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Debrecen Flower Carnival 2024 Programmes – Updated

Flower Carnival Programmes - 2024 The 20th August is the national and state holiday of Hungary and the anniversary of the consecration of Stephen I of Hungary. In Debrecen, it is also the day of the Flower Carnival. It is a real attraction, drawing in visitors from across the country and internationally ever since it was first organised in 1966. Today the carnival is far more than just a parade of spectacular floral compositions and international artistic ensembles,  it is a week-long colourful programme of events where visitors can find the entertainment that appeals to them most. This year, more than 2000 foreign and Hungarian performers will dazzle the audience in the carnival procession accompanied by flower floats.  The audience can also tune into this year's parade via  the fascinating and enjoyable Carnival Week programmes starting on the 15th of August during which flower installations and flower sculptures will decorate the city with the Flower City, courtesy of Diehl Aviation Hungary Kft, Alföldi Nyomda Zrt, MODEM and Marianna Répáczky. In front of the historical building of the Csokonai Theatre there is a flower bench, while the MCC Debrecen offers visitors a flower photo point. Programmes on the 20th of August […]

Beer By Lake

Békás tó Nagyerdei park 1, Debrecen, Hungary

During the Debrecen Flower Festival in August, more than a hundred local and international beers, ales and craft beers will be served in the shade of the trees of the Great Forest, in front of the Great Forest Open Air Stage. For more information, visit the website here. The event has a 10-year tradition. Visitors can enjoy the most varied Hungarian craft beers, in addition to which beer fans will also find refreshments from prestigious foreign breweries. During the event, various gastronomic and cultural programs await the visitors, in addition to which the public can choose from a range of food trucks offering culinary experiences, food and beer skates.  

Special Exhibition Opens at Pásti Street Synagogue

Pásti Street synagogue 4 Pásti Street, Debrecen, Hungary

Rhythm will also play an important role in this exhibition, which will conclude with an open-air concert from the 15th of August at the Orthodox Synagogue in Pásti Street hosting an exhibition of Eszter Láng's works entitled “The Book of Eszter”, with a special programme of paintings, poetry and music. Deputy Mayor, István Puskás and President of Debrecen Jewish Community, Tamás Horovitz, will address the event then the exhibition will be opened by Zsolt Heller and Miklós Szénási, not in the usual way, but in the framework of the recently revived Artists' Lodge. After the opening, the hintaLOW band combining rap, hip hop and pop elements in its music, will give a full-length concert in the courtyard at which guests are awaited with a kosher “spritzer yard”. As Eszter Láng, a writer and poet, explains, the exhibition on show is largely made up of new works created this year. "The electrographs were created by working with the motif treasures of Eastern and Central Hungarian Jewry, while the colleagues focus primarily on rhythm."    Date: 15 August, 7.30 p.m. Location: Pásti Street Synagogue Source:dehir.hu

Exciting Music Event at MODEM on the 17th of August

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

Joint event of “Dub Székház” (Dub Headquarters) and Budapest-based JazzaJ promises an exciting evening on the 17th of August in the inner garden of MODEM.  This summer “Fűszer Csemege” (Spice Treat) is happy to cooperate with Budapest-based JazzaJ (https://www.facebook.com/JazzzzzzzaJ) which is a music workshop launched in 2011 as a concert series, bringing together the Hungarian improvisational music scene. The team of musicians, organisers, curators and other volunteers connects and presents free jazz, noise, experimental folk and classical musicians on a common platform, using improvisation as a common tool. A long cherished dream of JazzaJ and FűszerCsemege is now coming true with this collaboration. Programme: 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. - Ohno! (Dub Székház) - warmup 8:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. - JazzaJ: TRIGLAV (Márton Bertók) - analogue modular synthesizer 9:00 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. - Kisszántó (Dub House, Tilos) 10:30 p.m - 12:00 a.m. - DJ K + Jazzszigor Entrance fee: HUF 990 Date: 17 August Location: MODEM’s inner garden Source: dehir.hu, FB events

