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Exclusive Summer Evening Walks at Debrecen Zoo

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

In keeping with the tradition of recent years, Debrecen Zoo  is organising the Evening Walks every week during the summer break. Visitors will see first-hand how iconic residents such as puffins, Nile hippos and giraffes spend the end of the day, as well as the night-time raids of large carnivores and the many special features of the Palm House. The exclusive all-night programme will include a snack to match the occasion and alcoholic or non-alcoholic refreshments on the Samburu panoramic terrace. This unique experience will be offered 9 times between the 28th of June and the 23rd of August, from 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. A limited number of tickets are available, 30 tickets per walk can be purchased online in advance for HUF 6800, and a further 10 tickets are available on site for HUF 7800 each occasion.   Date: 28 June- 23 August Location: Debrecen Zoo   Source:dehir.hu

Lavender Picking Weekend at Létavértes Lavender Garden

Léta Lavender Garden Kossuth kert, Létavértes, Hungary

Lavender garden in Létavértes is opening their gate for the 12th time. The lavender  garden is  waiting for the lovers of French and English lavender on Saturday the 29th of  June from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. and on Sunday the 30th of June from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Visitors can see a dark purple and light purple “carpet”made of nearly 10,000 lavender stems on the hillside. The flowering bushes will be made public, so guests can take part in the harvest with a “Pick yourself” action, fill up a harvest bag you can buy on site and take it home. You can browse through lavender products, surprise your loved ones with our fragrance pillows, and local artisans and farmers will also be selling their wares on and around the site. Before the open weekend, the venue is available for photo shoots by prior arrangement. For more details and to make an appointment, please contact Csilla Péter at this phone number: +36 70-604-0135 Date: 29-30 June Location:  Létavértes, Kossuth kert, 4281   Source: Official site of Létai Levendulás, FB events  

New exhibition in Pásti Street Synagogue

The opening of the exhibition of visual artist László F. Mikó, with a reading, will take place in the Synagogue Gallery on Sunday, the 30th of June, from 5:00 p.m. Welcome speeches will be given by Deputy Mayor István Puskás, President of the Jewish Community of Debrecen Tamás Horovitz, and artist and curator of the Synagogue Gallery Eszter Láng,  The exhibition will be opened by editor-in-chief of Dehir Miklós Szénási.  The exhibition can be visited until the 15th of July by appointment at the Orthodox Synagogue of Pásti Street (Debrecen, 4 Pásti Street). Contact: debrecenizsidosag@gmail.com, +36 30 846 1703.   Date: 30 June - 15 July Location:Pásti Street Synagogue   Source: dehir.hu

Debrecen Meeting of Classical Guitarists

University of Debrecen, Faculty of Music, Hall Debrecen, Hungary

Courses, concerts, guitar ensembles, competitions and guitar music take centre stage at the University of Debrecen's Faculty of Music. Visitors are awaited to the evening concerts of the meeting, which are free of charge. Guitar concerts in the Liszt Hall of the University of Debrecen Faculty of Music: Monday 1 July at 7:00 p.m.  Opening concert of the Guitar Meeting - concert by  guitarist Dr. Zsolt Varga Tuesday 2 July at 7:00 p.m.  Guitar concert by Gábor Varga and Balázs Gyárfás Wednesday 3 July at 7:00 p.m.  Concert of the guitar trio Con Fuoco Thursday 4 July at 7:00 p.m. Guitar concert by András Keller Friday 5 July at 7:00 p.m. Concert by guitarists Gergő Csorba and Zoltán Óváry  Saturday 6 July at 7:00 p.m. Guitar competition for the participants of the meeting The event is open to the public. Sunday 7 July 4:00 p.m. Closing concert of the Guitar Meeting   Date: 1-7 July Location: University of Debrecen's Faculty of Music Source: music.unideb.hu

