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Family and Health Day at Liget Square

Liget tér Liget tér, Debrecen, Hungary

The first family event of the year with concerts, shows and other activities will take place on Saturday afternoon on the 27th of  April at Liget Square, from 2.00 p.m.  to 6.00 p.m.   The programmes include: performances by the Debrecen Folk Ensemble, Törköly Orchestra, Kangaroo Dance Sports Club and Luca Balduccio in the framework of the Move, Debrecen! programme, there will be a senior joy dance demonstration, visitors can look at retro cars Aqua Mano Party (a musical children's show) skill show by Mancsok és Paták Terápiás Egyesület (Paws and Hooves Therapy Association), Békessy Béla Fencing Club presentation  and many other interesting events.  The full programme can be found here. The main patron of the event is Municipal Representative of Csapókert Edina Szilágyi. Date: 27 April, 2.00 p.m.  to 6.00 p.m.  Location: Liget tér Source: dehir.hu

Tango Opera, María De Buenos Aires at Csokonai Fórum

Csokonai Fórum Csapó utca 30, Debrecen, Hungary

The next performance of Tango Opera, María De Buenos Aires can be seen on the 27th of April at 7.00 p.m. at  Csokonai Fórum.  The nearly two-hour musical production at the Csokonai Theatre has raised the bar for musical theatre in Debrecen. The unique tango opera, María De Buenos Aires takes the audience into the South American night with a story rich in emotion and action. About the performance: María De Buenos Aires, a tango opera by Astor Piazzolla, is a classic tale about a girl who lives by night and is tango personified. She becomes a prostitute, falls in love, and is murdered. Despite her rebirth and becoming a parent, she is still best described as 'born on a day when God was drunk'. The musical world combines classical, jazz, and traditional tango. Tickets can be purchased via this link. Date: 27 April, 7.00 p.m. Location: Csokonai Fórum, Latinovics Zoltán Hall Source:csokonaiszinhaz.hu

Exhibition Titled “Dragons live here“ Opens on the 28th of April

University of Debrecen Egyetem tér 1., Debrecen, Hungary

Anna Versényi’s exhibition Mappa Mundi  "Dragons live here" will be opened on the 28th of  April at 11:00 a.m. by poet and art critic János Áfra with flutist Lilla Magyari accompanying the event. Her literary career started in the eighties, she has published several volumes, but she has  constantly been  interested in the world of images as well. Apart from the works of the creative artist, she can be seen this weekend at the Elméleti Tömb (Theoretical Gallery). The images on display are graphics related to the concept of the world map. It shows the desire for inhabitable worlds, the fear of the unknown, the interpretation of our world. The artist is exhibiting a series of 28 pieces, the motto of which is the inscription of a mediaeval map, and also the title of one of the graphics. Anna Versényi's exhibition is on view until the 24th of  May. Date: 28 April- 24 May Location: Elméleti Galéria (Theoretical Gallery), University of Debrecen, Nagyerdei körút 98. Source: dehir.hu

Debrecen Antiques Fairs on the 28th of April

Nagyerdei Stadium Nagyerdei park 12, Debrecen, Hungary

On the second and fourth Sunday of every month, from 7 a.m. at the Nagyerdei Stadium, visitors loving the market atmosphere are awaited in Debrecen with coins, medals, weapons and furniture, in addition dealers also sell sell a  wide selection of china tableware, paintings, family silverware. The offer is varied and diverse. There is no space for new goods at the antiques fair.  Date: 28 April, from 7.00 a.m.  Location: Nagyerdei Park 12., Nagyerdei Stadium Northern closed parking lot Source: debrecen.imami.hu/

Main season opening day of Debrecen Zoo on the 1st of May

Debrecen Zoo Ady Endre út 1, 4032, Debrecen, Hungary

On the 1st of May, it will be 66 years since Debrecen Zoo opened its gates, and to mark the occasion they invite visitors to join for a celebration. On the May Day celebration the Zoo will host  activities for young and old, including zoo residents in action and 25 unlimited magic wristband attractions.  Programmes: music and dance performances concert by the Moonlight Band square music and a picnic children's craft stall hourly sugar cane making and a giant puppet show by the Garagulya stilt company  birthday exhibition of visitors' photos from the past six and a half decades to give visitors a glimpse into the Park's rich history.   On the 1st of  May, the theme park can be visited with: a HUF 2,500 per person ticket or with a magic ticket for unlimited use of the amusement machines for HUF 5,800 per person Zoo tickets for the theme park are available at the normal price on site and online.   Date: 1 May Location: Debrecen Zoo Source: zoodebrecen.hu

