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Debrecen Events and March 15th Festive Programmes This Week

The Hungarian Revolution of 1848, is also known in Hungary as the Hungarian Revolution and War of Independence of 1848–1849.  March 15th, the anniversary of the Hungarian Revolution of 1848, is an official holiday in Hungary. It is celebrated as a national holiday known as "National Day" or "Revolution and War of Independence Day." On this day, Hungarians commemorate the events of 1848, honouring the struggle for freedom, independence, and national identity that the revolution represented. It is a day when various events, ceremonies, and cultural activities take place across the country to remember and reflect upon the significance of the Hungarian Revolution of 1848 in the nation's history. The memory of the revolution played a significant role in shaping Hungary's political and cultural identity, and it continues to be an important part of Hungarian history and heritage. Not only on the national holiday, but also throughout the week, many events and festive programmes await visitors and interested parties. Please read about some of the events for this week below. 10 March Mini book exhibition at the Józsa Library. On view: until 14 March Carmen - Opera in four acts in Hungarian at the Csokonai Theatre from 6.00 p.m. at […]

Motherhood or Career? Why not both?

Grand Hotel Aranybika Piac u. 11-15, debrecen, Hungary

MCC Debrecen Educational Center holds a lecture in English on motherhood and career on the 12th of March. The lecture will address the following questions: Does a woman really have to choose between motherhood and a career?  Why is motherhood today seen as an obstacle, when for many women it is their greatest source of strength?  The presentation will show how family and fulfilment can be mutually reinforcing for the modern woman. Is it society's expectations or our inner fears that are holding us back?   Information about the event: The lecturers at the event will be MCC Fellow, Evelyn Whitehead, President of the Three Kings, Three Queens Foundation, documentary filmmaker Fruzsina Skrabski, and Research Director of the MCC Institute for Youth Studies, Georgina Kiss-Kozma. The presentation will be in English. The event is free to attend but registration is required. If interested, please register at the following link: https://mcc.hu/esemenyregisztracio/anyasag-vagy-karrier-miert-ne-lehetne-mindketto Registrations can be submitted until 12:00 p.m., 12th March, 2025. Everyone interested in this topic is welcome to attend!   Date: 12 March, 2025, 5.00 p.m. Location: MCC Debrecen Educational Center, 11-15 Piac Street (Aranybika Hotel) Source:MCC Debrecen 

Kodály Choir Pairs Centuries-old and Modern Pieces

Kölcsey Center Bethlen u., 4026, Debrecen, Hungary

Tradition and innovation, a much-quoted slogan these days, and let's face it, there is no innovation without tradition. Kodály Choir Debrecen's concert invites the audience on an exciting journey, pairing repertoire pieces (from the Renaissance to late Romanticism) with 20th and 21st century works, showing that reinvention is impossible without roots. What does the Italian Renaissance master and the Japanese composer in his 60s think of the same Latin prayer? Or how does an English composer today use the same harmonic sequence that her predecessor wrote almost a century earlier? This time, the Kodály Choir Debrecen's programme is conducted by their guest conductor, the Irishman Bernie Sherlock, founder of the multi-award-winning New Dublin Voices and director of the Irish Youth Choir, who conducts courses around the world. The concert, "A Guest at the Kodály Choir", is open to the public on the 14th of March, at 7.00 p.m.  at the Kölcsey Centre. Programme: Reimagine (Arr.) Keith Roberts: Swing Low, Sweet Chariot William Byrd: Ave verum corpus Steven Stucky: Whispers Orland Gibbons: The Silver Swan Jaakko Mäntyjärvi: Modern Madrigal No 2 - Silver Swan Giovanni Gabrieli: Jubilate Deo Ko Matsuhita: Jubilate Deo Judith Bingham: The Drowned Lovers Charles Villiers Stanford: The […]

