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Valentine’s Day Exclusive Programmes at Debrecen Zoo

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

On the occasion of Valentine's Day,  Debrecen Zoo welcomes couples in love and animal lovers to its special Valentine's Day exclusive programme, which offers not only unforgettable experiences, but also romantic relaxation and an unforgettable evening experience. Now in its third year, the popular event offers visitors a special guided walk through the exciting nightlife and adventurous love lives of the zoo's residents, while interactive activities and a culinary journey provide a unique and intimate experience. Starting at 5:00 p.m. on the 14th and the 15th of February, visitors can find out, for example, who is the oldest couple in the park and still enjoying an intimate relationship, how African penguins choose their mate, who wears the pants at Capuchin monkeys’ house, and which species and how the keepers are preparing for the upcoming nuptials. In addition, for the last time this season, participants can take a magical walk in the fabulously lit park of Debrecen Zoo, where a special play of the lights enhances the romantic atmosphere. On the occasion of Valentine's Day, the park also offers gift ideas for couples in lover, not only to please their partner, but also to support the noble cause of nature conservation, […]

Kodály Philharmonia

Carnival Concert of the Kodály Choir

University of Debrecen Egyetem tér 1., Debrecen, Hungary

One of the main characters of the evening will be one of the choirs' most loyal companions, the piano on the 14th of February. The special mood event, featuring all kinds of music: classical, romantic, contemporary, serious, popular,  tries to find answers to the question of how much of a role this excellent instrument can play in the life of a choir at a concert.  Event details Performers: Olga Vojevogyina – piano / Kodály Choir Conductor: Zoltán Kocsis-Holper Ticket price: 2500 HUF The tickets for the concert  can be purchased via this link.   Date: 14 February, 7.00 p.m. Location: University of DEbrecen, Main Hall Source:kodalyfilhamonia.hu

Exhibition Opens at Life Sciences Gallery

University of Debrecen Egyetem tér 1., Debrecen, Hungary

The University of Debrecen's Secretariat for Public Culture, Cultural and Organisational Office opens the spring semester with a painting and a photo exhibition.  In the Life Sciences Gallery visitors can see the 85th anniversary exhibition of Professor Emeritus Zoltán Varga. The exhibition is entitled "One eye to nature (still)", with co-exhibiting Csenge Nagy, student of the University of Fine Arts in Budapest.  The exhibition will be opened by Attila V. Molnár, professor, on Saturday the 15th of  February at 15:00 in the Life Sciences Gallery, with the performance of the Monteverdi Chamber Choir of the University of Debrecen, conducted by Ildikó Takács and István Pazár.  The paintings and the photos are on display until the 6th of March. Date: 15 February - 6 March Location: Life Science Gallery of the University of Debrecen Source and photo credit: dehir.hu

Churchyard Market

2-4 Leány Street 2-4 Leány Street, Debrecen, Hungary

A farmers' market with the widest range of products in the city, the Churchyard Market opens on the third Saturday of every month at 8.00 a.m. in the courtyard of the Debrecen Great Church Congregation Centre, at 2 Leány Street. The next time it opens its doors on the 15th of February. At the market local farmers and artisans sell their products at reasonable prices in the heart of the city centre offering smoked pork products, meats, cheeses, jams, vegetables, pickles, artisan gifts and much more.  There will also be “slambuc”  traditional, a Hungarian dish made from potatoes, pasta and bacon cooked in a pot),  and a book exchange point available. Visitors can choose from hundreds of books,  any of the books can be exchanged for another book of their own or taken away for a symbolic donation. More details are available about the market can be found here.   Date:15 February from 8.00 a.m.-11.30 a.m. Location: 2-4 Leány Street, Inner courtyard of the Debrecen Great Church Congregation   Source and photo credit:dehir.hu

