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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

Forest May Day with Zsuzsi Narrow Gauge Railway

Zsuzsi Erdei Vasút Ruyter utca 1, Debrecen, Hungary

Zsuzsi Narrow Gauge Railway is celebrating the start of the season and the 142nd anniversary of “Zsuzsi's” birth with a real family May Day party.  Programmes, contributors: joint Maypole planting - each child will receive a colourful ribbon to decorate it  children will be given a colourful colouring book to decorate their tree  forest bird chirping tour and release of a cured bird with environmental educator Edit Varga  Folk music performance  with the Süveg Citera Circle  Interactive dog show with the Sansz Foundation    10:15 a.m.Train departure from the starting station at 1 Ruyter Street 11:15 a.m. Arrival at Hármashegyalja 11:20 a.m. Start of the programmes  3:00 p.m. Closing of the programme  3:15 p.m. Train return to Debrecen 1 May timetable: - Train departures from the starting station at Ruyter utca 1 to Hármashegyalja: 9.30 a.m.,  10.15 a.m., 2.00 p.m. - Train return from Hármashegyalja to Debrecen: 12.30 p.m.,3.15 p.m., 4.30 p.m. Date: 1 May Location: Ruyter utca - Hármashegyalja Source:debrecen.imami.hu

Slag Motorcycle Individual European Championship qualification

Perényi Pál Salakmotor Stadion Gázvezeték u. 35, Debrecen, Hungary

Those attending the first domestic slag motorcycle race of the year, the European Championship qualifier on the 1st of  May, can prepare for a truly colourful and race-filled event as representatives from 12 nations will take to the starting grid on the Labour Day in Debrecen. As this is a European Championship event, the best riders from the participating nations will be in the city, so fans will be able to see a number of the best ones in the race. There will be huge battles to come, from a field of 16, only the top four qualify for the SGP Challenge in Latvia  will qualify for the SGP Challenge in Latvia, where they will qualify for the 2024 SEC European Championship Series, which will be held in Debrecen on the 8th of  June. As the stakes are high, spectacular and fierce battles are inevitable, as every point is much needed by the riders who will be racing without brakes or fear.   Date: 1 May, 11.00 a.m. Location:Perényi Pál Salakmotor Stadion (Debrecen, Gázvezeték u. 35.) Source:debrecen.imami.hu  

Travelling Exhibition of Architecture Award Winners in Debrecen

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

The travelling exhibition of the "Youth in Black and White 2023" architecture award will arrive in Debrecen on the 2nd of May and will be open until the 12th of May at MODEM. The opening of the exhibition will take place on the 2nd of  May from 4:00 p.m., with Levente Borenich, Fuzzy Earth and the curators. “Youth in Black and White 2023” is a 20-years old competition and travelling exhibition of the Hungarian Association of Architects for artists under 40 working with the built environment, currently curated by GUBAHÁMORI. Exhibitors: Tamás Bene - Five works in slow motion Gergely Bognár and László Bence Dobos - Legéndi Children's Camp Levente Borenich - Utopian Realisms series of articles Fuzzy Earth - A walk under the night sun Dániel Győrfi and Bettina Horváth - Value-based renewal of Népliget Paradigma Ariadne - Blue Signature Partizan Architecture - Renovation of St. Joseph Church in Cserépváralja RJZS Architects - Under the stars   The exhibition has already been to Budapest, Győr, Sopron, Pécs, and after Debrecen it will return to the capital, it will be on show at the Ybl Miklós Faculty of Architecture of Óbuda University between the 15th  and the 26th of May. […]

Celebrating Mothers in Debrecen

Concerts, craft fairs, creative activities, and various activities await visitors at Dósa Nádor Square this Saturday and Sunday. "Mothers deserve attention and celebration. Join us for a special Mother's Day event, where we can greet and celebrate together those who are the light and happiness of our everyday lives", organisers invite you to the two-day event in downtown Debrecen. Programmes on the 4th of May -  Dósa nádor Square 2.00 p.m. - 6.00 p.m."Mama, please!" - Welcoming Mothers Stage performances, speaker: Árpád Burai, host of FM 90 Campus Radio 2.00 p.m. Children's Choir of the St. Ephrem Greek Catholic Kindergarten and  Primary AMI’s children’s choir,  Conductor: Gabriella Deli 2.15 p.m. Welcome speech 2.20 p.m. Pigeon-roosting - with collaboration of the G23 Homing Pigeon Association of Józsa 2.30 p.m. Kangatraining demonstration 2.40 p.m. Debrecen Folk Ensemble 2.55 p.m. Dandé Melinda Sings 3.10 p.m. Garagulya stilts 3.25 p.m. Piruett Dance Studio 3.40 p.m. Mugenkiri - Ryu Black Belt Samurai Demonstration 4.00 p.m. Feeling Dance and Mosaic Association 4.15 p.m. Luca Balduccio sings 4.30 p.m.  Fashion show - Forum 4.50 p.m.  Evidance Dance Studio 5.00 p.m.  Guest star: Iván Kamarás 2.00 p.m. - 6.00 p.m. - Accompanying Programmes: Mothers' Day craft fair // […]

