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Debrecen Jewish Cultural Days and Street Festival

Pásti Street synagogue 4 Pásti Street, Debrecen, Hungary

For one week, the Jewish Quarter of Debrecen will come to life again, where between 6-11 May 2025, visitors will be able to get to know the Jewish people and their traditions. The programme of the Debrecen Jewish Cultural Days and Street Festival will include concerts, exhibitions, guided tours, children's programmes and book presentations, as well as kosher cuisine. Programmes: 6 May 5:00 p.m. “Common Silence” – Exhibition of György Király, painter 6:00 p.m.  “Jewish Wedding” with the Agyagbanda band 7 May  4:00 p.m. “Beyond Forty, Travel Experiences, Travel Adventures in Forty Countries”,  Book launch by writer Zsuzsa Lackzó 6:00 p.m. “Back to Man” – Actress Vivien Edelényi’s Magda Szabó evening  8 May 11:00 a.m. “Tradition, Heritage, Faith” – Opening Ceremony of the XXVI International Conference  12:00 p.m.  Exhibition Opening – The Fate of Jewish Women Deported to Stadtallendorf 2:00 p.m.  Conference 7:00 p.m.  “Šnirele Perele” – Concert by Armenian Singer Karin Sarkisjan 9 May 5:00 p.m.  Lecture, Freedom is Not a Goal, but a Meansby Géza Röhrig 10 May 2:00 p.m. Conference 9:00 p.m. Anima Sound System 11 May 10:00 a.m.  Debrecen Dixieland Jazz Band 11:00 a.m.  Péter Gerendás 12:00 p.m.  Cooking experience with executive chef Szabolcs Balogh (Almavirág […]

The Music Revolution That Failed

Kodály Zoltán Music Secondary School and Music School Vár utca 1, Debrecden, Hungary

MCC Debrecen Educational Center is hosting a special event on May 7th, titled "The Music Revolution That Failed". Description: The MCC’s next event is a groundbreaking combination of keynote speech and concert. Andrew Balio, principal trumpeter of the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, who has performed as a soloist with the Israel Philharmonic and the Boston Philharmonic, will take the stage not only as a musician but also as a thought-provoking speaker. What if classical music had gone in a different direction? Balio talks about this “what if” moment - and how it affects us today, musicians, listeners, institutions. Why is it worth revisiting Bach’s pieces with an instrumental pairing that rarely comes to the fore? In the second half of the evening, Bach’s well-known and rarely heard works will be reinterpreted for trumpet and organ. The concert will include chorales and sonatas that are well suited to Balio’s clear, technically precise playing. The programme is also professionally important, offering a rarely heard approach to the work of a well-known composer. This is not an evening of nostalgia, but of questions. And possibly an answer. Information about the event: The lecturer at the event is Andrew Balio, Principal Trumpeter at Baltimore Symphony […]

Pallag Art Weekend

Artibus Design & Art Gallery 8 Mezőgazdász Street, Pallag

Visitors are invited to the first Pallag Art Weekend event, which is also the debut of the newly opened Artibus Design & Art Gallery. Inspired by the spirit of the Sestina Gallery, the space will offer contemporary art, design interiors and inspiring encounters over three days. The weekend will feature works by prestigious artists from Debrecen and related to Debrecen, music, friendly discussions and a special "culture house" atmosphere. In the gallery visitors can see works by Barbara Chondromatidou, Melitta Csorján, David Beeri, Péter Donka, Alpár Mihaszna Dóczy, Judit Komlódi, János Kujbus, Marcell Nagy, Róbert Rácz, József Szabó, Zsuzsa Szász and Ferenc Uzonyi.  The opening ceremony will take place on Friday 9 May at 6:00 p.m., with a toast by museologist Lilla Szoboszlai, followed by a performance by the hintaLOW Band. On Saturday, Lyuhász Lyácint Bt. Band  will perform from 7:00 p.m, and on Sunday, Neonhal Band will play from 6:00 p.m  On Saturday and Sunday, the Artibus Design & Art Gallery will be open from 10.00  a.m. to 8.00 p.m.  Admission is free of charge.   Date: 9-11 May Location: 8 Mezőgazdász Street, Pallag Source: dehir.hu, FB events | Photo credit:dehir.hu

