The antique fair in Debrecen welcomes buyers and sellers on the second and fourth Sunday of every month from 7 am. At the antiques fair, only objects and tools belonging to the scope of antiques and works of art can be sold.  In addition to the usual coins, medals, weapons and furniture, antique dealers also offer their not-so-old books. Porcelain tableware, paintings and family silver can also be found in the diverse and colourful offerings. The antiques fair does not provide space for new goods.  Dates: 7 am - 2 p.m. Second and fourth Sunday of every month, in December it is held only on the 10th Location: Nagyerdei Stadium/ northern closed parking lot  Source: programturizmus, dehir.hu/korzo  

In  Apollo Theatre the audience can see Royal Ballet performances via live satellite replay screenings. On 12th November from 3 p.m. Cervantes' classic novel, Don Quixote can be seen. The piece was created for the Royal Ballet a decade ago in which Carlos Acosta's blood-filled choreography conjures us up the sunny, charming Spain, hand in hand with the characteristic Spanish design by visual designer, Tim Hatley. In this 19th-century ballet full of witty and brilliant choreographic solutions, which was dreamed up to the dynamic score of Ludwig Minkus, the impressive virtuosity of the leading private dancers of the Royal Ballet can be seen.  Choreographer: Carlos Acosta after Marius Petipa, Composer: Ludwig Minkus Program time is 200 minutes (exact information about the length can be expected later) with 2 breaks. Tickets are available online at: https://jegy.apollomozi.hu/?jegyfoggalas&id=27543  and at the Apollo cinema box office. Source: Facebook events.   Additional screenings in Apollo Cinema: Ivanov/Wright: The Nutcracker Choreographer: Peter Wright after Lev Ivanov. Composer: Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky Date: 17th  December 2023, 3 p.m. Macmillan: Manon Choreographer: Kenneth MacMillan, Composer: Jules Frédéric Massenet Date: 21st February 2024, 3 p.m. Puccini: Miss Butterfly Conductor: Kevin John Eduse, Director: Moshe Leiser and Patrice Caurier Date: 31st […]

Concerts, light shows and other programs await visitors at the free event of the Hajdú-Bihar County Municipality. Programs: 17 November 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. Light show on the facade of the Great Reformed Church  6 p.m. - 7 p.m. Concert of  Csík band in the Great Reformed Church Important: The building has a capacity of 800 people. Later arriving visitors can follow the concert on the LED wall set up on Kossuth Square 18 November   5 - 5.10 p.m. Light show on the facade of the Great Reformed Church  6 - 6. 50 p.m. St. Martin's concert in the Great Church.  Important: The building has a capacity of 800 people. Later arriving visitors can follow the concert on the LED wall set up on Kossuth Square Accompanying program elements at Kossuth Square are the performance by the Dance Dance and Sports Association, the spectacular performance by the fire juggling team. The event takes place within the framework of the Hajdú-Bihar County Municipality's project called "In the footsteps of Hajdú traditions". Date:17-18 November Location:Kossuth Square  

Those who visit the Masters of Illusion show can be part of an unforgettable evening. The performers in the program are regular performers of international TV shows, prestigious festivals and ocean liner luxury ships. After the stages of Las Vegas, New York, Beijing, Dubai, Paris and Monte Carlo, the Masters of Illusion are now ready to enchant the audience in Debrecen. There's nothing like seeing the magic live. There are no camera tricks: the incredible illusions take place in front of, and even with, the viewers. The performers in the show are the master of illusions on main stages, Zee Zeus, water globe artist Márton Kristály, champion magician of Las Vegas, Kolos Párkáni and the festival's prize-winning dexterity magician, Krisztián Bognár. The duration of the performance is approximately 2×50 minutes with 1 break. The show is recommended from age 8.  Date: 19 November, 2 p.m. Location: 67 Faraktár Street, VOKE Consent Cultural Center (VOKE Egyetértés Művelődési Központ) Source: utazzitthon.hu

As in previous years, the Debrecen Charity Board together with the churches collect long-lasting food for families in need. The donation boxes are delivered by the Hungarian Reformed Charity Service to those companies and institutions that wish to participate in this action. Donations of all kinds will be welcome at Debrecen Advent in the Advent Kuckó (Kossuth Square). Free handicraft activities will also be organised for families and visitors. Long-lasting food donations for families in need can be dropped into the collection box on site. The charity box collection campaign runs until the 15th of December 2023. Location: Debrecen Advent (in front of Aranybika Hotel) Source: Debrecen Charity Board

During the four weeks, a Christmas market, gastronomy, fair attractions and concerts, as well as an ice rink serve to relax amidst the festive preparations. The Christmas market in front of the Great Church of Debrecen and in the city center is an unforgettable spot for those who want a festive atmosphere. Both modern and traditional products can be expected at the fair: carpets, textiles, handmade ceramics and wooden toys, gingerbread, medicinal herbs, teas, parlor sweets and sumptuous Christmas ornaments and decorations. 75 stands with a Christmas atmosphere will offer their products, and 23 wooden houses offer a wide selection of culinary delicacies. Source: Főnix Rendezvényszervező

As Christmas approaches, Debrecen comes alive with twinkling lights, wonderful tastes and smells.  Christmas is a celebration of love, time spent together and delicious food, and Debrecen's gastronomic palette will not let you down during the holidays. You don't have to travel all the way to the Alps for an Austrian Hütte-feeling or to taste a real steamed dumpling. All it takes is a visit to the Hütte, located in front of the Reformed Great Church, right next to the Christmas ice rink. The Hütte can be visited between the 25th of November 2023 and the 7th of January 2024.