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Debrecen Aquaticum Programmes in December 

Aquaticum Debrecen SPA Nagyerdei park 1, Debrecen, Hungary

Aquaticum Debrecen awaits guests with many exciting and fun activities in December. Please read about the December programmes below.   7 December 1:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. North pole trek - animated children's program More details:https://www.aquaticum.hu/en/eszaki-sarki-tura 7:00 p.m. - 12.00 a.m. Santa Party - Night Slash  More details:https://www.aquaticum.hu/en/mikulas-party-ejszakai-furdozes   7-8 December - 12.00 p.m.- 8.00 p.m.  Advent Sauna Marathon More details:https://www.aquaticum.hu/en/adventi-szaunamaraton-aquaticum   8 December - 10.30 a.m. - 5.00 p.m. Santa Claus at Aquaticum  More details:https://www.aquaticum.hu/en/mikulas-az-aquaticumban 14 December 1.30 p.m. - 5.00 p.m. Advent Family Day at Aquaticum  More details: https://www.aquaticum.hu/en/adventi-csaladi-nap 8.00 p.m. - 11.00 p.m. - SPA Saturday More deatils:https://www.aquaticum.hu/en/spa-szombat   21 December - 10.30 a.m. - 5.00 p.m. Advent Preparations at the Aquaticum More details:https://www.aquaticum.hu/en/adventi-keszulodes   23 December - 1.30 p.m. - 5.00 p.m. Christmas Spin More details: https://www.aquaticum.hu/en/karacsonyi-forgatag   26 December - 10.30 a.m. - 13.30 p.m. Christmas Craft Workshop More details: https://www.aquaticum.hu/en/karacsonyi-kezmuves-foglalkozas   27  December - 1.30 p.m. - 5.00 p.m. Year-End Water Fun More details:https://www.aquaticum.hu/en/ev-vegi-vizi-moka   28-29-30 December - 1.30 p.m. - 5.00 p.m. Year-End Farewell Experiences More details:https://www.aquaticum.hu/en/oevbucsuztato-elmenyek-aquaticumban Location:Aquaticum Debrecen  Source:aquaticum.hu/en  

CANCELLED -World Famous Organist’s Concert in Debrecen

Csokonai Theater Kossuth u. 10, Debrecen, Hungary

2024 is Holocaust Memorial Year in Hungary. During the year, the Jewish Community of Debrecen organised several commemorations and events in this spirit. The highlight of the series of events will be a concert by world famous organist Xavér Varnus, and the Kodály Philharmonic Orchestra entitled "We remember and Remind" on the 25th of  November at 6.00 p.m. at the Csokonai National Theatre.  The event will feature violinist Gáspár Kelemen and conductor Dániel Somogyi-Tóth. Participation is free for everyone, but registration is required.  Registration is possible until the 10th of November by email, phone or at the parish office.  Date:25 November Location:Csokonai National Theatre Source:dehir.hu

Debrecen Advent Events – 2-8 December

The joy of Christmas pervades the city's pulsating heart. Debrecen Advent provides a festive feeling to the city, with the main square turned into a stunning winter paradise of Christmas lights! Please find below the events and various programmes Debrecen Advent will be hosting  this week. 5 December 5.00 p.m. “Eszter-Lánc” Fairy Tale Band at Kossuth Square “Eszter-Lánc” Fairy Tale Band  invites all children and child-loving adults to a winter concert in a fairytale world, where they will search for Santa Claus through music. The songs, sounds and instruments all become characters in a fairy tale, whose adventures children can shape with their ideas. Eszter Kárász and the “Eszterlánc” Fairy Tale Band will welcome families to the Debrecen Advent with an interactive show entitled "Where is Santa Claus?", during which Santa Claus will arrive if the children sing loudly enough. 6 December 5.00 p.m. Concert of Éva Bolba and the JAZZterlánc at Kossuth Square The songs of the trio are performed by Éva Bolba (vocals, music, lyrics), Zsolt Bera Kossuth Prize-winning artist (trombone) and Miklós Birta (guitar). In this fun, interactive concert, they will engage the audience and show off their instruments to make their performance more exciting. For 10 […]

Concert “Symphonies and Double Bass” at the Reformed University Church of Debrecen