English Stand Up Comedy with Hot Paprika Comedy

MODEM art center 1-3 Hunyadi János Street, Debrecen, Hungary

Hot Paprika Comedy and MODEM  are excited to bring English Stand-Up Comedy back to Debrecen, with a special night of comedy on the 9th of May, Friday. The evening is coming to showcase an amazing night of comedy with some of the best comedians! Lineup:  Tauseef Parvez and more. Open Mic Opportunity:  Open spots are available to perform for people in Debrecen if anyone wants to try out Stand-Up Comedy.  If you want a spot to perform at this show, please check the post in the Facebook event description or message @hotpaprikacomedy Facebook or Instagram page. Tickets Price: Student HUF 1500. Adult HUF 2500. Tickets to buy at: https://cooltix.hu/event/680a484047570d0f1ce56cb8 Date: 9 May, the show starts at 7:30 p.m. Location: MODEM Centre of Modern Art, Debrecen Source:FB events |Photo credit: Pixabay

Spring Debrecen Fair

Böszörményi road Debrecen, Hungary

Debrecen was granted town charter by King Louis the Great in 1361 and was a so-called “country town” without walls. It had the right to hold four fairs a year, two of which, the “Gergely” and the “Mihály Day”  fairs, are still held today. It is this tradition and local characteristics that are taken into account when organising the annual Spring and Autumn National Fairs in Debrecen. Sites of the fair: Böszörményi Road - Füredi Road - Doberdó Road, Bólyai Street - Böszörményi Road - Thomas M. street, the section between Békessy Béla Road - Böszörményi Road - Görgey Street Akadémia Street - Böszörményi Road - Kertváros Road   Opening hours of the fair: Day zero: from 6.00 p.m. (closing of the fairground, setting up of tents) First day: from 06.00 a.m.  to 08.00 p.m. Second day: from 06.00 a.m.  to 08.00 p.m.   Date: 10-11 May Location: Various sites, please see above. Source: programturizmus.hu |Photo credit:dehir.hu

Batthyany Street Fair and Children’s Flea Market

Batthyány Street Batthyány utcán, Debrecen, Hungary

The Creative Community of Debrecen will soon be bringing a new bustle to Batthyány Street, where the 9th Batthyány Flea Market and Children's Flea Market will be held on Saturday 10 May between 9.00 a.m.  and 12.00 p.m.  To register, please fill in the application form on the programme's Facebook page. The organisers have also set another day for the fair, which will be held on 17 May in case of bad weather. Photographs will be taken during the programme, to which all interested parties consent by participating in the programme.   Date: 10 May Location: Batthyány Street Source: dehir.hu, FB events | Photo credit:dehir.hu

Special Concert at the Debrecen Jewish Festival

Pásti Street synagogue 4 Pásti Street, Debrecen, Hungary

On May 10th, starting at 9 p.m., the Debrecen audience will be treated to a truly special musical experience: the iconic formation of Hungarian electronic music, Anima Sound System, will perform as part of the Jewish Cultural Days, with an unusual guest, Dódi Kárpáti, the charismatic frontman of Quimby. Anima Sound System has been shaping the Hungarian music scene for over thirty years; in their unique soundscape, they boldly combine electronics, world music, Hungarian folk music elements and Eastern European Jewish musical motifs.  The speciality of their current performance is not only the usual powerful performance of singer Lili Széchenyi and the band, but also the presence of Dódi Kárpáti, known from Quimby, who brings new colour and depth to the atmosphere of the evening. The concert will feature songs from the first Anima album, "Shalom", which is 30 years old this year, as well as from the latest album, "DERRKOVITS", including a song about Simone Weil, making this evening both danceable and thought-provoking. More information about the event can be found at the event’s FB page. Date: 10 May, 9.00 p.m. Location: Pásti Street Synagogue Source and photo credit: Főnix Event Management Nonprofit Ltd.

