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Debrecen Antiques Fairs Start in March

Nagyerdei Stadium Nagyerdei park 12, Debrecen, Hungary

The Debrecen Antiques Fair is 25 years old this year. Starting in March, on the second and fourth Sunday of every month, from 7 a.m., at the Nagyerdei Stadium, in addition to antiques and artefacts, antiques, tools, coins, medallions, weapons, and furniture, antique dealers also offer their not-so-old books. Lovers of the market atmosphere await visitors  in Debrecen with a wide selection of china tableware, paintings, family silverware, and unique gift ideas. Date: 10 March, from 7.00 a.m.  Location: Nagyerdei Park 12., Nagyerdei Stadium Northern closed parking lot Source: programturzmus.hu  

Exhibition entitled “Metamorphosis” in Kálvin Gallery of the Reformed Great Church

Great Reformed Church Piac u. 4-6, Debrecen, Hungary

Gábor Kustár's exhibition entitled “Metamorphosis”  opened  on the 10th of  March in  Kálvin Gallery of the Reformed Great Church.  The artist is a pastor and teacher in his everyday life, and now shows his sculptures in this sacred space. The sculptor describes his work as a wrestling between matter and spirit, to create a unique blend of both. Through the special exhibition the rotten wood, the rusty iron also come to life. The exhibition can be visited until June. Location:Kálvin Gallery of the Reformed Great Church   Source: dehir.hu

2nd Batthyány Fair and Children’s Flea Market

Batthyány Street Batthyány utcán, Debrecen, Hungary

The Debrecen Creative Community awaits everyone again to the unique programs of the 2nd Batthyány Fair and Children's Flea Market free event  in Batthyány Street on the 23rd of March  between 9.00 a.m. and 12.00 p.m. Debrecen's first pedestrian street will be filled with street shops’ fair and the children's flea market to find real treasures, even Eastern eggs. 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. Date: 23rd of March  between 9.00 a.m. and 12.00 p.m. Location: Batthyány Street Source: Facebook events  

English Guided Tour at MODEM’s Exhibition The Image of Color, the Mystery of Image

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

MODEM Art Center awaits visitors to join the English guided tour with Edward Kovács at the exhibition titled The Image of Color, the Mystery of Image on the 12th of March at 5:00 p.m.  About the exhibition: The Image of Colour, the Mystery of Image, presents a comprehensive selection of monochrome paintings from the Antal-Lusztig Collection. This collection is recognised as one of the most significant private collections in Hungary, and a major group of works from it have been deposited in the museums of Debrecen. Focusing on the tradition of exhibiting works from the Antal-Lusztig Collection, this selection comprises several hundred national and international works. Dr. Péter Antal, the owner, began his acquisition of monochrome paintings in the mid-2000s, and the collection of more than five hundred works constitutes a separate segment of his collection. Over the past decades, a selection of these monochrome works has been featured in several exhibitions in Hungary and abroad.  The current exhibition, featuring selected works from the monochrome segment of the Antal-Lusztig Collection, is organised into seven + one separate units. It aims to guide the visitor along a path, both physical and imaginary, that begins with an exploration of the material components […]

Romeos and Juliets – Concert of  Kodály Philharmonic Orchest

Kölcsey Center Bethlen u., 4026, Debrecen, Hungary

Concert of  Kodály Philharmonic Orchestra entitled Romeos and Juliets awaits the audience on the 12th of March at 7.00 p.m. in Kölcsey Centre. The programme of the event is as follows: Berlioz: Romeo and Juliet, op.17 (orchestral excerpts)  Tchaikovsky: Romeo and Juliet verture fantasy Bernstein: Symphonic Dances from West Side Story Romeo and Juliet, a well-known love story, has roots in antiquity and is mentioned in Dante's Divine Comedy. Hector Berlioz's dramatic symphony, created in 1839, evokes the mood, emotional content, and key scenes of the story in musical form. Berlioz's structural and musical solutions resemble Beethoven, with singing soloists and a chorus performing without operatic tasks. The piece follows an order of items: Introduction, Love Scene, Queen Mab's scherzo, and Romeo alone with the Capulets. Tchaikovsky's Overture Fantasia, a romantic grand orchestral work, explores the tragic love story of Romeo and Juliet. The work, which was first created in 1869, was revised multiple times, ultimately reaching its final version in 1880. The score showcases Tchaikovsky's genius in form, melodic invention, and colourful arrangements. Leonard Bernstein's 1957 Broadway musical, West Side Story, is a world-renowned success based on the classic Romeo and Juliet plot. The play features Tony and Maria, […]

Screening of “Youth” in Original Language at Apollo Cinema

Apollo Cinema Miklós u. 1, Debrecen, Hungary

Free film club organised by BIKSZ (Imre Bán Cultural Studies College), Apollo Cinema and Mozinet awaits the audience for the screening of Italian-Swiss-English French co-production Youth (2015) by Paolo Sorrentino on the 13th of March from 6.00 p.m. The film will be screened in the original language with Hungarian subtitles, and after the screening university lecturer and film aesthete Anna Kata Váró and philosopher and journalist Csaba Gaál, will discuss the film with the audience. The screening is free but registration is required at this link. The organisers ask if someone has registered, but for some reason cannot go to the event, cancel their registration in time so that others can get a seat. In Paolo Sorrentino's stunning follow-up to Fellini's Oscar-winning The Great Beauty, which takes us to Rome, a luxury hotel in the Alps is the setting for the retired world-famous composer and conductor Fred (two-time Oscar winner Sir Michael Caine) and his best friend, filmmaker Mick (Harvey Keitel). Fred is intrigued by the other guests at the hotel, the problems of his daughter (Oscar-winner Rachel Weisz) and the young and ambitious writers with whom Mick is working on a script. His own musical career is over, but […]