Churchyard Market on the 15th of March

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

A farmers' market with the widest range of products in the city, the Churchyard 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 18th of January. At the market 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.  Date:15 March from 8.00 a.m. Location: 2-4 Leány Street, Inner courtyard of the Debrecen Great Church Congregation Source: debrecen.imami.hu Photo credit:dehir.hu

Debrecen Fair Festival

Forgotten Castle Erdőmestre utca, Debrecen, Hungary

For two days in the spring of 2025, the “Forgotten Castle” will be open to visitors with nearly 100 vendors at its season-opening event. Application form for vendors: https://docs.google.com/.../1ymOj-7moVZXmwuXQ_WSCC9W.../edit Further information: Phone: (+6)20 7771 116 Email: elfelejtettkastely@gmail.com   Date: 15-16 March Location: 5 Erdőmester Street Photo credit: dehir.hu Source: FB events

Spring Retro Day with the  Zsuzsi  Forest Railway

Zsuzsi Erdei Vasút Ruyter utca 1, Debrecen, Hungary

This year, in the spirit of the Spring Retro Day, the 102-year-old Steamer Lady Zsuzsi will lead visitors into the forest! The majestic power and nostalgic atmosphere of the legendary steamer invites all ages on a special journey. The festive train ride will take you back in time to the stories of the last century, while time in nature offers new experiences for families and nature lovers. Join us on this special journey to celebrate the awakening of spring and the Hungarian national holiday together! The more than 100-year-old steamer Zsuzsi will set off in a cloud of fragrant and fiery smoke towards the Hármashegy for a memorable day in nature. Programmes: Forest walk - in the footsteps of Hungarian national symbols  Discovering the colours of the Hungarian national flag in nature: red, white and green flowers, mushrooms and leaves. Birds of the Hungarian symbols - the role of the “turul” bird, the white stork and the saker falcon in Hungarian culture. Invoking István Fekete's 125: Kele, the August wanderer of the Hungarian nation, the return of the white stork. A short presentation on the migration, nesting and conservation status of the stork. Meeting with a white stork that stayed […]

Stork release in Hortobágy Wildlife Park

Hortobágyi Nemzeti Park Hortobágy, Petőfi tér 9, Debrecen, Hungary

On the 15th of March, on the national holiday, wintering and strengthened storks will be  released. There are two release dates during the year: the spring release in mid-March and the summer release in August.  Among the injured or weakened captured storks, there are always some that are judged by the experts to be not ready to migrate due to their condition. The release of the storks takes place after the arrival of the flights at 10:00 a.m.., 11:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. Price: due to the renovation works in the wildlife park, the price is HUF 1800 per person. Location: the Hortobágy Wildlife Park, which can only be reached by the national park bus, which takes guests from the Hortobágy Info building (Hortobágy, 12 Petőfi Square) to the wildlife park every hour between 10.00  a.m. and 2.00 p.m. Return from the wildlife park is at half past, one hour after departure, with the last wildlife park bus service inwards at 2.00 p.m., with a return from the wildlife park at 3.30 p.m.  Tickets can be purchased before the bus departs, either at the HNP Visitor Centre or at the Hortobágy Info building. Please note that the programme […]

Exhibition of Târgu Mures Artist Opens

Susmus Café Darabos utca 19, Debrecen, Hungary

The exhibition of Târgu Mures painter Gábor Kentelki entitled “Pillanatok” (Moments) will open on Saturday, 15 March at 6:00 p.m. at Susmus Café (19 Darabos Street), showcasing several small-scale oil paintings ranging from Barcelona landscapes to abstract worlds. The exhibition will be opened by artist Bulcsú Éles, and the event will also feature a recital by Gábor Kentelki, who was born in 1998 in Târgu Mures and graduated from the Bucharest University of Fine Arts in 2020.    Date: 15 March Location: Susmus Café Source and photo credit:dehir.hu