Flower & Cars Show on the 5th of May at Józsapark

Józsapark Szenrtgyörgyfalvi út, Debrecen, Hungary

Organisers cordially invite visitors all to their premium car show, which will take place in Debrecen’s Józsapark on the 5th of  May  from 2.00 p.m. to 5.00. p.m. For the third time, Debrecen will host the first big show of the season, the second time that flowers will be present alongside cars. The sports and luxury cars on display can be looked at and photographed at, and in addition visitors can also have a seat in them. A charity raffle and collection will be also organised with all proceeds going to the Save Beni Foundation. (If you haven't heard about 4-year-old boy Beni, you can read his story here https://mentsukmegbenit.hu/) Everyone is welcome at Bikers Café for a quick menu, delicious pizzas and other dining options and for Mother's Day flowers  can also be bought at Peony Bloom flower shop. Music  and good vibes are provided by DJ Csabszy. Additional information: Cars arrive from 1.30 p.m.  The meeting and all related activities are free of charge. Participation as a car is by invitation only. The observance of the traffic law is obligatory for all present in the event area and during the whole time of the event.   Date: 5 […]

Free Entry to Mothers and Their companions to Déri Museum on Mother’s Day

Déri Museum Déri tér 1, Debrecen, Hungary

On Mother's Day, the 5th of May, Déri Museum is also offering a surprise for families, with thematic programmes from 2.00 p.m. to 5.00 p.m.  In addition to its exhibitions, the Déri Museum is also preparing for the celebration with a musical performance and a jewellery-making workshop. This is not only a free day of activities for mothers and their accompaniments, but also a free visit to the museum's exhibitions. Program: "My mother's Tulip tree" - Mother's Day greeting at Déri Museum Mother's Day Song Bouquet - performed by the students of the Kossuth Lajos Grammar School and Primary School of the University of Debrecen Musical greeting by students of the MEA Art School  Presentation by the Happy Time Dance School "Let's transform" corner with hairdressing and make-up students from Diószegi  Sámuel Baptist Technical and Vocational School “Honey heart”  decoration Jewellery making workshop Gift making craft session with Imami from Debrecen 4.00 p.m.: Flower bouquet from pictures - Guided tour by art historian and museologist Irén Fodor Éva Fodor (the guided tour is subject to registration, please contact matrai.nagy.andrea@derimuzeum.hu) Date: 5 May Location: Déri Museum Source: dehir.hu

Aquaticum Water Park Opens on the 31st of May

 Aquaticum Water Park is awaiting visitors with a 2 days program on the occasion of opening the season on the 1st and 2nd of June.  In the new season guests are welcome again to enjoy a great time  at the open air beach complex in the heart of the Great Forest. Opening weekend programmes 1 June  A full day of activities for the first beachgoers. crafts, exciting family quizzes and fun music shows. Bubu, Aquaticum's mascot elephant, will be waiting for the kids with balloons and fun all day long. 10.30 a.m. - 1.30 p.m. Get creative Creative crafts and glitter body painting  1.00 p.m.- 2.00 p.m. Uncle Tibi's cheerful singing show  Children's songs and party with Bubu the little elephant 2.00 p.m. - 5.00 p.m.  Family adventure on the beach Aquaticum family quiz for small prizes on water and land at 5 locations Location: soon to come   2.00 p.m. - 2.30 p.m. Creative Cube Make your family's crest headdress and guess the most imaginative team name Location:stage 2.30 p.m. - 4.00 p.m. The Family Adventure Tour starts Skill challenges, water and land trials, and an eating test at different points on the beach. Details: coming soon 4.00 p.m.  […]