XXII International Military Band Festival

Kossuth tér Kossuth tér

This year's International Military Music Festival will be awaiting its audience in Debrecen's main square with spectacular performances by ten foreign and two Hungarian companies between the 3rd  and the 6th of July. Hungary will be represented by the Hungarian Defence Forces Debrecen Garrison Orchestra and the Hungarian Defence Forces Central Orchestra, while the international line-up will include the Czech Republic, Austria, Slovakia, Croatia, the Netherlands, Italy, Egypt, Romania and Poland. The festival is organised every two years by the Ministry of Defence and the Municipality of Debrecen, and this year with almost 600 musicians participating. Few people know that the roots of this celebration of our historical heritage go back to the 1848-49 Revolution and War of Independence, when the horn and drum musicians of the newly formed armies played an important role in inspiring the newly formed armies to fight. And the military bands were everywhere, where they could pour hope and faith into the fighting soldiers and the civilian population. Programmes 3 July 6:00 p.m. Individual concerts 6:00 p.m. Concert of Hungarian Defence Forces Debrecen Band 7:00 p.m. Slovakia (Military music band of the armed forces of the Slovak Republic) 8:00 p.m. Czech Republic (VOJENSKÁ HUDBA OLOMOUC […]

Concert of Trio Consort at Partium House

Partium House Piac Street 81, Debrecen, Hungary

The concert of the Trio Consort string trio in the Partium House will take the audience back to the 19th century on the 4th of July from 6.00 p.m. at Partium House. The music of the Austrian-Hungarian Monarchy represents the flourishing musical life of 19th century Hungary which  offered a rich and varied range of styles and genres, including opera, operetta, symphony and chamber music. The period was characterised by musical styles combining Romantic and Classical elements, with works full of deep emotion and spiritual richness, with themes of love, loss, passion and patriotism, while also reflecting the social and political events of the time. The music of the Monarchy was characterised by a close link between musical culture and political power. Musicologists and composers were highly respected, often enjoying the support of the elite due to their special status, and were present at coronation ceremonies, military parades and court balls. Music was therefore not just a means of musical expression, but an important element of history and identity itself, which continues to inspire and enrich Europe's cultural heritage today. The Trio Consort String Trio concert in Debrecen is a reminder of these times.  Programme: Ede Poldini: Palotás (solemn, slow […]

Wild Horses Weekend in Hortobágy Wildlife Park

During the first weekend in July,  a short guided tour will be organised to get to know these fascinating ungulates, to learn about the history, lifestyle, behaviour of these fascinating animals and other wildlife in the park.  The dates of the guided tours:6-7 July: 11.00 a.m.  and 1.00 p.m. An optional programme of the wildlife park is also the extra safari by jeep, during which you can visit the pasture of the harem of wild horses and  reconstructed ancient bulllocks. The safari programme is weather and ground condition dependent. More information at: Vadlovak Hétvégéje a Hortobágyi Vadasparkban   Date: 6-7 July Location: Hortobágy National Park Source:FB events  

Well-Known Painter’s Series of Summer Events at a Special Scene

Erőss Lajos utca 20 Debrecen, Hungary

Close to the city centre, in a small street, there is a beautiful garden. You might not realise how beautiful it is when you pass its fence, but when you enter the gate, you feel like you're in a Mediterranean world. The venue for special concerts will be the beautiful Debrecen garden, where there are also hundred-year-old trees. The garden is part of the world of an artist, Ferenc Uzonyi from Debrecen. A painter who is passionate about nature, and who says it is a great experience to see the beauty bursting out of the buds in spring, and then the world shows a different, but always magical face every season.  “I've had events in my garden before, musical events and now I want to make them a regular feature in the summer.My idea is to organise a series called “Bagolyvár” (Owl Castle)Musical Evenings. You could say they'll be secret concerts, and those who come will be able to admire the garden, have a musical experience and meet other people interested in culture and art,” painter Ferenc Uzonyi said. The origin of the title is that there is a tower in the garden, which is almost invisible from the street, […]