Reformed University Church of Debrecen Egyetem tér 2, Debrecen, Hungary

The audience is invited to a chamber orchestra concert by Benedek Devich and the Kodály Philharmonic Orchestra on Thursday, the 28th of  November, from 7.00 p.m. at the Reformed University Church of Debrecen. Programme: Mozart: Symphony in A major K.201 Kuszevickij:Double Bass Concerto in F sharp minor, Op. 3 Beethoven: Symphony No. II (D major), op. 36 The performers of the concert are  Benedek Devich (double bass) and the  Kodály Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Tibor Bényi. More information about the concert can be found at this link.   Date: 28 November Location: Source.dehir.hu

Meet BMW Group Debrecen Plant at the Advent Fair

Kossuth tér Kossuth tér

In the spirit of Advent, Debrecen's main square will soon be dressed up for Christmas again. It is almost a tradition that the BMW factory team is represented at the event, and this year will be no different. BMW’s chalets next to the town's Christmas tree are open to all interested parties to talk about future plans, check out the company’s 2025 vacancies and get all the information visitors need from BMW colleagues to make a successful application.  Besides serious topics, visitors will be  entertained with exciting games, delicious BMW gingerbread and there will even be a chance to win unique gifts. From the 29th of November to the15th of  December, BMW staff will be waiting for interested parties every week on Thursdays and Fridays from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and at weekends from 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Date: 29 November - 15 December Location: Debrecen Advent Fair next to the town's Christmas tree Source:FB events

Debrecen Advent Events 29 November – 1 December

The excitement of Christmas fills the air as the Debrecen Advent Festival kicks off on the 29th of  November in the city’s beating heart. Debrecen Advent brings a festive spirit to the city; the main square is transformed into a magical winter wonderland of Christmas lights! Debrecen Advent will be hosting the following events this week. 29 November 9.00 a.m. - 12.00 p.m. Kindergartners' Christmas tree decorations at the Advent Fair Kindergarten children in Debrecen decorate 24 small pine trees with ornaments they made. The trees will be exhibited at the Adven Fair. 3.00 p.m. - 5.0 p.m. DuoTrio Street theatre at the Advent Fair The DuoTrio Street Theatre improvises its performances from stories inspired by the audience, with the active participation of the general public. Several performances of their interactive stilt show will be shown at the Advent Fair. The members of the company are Tímea Telenkó-Oláh (Vojtina Puppet Theatre), Máté Kiss Gergely (Csokonai National Theatre), Zsolt Györgyfi (Kodály Philharmonia) and Endre Molnár (Hungarian National Circus). 5.00 p.m. Bordeaux Dragon Concert at Kossuth Square Bordeaux Dragon band plays what they call "medieval world music". Set in a medieval atmosphere, their songs are danceable, powerful and dynamic, in keeping with […]

13th Debrecen Wine Tasting Event

Csokonai Fórum Csapó utca 30, Debrecen, Hungary

The 13th Debrecen Wine Tasting, Hungary's largest rural wine show, will take place on the last Saturday of November. This year, the high quality social event will take place in a new venue, the Csokonai Forum, the most modern theatre in the region and the country, providing the perfect atmosphere for tasting great wines. The wines will be opened several times throughout the evening, so that guests arriving later in the evening can taste the full range.There will also be a gastronomic corner, where many delicacies will be served to wine-tasting guests. A limited number of tickets will be sold again this year, as the excellent wines on offer require the intimacy and attention that can only be guaranteed by maximising the number of participants.  Two hours before the public opening of the event, exclusive access will be granted to guests who purchase VIP tickets. For this time slot, only 150 tickets will be sold, allowing the professional public and enthusiastic wine lovers to discover the wine regions in an even more comfortable and informal setting. The doors will be open to the general public from 5.00 p.m. Tickets Admission (On site): 14.999 HUF/Person Advance Rate: 10.999 Huf/Person (Only between […]

Movie “Alien” is Back to the Cinema

Apollo Cinema Miklós u. 1, Debrecen, Hungary

By popular demand, the legendary movie Alien is on the air again in Apollo Cinema.The director's version of Ridley Scott's sci-fi masterpiece is screened in the original English language with Hungarian subtitles on the 30th of November and the 7th of December. Tickets are available in person at the box office and online. Online ticket sales:  30 November Alien - The Eighth Passenger https://bit.ly/3NZKN0s 7 December Alien - Name of the Planet https://bit.ly/3O1pD22 Date: 30 November, 7 December, 7.30 p.m. Location: Apollo Cinema Source:FB events

