During the Debrecen Flower Festival in August, more than a hundred local and international beers, ales and craft beers will be served in the shade of the trees of the Great Forest, in front of the Great Forest Open Air Stage. For more information, visit the website here. The event has a 10-year tradition. Visitors can enjoy the most varied Hungarian craft beers, in addition to which beer fans will also find refreshments from prestigious foreign breweries. During the event, various gastronomic and cultural programs await the visitors, in addition to which the public can choose from a range of food trucks offering culinary experiences, food and beer skates.  

Carl Orff's monumental musical masterpiece, Carmina Burana comes to life in a spectacular dance theatre adaptation by the Szeged Contemporary Ballet on the stage of Nagyerdei Open-Air Theatre on the 22nd of August. The piece was revived in 2000 as a spectacular dance theatre adaptation by the Szeged Contemporary Ballet. For 23 years now, Tamás Juronics' iconic choreography has been one of the most outstanding works of the Hungarian contemporary dance scene, attracting thousands of audiences at home, across Europe and overseas, and winning the company numerous audience and professional awards. Carmina Burana vividly captures the shared fears and joys of an imaginary barbarian community as it struggles for its own survival and humanity. The length of the play is 70 min, in case of rain the event will be held on the 23rd of August. Tickets can be bought via the following link.   Date: 22 August, 8.30 p.m. Location: Nagyerdei Open-Air Theatre  Source: csokonaiszinhaz.hu  

Zsuzsi Forest Railway is preparing for a summer closing programme and invites visitors to a special night event on the 24th of August, celebrating the predators of the night, owls and stars. A special feature of the closing forest event of the summer is that the location of the event can be reached by the 142-year-old Zsuzsi Forest Railway. Programmes: 7.00 p.m. - Departure  of the Zsuzsi Forest Railway 8.00 p.m -  Gathering and welcome 8.10 p.m - Night Nature Walk 9.00 p.m. - Owl watch 9.30 p.m. - Stargazing 9.30 p.m. - “Lanterns to collect in the museum!” 10.30 p.m. - Return of the Zsuzsi Forest Railway The hike is approximately 3 kilometres long, so it is recommended to wear comfortable hiking shoes and layered, closed clothing to adapt to the night temperatures. The organisers ask participants to bring a flashlight or head torch, sufficient drinking water and, if necessary, mosquito repellent. Everyone is warmly welcomed on a magical night adventure to  experience the special charm of nature and the night. More information can be found at this link. Date: 24 August Location: Zsuzsi Erdei Vasút Debrecen Source: dehir.hu, FB events  

The Vojtina Puppet Theatre Company will open the new season with its traditional season-opening celebration on Sunday, the 25th of August at 10 a.m. in the Memorial Garden behind the Great Church.  The repertoire of the event includes two performances.  First, the performance titled Piglet and Goose, with two giddy heroes, will be the main attraction for young and old. Krisztina Tóth's stories, which are delightful for children and their parents alike, are full of humour, making the performance a real family experience.  The title of the other performance is Aubergine cream Székelymenyecske style  (Székely folk tale figure) is a folk tale flavoured with folk songs, performed by Anna Markó-Valentyik.  There will be stilt walking, all sorts of interesting Renaissance games to try, and of course, crafts, puppet making and bean cuddling for the little ones. The members of the company will be joined by musicians to provide the entertainment, but before the performances, there will also be a gastronomic and culinary skills competition. Tickets are available on the spot for HUF 2000, family tickets for 3 or more persons for HUF 1700/person, advance tickets for HUF 1500. The Vojtina ticket office on Kálvin Square is now open.   Date: […]

Once again, the country's burger is made in Debrecen with the 4th Szaft 'N Burger opening its doors on Saturday (the 7th of September) in the Great Forest.  The organisers will welcome visitors with spectacular demonstrations, exciting performances, live music and a steak-frying show on the shores of Lake Békás.The national competition will decide whose burger will be the "Burger of the Country".  Teams of friends, companies and families are also awaited with competitions in individual, amateur, freestyle (anything but beef) and junior categories.  The event will also include professional burger and barbecue classes, live music, delicious home brews and, of course, burgers and barbecue delicacies. The admission to the event is free to the public. Only payment by credit card or Festipay card is possible at the stalls.    Date: 7 September Location: the Great Forest Source: dehir.hu, FB events