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Guest Performance of Former Member of the World-Famous Acapella Group Jānis Ozols

University of Debrecen Egyetem tér 1., Debrecen, Hungary

One of the main events of the Debrecen Spring Festival will be an evening entitled "Being a guest at the Kodály Choir". Former member of the world-famous Acapella group Cosmos Jānis Ozols graduated from the Royal Academy of Music in Stockholm with a degree in choral conducting. As a member of Cosmos, he has worked with world-renowned musicians and bands such as Bobby McFerrin, The Real Group, Take 6, Manhattan Transfer, The Hilliard Ensemble, The New York Voices, Flying Pickets, M-Pact and Icelandic music icon Björk. He has achieved many notable achievements both in his home country and abroad, including the Special Prize for Best Conductor at the 13th International Choir Competition in Barcelona and the Best New Conductor at the 49th International Choir Competition. The Kodály Choir, under the direction of conductor Ozols, will take the audience on a musical journey to the Baltic States on the 19th of  April at 7:00 p.m. in the University of Debrecen's Assembly Hall. Date: 19 April, 7:00 p.m. Location:University of Debrecen's Assembly Hall Source:dehir.hu

Debrecen Kids Festival on the 20 -21st of April

The 7th Debrecen Kids Festival between the 20th and the 21st of April will be held in the beautiful city of Debrecen, where countless games, stage programs and many other great programs are waiting for young and old alike for an unforgettable weekend! Please submit your registration to the event at  vedarendezvenyszervezes@gmail.com. Contact phone: + 36 20 7771116 Date: 20-21 April Location: Gázvezeték Street  35 Source:Facebook events

Book Fair on the 20th of April

Böszörményi Road 138 Böszörményi Road 138, Debrecen, Hungary

After visiting several other cities, Alexandra Publishing and Moobius offers the opportunity to choose from a wide range at an incredibly favourable price. In the course of our publishing work, a lot of books pass through our hands; some specimens inevitably suffer minor or major beauty  defects. However, the perfect exterior is not everything, the inner values are the most important especially in the case of books. At the book fair flawless, discounted publications can also be purchased. More than 15,000 different books are available from HUF 100. Pay with a card is possible on the spot. Date: 20 April, 9  a.m - 5 p.m. Location: University of Debrecen Böszörményi Road Campus, Böszörményi  Road 138 Source:Facebook events

Earth Day – 2024 Programmes at Debrecen Zoo

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

For more than half a century, Earth Day has been celebrated on the 22nd of  April to raise awareness of our shared responsibility to preserve our natural environment. To mark the occasion, on the 22nd of April, Debrecen Zoo is inviting groups of pre-school and school children, and on the 28th of  April, the Zoo is awaiting  families to join a series of themed activities. 22 April programmes 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. - Meet the endangered species of the Zoo! (Exercise sheets can be picked up at the zoo's main cash desk.) 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. - Be an ethologist! Observe the species in the zoo and record your experiences. 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. - Palm oil demonstration (Gibbon House) There will be interactive zoo education sessions organised for preschoolers and school groups. The optional topics to choose from are: - "Protected animals in the world" - "Introduction to responsible animal husbandry" - Palm House - "At home, at home - Getting to know the birds of our country and our native domestic animals" - "Animal friendly children - What can we do to protect our planet?" Bookable times for education sessions are 9:00 a.m. -10:30 a.m., […]

Debrecen4U Business Expat Club (BEC) x MODEM – English-language guided tour at Exhibition The Image of Color, the Mystery of Image – 23 April

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

MODEM Art Center awaits visitors to join the English guided tour with Krisztián Gábor Török  at the exhibition titled The Image of Color, the Mystery of Image on the 23rd of April 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 […]

Screening of Dracula (1931) in English at Apollo Cinema

Apollo Cinema Miklós u. 1, Debrecen, Hungary

Within Retro Day programmes, jointly organised by Vojtina Puppet Theatre and Apollo Cinema to mark Debrecen’s no longer operating Uránia Cinema, founded in 1914, the English language film with Hungarian subtitles, Dracula (1931, 75 min) will be screened at Apollo Cinema on the 24th of April from 7.00 p.m. Since 2001, one of the city's most popular institutions, the Vojtina Puppet Theatre, has been operating in the building of the former Uránia Cinema, which changed its name twice; it was first known as Hungária and then Film Museum. Before the screening, Deputy Mayor Dr. István Puskás and Director of Vojtina Puppet Theatre Anikó Asbóth greet the audience. An accompanying film will be shown before the film Dracula! which is a two-and-a-half-minute segment from the film recorded in 1913, one year after the opening of the Apollo cinema and 1 year before the opening of Uránia. A presentation will be given on the interesting features and significance of the accompanying film by Local history researcher at the Architectural Archives Dr. Péter Horváth. Participation in the Apollo cinema evening program is free, but registration via this link. Date: 24 April, 7 p.m. Location: Apollo Cinema Source:Facebook Events