Sunday Organ Evenings in the Great Church

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

On the Sunday Organ Evenings at the Great Church organists will play the “Queen of Instruments” on the first Sunday of every month from 6.00 p.m. until November. On  the 7th of July evening, Hedvig Jakab will be the guest organist. Donations from the concert will be used to renovate the church organ. The donations raised will be used to renovate the organ of the Great Church. If you wish, you can also support the renewal of one of the most outstanding organs in the country through the Musica Sacra Church Music Foundation (account number:11738008-20185745). Date: 7 July, 6.00 p.m. Location: Great Church Source:dehir.hu

“Great Church in Love” Summer Programmes

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

“The Great Church in Love” programme series awaits visitors between the 9th of July and the 19th of  August. On Tuesdays throughout a joint discovery walk  participants can learn about the past and present of the Great Church and Debrecen, and even receive a surprise gift. During the series (repeated every Tuesday), the programme is available with a museum-educational ticket, no pre-registration required.  On Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m. in July and August, the Great Church at sunset programme awaits the lovers of experiences. Within the programme visitors can enjoy the sunset from a height of 40 metres between the two towers and a visit to the church. The guided tour includes the tour of the church, the permanent and temporary exhibitions and the attic, and a panoramic walkway where visitors over 18 can taste the wine of the Great Church (Mészáros Wine Cellar/Red Kadarka and Rosé,  non-alcoholic alternative grape juice). Thursdays will be all about music, with a music-lovers' programme, a 25-30 minute mini organ concert. starting at 12.00 p.m.  Afterwards, visitors can explore the church on their own.  For more information on tickets and programmes,  click here. Date: 9 July-19 August Location: Great Church   Source:dehir.hu

Italian Night – In Memoriam Bud Spencer

Roncsbár Csapó u. 27, Debrecen, Hungary

On the 19th of July, Roncsbár will pay tribute to the greatness of movie character Piedone played by famous Bud Spencer. Programmes The evening will start at 7.00 p.m. with a Film Quiz, to which teams of 2-5 Bud Spencer and Terence Hill fans are welcome to win valuable prizes. From 9.00 p.m. classic film soundtracks will be revived by Bud Spencer and Terence Hill Memorial Orchestra. For the rest of the evening, Italian music specialist DJ Lina and native Italian Luca Balducco, will be providing the fantastic atmosphere.  The grill terrace of Roncsbár will offer of course with style onion beans. Don't miss this special and unique evening! Performers at the event: ▪️ Bud Spencer and Terence Hill Memorial Orchestra ▪️ Dj Lina ▪️ Luca Balducco Date:19 July, 7.00 p.m. Location: Roncsbár   Source:FB events

Music Evenings in the Great Forest

University of Debrecen, Faculty of Music, Hall Debrecen, Hungary

The University of Debrecen's Faculty of Music and the Conservatory Foundation organise the International Summer Academy for Young Musicians for the 23rd time for students of secondary schools, music students and young music teachers. In addition to individual masterclasses, professional development is ensured through chamber music and orchestral work. The Academy is located in the prime tourist area of Debrecen, in the neighbourhood of the Great Forest, in the University City.  The International Summer Academy of Young Musicians in Debrecen will present a varied repertoire of free concerts: 10 July 7.00 p.m. Singing, violin and bass violin gala 11 July 7.00 p.m. Brass and piano gala 12 July 7.00 p.m. Flute and violin gala 13 July 7.00 p.m. Strings and piano gala 14 July 7.00 p.m. Trumpet and percussion gala 15 July 7.00 p.m. Woodwind instruments gala As part of the Summer Academy, in addition to the usual master classes, the orchestra camp of the Kodály Zoltán World Youth Orchestra will be organised under the direction of Tamás Vásáry, pianist and conductor, followed by public concerts. 17 July 7.00 p.m. Kodály Zoltán Youth World Orchestra concert at the reformed Great Church of Debrecen, Ticket price: HUF 1500. Tickets are available […]