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Churchyard Market on the 15th of March

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 18th of January. 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.  Date:15 March from 8.00 a.m. Location: 2-4 Leány Street, Inner courtyard of the Debrecen Great Church Congregation Source: debrecen.imami.hu Photo credit:dehir.hu

Debrecen Fair Festival

Forgotten Castle Erdőmestre utca, Debrecen, Hungary

For two days in the spring of 2025, the “Forgotten Castle” will be open to visitors with nearly 100 vendors at its season-opening event. Application form for vendors: https://docs.google.com/.../1ymOj-7moVZXmwuXQ_WSCC9W.../edit Further information: Phone: (+6)20 7771 116 Email: elfelejtettkastely@gmail.com   Date: 15-16 March Location: 5 Erdőmester Street Photo credit: dehir.hu Source: FB events

Spring Retro Day with the  Zsuzsi  Forest Railway

Zsuzsi Erdei Vasút Ruyter utca 1, Debrecen, Hungary

This year, in the spirit of the Spring Retro Day, the 102-year-old Steamer Lady Zsuzsi will lead visitors into the forest! The majestic power and nostalgic atmosphere of the legendary steamer invites all ages on a special journey. The festive train ride will take you back in time to the stories of the last century, while time in nature offers new experiences for families and nature lovers. Join us on this special journey to celebrate the awakening of spring and the Hungarian national holiday together! The more than 100-year-old steamer Zsuzsi will set off in a cloud of fragrant and fiery smoke towards the Hármashegy for a memorable day in nature. Programmes: Forest walk - in the footsteps of Hungarian national symbols  Discovering the colours of the Hungarian national flag in nature: red, white and green flowers, mushrooms and leaves. Birds of the Hungarian symbols - the role of the “turul” bird, the white stork and the saker falcon in Hungarian culture. Invoking István Fekete's 125: Kele, the August wanderer of the Hungarian nation, the return of the white stork. A short presentation on the migration, nesting and conservation status of the stork. Meeting with a white stork that stayed […]

Stork release in Hortobágy Wildlife Park

Hortobágyi Nemzeti Park Hortobágy, Petőfi tér 9, Debrecen, Hungary

On the 15th of March, on the national holiday, wintering and strengthened storks will be  released. There are two release dates during the year: the spring release in mid-March and the summer release in August.  Among the injured or weakened captured storks, there are always some that are judged by the experts to be not ready to migrate due to their condition. The release of the storks takes place after the arrival of the flights at 10:00 a.m.., 11:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. Price: due to the renovation works in the wildlife park, the price is HUF 1800 per person. Location: the Hortobágy Wildlife Park, which can only be reached by the national park bus, which takes guests from the Hortobágy Info building (Hortobágy, 12 Petőfi Square) to the wildlife park every hour between 10.00  a.m. and 2.00 p.m. Return from the wildlife park is at half past, one hour after departure, with the last wildlife park bus service inwards at 2.00 p.m., with a return from the wildlife park at 3.30 p.m.  Tickets can be purchased before the bus departs, either at the HNP Visitor Centre or at the Hortobágy Info building. Please note that the programme […]

Exhibition of Târgu Mures Artist Opens

Susmus Café Darabos utca 19, Debrecen, Hungary

The exhibition of Târgu Mures painter Gábor Kentelki entitled “Pillanatok” (Moments) will open on Saturday, 15 March at 6:00 p.m. at Susmus Café (19 Darabos Street), showcasing several small-scale oil paintings ranging from Barcelona landscapes to abstract worlds. The exhibition will be opened by artist Bulcsú Éles, and the event will also feature a recital by Gábor Kentelki, who was born in 1998 in Târgu Mures and graduated from the Bucharest University of Fine Arts in 2020.    Date: 15 March Location: Susmus Café Source and photo credit:dehir.hu

Debrecen Spring Festival 2025

The program will again feature a variety of genres: classical music, theatre, children’s concerts and Easter activities. Popular Hungarian artists, including Petra Gubik, Réka Farkasházi and the Talamba band, will provide a great entertainment, but also performers from Debrecen celebrating their round anniversary this year, such as the 15-year-old Bordó Sárkány band, the 50-year-old Panta Rhei and the 30-year-old Djabe. The program of the Debrecen Spring Festival: 5 April, 7.00 p.m. Kölcsey Centre, Great Hall “Whispering Winds” – Concert of the Wind Orchestras of the Debrecen Music Academy On the opening day of the Debrecen Spring Festival, the youth and children’s wind ensembles of the Debrecen Music Academy will take to the stage together. The nationally acclaimed orchestras, made up of students from the school named after Emil Simonffy, will kick off the Debrecen spring with a concert that is sure to be a blood-pumping experience. 10 April, 7.00 p.m. Kölcsey Centre, Great Hall What’s in my pocket? – Concert by Petra Gubik Petra Gubik, a Junior Prima, Honthy, and Petőfi Music Award-winning actress and performer, will present her thoughts, poems, songs, stories, and unique arrangements without acting. She is also a dubbing artist-singer-songwriter and member of the Játékszín company. […]

