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TIMELINES – Exhibition of Esterházy Marcell

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

Esterházy Marcell’s art practice focuses on the processing of the history of the Esterházy family, which connects to Hungarian and European history in many ways. In his works, he typically works with these family and found archival materials, appropriating and reinterpreting them, alternating great historical narratives and personal family stories in his poetic solutions. The special feature of TIMELINES is that it is an exhibition of his oeuvre, which is also a group exhibition. The multitude of timelines, i.e. the main background material of Marcell’s works, are collected in an unusual “control centre” in the space of the exhibition, where family relics and portraits and the related works of Marcell Esterházy’s co-creators and artist friends are placed next to each other chronologically, yet on a peculiarly emotional basis. The complex collection of objects reflects on the intersection of twentieth-century global and Hungarian history, as well as literary history and family histories, presenting the process of personal past processing, highlighting its compassionate attitude. Source: MODEM

”I told you, man”(„Mondottam, ember”) – Exhibition of thirty Debrecen artists.

New Gallery (Új Galéria) 1 Széchenyi Street, Debrecen, Hungary

The Debrecen Fine Arts Guild is organizing an exhibition again on the occasion of the 200th anniversary of the birth of Imre Madách. Imre Madách  (20 January 1823 – 5 October 1864) was a Hungarian aristocrat, writer, poet, lawyer and politician. His major work is The Tragedy of Man (Az ember tragédiája, 1861). It is a dramatic poem approximately 4000 lines long, which elaborates on ideas comparable to Goethe's Faust and Milton's Paradise Lost. Today it is the central piece of Hungarian theaters' repertoire and is mandatory reading for students in secondary school. Many lines have become common quotes in Hungary. The main characters are Adam, Eve and Lucifer. The three travel through time to visit different turning-points in human history and Lucifer tries to convince Adam that life is (will be) meaningless and mankind is doomed.  Exhibiting artists: Csaba Szabó Aby, Eszter Biró, Teodóra Both, Attila Börcsök, Gabriella B Nagy, István B Orosz, Melitta Csorján, Sándor D Király, Zsigmond Géza Dombi, Zsolt Durucskó, Éles Bulcsú, Sándor Gárdonyi, Enikő Gyöngy, Tibor Hegedűs, Ibolya Horváth, János Komiszár, Eszter Láng, Gábor Lukács, Mihály Magyar, András Máthé, Éva Nuridsány, Erzsébet Palotai, Katalin Pelei, Imre Rácz, István Subicz, Zsuzsa Szász, István Tamus, József Toró, […]

Debrecen Spring Street Fair

In addition to classical music, jazz, and pop concerts, even performers experimenting with multiple genres are introduced to the audience. The theatrical repertoire also includes some dance performances. Fine art is brought closer to the visitors by the annual Debrecen Spring Exhibition

Night of theTheaters

The "Night of the Theaters" (in Hungarian, "A Színházak Éjszakája") is an annual cultural event that takes place in various cities and towns across Hungary, including Debrecen. This event typically occurs on a designated night, and it aims to celebrate and promote the performing arts, particularly theater. During the Night of the Theaters, participating theaters in Debrecen and other cities open their doors to the public for a special evening of theatrical performances, behind-the-scenes tours, workshops, and various cultural activities. The specific details and program of the event can vary from year to year. We will publish details of upcoming event. Stay tuned.

Along the Line – Exhibition

Along the Line is the permanent exhibition of MODEM Modern and Contemporary Art Center’s collection, in Debrecen. The exhibition, which explores the contemporary use of the line in various media, comes into being by the curatorial selection from a deliberate and continuously evolving collection of the past 16 years including purchases of artworks and mainly donations of the International Artist Residency of Debrecen. Drawings, especially studies, had a subordinate role until the beginning of the 20th century. They could only function as sketches, but nowadays they are considered as complete works of art. The use of lines in the photos, paintings and sculptures presented at the exhibition reinterprets the idea of ​​the drawing-line. Here, it already becomes the vehicle of the artistic idea: a tool that uses the mask of simplicity, focus and ease cleverly in understanding and depicting reality. Curator: Szabolcs Süli-Zakar Till 1 November, 2023 Source: MODEM art center