Forest May Day with Zsuzsi Narrow Gauge Railway

Zsuzsi Erdei Vasút Ruyter utca 1, Debrecen, Hungary

Zsuzsi Narrow Gauge Railway is celebrating the start of the season and the 142nd anniversary of “Zsuzsi's” birth with a real family May Day party.  Programmes, contributors: joint Maypole planting - each child will receive a colourful ribbon to decorate it  children will be given a colourful colouring book to decorate their tree  forest bird chirping tour and release of a cured bird with environmental educator Edit Varga  Folk music performance  with the Süveg Citera Circle  Interactive dog show with the Sansz Foundation    10:15 a.m.Train departure from the starting station at 1 Ruyter Street 11:15 a.m. Arrival at Hármashegyalja 11:20 a.m. Start of the programmes  3:00 p.m. Closing of the programme  3:15 p.m. Train return to Debrecen 1 May timetable: - Train departures from the starting station at Ruyter utca 1 to Hármashegyalja: 9.30 a.m.,  10.15 a.m., 2.00 p.m. - Train return from Hármashegyalja to Debrecen: 12.30 p.m.,3.15 p.m., 4.30 p.m. Date: 1 May Location: Ruyter utca - Hármashegyalja Source:debrecen.imami.hu

Slag Motorcycle Individual European Championship qualification

Perényi Pál Salakmotor Stadion Gázvezeték u. 35, Debrecen, Hungary

Those attending the first domestic slag motorcycle race of the year, the European Championship qualifier on the 1st of  May, can prepare for a truly colourful and race-filled event as representatives from 12 nations will take to the starting grid on the Labour Day in Debrecen. As this is a European Championship event, the best riders from the participating nations will be in the city, so fans will be able to see a number of the best ones in the race. There will be huge battles to come, from a field of 16, only the top four qualify for the SGP Challenge in Latvia  will qualify for the SGP Challenge in Latvia, where they will qualify for the 2024 SEC European Championship Series, which will be held in Debrecen on the 8th of  June. As the stakes are high, spectacular and fierce battles are inevitable, as every point is much needed by the riders who will be racing without brakes or fear.   Date: 1 May, 11.00 a.m. Location:Perényi Pál Salakmotor Stadion (Debrecen, Gázvezeték u. 35.) Source:debrecen.imami.hu  

Travelling Exhibition of Architecture Award Winners in Debrecen

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

The travelling exhibition of the "Youth in Black and White 2023" architecture award will arrive in Debrecen on the 2nd of May and will be open until the 12th of May at MODEM. The opening of the exhibition will take place on the 2nd of  May from 4:00 p.m., with Levente Borenich, Fuzzy Earth and the curators. “Youth in Black and White 2023” is a 20-years old competition and travelling exhibition of the Hungarian Association of Architects for artists under 40 working with the built environment, currently curated by GUBAHÁMORI. Exhibitors: Tamás Bene - Five works in slow motion Gergely Bognár and László Bence Dobos - Legéndi Children's Camp Levente Borenich - Utopian Realisms series of articles Fuzzy Earth - A walk under the night sun Dániel Győrfi and Bettina Horváth - Value-based renewal of Népliget Paradigma Ariadne - Blue Signature Partizan Architecture - Renovation of St. Joseph Church in Cserépváralja RJZS Architects - Under the stars   The exhibition has already been to Budapest, Győr, Sopron, Pécs, and after Debrecen it will return to the capital, it will be on show at the Ybl Miklós Faculty of Architecture of Óbuda University between the 15th  and the 26th of May. […]

Exhibition by Impressionist Painter Opens in Egri Borbarát Gallery

Borbarát Bar Gallery Bajcsy-Zsilinszky utca 4., Debrecen, Hungary

An exhibition of paintings by  teacher and agricultural engineer György János Adamik entitled “The Dream of a Lightsmith” opens on the 2nd of May at 6:00 p.m. at  Egri Borbarát Gallery in Bajcsy-Zsilinszky Street, Debrecen. This is not the first time that the artist, who considers himself an impressionist painter, has exhibited here; he paints in nature, but his paintings are not intended to depict only the visible world. The exhibition opened by cultural organiser Szilárd Tömöri  is on view until the 3rd of June. As the owner of the wine bar István Kovács says in the hope of spring and renewal, Egri Borbarát Gallery  would like to contribute to the city's events with this programme.   Date: 2  May - 3 June Location: Egri Borbarát Gallery Source: dehir.hu