Offenbach’s Only Opera on Stage in Debrecen

Csokonai Theater Kossuth u. 10, Debrecen, Hungary

The most famous excerpt from The Tales of Hoffmann, the Barcarolle duet, was performed by the private singing students of the Faculty of Music of the University of Debrecen on Wednesday, giving a taste of one of the most popular works of opera literature. The Csokonai National Theatre in cooperation with the Faculty of Music of the University of Debrecen's Department of Private Singing will stage the 70-minute piece, which will be performed five times, the first time on the 21st of March. The only opera by French composer Jacques Offenbach is directed by Artur Vranyecz, and all the 25 art students will be included, making their training even more practical. Age group: The performance is recommended for upper elementary school students. Information and details about tickets can be found at this link: jegymester.hu/.   Date: 21, 24, 25 March Location: Csokonai National Theatre Source: csokonaiszinhaz.hu, dehir.hu

Bach Festival for All

Csokonai Fórum Csapó utca 30, Debrecen, Hungary

David Yengibarian's concert will open this year's Bach for All Festival in Debrecen. The Armenian-born accordionist will perform on Friday the 21st of March at 6:00 p.m. in the Simor Ottó Orfeum of the Csokonai Forum. The artist, who has been living in Hungary for 30 years, is preparing for this special concert. Participation is free, but registration is required, which can be done at szervezes@csokonaiszinhaz.hu.   Date: 21 March, 6.00 p.m. Location: Orfeum, Csokonai Forum Source and photo credit: dehir.hu

Concert Film on Legendary Composer Hans Zimmer at the Apollo Cinema

Apollo Cinema Miklós u. 1, Debrecen, Hungary

Two-time Oscar, multiple Grammy and three-time Golden Globe-winning German composer, Hans Zimmer first gave a concert in Hungary in 2016, and a concert film of the Prague leg of that tour was shown to Hungarian audiences in 2017. This one is not just a concert film, but a series of conversations with people who have been important to Zimmer, including Billie Eilish and her brother Christopher Nolan, Denis Villeneuve, Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya, Jerry Bruckheimer and Pharell Williams. Through them, we get a behind-the-scenes look at his work, with him and his friends telling stories about the past as naturally as if the crew were not present. Recordings from last year's Dubai concerts include a selection from across the decades, including The Lion King, Gladiator, Pirates of the Caribbean, The Dark Knight, Origin, Man of Steel, Among the Stars, James Bond and Dune. The song that gives the film its subtitle is dedicated to Dubai, and that's not even all the tunes that are played. The film, including interviews, tries to condense the essence into 158 minutes, so unfortunately some songs had to be cut from the original 3-hour show. The film will be shown twice at the Apollo cinema on […]

7th Batthyany Street Flea Market

Batthyány Street Batthyány utcán, Debrecen, Hungary

The Debrecen Creative Community brings back the beloved street fair to Batthyány Street!  On the 22nd of March, between 9.00 a.m. and 12.00 p.m., children, parents, friends are invited to the 7th Batthyány fair and children's flea market to spend the morning together and find real treasures. The street's shops will move to Debrecen's first pedestrian street, and the children's flea market sales will add variety to the offerings. Useful information: In order to sell your goods, filling out the application form is mandatory. If children would like to participate, registration should be submitted at the following link. Photographs will be taken during the programme, to which all interested parties consent by participating in the programme. Organisers reserve the right to change the programme. The event is free to attend. In case of rain, the event will be held on the 29th March. Date: 22 March, 9.00 a.m. - 12.00 p.m. Location: Batthyány Street Source: FB events

Water Days in Agora Science Centre

Agora Science Center Great Forest, Botanic Garden Entrance from Móricz Zsigmond Road!, Debrecen, Hungary

How is a "water tornado" created? What could be the secret of the Bermuda Triangle? Why can River Tisza be called an ecological corridor? How do substances mix in cold and warm water? How can we save water in everyday life?  To celebrate World Water Day this weekend, Agora is offering special activities. Among other things, visitors can find out what a fish coin is, examine different scales under a microscope and learn a lot of interesting facts about fish. Agora is open this weekend with a reduced admission ticket. On Saturday and Sunday the price for children and adults is 1900 HUF/person. With a ticket for the Water Days, attendees can also take part in the planetarium programmes. Please find the detailed programme here. Date: 22-23 March Location: Agora Science Centre Source: FB events Photo credit | Facebook Debrecen városa    

Antique’s Fair on the 23rd of March

Nagyerdei Stadium Nagyerdei park 12, Debrecen, Hungary

Visitors who enjoy the market ambiance and a variety of antique objects can return to the Mecca of Antiques on the 23rd of March, starting at 7.00  a.m. This Sunday will be the 452nd time when the fair is held. The antique fair in Debrecen welcomes buyers and sellers on the second and fourth Sunday of every month. At the 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.  Date: 23 March, 7.00 a.m. - 2.00 p.m. Location:Northern car park of the Nagyerdei Stadium Source: FB events, dehir.hu