Spa Saturday at Aquaticum

Aquaticum Debrecen SPA Nagyerdei park 1, Debrecen, Hungary

At Aquaticum Thermal Bath and Sauna World, a genuinely special weekend package awaits visitors, at which they can enjoy special sauna sessions with late-night sauna infusions, and outdoor bathing under the starry sky. For more details please about the programme, please visit this link:  Spa Saturday Aquaticum.   Date: 15 February, 8.00 p.m. - 11.00 p.m. Location:Thermal Bath and Sauna World Source:aquaticum.hu/en/

ABBA Show in Debrecen

VOKE Cultural Center Faraktár u. 67, Debrecen, Hungary

The greatest hits of the legendary ABBA performed by one of the best revival bands in Europe will come to Debrecen. The show pays tribute to the 50th anniversary of the 1974 Eurovision win with the song Waterloo! ABBA ABBORN has been touring Europe for over 20 years and has been a huge success. A total of 70 million people have seen their show on French television. This is mainly due to their authenticity, which takes you back to the 70s. As well as a perfectly polished show, they also dazzle with their impressive musical talent. They pride themselves on their live performance, completely without electronic accompaniment, just bass and drums. Their instrument is their voice, with which they are able to conjure up an admirable spectrum of timbres, resulting in an unforgettable musical performance.  The audience can also expect original costumes and elaborate choreography! Songs :Dancing Queen, Money Money Money, SOS, Waterloo, Mamma Mia, Happy New Year, Thank You For The Music, The Winner Takes It All, Fernando and many more can be enjoyed at the show. Tickets for the show can be bought at this link.   Date: 16 February Location: VOKE Cultural Centre Source: jegy.hu Photo credit: […]

French-Hungarian Animation Film at Apollo Cinema

Apollo Cinema Miklós u. 1, Debrecen, Hungary

More than 40 years ago, the novel “The Orphan of the Planet Perdide” was re-imagined and brought to life on screen by René Laloux and Jean Giraud (Moebius) with the help of Pannónia Film Studio and Hungarofilm. The result has since become an absolute milestone in the history of Hungarian animation. The protagonist of the film “Masters of Time” (French:Les maîtres du temps, Hungarian: Az idő urai)  is a young boy named Piel, who is left alone in a fatal accident on the mysterious and terrifying planet Perdide. What will happen to him? Can he be saved? Will he survive this dangerous adventure? The film, a French-Hungarian co-production, premiered in 1982, will be screened at the Hungarian Film Harvest on Sunday, the 16th of  February at 7.15 p.m. at the Apollo Cinema. The film will be followed by a round-table discussion on the film's significance, impact and art with the festival's moderators Anna Kata Váró, Miklós Szénási, Zsolt Heller and Ferenc Váradi. Date: 16 February Location:Apollo Cinema Source and photo credit: dehir.hu  

Special Exhibition Opens at Borsos Villa

József Borsos Sqaure József Borsos Sqaure, Debrecen, Hungary

Tímea Csanády-Jakab's home-design painting exhibition entitled “Infinite Music Box” will open on Monday 17 February at 5:00 p.m. at Borsos Villa. The greetings will be given and the exhibition will be opened by art teacher, Antónia Bobonkáné Papp. Participants at the opening will be the students of the Kisvárda Vocational Training Centre’s Márokpapi Technical School, Vocational School and Art School, as well as students of the Svetits High School and Rock School Debrecen. The exhibition is available to view until March 11, during the opening hours of the community centre.   Date:17 February Location: Borsos Villa Source and photo credit:dehir.hu

