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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 […]

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 […]

Exhibition “Institutional Fictions – The Possibility of an Art Faculty in Debrecen” in MODEM

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

The exhibition “Institutional Fictions – The Possibility of an Art Faculty in Debrecen” with the main focus idea of a possible art faculty in Debrecen takes visitors on a utopian journey and functions as a sort of thinking experiment. Giving young artists from Debrecen and abroad a platform to exhibit their work is one of MODEM Project Space's primary goals, but it's also crucial to make room for multidisciplinary art projects that address the city as a cultural organism. In September 2023, in cooperation between MODEM and the Department of Architecture of the University of Debrecen, Master of Architecture students took a course on the question of which area of the city and in which form the building of the Faculty of Arts could be built. One of the starting points for the project was the realisation that Hungary is a capital city-centric country in terms of cultural history. This is why it is worth paying more attention to the potential of rural art faculties and art institutions, and to develop them in order to create a more diverse system of contemporary art institutions in Hungary. The establishment of a Debrecen art faculty would definitely strengthen the city's social and […]

Exhibition of Debrecen-born, Munkácsy Prize-winning Painter Opens

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

The opening of Gabriella Nagy's exhibition “Romanticism in Order" will be held at the Bényi Gallery on Thursday the 26th of September at 6:00 p.m.  Gabriella Nagy was born in Debrecen in 1968. She has a constantly renewed, yet consistently building, characterful painting practice, marked by significant solo exhibitions, public collection acquisitions and professional awards. Her paintings are characterised by masterly brushwork, open vision and perception, and reflected visuality. She explores reality through surreal elements and classical realist representation, incorporating existential theories and personal observation. Her works create sensual spectacles, evoking private stories and exploring new forms within the traditional landscape genre. The artist studied at the Hungarian Academy of Fine Arts from 1991 to 1996 and has since mastered traditional oil on canvas painting techniques. She won the Strabag Painting Prize and received a Lisbon scholarship from the Budapest Gallery. Her works are in collections of Strabag, Hungarian National Gallery, Déri Museum, and private collectors. She received the Munkácsy Award in 2004. The exhibition will be opened by art historian Lilla Szoboszlai, with Áron Pető on accordion.  Until the 24th of  October 2024, the exhibition is open free of charge at the Kölcsey Centre from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 […]

Exhibition of Photographer Ouriel Morgensztern “Rendezvous in Vienna” Opened

Méliusz Library Bem tér 19/D, Debrecen, Hungary

The exhibition of 45 images by photographer Ouriel Morgensztern, entitled “Rendezvous in Vienna” presenting the holidays and everyday life of Viennese Jews, opened in the second floor cloisters of the Méliusz Juhász Péter Library. The opening of the exhibition, which was organised jointly by the Austrian Cultural Forum, the Institute of German Studies of the University of Debrecen and the Méliusz Library and is open free of charge until the 26th of October. Morgensztern was born in Paris, spent his childhood in the South of France, later lived in a kibbutz in Israel, then in New York, and finally settled in Vienna in the mid-2000s. A part of his family came from the territory of today's Belarus, Lithuania and Latvia, similar to Mark Rothko, considered the father of abstract expressionism. Morgensztern also dedicated a special series to Rothko's memory in another project. The artist first connected with the Jewish world through their parents' photo album, which lacked pictures of their grandparents and great-grandparents as many of his ancestors were murdered during the Holocaust. He wanted to record situations in the lives of others, in this case members of the Viennese community, which would have been possible in his own family's […]

Observation of  the “Vibrations of the Soul” at Special Exhibition

VOKE Cultural Center Faraktár u. 67, Debrecen, Hungary

An exhibition of the works of artist Ildikó Gabriella Nagy can be seen at the VOKE Cultural Centre of Understanding in Debrecen. The exhibition features 30 silk and acrylic paintings by the artist, created during her three-year stay in England. Ildikó Gabriella Nagy moved from Transylvania to Hungary  in 1990 with her sculptor husband and 3 children, who inherited their parents' artistic inclinations. She works in a variety of techniques: oil, acrylic, silk painting and linocuts. She tries to pass on her knowledge to the younger generation and to the elderly through courses and workshops. In 1977 he was awarded for her outstanding performance in Cluj Napoca. She has exhibited in America, England, Japan and other countries and in Debrecen her works decorate the walls of several buildings. The exhibition, titled “Vibrations of the Soul”, is on display until the 3rd of  November with free admission. Date: open until the 3rd of November Location: VOKE Cultural Centre of Understanding Source:dehir.hu, Facebook page of VOKE Cultural Centre of Understanding

