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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.  […]

New Interactive Exhibition on Hunting Opened

Méliusz Library Bem tér 19/D, Debrecen, Hungary

At Méliusz Juhász Péter Library, the informative exhibition of Természettár (local environmental amateur community) presents the small and large game that live in Hungary. Among others, visitors for example can find out what kind of footprints a wild animal has.  Hungary has a hundreds of years of hunting tradition, visitors can  get to know this as well. The exhibition also tells about the role that hunting plays in preserving the natural balance, if it takes place within a controlled framework, but also about how much damage poachers cause. In addition, Hungarian specialty falconry and Hungarian hunting dog breeds,  that are considered Hungaricums,  are also presented. Date: on display until the beginning of June Location: Méliusz Juhász Péter Library    Source:dehir.hu, hajdupress.hu  

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

Mihály Day Spring Fair in Debrecen

Böszörményi road Debrecen, Hungary

Mihály Day Spring  Fair in Debrecen, held in Böszörményi Road this year awaits visitors on the 11th and the 12th of May with around 800-1000 vendors. Sellers come from all over Hungary to the fair, mostly from the county of Hajdú-Bihar, but visitors  can meet sellers from Budapest, Szeged, Békéscsaba, and there will also be Polish and Romanian sellers. There was a wholesale fair in Debrecen in the spring when 200,000 customers visited the fair! A food court will be established at Bólyai Street, featuring five food distribution companies. Other stands will offer delicacies, a grill terrace for authentic Debrecen sausage, retro hamburgers and hot dogs, kürtöskalács (horn cake), strudels, donuts, beer specialties, cheeses, and Hungarian strawberries. Changes in traffic patterns during the spring fair: Vehicular traffic will be prohibited and no waiting will be allowed from 5:30 p.m. on May 10th until 5:00 a.m. on the 13th between Bolyai Street, Böszörményi út and Thomas Mann Street, and Akadémia Street between Böszörményi Road and Kertváros Street. On the 9th of May, from 5:30 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. on the 13th, it will be prohibited to wait with vehicles on both sides of the Doberdó Street - Kartács Street - Dóczy […]

La Dolce Vita Mediterranean Weekend at Debrecen Zoo

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

Continuing and expanding the tradition started last year, La Dolce Vita Mediterranean Weekend will be held again on the 11th and the 12th of May, bringing the Mediterranean experience to the trees of the Great Forest with the park’s rich citrus and ivy collection, thematic programmes and authentic performers. On both days visitors can admire and with a quiz can learn about the outstanding citrus and ivy collection of the Zoo. The culture of Italy will be brought to life with a bumper-car race, Italian coffee, twisted ice cream, lemonade and freshly baked pizza at the gastro stalls, furthermore  retro posters, old Italian cars, Vespa bikes, and a Bambino cave for the little ones awaiting visitors. On Saturday the jurying and announcement of the results of the cake and pastry competition will take place. The star guest of the event is Gianni Annoni, who will also meet the public, but Zoo Podcast will also introduce you to the biggest lemon producer in Hungary, and then take you to the dolce vita of the city of Civitavecchia, with the help of Italians living in Debrecen.  Sunday will feature evergreen Italian hits with Luca Balduccio and an entertaining retelling of the story […]

Debrecen Antiques Fairs on the 12th of May

Nagyerdei Stadium Nagyerdei park 12, Debrecen, Hungary

On the second and fourth Sunday of every month, from 7 a.m. at the Nagyerdei Stadium,  the Mecca of antiques awaits visitors loving the market atmosphere with coins, medals, weapons and furniture. In addition, dealers also sell a wide selection of china tableware, paintings, and family silverware. The offer is varied and diverse. There is no space for new goods at the antiques fair.  Date: 12 May, from 7.00  a.m. - 2.00 p.m.  Location: Nagyerdei Park 12., Nagyerdei Stadium Northern closed parking lot Source: FB Events  

Aladdin – Musical in English at ODEON Theatre

Böszörményi Road 138 Böszörményi Road 138, Debrecen, Hungary

A unique theatre experience in Hungary arrives at ODEON Theatre on the 12th of May. One of the most famous Disney musicals is now performed in Debrecen by ODEON’s foreign theatre company.  The Broadway musical atmosphere will be created not only by the fabulous scenery, but also by the cast from 15 countries. The play will also be subtitled in Hungarian. Date: 12 May, 6.00 p.m. - 8.00 p.m. Location: Böszörményi Road Campus (next to Agrár restaurant) Source:Facebook events