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Debrecen Advent Events – 2-8 December

The joy of Christmas pervades the city's pulsating heart. Debrecen Advent provides a festive feeling to the city, with the main square turned into a stunning winter paradise of Christmas lights! Please find below the events and various programmes Debrecen Advent will be hosting  this week. 5 December 5.00 p.m. “Eszter-Lánc” Fairy Tale Band at Kossuth Square “Eszter-Lánc” Fairy Tale Band  invites all children and child-loving adults to a winter concert in a fairytale world, where they will search for Santa Claus through music. The songs, sounds and instruments all become characters in a fairy tale, whose adventures children can shape with their ideas. Eszter Kárász and the “Eszterlánc” Fairy Tale Band will welcome families to the Debrecen Advent with an interactive show entitled "Where is Santa Claus?", during which Santa Claus will arrive if the children sing loudly enough. 6 December 5.00 p.m. Concert of Éva Bolba and the JAZZterlánc at Kossuth Square The songs of the trio are performed by Éva Bolba (vocals, music, lyrics), Zsolt Bera Kossuth Prize-winning artist (trombone) and Miklós Birta (guitar). In this fun, interactive concert, they will engage the audience and show off their instruments to make their performance more exciting. For 10 […]

Visual and Animation Artist, Milorad Krstić’s Captivating Works Come to Debrecen

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

The exhibition titled “Signs Along the Way” of contemporary visual and animation artist, Milorad Krstić (n award-winning artist based in Hungary) will be opened on Thursday, the 28th of November at 6:00 p.m. by Zoltán Somhegyi, associate professor, art historian, with the acoustic duo Kitti&Marci. Milorad Krstić's works are captivating from the first sight. In his works, there is at work our eternal quest to continue to the end the personal deciphering of the world, the process of making sense of it. Through his exploratory and experimental creativity, Krstić also installs a strong added value in his works. He affirms the ideal of lifelong human development and learning. In art, as in philosophy and science, there is a desire to know, and a respect for human knowledge that frames our personal adventure of exploring the world. After the opening ceremony, the programme will continue at the Apollo Cinema, where the film Ruben Brandt - The Collector (Hungarian thriller), directed by Milorad Kristić, will be screened in the Mihály Kertész Room from 8:00 p.m. The award-winning animated film is free to watch, but registration is required. If interested, please register at this link or in person at the Apollo Cinema box […]

Kodály Philharmonia

Concert “Symphonies and Double Bass” at the Reformed University Church of Debrecen

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

The audience is invited to a chamber orchestra concert by Benedek Devich and the Kodály Philharmonic Orchestra on Thursday, the 28th of  November, from 7.00 p.m. at the Reformed University Church of Debrecen. Programme: Mozart: Symphony in A major K.201 Kuszevickij:Double Bass Concerto in F sharp minor, Op. 3 Beethoven: Symphony No. II (D major), op. 36 The performers of the concert are  Benedek Devich (double bass) and the  Kodály Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Tibor Bényi. More information about the concert can be found at this link.   Date: 28 November Location: Source.dehir.hu

Meet BMW Group Debrecen Plant at the Advent Fair

Kossuth tér Kossuth tér

In the spirit of Advent, Debrecen's main square will soon be dressed up for Christmas again. It is almost a tradition that the BMW factory team is represented at the event, and this year will be no different. BMW’s chalets next to the town's Christmas tree are open to all interested parties to talk about future plans, check out the company’s 2025 vacancies and get all the information visitors need from BMW colleagues to make a successful application.  Besides serious topics, visitors will be  entertained with exciting games, delicious BMW gingerbread and there will even be a chance to win unique gifts. From the 29th of November to the15th of  December, BMW staff will be waiting for interested parties every week on Thursdays and Fridays from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and at weekends from 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Date: 29 November - 15 December Location: Debrecen Advent Fair next to the town's Christmas tree Source:FB events

Debrecen Advent 2024

The excitement of Christmas fills the air as the Debrecen Advent Festival kicks off on 29 November in the city’s beating heart. Debrecen Advent brings a festive spirit to the city; the main square is transformed into a magical winter wonderland of Christmas lights! Discover the charming craft stalls offering unique gifts and indulge in Hungarian culinary delights such as chimney bread and lángos (fried flat bread). Don’t miss out on a cup of mulled wine or a little skating in front of the Reformed Great Church. With around 750 square metres of sparkling ice spread over a 120-metre stretch, the Kossuth Square ice rink will provide a stunning backdrop for winter fun for professional and novice skaters this year. The Hütté next to the rink offers an authentic Alpine atmosphere and gastronomic delights. This year, there will also be a Ugly Sweater Run in Debrecen, and you can join the Christmas donation (Szeretetdoboz in Hungarian). Don’t miss the magic of Advent in Debrecen, which has something for everyone.  