Churchyard Market on the 17th of August

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

A farmers' market with the widest range of products in the city, the Church Market opens on the third Saturday of every month at 8.00 a.m. in the courtyard of the Debrecen Great Church Congregation Centre, at 2 Leány Street. The next time it opens its doors on the 17th of August.  Local farmers and artisans sell their products at reasonable prices in the heart of the city centre offering smoked pork products, meats, cheeses, jams, vegetables, pickles, artisan gifts and much more.  As tradition has it, this time there will be “slambuc” (traditional Hungarian dish made from potatoes, pasta and bacon cooked in a pot)  and a book exchange point. Visitors can choose from hundreds of books,  any of the books can be exchanged for another book of their own or taken away for a symbolic donation.   Date: 17 August 8.00 a.m.-11.30 a.m. Location: 2-4 Leány Street, Inner courtyard of the Debrecen Great Church Congregation   Source: dehir.hu

Slag Motorcycle Competition – 49th Debrecen Grand Prix

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

This year, the Debrecen Grand Prix, Hungary's most prestigious and traditional international slag motor race, will be held for the 49th time. The international field is made up of 16 riders, many of them from professional leagues, World Cups and World Championships, who will compete in the 20 heats, followed by 2 exciting semi-finals and a spectacular 5 man final to decide who will be the champion of Debrecen in 2024. In addition to the excitement of the race, fans will have the unique opportunity to meet and take selfies with international stars. Additional Information: Ticket offices open at 12:00 p.m. The online introduction of participants will be held on the 14th of August from 8:00 p.m. Date: 2 August, 4.00 p.m. Location: Perényi Pál Salakmotor Stadium, 35 Gázvezeték Street Source:  FB events

Carmina Burana on the Stage of Nagyerdei Open-Air Theatre

Carl Orff's monumental musical masterpiece, Carmina Burana comes to life in a spectacular dance theatre adaptation by the Szeged Contemporary Ballet on the stage of Nagyerdei Open-Air Theatre on the 22nd of August. The piece was revived in 2000 as a spectacular dance theatre adaptation by the Szeged Contemporary Ballet. For 23 years now, Tamás Juronics' iconic choreography has been one of the most outstanding works of the Hungarian contemporary dance scene, attracting thousands of audiences at home, across Europe and overseas, and winning the company numerous audience and professional awards. Carmina Burana vividly captures the shared fears and joys of an imaginary barbarian community as it struggles for its own survival and humanity. The length of the play is 70 min, in case of rain the event will be held on the 23rd of August. Tickets can be bought via the following link.   Date: 22 August, 8.30 p.m. Location: Nagyerdei Open-Air Theatre  Source: csokonaiszinhaz.hu  

THE 3X3 BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT

Kossuth tér Kossuth tér

Since 2015, there have been 20 three-on-three competitions in Kossuth Square, the most of any host city. Continuing the annual tradition, Debrecen will welcome the finest talents in the 3×3 basketball world during the last week of August. Alongside the World Championships, the city's main square, set against the stunning backdrop of the Reformed Great Church, will host the World Tour Masters, showcasing the top-ranked professional teams. The mayor also announced that the City of Debrecen and FIBA have extended the agreement on the organisation of 3x3 basketball events until 2026. More details about the event you can find here : www.debrecenisportcentrum.hu  

Special Night Event with the Zsuzsi Forest Railway on the 24th of August

Zsuzsi Erdei Vasút Ruyter utca 1, Debrecen, Hungary

Zsuzsi Forest Railway is preparing for a summer closing programme and invites visitors to a special night event on the 24th of August, celebrating the predators of the night, owls and stars. A special feature of the closing forest event of the summer is that the location of the event can be reached by the 142-year-old Zsuzsi Forest Railway. Programmes: 7.00 p.m. - Departure  of the Zsuzsi Forest Railway 8.00 p.m -  Gathering and welcome 8.10 p.m - Night Nature Walk 9.00 p.m. - Owl watch 9.30 p.m. - Stargazing 9.30 p.m. - “Lanterns to collect in the museum!” 10.30 p.m. - Return of the Zsuzsi Forest Railway The hike is approximately 3 kilometres long, so it is recommended to wear comfortable hiking shoes and layered, closed clothing to adapt to the night temperatures. The organisers ask participants to bring a flashlight or head torch, sufficient drinking water and, if necessary, mosquito repellent. Everyone is warmly welcomed on a magical night adventure to  experience the special charm of nature and the night. More information can be found at this link. Date: 24 August Location: Zsuzsi Erdei Vasút Debrecen Source: dehir.hu, FB events  