Debrecen Spring Festival 2025

The program will again feature a variety of genres: classical music, theatre, children’s concerts and Easter activities. Popular Hungarian artists, including Petra Gubik, Réka Farkasházi and the Talamba band, will provide a great entertainment, but also performers from Debrecen celebrating their round anniversary this year, such as the 15-year-old Bordó Sárkány band, the 50-year-old Panta Rhei and the 30-year-old Djabe. The program of the Debrecen Spring Festival: 5 April, 7.00 p.m. Kölcsey Centre, Great Hall “Whispering Winds” – Concert of the Wind Orchestras of the Debrecen Music Academy On the opening day of the Debrecen Spring Festival, the youth and children’s wind ensembles of the Debrecen Music Academy will take to the stage together. The nationally acclaimed orchestras, made up of students from the school named after Emil Simonffy, will kick off the Debrecen spring with a concert that is sure to be a blood-pumping experience. 10 April, 7.00 p.m. Kölcsey Centre, Great Hall What’s in my pocket? – Concert by Petra Gubik Petra Gubik, a Junior Prima, Honthy, and Petőfi Music Award-winning actress and performer, will present her thoughts, poems, songs, stories, and unique arrangements without acting. She is also a dubbing artist-singer-songwriter and member of the Játékszín company. […]

Offenbach’s Only Opera on Stage in Debrecen

Csokonai Theater Kossuth u. 10, Debrecen, Hungary

The most famous excerpt from The Tales of Hoffmann, the Barcarolle duet, was performed by the private singing students of the Faculty of Music of the University of Debrecen on Wednesday, giving a taste of one of the most popular works of opera literature. The Csokonai National Theatre in cooperation with the Faculty of Music of the University of Debrecen's Department of Private Singing will stage the 70-minute piece, which will be performed five times, the first time on the 21st of March. The only opera by French composer Jacques Offenbach is directed by Artur Vranyecz, and all the 25 art students will be included, making their training even more practical. Age group: The performance is recommended for upper elementary school students. Information and details about tickets can be found at this link: jegymester.hu/.   Date: 21, 24, 25 March Location: Csokonai National Theatre Source: csokonaiszinhaz.hu, dehir.hu

Bach Festival for All

Csokonai Fórum Csapó utca 30, Debrecen, Hungary

David Yengibarian's concert will open this year's Bach for All Festival in Debrecen. The Armenian-born accordionist will perform on Friday the 21st of March at 6:00 p.m. in the Simor Ottó Orfeum of the Csokonai Forum. The artist, who has been living in Hungary for 30 years, is preparing for this special concert. Participation is free, but registration is required, which can be done at szervezes@csokonaiszinhaz.hu.   Date: 21 March, 6.00 p.m. Location: Orfeum, Csokonai Forum Source and photo credit: dehir.hu

Concert Film on Legendary Composer Hans Zimmer at the Apollo Cinema

Apollo Cinema Miklós u. 1, Debrecen, Hungary

Two-time Oscar, multiple Grammy and three-time Golden Globe-winning German composer, Hans Zimmer first gave a concert in Hungary in 2016, and a concert film of the Prague leg of that tour was shown to Hungarian audiences in 2017. This one is not just a concert film, but a series of conversations with people who have been important to Zimmer, including Billie Eilish and her brother Christopher Nolan, Denis Villeneuve, Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya, Jerry Bruckheimer and Pharell Williams. Through them, we get a behind-the-scenes look at his work, with him and his friends telling stories about the past as naturally as if the crew were not present. Recordings from last year's Dubai concerts include a selection from across the decades, including The Lion King, Gladiator, Pirates of the Caribbean, The Dark Knight, Origin, Man of Steel, Among the Stars, James Bond and Dune. The song that gives the film its subtitle is dedicated to Dubai, and that's not even all the tunes that are played. The film, including interviews, tries to condense the essence into 158 minutes, so unfortunately some songs had to be cut from the original 3-hour show. The film will be shown twice at the Apollo cinema on […]