“Héthatár” (Seven borders)  Literary and Documentary Film Festival aims to connect the artists and works of the Carpathian Basin with the audience through the genres of literature, film and music. In 2024, the thematic festival, which was launched as part of the 3rd Debrecen Festival, will offer children's music and literature programmes and documentary film screenings on various themes in various locations around the city. Literary and music programmes: The Festival's music-literature programmes aim to engage the children's audience while offering recreation for their parents. Folk music, world music, original compositions by Hungarian poets and writers, storytelling, games and fun for the summer holidays. 20 July, 2024 11:00 a.m. Csokonai Forum, Simor Ottó Orfeum Szilvia Bognár and her orchestra: TITOKTOK (family and children's concert) Szilvia Bognár, a renowned Hungarian folk and world music singer, has formed her own groups since 2006, showcasing a diverse range of genres. Details: https://www.facebook.com/events/463722303058997/ 21 July 2024 11:00 a.m. Csokonai Forum, Simor Ottó Orfeum Jamese: Buzzing Holidays (family and children's concert mainly for 3-10 year olds) The JaMese orchestra revives the sung poem genre with a colourful holiday program featuring holiday activities. The program reinterprets sound imitation games, singing circle games, and melodies, inspiring children […]

The Campus Festival, being a safe, family-friendly, cultured festival for several years, touching all age groups, is one of the country’s biggest popular music festivals. The open-air music festival this year takes place between the 24th and the 28th of July featuring  more hundreds of concerts and DJ performances, as well as a wide range of other events. In addition to Hungarian bands, such as Azahriah, Majka, Tankcsapda, ByeAlex and Slepp, Rúzsa Magdi, just a few of the hundreds of the performers,  international artists for example Rita Ora (UK), Dimitri Vegas& Like Mell (BEL), Gayle (USA), Martin Solveig (FR), Mando Diao (SE), Darude FI), Queen Omega & The Royal Souls (TT), Danko Jones (CA)  and many more will take the stage.   Tickets and more information can be found on website www.campusfesztival.hu Source and photo credit: Campus Festival

Aquaticum Strand awaits families again with exciting family progarmmes this week. On Friday the 26th of July from 2.00 p.m., visitors are awaited with an exciting children and family animation programme at Debrecen Strand.  Programmes: 2:00 p.m. Bubu's (Mascot of the Strand) greeting - Elephant selfie! 2:30p.m. Splash with us!- Fun games in the beach pool 4:15 p.m. Water gun battle and water bomb duel 4:45 p.m. Water mini disco with Bubu 5:15 p.m. Face painting and glitter tattoos Pirates on board On the 27th and the 28th of July, waves will be tamed by the little Sailors on the Beach on distant seas, where the blue of the water merges with the sky and beyond the horizon, with the island of Aquaticum hiding secrets and treasures. The crew of our pirate ship is made up of the most daring and brave sailors of the sea, who search for exciting adventures in all corners of the blue ocean.  Programmes: 10:30 a.m. -1:30 p.m. Treasure chest making Location: grassy area by the children's pool  1:30 p.m. Aquafitness Location: swimming teaching pool 2:00 p.m. Creative cave with pirate blindfold and pirate hat making Location: space in front the stage 3:00  p.m. Water […]

Every year, hundreds of thousands of visitors come to the popular Sziget-kék playground in the Great Forest. Debrecen's biggest playground is preparing for its second birthday this year, and the children's book days will be part of it. From Friday to Sunday, there are many, many activities awaiting visitors to Sziget-kék on the 26th, the 27th and the 28th of July, where there will be a wide range of activities, a poetry and song concert, a book fair, interactive arts and crafts activities, an exhibition and a reading corner. Programmes  26 July 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 Book Fair Csimota and Líra 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 Sing with me! - Tibor Réti's poetry and song concert 3.00 - 3.30 Bubbling 3:30 - 4:00 p.m. Gala toast and exhibition opening, awards ceremony 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. The Great Dinosaur Adventure - interactive activityWith Gergely Vass and Viktor Kostyál 5:30 p.m.- 7:30 p.m. Reading and craft activities - The whale and the snail Performed by Renáta Dráviczki - Czimbor Renáta Czimbor - A Debreceni Pagony staff member 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.  An island of Sziget-kék, literary therapy for adults in the Valentin Event Hall (prior registration required) with Zsuzsa Bagdács Accompanying […]

Once again, the most modern beach in the country is waiting for visitors with an exhilarating experience of sliding, jumping, playing and enjoying the best moments of summer on the 27th of July with extended opening hours from 7:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. and DJ Leslie behind the DJ booth providing the music. Useful information: The pool closes at 12.00 a.m., the Strand at 12.30 a.m. All-day tickets purchased during the day are valid for the night swimming as well. For tickets please click here. Date:27 July, 7:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. Location: Aquaticum Strand Source: aquaticum.hu  

Once again, the city will host one of the world's most prestigious musical events, the Béla Bartók International Choir Competition, organised by Jeunesses Musicales Hungary and Kodály Philharmonia Debrecen. The competition is not only a competition, but also a celebration of musical excellence, with the world's best choirs performing gems of contemporary a cappella art! This year, alongside Italian, Greek and Catalan choirs, choirs from Angola, Japan and the Philippines will each represent their country. The national choirs include the Ad Libitum Choir and the Kodály  Zoltán Youth Choir. And the winning ensemble will not only win the Grand Prix, but will also be able to delegate to one of Europe's most prestigious choral competitions, the "European Grand Prix of Choral Music". All the rounds will be open to the public in the town's public venues, and there will be accompanying events throughout the town, including folklore evenings, church performances and community sing-alongs. The opening ceremony and the competitions of each category can be visited free of charge, however, the other events can be accessed by purchasing a HUF 500 registration ticket online and at kodalyfilharmonia.jegy.hu, as well as in person at the Klassz Pont ticket office, the Kölcsey Center […]

Folk dance inextricably intertwined generations, it knows no boundaries of geography or time. It is the transmission of knowledge that has ensured its survival in the past and is its future today. It was in this spirit that Kossuth Prize-winning choreographer and Merited Artist of the Republic of Hungary Zoltán Zsuráfszky invited seven of his exceptionally talented young colleagues to bring their innovative vision to the stage with the help of Hungary's largest professional dance company. These young choreographers can of course be seen at amateur dance festivals, but this is the first time they will be able to present their work to the public with a professional company. Professional Director: Kossuth Prize-winning merited artist Zsuzsa Vincze Artistic Director: Merited artist, Kossuth Prize-winning Zoltán Zsuráfszky Date: 1 August, 8.30 p.m. Location: Nagyerdei Open-Air Stage Source: https://csokonaiszinhaz.hu/eloadasok/regi-tanc-uj-nemzedek/