Season Opener Event of Vojtina Puppet Theatre

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

The Vojtina Puppet Theatre Company will open the new season with its traditional season-opening celebration on Sunday, the 25th of August at 10 a.m. in the Memorial Garden behind the Great Church.  The repertoire of the event includes two performances.  First, the performance titled Piglet and Goose, with two giddy heroes, will be the main attraction for young and old. Krisztina Tóth's stories, which are delightful for children and their parents alike, are full of humour, making the performance a real family experience.  The title of the other performance is Aubergine cream Székelymenyecske style  (Székely folk tale figure) is a folk tale flavoured with folk songs, performed by Anna Markó-Valentyik.  There will be stilt walking, all sorts of interesting Renaissance games to try, and of course, crafts, puppet making and bean cuddling for the little ones. The members of the company will be joined by musicians to provide the entertainment, but before the performances, there will also be a gastronomic and culinary skills competition. Tickets are available on the spot for HUF 2000, family tickets for 3 or more persons for HUF 1700/person, advance tickets for HUF 1500. The Vojtina ticket office on Kálvin Square is now open.   Date: […]

“Heaven Meets the Earth” – Joint Concert of Bea Palya and Ágoston Tóka

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

“Heaven Meets the Earth” - Joint Concert of Bea Palya and Ágoston Tóka  Within the framework of the OrganPoint, a real musical delicacy is coming to Debrecen, to the Reformed University Church. At the concert entitled "Heaven meets the Earth", two different artistic worlds, folk music and organ music, will come together, since Bea Palya's (Hungarian folk and world music singer and songwriter) musical mother tongue is Hungarian folk music, while organist Ágoston Tóka graduated with honours from the Liszt Ferenc University of Music. Their joint concert is a rare phenomenon in the diverse world of music.  Performers: Ágoston Tóka - organ Bea Palya - vocals Programme: Ágoston Tóka: Improvisation - "Prelude-Intrada" Slavonian Reformed folk song: I praise Thee, O Lord, my Father span style="font-weight: 400;">Bea Palya: Lullaby for Grandmothers Bea Palya: Freely Ágoston Tóka: Improvisation - "Variations" Bea Palya: Rose Bea Palya: Without Words Ágoston Tóka: "Cantata profana alternatim" - improvisations on Bea Palya's song "The Elders Whisper”   Date: 28 August Location: Reformed University Church Source: filharmonia.hu  

33rd Farmer Expo

Böszörményi road Debrecen, Hungary

Between the 29th  and the 3st of  August, the University of Debrecen's Böszörményi Road campus will host the 33rd Farmer Expo International Agricultural and Food Exhibition and the 19th Hortico Fruit and Vegetable Horticultural Exhibition. Farmer Expo is the most effective agricultural and food industry exhibition in Eastern Hungary and  is one of Hungary's leading international agricultural and food industry trade fairs, where visitors can view the official breeding animal show and choose from a wide range of products from artisanal food exhibitors. Accordingly, the exhibition will provide a forum for domestic and foreign companies, enterprises and organisations directly involved in agricultural production, as well as those related to and in partnership with this sector, to present their products and services. The Farmer-Expo has been held annually since 1993 at the University of Debrecen Agricultural Science Centre. This comprehensive event includes professional forums for specific fields such as horticulture, livestock breeding, and more. The institution is renowned as one of the largest scientific agricultural and rural development centres in the country, offering a beautiful natural environment for attendees. The expo is also recognised as the official breeding animal show by the Association of Hungarian Livestock Breeders, featuring European-standard show judging […]