Play “Devils”of F. M. Dostoevsky with English subtitles at Csokonai Theatre

Csokonai National Theater is preparing for another performance. The play by one of the greatest writers of world literature, Dostoevsky, "Devils" with English subtitles can be seen at Csokonai Theatre.  Forthcoming performance days with English subtitles: 26 April - Premiere, 30 April, 2 May, 7 May, 22 May About the play: Fyodor Mikhailovich Dostoevsky, a renowned Russian writer, referred to his country's social processes as nihilistic, rejecting traditional traditions. The play, directed by Dejan Projkovski, explores the mystery of the human soul and the role of the 'five carriage' in societal change. Projkovski questions whether individuals can become murderous bloodsuckers through misinterpretation of ideas, ultimately revealing the possibility of recapturing the angel in man through a journey through the heart and soul. The main roles are played by Hunor Pál, Artúr Vranyecz, Máté Gergely Kiss and Klári Varga. Director: Dejan Projkovski Location: Csokonai Theatre Main Stage Source: csokonaiszinhaz.hu, dehir.hu  

Saint George’s Day Livestock Drive-Out Festival at Hortobágy

The all day long Livestock Drive-Out Festival awaits visitors with various programmes on the 27th of April. Folklore has always associated the beginning of spring with St George's Day on the 24th of  April, depending on the weather and the state of the pastures, this was the time when livestock were moved from their winter shelters to summer pastures and the shepherds were taken in.    Programmes of the Festival: 9:30 - 10:00 p.m. - Driving “Renyhe” stallion out into puszta 10:00 - 1:00 p.m.  - World Heritage Day - family activities 2:00 - 3:30 p.m. - St. George's Day Driving out Festival 4:00 - 5:00 p.m.  - Concert by János Csík and Mezzo   Guests are also welcome with a full day of activities at the Mátai Ménes from 09:30 a.m.  The day will start with the driving out of the mare into the wilderness, followed by the Hortobágy National Park's family programmes in the square in front of the Inn such as  puppet theatre and stilt performances, nature and folk games, handicraft activities featuring local handicraft products..  From 2 p.m. shepherds, herdsmen, six-oxen and folk carriages, and the sight of a horse-drawn carriage galloping in the Arena will […]

Family and Health Day at Liget Square

Liget tér Liget tér, Debrecen, Hungary

The first family event of the year with concerts, shows and other activities will take place on Saturday afternoon on the 27th of  April at Liget Square, from 2.00 p.m.  to 6.00 p.m.   The programmes include: performances by the Debrecen Folk Ensemble, Törköly Orchestra, Kangaroo Dance Sports Club and Luca Balduccio in the framework of the Move, Debrecen! programme, there will be a senior joy dance demonstration, visitors can look at retro cars Aqua Mano Party (a musical children's show) skill show by Mancsok és Paták Terápiás Egyesület (Paws and Hooves Therapy Association), Békessy Béla Fencing Club presentation  and many other interesting events.  The full programme can be found here. The main patron of the event is Municipal Representative of Csapókert Edina Szilágyi. Date: 27 April, 2.00 p.m.  to 6.00 p.m.  Location: Liget tér Source: dehir.hu

Tango Opera, María De Buenos Aires at Csokonai Fórum

Csokonai Fórum Csapó utca 30, Debrecen, Hungary

The next performance of Tango Opera, María De Buenos Aires can be seen on the 27th of April at 7.00 p.m. at  Csokonai Fórum.  The nearly two-hour musical production at the Csokonai Theatre has raised the bar for musical theatre in Debrecen. The unique tango opera, María De Buenos Aires takes the audience into the South American night with a story rich in emotion and action. About the performance: María De Buenos Aires, a tango opera by Astor Piazzolla, is a classic tale about a girl who lives by night and is tango personified. She becomes a prostitute, falls in love, and is murdered. Despite her rebirth and becoming a parent, she is still best described as 'born on a day when God was drunk'. The musical world combines classical, jazz, and traditional tango. Tickets can be purchased via this link. Date: 27 April, 7.00 p.m. Location: Csokonai Fórum, Latinovics Zoltán Hall Source:csokonaiszinhaz.hu

Debrecen Antiques Fairs on the 28th of April

Nagyerdei Stadium Nagyerdei park 12, Debrecen, Hungary

On the second and fourth Sunday of every month, from 7 a.m. at the Nagyerdei Stadium, visitors loving the market atmosphere are awaited in Debrecen with coins, medals, weapons and furniture, in addition dealers also sell sell a  wide selection of china tableware, paintings, family silverware. The offer is varied and diverse. There is no space for new goods at the antiques fair.  Date: 28 April, from 7.00 a.m.  Location: Nagyerdei Park 12., Nagyerdei Stadium Northern closed parking lot Source: debrecen.imami.hu/

Main season opening day of Debrecen Zoo on the 1st of May

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

On the 1st of May, it will be 66 years since Debrecen Zoo opened its gates, and to mark the occasion they invite visitors to join for a celebration. On the May Day celebration the Zoo will host  activities for young and old, including zoo residents in action and 25 unlimited magic wristband attractions.  Programmes: music and dance performances concert by the Moonlight Band square music and a picnic children's craft stall hourly sugar cane making and a giant puppet show by the Garagulya stilt company  birthday exhibition of visitors' photos from the past six and a half decades to give visitors a glimpse into the Park's rich history.   On the 1st of  May, the theme park can be visited with: a HUF 2,500 per person ticket or with a magic ticket for unlimited use of the amusement machines for HUF 5,800 per person Zoo tickets for the theme park are available at the normal price on site and online.   Date: 1 May Location: Debrecen Zoo Source: zoodebrecen.hu