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.   

Debrecen Zoo holds a DonationZOO Day again on the 25th of November, true to its tradition started last year. From 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., everyone can visit the institution with a ticket registered/HUF 500 per person. For this nominal ticket price, guests according to their possibilities are requested to bring donations (children's books, non-perishable food, hygiene products, school supplies, sweets). The donations are collected by the Debrecen Charity Board and distributed to those in need. In addition to the all-day Animals in Action program, an advent roaming game, a fairy tale matinee, a creative corner, locally baked doughnuts, a soul-warming conversation point on the Samburu panoramic terrace and joint tree-planting await the public. The little ones can also drop their letter or their drawing into Santa's wish box made at home or in the on-site creative corner. All program elements are free of charge with the ticket, which can be purchased at a nominal price. All those who want to contribute to the development of the institution and the well-being of its residents will also have the opportunity to buy a supporter's ticket and also adopt their favourite animal.   Source: Hajdupress