Debrecen Art Week Programmes 9-12 May

On the initiative and support of Debrecen Municipality, Debrecen's fine art exhibition spaces, associations, art schools and private individuals will talk about Debrecen's contemporary fine art in the exhibition and alternative spaces of the city centre for four days. At the same time and in accordance with the 33rd Debrecen Spring Exhibition, 9-12 May, exhibitions, guided tours, workshops, studio visits, local fine and photographic art, as well as visual art training in Debrecen are celebrated. Art Week exhibitions and events are free to visit. PROGRAMMES Centenary commemorative exhibition of graphic artist Mihály Móré - New Town Hall Gallery (Kálvin square 11) Debrecen-born graphic artist left a lasting legacy of lively drawings and character portrayal. He studied at the Academy of Fine Arts under masters like Géza Fónyi, György Konecsni, Károly Koffán, and István Szőnyi, and was considered a significant figure in Debrecen's art and public life. Opening: May 9, 3 p.m. Open: May 9, 3:00 p.m.– 6:00 p.m., May 10, 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., after the festival closes until May 30, weekdays 8:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. Shredding line ray - Exhibition by artist Konrád Kaszás - Debrecen German Cultural Forum (Batthyány street 24) Konrád Kaszás, a Budapest-based artist, focuses […]

Concerts and Exhibitions at Deszka Festival in Debrecen

Debrecen will host one of the biggest theatre events in Hungary this year, the XV Deszka Festival between the 9th and the 18th of May. Apart from theatre events, the festival awaits visitors with  many other interesting and entertaining programmes. Concerts at  XV DESZKA Festival During the XV DESZKA Festival from the 12th  to the 18th of  May, every afternoon at 5.00 p.m. concerts will be held on Dósa nádor Square (on the 18th, the programme starts at 9.00 p.m.) 12 May - Concert of Czappa Band Most of the performances of the Vojtina Puppet Theatre are accompanied by live music,but if we asked the children to recall the faces of the musicians, they would surely be in trouble. Now is the opportunity as the occasional association has changed genres to soulful rock. 13 May - Gergő Dánielfy's acoustic concert Acoustic concert of Gergő Dánielfy, the young singer from Debrecen at the DESZKA Festival, where he will perform his own compositions and songs he likes. The singer describes his concert as an emotional rollercoaster ride, as he will share his stories and experiences with the audience during his performance. 14 May - Speak now In the joint production of two […]

Jewish Cultural Days and the 3rd Jewish Street Festival

Pásti Street synagogue 4 Pásti Street, Debrecen, Hungary

The next stop of the ALL IN Debrecen - International Cultural Days series will be the Debrecen Jewish Cultural Days and Street Festival between the 9th and 12th of May.  Margit Bangó, Péter Gerendás and the Debrecen Dixieland Jazz Band, among others, will perform at the four-day meeting organised around the synagogue of Pásti Street in Debrecen. Other participants arrive as well such as film aesthete András Réz, the film aesthete, the unforgettable Zoltán Tordai, and for the children, the Csicsogó Production and the Nature Storage. (Ternészettár). The audience of the Debrecen Jewish Cultural Days is also welcome to attend the opening ceremony of the new square on Pásti Street. Programmes  9 May 7.00 p.m. Concert of Mihály Duffek and Mihály Duffek Jr. 11 May 9.00 p.m."Burning Sacrifice" exhibition opening (I. Debrecen Art Week) 9.30 p.m. Lóri Heit and his band 12 May - Street Festival 10.00 a.m. Guided tour in the Jewish Quarter 11.00 a.m. - 12.00 p.m. Debut operetta gala of  young artists of the University of Debrecen  12.00 p.m. - 1.00 p.m.  Eszter Fűszeres and Fiala Borcsa's show kitchen 12.30 p.m. - 1.00 p.m. Guided tour "Burning Sacrifice" 1.00 p.m - 2.00 p.m. Dixieland Jazz Band  2.00 […]

Film Festival at Aquaticum

Aquaticum Debrecen SPA Nagyerdei park 1, Debrecen, Hungary

On the 11th and the 12th of May Disney's favourite characters come to life at Aquaticum with face painting, games, craft activities and zumba to movie soundtracks.  Programmes on Saturday, 1:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Disney characters come to life by preparing Minnie ears, Minion pencil cases and Baby sharks  “Nemos” and “Ariel mermaids” clash in water games  Kid's Island: Spider-man, One Hundred and One Dalmatians face make-up making, Eating contest Zumba and Aqua Fitness to movie soundtracks Programmes on Sunday, 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Creative crafts and glitter body painting Date: 11-12 May Location: Aquaticum Indoor Aquapark   Source:aquaticum.hu