“Waiting for Santa Claus” Programmes at Debrecen Zoo

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

On Sunday, the 1st of December, families can not only light the first candle on the Advent wreath, but also take part in Debrecen Zoo's “waiting for Santa Claus” activities. Programmes: 09:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Opening of the Santa Claus House 09:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m.  Creative handicrafts in the Gibbon House 10:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Santa Claus visits his zoo friends 10:00 a.m. - Capuchin monkeys’ feast 10:30 a.m. - Trunked bears' foraging tour 11:00  a.m.  - Playful foraging of meerkats  2:30  p.m. - Penguins' snack 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Arthur the Shetland pony brings sweets 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Pony carriage 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Santa's story 10:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m. and 2:00 .p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Warm up at Zoo-Kucko 10:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m. Adoption point next to Santa's house 12:30 p.m. Expert guided tour. Depart from the zoo entrance.    More information about the programme can be found  here.   Date:1 December Location: Debrecen Zoo   Source:dehir.hu

National Saxophone Meeting in Debrecen

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

A national saxophone meeting will be organised between the 5th and the 8th of December by the Faculty of Music of the University of Debrecen. The fifteenth saxophone music event in the series will be hosted by internationally renowned saxophonist and master teacher Arno Bornkamp, professor of saxophone at the Royal Conservatory of Amsterdam. The Dutch professor will give masterclasses for saxophone students at the Faculty of Music of the University of Debrecen, as well as for saxophone students from secondary and higher education institutions throughout the country. During the four-day professional meeting, the audience in Debrecen will also be able to experience the saxophonist's exceptional qualities, as he will perform with pianist Judit Váradi and saxophonist Levente Puskás in the Universitas-Debrecen concert series on Saturday the 7th of  December at 7.00  pm in Liszt Hall. The detailed programme of the event: Thursday 5 December Masterclass on saxophone by Arno Bornkamp: 9.00 a.m.  - 1.00 p.m. Hall 16 2.40 p.m.  - 4.40 p.m. Hall 9 Friday 6 December Masterclass on saxophone by Arno Bornkamp: 9.00 a.m.  - 1.00 p.m. Liszt Hall 2.40 p.m.  - 4.40 p.m. Liszt Hall Saturday 7 December Masterclass on saxophone by Arno Bornkamp: 9.00 a.m.  - […]

Gospel Christmas in Debrecen – Benedict Gospel Choir (USA)

Kölcsey Center Bethlen u., 4026, Debrecen, Hungary

Like last year, the Gospel Christmas will be organised again on the 6th ofDecember at the Kölcsey Center. Debrecen will be the first stop of the European tour of the South Carolina Benedict Gospel Choir. The choir,  which comes with a completely new song list and performance style, is conducted by eight-time Stellar Award winner Jason Clayborn, but also features star soloists, including two-time Grammy Award winner Tasha Page-Lockhard. The Benedict Gospel Choir is guaranteed to provide new magic in addition to the evergreen gospel and Christmas hits. In the following period, they will perform in Switzerland and Italy, and they will also sing in front of Pope Francis in the Vatican. Tickets can be purchased via this link. Date: 6 December, 7.00 p.m. - 9.00 p.m. Location: Kölcsey Center Source: dehir.hu, fonixinfo.hu

Tango Opera María de Buenos Aires returns to Csokonai National Theatre in December

Csokonai Fórum Csapó utca 30, Debrecen, Hungary

The performance, presented in the spring of 2024, will return to the Zoltán Latinovits Hall of the Csokonai Fórum. On two evenings in December, on the 6th and 7th, those interested can see the tango opera María de Buenos Aires by Astor Piazzolla and Horacio Ferrer. “I am María de Buenos Aires, the Maria of tango, the Maria of the slums, the Maria of the night, the Maria of fatal passion. If the people in the neighborhood asked me who I was, the women would be the first to answer, because they envy me; every macho man would fall at my feet like a mouse in a trap.” With these words, the title character appears in the enchanted tango opera, played by the Jászai Mari Award-winning actress Kinga Újhelyi. For her, this performance was a dream come true, as she sang flamenco at the beginning of her career. Astor Piazzolla’s only stage work brings the South American, or more specifically the Argentine, world of beliefs to Debrecen. The play features the fallen man, María, his hopeless lover, Payador (played by Péter Udvarhelyi), and the Devil or Satan, El Duende, played by Dani Torres. The special feature of the performance is […]