include Tim Robbins' sister, who also has a role in the production.  Director of the Csokonai National Theatre, Szabolcs Mátyássy beleives that the Csokonai National Theatre has a priority task to strengthen the international role of Debrecen and to broaden its offer. This time, an English-language performance will be subtitled in Hungarian, which has been previously the other way around.  Tim Robbins wrote the play during the pandemic with a story of a choir whose members cannot meet because of restrictions imposed to contain the pandemic. The choir is disbanded, meanwhile some want to continue rehearsing in person (in secret), others wanting to remain rule-followers. In addition […]

Architect Tibor Mikolás’ 100th Birthday Anniversary Programmes

On the 19th of  September, an exhibition of Tibor Mikolás' oeuvre opened at the New City Hall Gallery. From the last day of the month, from the 30th, the Faculty of Music will host a jubilee exhibition of photographs and models entitled “Mikolás 100”. The emblematic figure of the design engineer training, the best connoisseur of modern architecture, once brought not only architectural culture but also a strong architectural position to Debrecen. On his study trips he travelled the world, but his work was mostly in Debrecen, where he is associated with such landmark buildings as the Centrum Department Store, the Liszt Ferenc College of Music and the Kölcsey Cultural Centre, which has now been demolished. Tibor Mikolás, an architect and teacher of great stature and exceptional talent, died in 2014 and would celebrate his 100th birthday on the 28th of September this year. Buildings such as the former Centrum Department Store and the Liszt Ferenc Academy of Music are associated with his name. He is commemorated with exhibitions, book launches, concerts and building tours. He left a rich legacy with his "composed modernist" buildings, numerous drawings, photographs, models, personal documents and videos, the processing of which, as well as […]

eTheatre Festival with Fourteen Performances

Fourteen performances are shown between the 20th and 29th of September at the eTheatre Festival, and the discounted season ticket sales has started. The only online theatre event in the country, the performances can be seen with individual tickets and season tickets. Hungarian theatres from Hungary and abroad, as well as independent companies were invited to submit their performances to the festival during which performances by theatres and companies such as the Örkény Theatre, the Csiky Gergely Theatre in Timisoara, the Vígszínház, the Katona József Theatre, the Szeged National Theatre, the Madách Theatre, the Radnóti Miklós Theatre, Exit Generation and the KultBazaar Association will be available to the public without any restrictions. The festival will feature live and free-to-view online professional discussions. The opening round table will be attended by Adél Kováts, Pál Mácsai, Dávid Zsoldos, and Gergely Légrádi, while at the second round table the Katona József Theatre’s performance called 'Találkozás' can be seen only online.  The best performances will be judged by a professional jury consisting of thespian Eliza Sodró, dramaturg Tamara Török, director Tamás Puskás, poet-playwright Péter Závada and the director of eTheatre Gergely Légrádi. The performances may also win special prizes and audience awards. The eTheatre […]

1st International Sports Day

Many programs can be associated with the name of the Creative Community of Debrecen. The Children's Flea Market, the Halloween Street Party, the International Street Festival, the Flower Fest and much more. All of them take place on Batthyány Street. Now, however, the team is preparing something really new. For the first time, the 1st International Sports Day  will be organised in three different locations in the city with the aim of giving people in Debrecen the opportunity to play sport in an international community and to make them love it from an early age. At the free event, the age group of 8-20 years can play basketball  in teams of 5 and football in teams of 5+1. Registrations of  teams can be submitted to info@deutsches-kulturforum.hu. Date: 20 September 4.00 p.m. - 8.00 p.m. Locations: Csapókert (Liget Square), Újkert (Mikszáth Kálmán Street), dowtown Debrecen (Arany János Square) Source:debrecen.imami.hu, FB events  

JAZZ For You!

Kölcsey Center Bethlen u., 4026, Debrecen, Hungary

The audience is welcome to an unadulterated, smoky, end-of-summer jazz concert, before the meteorological autumn really sets in. Due to the great success and interest, the Steve Jazz Trio and the Kodály Choir will perform together again. With their concert "JAZZ for you!", bidding farewell to the harsh winter in the carnival season and this September to the scorching summer with passionate jazz music and choral music.   Contributors: Steve Jazz Trio (István Bundzik - piano, Gyula Horváth - bass guitar, Gábor Kacsenyák - drums) / Kodály Choir Conductor: Zoltán Kocsis-Holper Tickets can be purchase at kodalyfilharmonia.jegy.hu   Date: 20 September, 7.00 p.m. Location:Kölcsey Centre, Ballroom Source:kodalyfilharmonia.hu

Cultural Heritage Days

This year, the Cultural Heritage Days will take place on the weekend of 21-22 September, organised for the first time by the Ministry of Construction and Transport in cooperation with the ICOMOS Hungarian National Committee. In Debrecen, too, there will be programmes at several venues. There will be many places where monuments, historic buildings, ensembles, cemeteries, gardens can be visited free of charge and activities that are often not otherwise accessible can be tried. The event highlights the need to protect, respect and approach with expertise the irreplaceable built heritage and monuments that are part of national culture. Popular throughout Europe, the importance of the Heritage Days is growing every year, both in terms of the number of free sites and the number of visitors. Since its inception, Hungary has sought to raise awareness of its rich architectural heritage by highlighting different key themes. The aim is to make it possible for everyone, regardless of interests, to experience the richness of our Hungarian architectural heritage and monuments.  The Heritage Days, popular throughout Europe, are growing in importance every year, both in terms of the number of free sites and the number of visitors. Across Europe the theme of this year's […]