Programmes and sights at Debrecen Advent 2024

Debrecen Advent brings a spark of holiday spirit to the city, turning the main square into a stunning winter wonderland filled with magical Christmas lights! Find information about the programmes at various sights. Ice Rink Opening hours: 25 November - 23 December 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. *Weekdays 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.for pre-registered groups 24 December  9:00 a.m.  - 4:00 p.m. 25 December 2024 - 30 December 2024. 9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. 31 December  - 1 January  (31 Dec) 9:00 a.m. - (1 Jan) 1:00 p.m. 1 January  10:00 a.m.  - 8:00 p.m.  2 January 2025 - 5 January 2025 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Entrance ticket: 1.500 HUF/person/person Accompanying ticket: 500 HUF/person/occasion Advent Corner - With the support of Krones 29 November  11:00  a.m. - 9:00 p.m.  Handicraft session 3:00 p.m.  - 6:00  p.m.“Kismaszat” Experience Workshop 1 December  11:00  a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Crafts session 3:00p.m.  - 6:00 p.m. Creative Experience Centre Debrecen 5 December  2:30 - 5:00 p.m. Meet Santa Claus 7 December 11:00  a.m. - 9:00 p.m.:00 Meet Santa Claus 11:00  a.m. - 2:30 p.m. , 3:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. 8 December 11:00  a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Meet Santa Claus 11:00 a.m. - 2:30 […]

Exhibition of Central and Eastern European Children’s Books Opens

Méliusz Library Bem tér 19/D, Debrecen, Hungary

The Méliusz Juhász Péter Library hosts the contemporary illustration exhibition of the Deák17 Children's and Youth Art Gallery and the PesText International Literary and Cultural Festival, which offers a special selection from the world of Hungarian and Transylvanian Hungarian, Romanian and Slovak contemporary artists. Exhibition "At the same time, in the same place", which opens on the 29th of November and can be viewed for free on the 2nd floor of the Méliusz Central Library until the 11th of January, rests on three main pillars. It provides ample immersion in the aesthetically and visually exciting publications of contemporary Transylvanian Hungarian and Romanian book publishers (such as Bookart, Gutenberg, Lector, Humanitas, Arthur, Cartier). Visitors can pick up one and a half hundred "beautiful books", flip through them, and even immerse themselves in the library, which displays evocative creative worlds with an individual voice. Exhibition,“Koloraturá “ representing the second pillar, is a unique collection of original illustrations from the last two decades of the Cluj children's magazine “Sunbeam” (In Hungarian: Napsugár), published since 1957, and “Rainbow” (In Hungarian: Szivárvány), published since 1980. These monthly magazines enrich children's pictorial taste in a meaningful way, develop their aesthetic sense, bravely reach for new techniques, […]

Folk art moves into the puppet theatre in Debrecen

Vojtina Puppet Theatre 13 Kálvin Square, Debrecen, Hungary

The opening of the exhibition of Enikő Gyöngy, enamel and jewellery artist, folk craftswoman and her family will be held on Friday, the 29th of  November, from 4:00 p.m. at Vojtina Puppet Theatre.The exhibition will be opened by Péter Gyöngy, head of the Makoldi Sándor Centre of the National Institute of Culture, with the participation of Ildikó Bárdosi, folk singer, folk singing teacher, Young Master of Folk Art, Erika Juhász, folk singer, folk singing teacher, Young Master of Folk Art, and Kinga Újhelyi, Jászai Mari Prize-winning actor.  Visitors can also take part in a number of accompanying programmes. Family activities linked to the exhibition: Sunday 8 December 2024, 10.00 a.m. "Moon weaves, sun weaves" - Visitors can immerse themselves in the beauty of weaving designs, woven materials and make something small with reed weaving. Sunday, 15 December 2024 10.00 a.m. “Silk thread, wool thread…” - Participants can see designs and objects in the creation process and can get a small gift.. Sunday, 5 January 2025 10.00 a.m. “Born of fire”  - Attendees  can delve into the greatest miracle, the secrets of enameling: designs for compartment enamel, stages in the making process.   Guided tours: Saturday 28 December 2024, 11.00 a.m. […]

