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The 22nd Masquerade event at Vojtina Puppet Theatre lasts six days

Vojtina Puppet Theatre 13 Kálvin Square, Debrecen, Hungary

In the special program series, the Theatre shows how winter was once driven away with centuries-old folk traditions and fair comedy. At the event, King Konc, symbolising the carnival, and Voivode Cibere, the symbol of fasting, will clash but visitors can also meet masquerades such as the counting goat, the dancing bear and the carnival bride. At the Puppet Theatre, kindergarten and school groups are received twice a day on weekdays.  On Sunday, the 11st of February from 10 a.m. families can participate in the interactive presentation of the Masquerade. Date: 5-11 February Location: Vojtina Puppet Theatre  Sources: dehir.hu

Concert of Győr Philharmonic Orchestra

Kölcsey Center Bethlen u., 4026, Debrecen, Hungary

Professionalism, innovative solutions and international standards characterize the work of the Győr Philharmonic Orchestra, which provides world-class professional quality to its partners, audience, soloists and guest conductors. The band's performances were characterized by resounding success in almost all European countries, but on the most important music stages of Asia, in China, South Korea, and Taiwan, it also managed to win the recognition of both the profession and the audience. In the spring of 2009, the orchestra took part in a highly successful Far East and European tour with the legendary Italian film composer-conductor, Oscar winner Ennio Morricone. The Győr Philharmonic Orchestra's rich repertoire covers not only classical and traditional works, but it can also combine lighter genres with its professional skills. It simultaneously fulfills the role of a traditional large orchestra, a crossover film orchestra, an outdoor or gala orchestra, a smaller or larger chamber orchestra and possibly a concert brass band. Program: Sibelius: II. (D major) Symphony, Op. 43 Strauss: Death and Glorification Op.24, TrV 158 Contributor: Győr Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor:: Rajna Martin Tickets can be purchased at this link. Date: 6th of February, 7 p.m.  Location: Kölcsey Center - Great Hall

Sauna programs for women only

Aquaticum Debrecen SPA Nagyerdei park 1, Debrecen, Hungary

Every month, on two designated Thursdays, the ladies are in the spotlight from 4 pm until closing time. During this period, the sauna world "pampers" ladies only and is closed to men. From 5 pm onwards, the ladies will be accompanied by a professional sauna master to help them recover from tiring weekdays and to discover the benefits of a healthy sauna for body and soul. Women's days' programme include: 5:00 p.m. - Master sauna - Soothing aromas - peeling. Intensity:♦ 6:00 p.m. -Master sauna - Aromatic relaxation. Intensity:♦ 6:40  p.m. - Master sauna - Refresh program Intensity:♦♦ 7:20 p.m. -Master sauna- Good night! Intensity:♦♦♦ All programmes are available for HUF 700 per person. In keeping with the tradition of healthy sauna bathing, participants must be wearing a sauna blanket or sauna suit. The Women's Days programmes are available until cancelled, except on public holidays. Programme changes are subject to change without prior notice. Date and location: Date: 8 February Venue: Aquaticum Sauna World Source: https://www.aquaticum.hu/en/programok  

Batthyanyi Street Carnival

Batthyány Street Batthyány utcán, Debrecen, Hungary

On the 9th of February the Debrecen Creative Community is waiting for visitors with colourful programs. The members of the community are the shops and associations of Batthyány pedestrian street.  Among others the Halloween street festival, the Spring Rhyme Festival and the Batthyány Latin dance evening can be associated with the community. Program: 4.00 p.m. - 6 p.m.: Carnival with the ‘Kuflis’, Be a ‘Kufli’ - ‘Kufli’ tale and DIY workshop in Pagony Bookstore 4.00 p.m. - 6 p.m: Carnival handicrafts with Tímárház - Busó mask DIY activity in Deutsches Kulturforum Debrecen. Registration required, registration link: https://forms.gle/D3ka65uC9A3Xc7926 The workshop will be held in Hungarian and in English. 5.00 p.m. - 6 p.m: Zoo Test of Courage  with  Debrecen  Zoo - Getting to know different "I don't like'' animals in Deutsches Kulturforum Debrecen Registration required, registration link: https://forms.gle/V2mmA9kP9ak13PDB9 5.00 p.m. - 5.15 p.m: The goat and its keeper -  Interactive authentic carnival game on Batthyány Street with the Vojtina Puppet Theatre 5.15 p.m. - 6 p.m.: Aquamanó Party: Masquerade Ball on Batthyány Street - Winter Farewell musical dance hall, costume parade, playful winter drive away and carnival goodies for all participants The event is free to attend. Organisers reserve the right […]