World Animal Day – Debrecen

As World Animal Day draws near, homeless four-legged friends living in the shelters in Debrecen can be helped with donations. There are currently around 600 dogs waiting for loving owners in the city. On the 5th of October donations will be handed over to the shelters on Liget Square. According to animal welfare activists, the biggest problem is still the lack of education in responsible animal husbandry.  On World Animal Day, the orphaned dogs in the shelters are also celebrated with the aim of strengthening the friendship between humans and animals and to raise awareness of the importance of responsible coexistence. World Animal Day Events in Debrecen Autumn Family Day and Picnic - 5 October, 2:00 p.m. - 5.00 p.m., Liget Square Highlighting and supporting the importance of animal welfare organisations will be the focus next Saturday in Csapókert where an Autumn Family Day and Picnic („Kutya jó” Piknik) will welcome families to Liget Square. There will be a variety of dog shows  and also an opportunity to support animal shelters and animal rescue NGOs. Donations of food, tinned food, dry food, blankets, worn-out sweaters and pet equipment are welcome to help care for animals in need.  World Animal Day is also […]

Great Forest Week 2024

For the fifth time, a series of events celebrating Hungary's most beautiful forest, the Great Forest of Debrecen, will be held again between the 7th and the 13th of October under the title of Great Forest Week. This year's events include sports programmes, cycling demonstrations, a Green Cinema, guided nature tours, a family day, exhibitions and concerts with the involvement of numerous Debrecen institutions. Programmes 5 October  10:00 a.m. Oxygen Cup Forest Run Location: Debrecen, Great Forest, 500 m from the corner of the cemetery (gate number 3, roundabout) in the forest. Registration: http://sportstopper.hu/sportido-web/faces/oxigen.xhtml   7-11 October  Organised group trainings with pre-registration in connection with the Great Forest Week: activities for preschool and school groups. Participation requires prior registration at phone number (06) 52 386 125 or by sending an email to jozsa@meliusz.hu Location: Méliusz Józsa library (Debrecen-Józsa,  9 Szentgyörgyfalvi Road)   7-13 October  Great Forest Ride:sounds and images of the animals of the Great Forest can be heard and seen on the DKV trams, tram lines 1 and 2. 7-12 October  The Mysterious World of Forests: nature and exciting stories enthusiasts are welcome to visit the library and borrow an ideal read for a quiet autumn evening.t Méliusz Central […]

7th Sauna Weekend

The Hungarian Bathing Association and its member organisations will organise their Sauna Weekend on the 5th and the 6th of October for the seventh time. Similar to previous successes, the spas participating in the event await their guests with a selection of colourful programs, more information on which can be found by clicking this link. Sauna lovers will be able to enjoy themselves this weekend in Hajdú-Bihar County as well. Although some of the outdoor pools are closed, the thermal pools are still open for relaxation. As autumn cools down, there is also an increase in the number of saunas, which are not only relaxing but also good for your health. In Hajdú-Bihar County, Bihar Termálliget Spa and Strand in Berettyóújfalu, Aquaticum Spa in Debrecen, Bocskai Strand and Thermal Bath in Hajdúböszörmény, Hajdúnánás Thermal Bath and the Aqua-Palace Aqua Park in Hajdúszoboszló are waiting for those who wish to relax. During the weekend, all participating spas will be free to organise their own sauna-related activities, with one central event of all participating saunas offering the same themed sauna programme on the 5th of  October from 4:00 p.m. The sauna world of 37 spas has joined the programme, so everyone can […]

11th Scandinavian Film Festival at Apollo Cinema

Apollo Cinema Miklós u. 1, Debrecen, Hungary

The best Nordic films will be screened at the Apollo Cinema at the 11th Scandinavian Film Festival, co-organised by Vertigo Media and the cinema between the 10th and the 12th of October. Programme: When the Light Breaks| Ljósbrot - Icelandic drama, 82', 2024, in Icelandic, with Hungarian subtitles Screening date: 10 October - 6:00 p.m. The world premiere of the Icelandic film When the Light Breaks was part of the Un Certain Regard competition at the Cannes International Film Festival, the world's most prestigious 'A' category film festival, where it was also the opening film of the programme. The Oscar-nominated Icelandic director Rúnar Rúnarsson's drama is a sensitive film about growing up, with an authentic and moving portrayal of the emotional world of teenagers. Tickets: https://jegy.apollomozi.hu/?jegyfoglalas&id=31457 Armand | Armand, Norwegian feature, 117', 2024, in Norwegian, with Hungarian subtitles Screening date: 11 October - 6:00 p.m. The Norwegian  film, Armand had its world premiere at the world's most prestigious 'A' category film festival, the Cannes International Film Festival's Un Certain Regard competition. Armand won the Golden Camera Award for Best First Feature at Cannes. Armand is a film about one of the most important social issues and problems of our time, […]