Debrecen Advent Events 29 November – 1 December

The excitement of Christmas fills the air as the Debrecen Advent Festival kicks off on the 29th of  November in the city’s beating heart. Debrecen Advent brings a festive spirit to the city; the main square is transformed into a magical winter wonderland of Christmas lights! Debrecen Advent will be hosting the following events this week. 29 November 9.00 a.m. - 12.00 p.m. Kindergartners' Christmas tree decorations at the Advent Fair Kindergarten children in Debrecen decorate 24 small pine trees with ornaments they made. The trees will be exhibited at the Adven Fair. 3.00 p.m. - 5.0 p.m. DuoTrio Street theatre at the Advent Fair The DuoTrio Street Theatre improvises its performances from stories inspired by the audience, with the active participation of the general public. Several performances of their interactive stilt show will be shown at the Advent Fair. The members of the company are Tímea Telenkó-Oláh (Vojtina Puppet Theatre), Máté Kiss Gergely (Csokonai National Theatre), Zsolt Györgyfi (Kodály Philharmonia) and Endre Molnár (Hungarian National Circus). 5.00 p.m. Bordeaux Dragon Concert at Kossuth Square Bordeaux Dragon band plays what they call "medieval world music". Set in a medieval atmosphere, their songs are danceable, powerful and dynamic, in keeping with […]

13th Debrecen Wine Tasting Event

Csokonai Fórum Csapó utca 30, Debrecen, Hungary

The 13th Debrecen Wine Tasting, Hungary's largest rural wine show, will take place on the last Saturday of November. This year, the high quality social event will take place in a new venue, the Csokonai Forum, the most modern theatre in the region and the country, providing the perfect atmosphere for tasting great wines. The wines will be opened several times throughout the evening, so that guests arriving later in the evening can taste the full range.There will also be a gastronomic corner, where many delicacies will be served to wine-tasting guests. A limited number of tickets will be sold again this year, as the excellent wines on offer require the intimacy and attention that can only be guaranteed by maximising the number of participants.  Two hours before the public opening of the event, exclusive access will be granted to guests who purchase VIP tickets. For this time slot, only 150 tickets will be sold, allowing the professional public and enthusiastic wine lovers to discover the wine regions in an even more comfortable and informal setting. The doors will be open to the general public from 5.00 p.m. Tickets Admission (On site): 14.999 HUF/Person Advance Rate: 10.999 Huf/Person (Only between […]

Movie “Alien” is Back to the Cinema

Apollo Cinema Miklós u. 1, Debrecen, Hungary

By popular demand, the legendary movie Alien is on the air again in Apollo Cinema.The director's version of Ridley Scott's sci-fi masterpiece is screened in the original English language with Hungarian subtitles on the 30th of November and the 7th of December. Tickets are available in person at the box office and online. Online ticket sales:  30 November Alien - The Eighth Passenger https://bit.ly/3NZKN0s 7 December Alien - Name of the Planet https://bit.ly/3O1pD22 Date: 30 November, 7 December, 7.30 p.m. Location: Apollo Cinema Source:FB events

“Waiting for Santa Claus” Programmes at Debrecen Zoo

Debrecen Zoo Ady Endre út 1, 4032, Debrecen, Hungary

On Sunday, the 1st of December, families can not only light the first candle on the Advent wreath, but also take part in Debrecen Zoo's “waiting for Santa Claus” activities. Programmes: 09:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Opening of the Santa Claus House 09:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m.  Creative handicrafts in the Gibbon House 10:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Santa Claus visits his zoo friends 10:00 a.m. - Capuchin monkeys’ feast 10:30 a.m. - Trunked bears' foraging tour 11:00  a.m.  - Playful foraging of meerkats  2:30  p.m. - Penguins' snack 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Arthur the Shetland pony brings sweets 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Pony carriage 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Santa's story 10:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m. and 2:00 .p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Warm up at Zoo-Kucko 10:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m. Adoption point next to Santa's house 12:30 p.m. Expert guided tour. Depart from the zoo entrance.    More information about the programme can be found  here.   Date:1 December Location: Debrecen Zoo   Source:dehir.hu