Church Backyard Market

2-4 Leány Street 2-4 Leány Street, Debrecen, Hungary

The Church Backyard Market (Egyháztáji Vásár) will be organised, one week earlier as usual, on the 10th of February. At the market visitors can buy products from local farmers and artisans at favourable prices in the heart of the city centre. The organisers of the event are Debrecen Great Church Congregation and Hajdúság Pantry (Hajdúság Éléskamrája). In 2024 the lent is from Ash Wednesday, the 14th of February to Holy Saturday, the 30th of March. Due to this, in order to hold the pig sticking feast too, organisers decided to welcome everyone on the 2nd Saturday of the month with many delicacies.  Date: 10 February, Opening at 8:00 a.m. Location: 2-4 Leány Street, Inner courtyard of the Debrecen Great Church Congregation Source: Facebook events  

Bearnival (Mackófarsang) 2024 at Debrecen Zoo

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

On the 10th of February visitors can celebrate the coming of spring in a unique riot of the great diversity of wildlife and thematic events at the Bearnival (Bear Festival) of Debrecen Zoo. A full day of activities awaits visitors to Debrecen's carnival event. There will be a Bear Hospital, honey tasting, a book fair, a costume and bear beauty contest, folk carnival games, themed guided tours and much more. Visitors are all strongly encouraged to dress up in costume and take part in the costume beauty contest. All events and activities are free with Zoo entry. Programs and locations: Tropical House 9:30 a.m. -11:30 a.m.  Zoo Relic Exhibit Gibbon House 9.00 a.m. - 15.00 p.m. Arts-and-crafts Corner 9.00 a.m. - 15.00 p.m. Colouring Corner 9.00 a.m. - 15.00 p.m. Face Painting Cottage 10.00 a.m. - 15.00 p.m. Teddy Bear Hospital 10.00 a.m. - 15.00 p.m. Honey Tasting and Sale In front of the Funhouse 10.00 a.m. Costume Contest 10.30 a.m. Carnival Festivities and Dances  2.00 p.m.  Teddy Bear Beauty Contest  2.30 p.m.  Carnival Festivities and Live Music Animals in Action 9.30 a.m. Nile Hippopotamus Feed 9.30 a.m. Reticulated Giraffe Feed 10.00 a.m. Tufted Capuchin Feed 10.00 a.m. Red Panda […]

Kowalsky and the Vega Concert in Főnix Arena

Főnix Hall Kassai út 28, Debrecen, Hungary

As a tradition Kowalsky and the Vega (Kowalsky Meg a Vega)  band start each year  at one of the country's major concert venues. This time, the year 2024 will be opened with two large-scale concerts. Kowalsky and the Vega is a Hungarian rock-oriented band. In the beginning, they strengthened the Funk-rock genre in Hungary, seasoned with hip-hop-style vocals, and nowadays they play music of a more mixed and popular soundscape.  To the great delight of the fans, they will hold a tour opening concert in both the eastern and western parts of the country, on the 10th of February, 2024 from 8 p.m. , they will perform in the Főnix Arena in Debrecen, and on February 24 in the Veszprém Arena. They are preparing a brand new program for the concert season, which also contains many surprises. In addition to the songs from their new album, which was released in October 2023, they will of course also play big hits of theirs. The band is a favorite of the audience  due to their lyrics containing deep thoughts and catchy melodies, and always creates a special atmosphere at their concerts. Date: 10th of February, 8 p.m.  Location: Főnix Arena Source: https://kowalsky-meg-a-vega--debrecen.broadway.hu, […]

“Only” Design Fair (Csak Design Vásár)

Méliusz Library Bem tér 19/D, Debrecen, Hungary

The Csak Design Vásár (“Only” Design Fair)  awaits visitors again on the 10th of February in Méliusz Library. As usual creativity and uniqueness meet to provide an unforgettable experience at the event. Special works and inspiring designers await guests between 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. February is already a real springtime month, organisers want to reinforce this at their next fair. Csak Design Vásár is a fair for design lovers. Find unique, modern products and quality products from designers in one place. However, Hungarian brands you will find here are not "only" from Debrecen. Date: 10th February, 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. Location: Méliusz Library

English Guided Tour at MODEM Latest Exhibition “The Image of Color”.