DKV Open House

DKV központ 3 Salétrom utca, Debrecen, Hjadú-Bihar, Hungary

On the open day, in addition to the retro vehicles and nostalgia services, visitors can learn the secrets of the vehicle assembly hall and take a historical tour led by Kálmán Gara. Visitors to the event can also visit the stands of Aquaticum Debrecen, the Hajdú-Bihar County Headquarters, the Bicycle Museum and MVK Zrt. In addition, there will be go-kart rides and an AquaKids party.  The event is free to attend, but please register for the programmes on  DKV 's website. Find more details in the Facebook event. Date: 11 May, 9.00 a.m. - 5.00 p.m. Location: 3 Salétrom Street Source and photo credit: dehir.hu

Bikers’ Breakfast

Forest Center Office 4 Tűzér utca, Debrecen, Hungary

Start your morning active,  Bikers' Breakfast is back. On 13 May, on a beautiful spring morning, hop on your bike and ride to the Forest Centre office, where fresh fruit and delicious pastries await all cyclists Join for breakfast and stay energetic, healthy and green. The event is organised by EPAM Debrecen, BT Hungary, RDI Hungary and UD Campus. Date: 13 May, 7.30 a.m. - 10.00 a.m. Location:Forest Center Office (4 Tüzér Street) Source:FB events

Exhibition of the Works of Árpád Bényi Opens

Partium House Piac Street 81, Debrecen, Hungary

As one of the programmes of the II Debrecen Art Week, Árpád Bényi's exhibition entitled “I was born in Transylvania” will open, featuring paintings. The exhibition will be opened by literary historian Ferenc Vitéz, who has a personal relationship with the artist, with classical guitaristm Imre Kocsi performing at the event. The exhibition of paintings of great artistic value will open on 15 May at 6:00 p.m. at the Partium House, where it will be on display until mid-June from 9.00 a.m. to 5. 00 p.m:   Date: 15 May - 9 June Location:Partium House The photo is illustration. Source:dehir.hu | Photo credit: Facebook Debrecen városa

Concert: Mechlen walks

St.Anne Church Szent Anna utca 15, Debrecen, Hungary

Organised by Holland-Flamand Centre Debrecen and the Institute of German Studies of the University of Debrecen, a free concert at St. Anne's Cathedral awaits the audience on 16 May. Programme: Olivier MESSIAEN: Jésus accepte la souffrance  Ex alto orientis – Gregorian Benedictus antiphon from the St. Anne's soliloquy (from a 14th century Hungarian codex, Istanbul antiphonal) Pierre DE LA RUE: Missa Sancta Anna – Kyrie Gerard BUNK: Canzone Op. 54 Nr. 7 Virga clementiae – Gregorian Responsorium from the St. Anne's soliloquy (from a 14th century Hungarian codex, Istanbul antiphonal) Pierre DE LA RUE: Missa Sancta Anna – Sanctus Jehan ALAIN: Jardin suspendu, JA 71 Basis virtutum – Gregorian Responsorium from the St. Anne's soliloquy (from a 14th century Hungarian codex, Istanbul antiphonal) Pierre DE LA RUE: Missa Sancta Anna – Agnus Dei Gerard BUNK: Alleluja Op. 54 Nr. 8 Performed by: Students of the Church Music Department of the Academy of Music: Bettina Posta, Dávid Szendrei, Benedek Horváth, Benedek Kis/organ. The choir, consisting of teachers and students of the Department, is conducted by György Merczel and Zoltán Mizsei.     Date: 16 May, 7.00 p.m. Location:St. Anne's Cathedral Source:FB events |Photo credit: Facebook - Papp László