As last year the audience can see a series of  Royal Ballet performances via live satellite replay screenings starting with Alice in Wonderland on the 20th of October. The latest shows will be on screen on the first Sunday after the live broadcast, at a family-friendly time, from 3:00 p.m. in a live satellite replay mode Tickets are available online and at the Apollo Cinema’s box office. Normal ticket: HUF 2700/ performance Children//Pensioner/Educator ticket: HUF  2200/ performance (Discount tickets can only be purchased in person at the box office.) 20 October, 2024, 3.00 p.m. ALICE IN WONDERLAND, ballet Running time: 205 minutes, with two intermissions Fall down the rabbit hole in the ballet adaptation of Lewis Carroll's famous fairy tale.Travel with Alice to Wonderland and meet a host of eccentric characters in Christopher Wheeldon's uniquely spectacular family ballet. Tickets:https://jegy.apollomozi.hu/?jegyfoggalas&id=31607 15 December, 2024, 3.00 p.m. CINDERELLA, ballet Running time: 195 minutes, with two intermissions During Advent, the audience can fall into a magical world where even dreams come true with a little fairy dust! This colourful ballet by the founding choreographer of the Royal Ballet, Frederick Ashton, offers an unforgettable theatre experience for the whole family. Tickets:https://jegy.apollomozi.hu/?jegyfoggalas&id=31609 22 December, 2024, 3.00 […]

Almost throughout the year, Debrecen hosts a variety of excellent events, all of which are worth attending. These are the festivals you should make sure to go to this year! Debrecen Spring Festival 5-15 April at several venues in Debrecen Debrecen Spring Festival will be back between 5 and 15 April 2025! The programme will again feature a variety of genres: classical music, theatre, children’s concerts and Easter activities. There will also be a variety of music, children’s entertainment, children’s workshops, children’s play, children’s workshops, a variety of music and dance performances. Debrecen Drive 23-25 May at Nagyerdei Stadium and its surroundings Hungary’s largest automotive showcase will feature hundreds of different vehicles: new models and old timers, sports cars and engines, trucks, power and work machines, police, fire and ambulance vehicles and military vehicles. In addition to this colorful range of exhibits, the organizers will also be offering a broad spectrum of additional activities, including free practice sessions, concerts, celebrity races and a MiniDrive on Children’s Day. Debrecziner Gourmet Festival 13-15 June  in Nagyerdő (Békás Pond) Debrecziner Gourmet Festival represents an unforgettable medley of tastes and flavors served in the heart of the picturesque Nagyerdő. Debrecen’s “most delicious” gastronomic event […]

Enjoy the plays of Csokonai Theatre with English subtitles or in a foreign language. Viktória - light opera in 3 acts with English subtitles - 15 April 7.00 p.m.,  About the play: Ábrahám Pál's masterpiece, Countess Viktória and István Koltay, tells a love story across borders and history. The story symbolises "history repeating itself" and a precursor to today's geopolitical conflicts. The lovers, stranded in tensions between Russia, the USA, and China, meet American ambassador John Webster. The musical landscape blends exotic Japanese tones with Hungarian melodies and American jazz motifs. Read more about the play here.  Tickets can be purchased at this link. María de Buenos Aires - tango-opera in Argentinian Spanish - 16 April at 7.00 p.m., 23 April, 6.00 p.m., Latinovits Zoltán stage, Csokonai Fórum About the play: María de Buenos Aires is a tango-opera by Astor Piazzolla, showcasing the Argentine heart through its dance. María, a prostitute, falls in love but is murdered by thieves and pimps. With the help of El Duende, she finds redemption but her aspirations of becoming a mother are futile. The opera blends classical music, jazz, and traditional tango, with András Lóránt's direction highlighting symbolic meanings. The performance is also special […]

Hungary's largest national park, Hortobágy, will host various activities in 2025, including traditional shepherd's year events, internationally recognised Hortobágy Equestrian Days, and the National Herders' Competition and Shepherds' Meeting on Pentecost. St. George’s Day Drive-Out Celebration 26 April - CANCELLED St. George's Day is a significant day for shepherds, as it marks the departure of animals from their winter shelters, highlighting the pastoral traditions of this World Heritage Site and the few shepherds who continue their ancestors' craft. National Herders’ Competition and Shepherds’ Meeting, Shepherd’s Dance Competition 23-24 May - CANCELLED On Saturdays of Pentecost, herders from across Hungary gather at Puszta Animal Park in Hortobágy for competitions including cattle catching, water pulling, dragon throwing, and herder's stick use. Hortobágy Village Day 31 May  Since 1992, Hortobágy's Village Day strengthens community cohesion and showcases cultural heritage through fairground and water stage programmes, horse cavalcade, cooking competition, music, dancing, and children's activities. 57th Hortobágy Equestrian Days 6-7-8 June - CANCELLED  Hortobágy Equestrian Days, a significant event in the region, promotes pastoral culture, Máta Stud Farm's work, and its horse collection. The 57th edition offers a 21st-century experience, connecting with the past and revisiting forgotten knowledge. Hortobágy Nine-Hole Bridge Fair 20 August […]