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

MODEM Art Center in Debrecen hosts English guided tour with Török Krisztián Gábor at the latest exhibition titled The Image of Color, the Mystery of Image on 13th February at 5:00 p.m. About the exhibition: The Image of Colour, the Mystery of Image, presents a comprehensive selection of monochrome paintings from the Antal-Lusztig Collection. This collection is recognised as one of the most significant private collections in Hungary, and a major group of works from it have been deposited in the museums of Debrecen. Focusing on the tradition of exhibiting works from the Antal-Lusztig Collection, this selection comprises several hundred national and international works. Dr. Péter Antal, the owner, began his acquisition of monochrome paintings in the mid-2000s, and the collection of more than five hundred works constitutes a separate segment of his collection. Over the past decades, a selection of these monochrome works has been featured in several exhibitions in Hungary and abroad. The current exhibition, featuring selected works from the monochrome segment of the Antal-Lusztig Collection, is organised into seven + one separate units. It aims to guide the visitor along a path, both physical and imaginary, that begins with an exploration of the material components of painting. […]

Valentine’s Day Swing Concert in the Great Church

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

As spring approaches, on the evening of Valentine's Day, the concert of the Debrecen Big Band  titled  ‘LOVE – Valentine's Day Swing’  will be held within the intimate walls of the Debrecen Reformed Great Church on the 13th of February from 7 p.m.  In addition to the usual performances from the Debrecen Big Band, which won the Csokonai award, several orchestrations were prepared for this concert, which will be interpreted by nationally known and successful performers. Star performers of the concert Singer and actress Réka Koós, who uses her skills in all kinds of musical styles.  She is a Junior Lyra award-winning performer.   She has played in In Germany, Austria and our country, she has played main roles in several musicals in Madách Theater. Péter Szolnoki is an Artisjus award-winning musician, singer, composer, arranger, singer and flutist of the Bon-Bon band. The versatile entertainer born in Debrecen has been  performing with the  Big Band in joint productions for 10 years. Tamás Vastag is a Phonogram award-winning singer and actor. He became nationally known through the X-Faktor shows. The  Debrecen audience could see and hear him with the Debrecen Big Band on several occasions, including at the Kölcsey Center and […]

Piano Evening at the Faculty of Music of the University of Debrecen

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

At the event pianist Valentin Magyar will perform a work by Ludwig van Beethoven and Frédéric Chopin on Thursday,  on the 15th of February, at 7 p.m. in the Liszt Hall of the University of Debrecen's Faculty of Music. Programme: Ludwig van Beethoven: Sonata in F minor, Op.2.No.1. Frédéric Chopin: Four ballads Further information on ticket prices and how to purchase tickets, can be found here. Date: 15th of February, 7 p.m.   Location: Liszt Hall, Faculty of Music, University of Debrecen Source: https://dehir.hu/zene-kultura/beethoven-es-chopin-darab-csendul-fel-debrecenben/2024/02/12/  

Board Games afternoon in American Corner

Méliusz Library Bem tér 19/D, Debrecen, Hungary

On the 15th of February the American Corner invites guests to play board games in English. At the event participants can practise English communication skills without even noticing. The organisers are planning to play Ticket to Ride and/or Llamageddon, but they also have dozens of other games to choose from. This event is open to all ages, so bring your kids, parents, and friends along. It's a great opportunity to meet new people, socialise, and have fun. Snacks and refreshments will be provided but visitors can  freely  bring their own favourites as a contribution. Register at debrecenac@gmail.com. Date: 15 February Location: American Corner Source: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/951967206288211/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A%7D