Puppeteer ‘s Exhibition Opens

Vojtina Puppet Theatre 13 Kálvin Square, Debrecen, Hungary

Oláh Richárd's exhibition is a visual storytelling about art, dreams, plans, made puppets, and theater. As the head of the Vojtina puppet workshop, Oláh Richárd has participated in the making of puppets for every performance in recent years. He claims that the creation of a puppet is realised by transforming the material in the puppet maker's secret workshop. Using material and imagination, he crafts the life that the actor ultimately gives life to on stage. The puppets are the results of transmutations and transformations. The artist, who will be presenting his work at the exhibition, presents the puppet universe, which can speak in many languages, through his own artistic filter. The exhibition will be opened on Monday, February 17th at 4.00 p.m. by puppeteer Péter Hajdú. Greetings will be given by artistic director Terka Láposi, with music provided by  Blattner Prize-winning artist and puppet designer Gyula Majoros.  The exhibition can be visited between February 17th and March 30th, on weekdays from 9.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m., and Sundays from 9.00 a.m. to 12.00 p.m. in the Kálvin Square exhibition space. Date: 17 February - 30 March Location: Vojtina Puppet Theatre, Kálvin Square exhibition space. Source: dehir.hu

Lecture on the Role of Motivation

Grand Hotel Aranybika Piac u. 11-15, debrecen, Hungary

MCC Debrecen Educational Center holds a lecture in English on the role of motivation on the 18th of February. The lecture will address the following questions: Why do we get up in the morning? Why do we rise to challenges repeatedly, even when every inch of us falls back? Where does motivation at work and home come from, and what fuels and weakens it? What motivates us in our decisions? What tools can we use to motivate ourselves, our children, our colleagues or, in education, our students? How do motivational factors change at different stages of life?  Information about the event: The lecturer at the event is Gábor Csepregi/ Advisor to the MCC Leadership Academy. The event is free to attend, but registration is required. If interested, please register at https://mcc.hu/esemenyregisztracio/a-motivacio-szerepe-eletunkben-mi-hajt-teged-elore.  Registrations can be submitted until noon on 18th February 2025. Everyone interested in this topic is welcome to attend. Now is the time to find out what motivates you. Date: 18 February, 5. p.m. Location: MCC Debrecen Educational Center – 4025 Debrecen, 11-15 Piac Street (Aranybika)   Source and photo credit: MCC Debrecen Educational Center  

Interactive, Creative Workshop at American Corner

American Corner Debrecen 19/D Bem Sqaure, Debrecen, Hungary

"Lyrics Lab" is an interactive, creative workshop for translating singable song lyrics and to bring American songs to life in Hungarian. Its first kick-off meeting will held on the 19th of February. Led by Dr. István Pinczés, award-winning director, translator, and lyricist, "Lyrics Lab" explores the heart of American music through the power of language. From Bob Dylan’s poetic storytelling and the timeless charisma of Elvis to the raw energy of The Doors and Steppenwolf, participants will work with legendary songs that have shaped American culture. Through discussion and hands-on exercises, attendees will transform classic American lyrics into natural, rhythmic Hungarian versions, capturing both meaning and melody.  Whether you're a language enthusiast, a music lover, or simply curious about creative translation, this biweekly workshop series offers a unique way to engage with both the English and Hungarian language in a fun, artistic setting. If interested, please send an email to acdeb.reg@gmail.com to reserve your spot, ask questions (or just stop by).   Date: The first session will be held on Wednesday, the 19th of February at 4:30 p.m. Location: American Corner Debrecen, (in Méliusz Library 19/D Bem Sqaure) Source: FB events

Solo Exhibition of Attila Bagi “The Still is Life”  Opens

modem

MODEM opens its new exciting exhibition on February 20 at 6:00 p.m. Attila Bagi, a visual artist from Debrecen living in Budapest, presents his solo exhibition in the Project Space which aims to showcase emerging artists.  The exhibition explores the tradition of still life in the context of modern consumer culture and technology, drawing from his series that reimagines the tradition and medium-specific possibilities of still life representation within the transformed object culture and technological environment of the 21st century. Key questions include whether we can see our individuality in mass-produced goods and if disposable items can serve as tools for legacy. Each piece reinterprets traditional still-life painting, pushing objects beyond the picture frame and challenging viewers to rethink genre conventions.   Date: 20 February - 15 April Location: MODEM Source: modemart.hu/en