Celebrating Mothers in Debrecen

Concerts, craft fairs, creative activities, and various activities await visitors at Dósa Nádor Square this Saturday and Sunday. "Mothers deserve attention and celebration. Join us for a special Mother's Day event, where we can greet and celebrate together those who are the light and happiness of our everyday lives", organisers invite you to the two-day event in downtown Debrecen. Programmes on the 4th of May -  Dósa nádor Square 2.00 p.m. - 6.00 p.m."Mama, please!" - Welcoming Mothers Stage performances, speaker: Árpád Burai, host of FM 90 Campus Radio 2.00 p.m. Children's Choir of the St. Ephrem Greek Catholic Kindergarten and  Primary AMI’s children’s choir,  Conductor: Gabriella Deli 2.15 p.m. Welcome speech 2.20 p.m. Pigeon-roosting - with collaboration of the G23 Homing Pigeon Association of Józsa 2.30 p.m. Kangatraining demonstration 2.40 p.m. Debrecen Folk Ensemble 2.55 p.m. Dandé Melinda Sings 3.10 p.m. Garagulya stilts 3.25 p.m. Piruett Dance Studio 3.40 p.m. Mugenkiri - Ryu Black Belt Samurai Demonstration 4.00 p.m. Feeling Dance and Mosaic Association 4.15 p.m. Luca Balduccio sings 4.30 p.m.  Fashion show - Forum 4.50 p.m.  Evidance Dance Studio 5.00 p.m.  Guest star: Iván Kamarás 2.00 p.m. - 6.00 p.m. - Accompanying Programmes: Mothers' Day craft fair // […]

Flower & Cars Show on the 5th of May at Józsapark

Józsapark Szenrtgyörgyfalvi út, Debrecen, Hungary

Organisers cordially invite visitors all to their premium car show, which will take place in Debrecen’s Józsapark on the 5th of  May  from 2.00 p.m. to 5.00. p.m. For the third time, Debrecen will host the first big show of the season, the second time that flowers will be present alongside cars. The sports and luxury cars on display can be looked at and photographed at, and in addition visitors can also have a seat in them. A charity raffle and collection will be also organised with all proceeds going to the Save Beni Foundation. (If you haven't heard about 4-year-old boy Beni, you can read his story here https://mentsukmegbenit.hu/) Everyone is welcome at Bikers Café for a quick menu, delicious pizzas and other dining options and for Mother's Day flowers  can also be bought at Peony Bloom flower shop. Music  and good vibes are provided by DJ Csabszy. Additional information: Cars arrive from 1.30 p.m.  The meeting and all related activities are free of charge. Participation as a car is by invitation only. The observance of the traffic law is obligatory for all present in the event area and during the whole time of the event.   Date: 5 […]

Free Entry to Mothers and Their companions to Déri Museum on Mother’s Day

Déri Museum Déri tér 1, Debrecen, Hungary

On Mother's Day, the 5th of May, Déri Museum is also offering a surprise for families, with thematic programmes from 2.00 p.m. to 5.00 p.m.  In addition to its exhibitions, the Déri Museum is also preparing for the celebration with a musical performance and a jewellery-making workshop. This is not only a free day of activities for mothers and their accompaniments, but also a free visit to the museum's exhibitions. Program: "My mother's Tulip tree" - Mother's Day greeting at Déri Museum Mother's Day Song Bouquet - performed by the students of the Kossuth Lajos Grammar School and Primary School of the University of Debrecen Musical greeting by students of the MEA Art School  Presentation by the Happy Time Dance School "Let's transform" corner with hairdressing and make-up students from Diószegi  Sámuel Baptist Technical and Vocational School “Honey heart”  decoration Jewellery making workshop Gift making craft session with Imami from Debrecen 4.00 p.m.: Flower bouquet from pictures - Guided tour by art historian and museologist Irén Fodor Éva Fodor (the guided tour is subject to registration, please contact matrai.nagy.andrea@derimuzeum.hu) Date: 5 May Location: Déri Museum Source: dehir.hu