The World of Wizards event offers many interesting and magical programmes, taking you into a colourful and exciting world. Please read about programmes in English within the series of events below. For more details about other programmes from May 1 to May 5, please visit this link. 2 May  8:45 a.m. -4:45 p.m.  Experience Painting with Ági Czibere (HU/ENG) https://tinyurl.com/5nc7mzaa Deutsches Kulturforum 3  May  Craft fair, unpacking, cosplay, exhibition and programs all day long. (HU/ENG) Batthyány Street. 2:00 p.m. Lantern Making workshop (HU/ENG) Deutsches Kulturforum 2:00 p.m. Eardrum PODCAST (Live) – Krisztián Budai guest: Elise Paris Turco (ENG/HU) https://tinyurl.com/3x749s2d DESz24 2:00 p.m Experience Painting with Ági Czibere – For Kids! (HU/ENG) https://tinyurl.com/yt8r7ux5 Deutsches Kulturforum 5:15 p.m.  Debrecen PERKA Club Orchestra Concert (HU/ENG) Batthyány Street 5:30 p.m. Cosplay Meeting – Everything that is Magic! Dress up, show yourself, win tickets! Batthyány Street 6:00  p.m. Harry Potter themed look-alike competition – All ages are welcome! (HU/ENG) Batthyány Street 7:00  p.m. Lantern parade in the city centre – All participants are welcome! (HU/ENG) About a 20-minute walk to the city centre. 7:30 p.m. Wine bar experience painting with Ági Czibere – Adults only (HU/ENG) https://tinyurl.com/3jn7wns3 Deutsches Kulturforum 4 May 2:30 p.m. Harry Potter […]

Once again this year, the traditional May Day Festival will be held at the Amusement Park, a long weekend dedicated to relaxation, shared experiences, and carefree entertainment. From May 1 to 4, the AMusement Park warmly welcomes all ages to a joyful, colorful celebration! Programme Highlights: Charity fun run Concerts and stage performances Folk games and handicraft fair Children’s programs and clown show “Zoo Corner” Unique amusement park experiences Gastronomic court – chimney cakes, pretzels, homemade syrups, and many more delights. This year’s festival atmosphere is inspired by the magical world of classic Hungarian folktales. Lúdas Matyi and other beloved characters will pop up throughout the programmes to make the day even more enchanting!  Come celebrate spring and the 65th birthday of the Amusement Park. Date:1-4 May Location: Debrecen Amusement Park Source:FB events | Photo credit:dehir.hu  

On the occasion of World Dance Day, at the initiative of the National Association of Dance Teachers and the Hungarian University of Dance Arts,  the 7th Great Dance Choice event will be organised once again, which, as part of a national programme series, awaits dance lovers and those who would like to discover this wonderful form of movement in Debrecen! The Debrecen programme was created in cooperation with the Modern Tánc-Játék Studio and Főnix Event Organizer Ltd. What awaits visitors? 23 different dance styles - Try yourself in free 30-minute dance lessons, where 23 different styles from classical ballet, hip-hop, Latin and folk dances to modern, contemporary, cheerleading, capoeira, competitive dance, country, show dance and acrobatics  are waiting for you! All ages are welcome. - Children, young people, adults and the elderly can join the program. It is worth coming in comfortable clothes suitable for dance class, but there is also the possibility of changing clothes. Socks are perfect for ballroom dance classes, comfortable shoes are recommended for classes held on the roof terrace. Spectacular World Dance Day Gala Performances - Presentations of the best dance groups in Debrecen and its surroundings from 11:00 a.m. ,1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. […]

On the 5th of May, MCC Debrecen Educational Center will present a lecture in English titled “New Directions in the American Polity”. Description: Trump’s return and the rise of post-liberal political trends could fundamentally reshape the US polity. Will the traditional political order finally collapse and a new era begin? What will be the impact on the economy, on immigration, on social issues - and what role will actors like USAID and Elon Musk,who is shaping the global tech world and public discourse, play in this process? Post-liberalism is not just a theory, but is increasingly shaping political reality. But where does it come from and what future does it have?  The lecture will answer these questions, while also looking at US developments in the light of Hungarian political changes. Information about the event: The lecturer at the event is Daniel Whitehead, Fellow of the Budapest Fellowship Program. The presentation will be in English. The event is free to attend but registration is required. If interested, please register at https://mcc.hu/esemenyregisztracio/uj-iranyok-az-amerikai-allamszervezetben Registrations can be submitted until 12:00 p.m. on the 5th of May.   Everyone interested in this topic is welcome to the event! Date: 5 May, 5.00 p.m. Location: MCC […]