Festive programmes in Debrecen on 14-15 March 2024

The Hungarian Revolution of 1848, also known in Hungary as Hungarian Revolution and War of Independence of 1848–1849. March 15th, the anniversary of the Hungarian Revolution of 1848, is an official holiday in Hungary. It is celebrated as a national holiday known as "National Day" or "Revolution and War of Independence Day." On this day, Hungarians commemorate the events of 1848, honoring the struggle for freedom, independence, and national identity that the revolution represented. It is a day when various events, ceremonies, and cultural activities take place across the country to remember and reflect upon the significance of the Hungarian Revolution of 1848 in the nation's history. The memory of the revolution played a significant role in shaping Hungary's political and cultural identity, and it continues to be an important part of Hungarian history and heritage. Festive programmes in Debrecen on 14-15 March 2024 14th of March 9.00 a.m. - 12.00 p.m. I am a hussar, I became a hussar… at Sziget-kék  Heritage, value, tradition children's activity led by the 15th Mátyás Hussar Regiment's Szilágyság Tradition Preservation Team 1.00 p.m. - 2.30 p.m. "Celebratory Flashmob" at Trunken Church (Csonka templom), Ady park, Csapó Street pedestrian zone, Kossuth Square Contributors: Bíró […]

Smile of da Vinci – New dance performance in Kóti Árpád Hall

Kóti Árpád Hall

PR-Evolution, Debrecen Contemporary Dance Ensemble's performance, choreographed by Zsófia Nemes, explores the timeless works and mysterious life of the greatest polymath of the Renaissance, Leonardo da Vinci. The premiere will be held on the 1st of March and 2 other occasions await the audience on the 25th of March and the 22nd of April Kóti Árpád Hall. Tickets can be purchased via this link: https://jegymester.hu/production/121980/csokonai-forum-da-vinci-mosolya/12007325 Source: dehir.hu

Stork Release in Hortobágy Wildlife Park

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

On the 15th of  March, the Wildlife Park releases storks that have spent winter in the park and become stronger. 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. Guests arriving on the 10.00 a.m.,11.00 a.m. and 12.00 p.m. bus services can take part in the ringing and release of the White Storks. The Hortobágy Wildlife Park, accessible only by the national park bus, which takes guests from the car park near the Hortobágy church (Hortobágy, Petőfi Square 1) to the wildlife park every hour between 10.00 a.m. and 2.00 p.m. The last return bus leaves  at 3.30 p.m.  Tickets can be purchased after the arrival of the bus in the cafeteria of the wildlife park for 2200 HUF/person for adults, 1700 HUF/person for students and pensioners, and 6000 HUF/family. The programme is weather dependent. Date: 15 March, 10.00 a.m - 1.00 p.m. Location: Hortobágy Wildlife Park Source: Facebook events

Hawaii Weekend at Aquaticum

Aquaticum Debrecen SPA Nagyerdei park 1, Debrecen, Hungary

Aquaticum indoor aqua park  is awaiting guests with an exciting Hawaii Weekend on the 16th and 17th of  March. Program 16 March 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. - Creative crafts and glitter body painting (Hawaiian flower garland, colourful hair ornaments, making necklaces) 1:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. - Aloha Headdress, Luau glasses making - Haka tribal dance and crazy Tiki Zumba Party - Waikiki beach rescue action in the pools for a super prize  - Ohana spa corner (Hawaiian flower nail painting and shoulder massage) 17th of  March 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Hawaiian Vibes - Creative crafts and glittery body painting, pineapples, coconuts, super straws to feel totally Hawaiian 1:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. - Aloha headdress, Luau glasses making - Haka tribal dance and crazy Tiki Zumba Party - Waikiki beach rescue action in the pools for a super prize - Ohana spa corner (Hawaiian flower nail painting and shoulder massage) Date: 16-17 March Location: Aquaticum Source: Aquaticum  

Church Backyard Market

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

The Church Backyard Market (Egyháztáji Vásár) will be next organised on  the 16th of March.  At the market visitors can buy products from local farmers and artisans at favourable prices in the heart of the city centre. The organisers of the event are Debrecen Great Church Congregation and Hajdúság Pantry (Hajdúság Éléskamrája). At the market a long list of products  can be directly purchased from farmers, such as meat products, cheeses, honey, vinegar, fresh vegetables, pickles, etc. Programs: Local farmers and artisans sell their products at reasonable prices in the heart of the city centre.  Photo wall Book swap point: Visitors can choose from hundreds of books. Any of them can be exchanged for a book of your own or taken away for a nominal donation. Slambuc Trampoline As a tribute to the heroes of 15th of March, organisers offer a small program to please visiting customers. Details about the program will be shared later.   Date: 16 March, 8:00 a.m. - 11.30 a.m. Location: 2-4 Leány Street, Inner courtyard of the Debrecen Great Church Congregation Source: Facebook  

Shevchenko in the Language of Nationalities

On the 16th of March from 3.00 p.m. at the event jointly organised by DMJV Ukrainian Nationality Municipality and Hungarian Ukrainian Cultural Association (MUKE) Taras Shevchenko's poems will be performed in Ukrainian, Bulgarian, Greek, Polish, German and Hungarian in Méliusz Central Library.   Date:16 March, 3.00 p.m. - 4.00 p.m. Location: Méliusz Central Library - ground floor large lecture hall   Source:Facebook events