Exhibition of contemporary painters Anikó Éberling and Zsuzsa Szász

Kölcsey Center Bethlen u., 4026, Debrecen, Hungary

The exhibition of contemporary painters Anikó Éberling and Zsuzsa Szász is open free of charge at the Kölcsey Centre until the 20th of October 2023. The exhibition is open daily from 10. a.m. to 6 p.m. during the opening hours of the Kölcsey Centre, and until 7 p.m. during evening events. Deputy Mayor of Debrecen István Puskás will give a welcome speech at the opening of the exhibition on the 27th of September at 6 pm. The exhibition will be opened by János Áfra, poet and art critic, while Anita Oláh will play the harp. Source and photo credit: Kölcsey Központ

Debrecen Autumn Street Fair

The Debrecen Autumn Festival is one of the most momentous programmes in the city’s cultural life, offering a wide range of entertainment options for all age groups. The festival’s repertoire includes concerts, theatrical and dance performances, folk art and children’s programmes, and thematic film festivals featuring the outstanding characters of Debrecen’s art scene too to provide an even more colourful festival programme.

Night at the Zoo

"Night at the Zoo" event often include activities such as guided night tours, animal encounters, educational presentations, and opportunities to learn about nocturnal animals and their behaviors. This is an annual event, and we will keep you updated with dates and time so you can experience the zoo in a unique way after dark.

Hortobágy Equestrian Days

The Hortobágy Equestrian Days, also known as "Hortobágyi Lovasnapok" in Hungarian, is a prominent equestrian event that takes place in the Hortobágy National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in Hungary. This event typically occurs annually and is a celebration of Hungarian equestrian traditions, including horsemanship, riding, and various equestrian sports and activities. The event features a wide range of equestrian performances and demonstrations. These may include traditional Hungarian riding techniques, horseback archery, and displays of horsemanship skills. The Hortobágy Equestrian Days often include educational programs for visitors. These programs may focus on the history of horsemanship in Hungary, the breeding and care of horses, and the cultural significance of horses in Hungarian life. The Hortobágy National Park, with its vast, pristine landscapes, provides a stunning natural backdrop for the event. Visitors can explore the unique flora and fauna of the park while enjoying the equestrian festivities. We will announce specific details and schedule.  

Debrecziner Gourmet Festival

In the middle of June, the country's finest restaurants and chefs gather in Debrecen park near the lake to show where the pinnacle of gastronomy is today in Hungary. In addition to the best restaurants of Stílusos Rural Éttermiség and Debrecen, star chefs and restaurants from Budapest also present themselves as guest exhibitors. Those who confidently won the public vote of the Debrecziner Gourmet festival, will have it decorated in their restaurant for one year. In addition to mouth-watering bites, exciting textures, special pairings of ingredients and spectacular grilling, craft beers, quality wines and exciting cocktails, event courtesy of the exhibitors awaiting for you during the 3 day festival.  For more details, visit the page later.

Kodály Philharmonia

Classical music concerts

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

The autumn season of the Faculty of Music of the University of Debrecen offers more than forty high-quality classical music concerts.  This season of the Steinway concert series begins with a piano evening by László Borbély, one of the most outstanding performers of the Hungarian  young pianists. The concert is on the occasion of the 150th anniversary of  Rachmaninoff 's birth and 80th anniversary of his death. Detailed programme for the piano evening by László Borbély : https://music.unideb.hu/esemenynaptar/borbely-laszlo-zongoraestje-0 Ticket price:  HUF 2,500 | Student and pensioner admission: HUF 1,500

Galiba Children Festival

Playground Sziget-kék Nagyerdei Körút 19., Debrecen, Hungary

Galiba Festival is a four-day children's festival held during the annual Flower Carnival in mid-August. The festival offers nearly 200 free activities for children and their families over five days in the country’s only classic amusement park. The children’s festival features interactive and exciting stage performances, magic shows, concerts, board games, video games, arts and crafts, sports demonstrations, and a wide range of activities that provide both fun and skill development. It also offers a glimpse into the world of trades and crafts. History of the Galiba Children’s Festival It was born in 2012 as the little brother of the Flower Carnival, where groups of children and urban communities could experience for themselves what it is like to design, build and present their own small flower floats in front of an audience of thousands. But who is GALIBA? A goose, but not just any goose! He is from a narrative poem, Lúdas Matyi by Fazekas Mihály, which has a modern version by György Schwajda. According to György Schwajda, “there is no animal more beautiful than a goose”, and he is as skilled at mischief as he is at merriment. Just like children… Over the past 10 years, the one-day children’s […]