Once again, the country's burger is made in Debrecen with the 4th Szaft 'N Burger opening its doors on Saturday (the 7th of September) in the Great Forest.  The organisers will welcome visitors with spectacular demonstrations, exciting performances, live music and a steak-frying show on the shores of Lake Békás.The national competition will decide whose burger will be the "Burger of the Country".  Teams of friends, companies and families are also awaited with competitions in individual, amateur, freestyle (anything but beef) and junior categories.  The event will also include professional burger and barbecue classes, live music, delicious home brews and, of course, burgers and barbecue delicacies. The admission to the event is free to the public. Only payment by credit card or Festipay card is possible at the stalls.    Date: 7 September Location: the Great Forest Source: dehir.hu, FB events

Time travel awaits visitors between the 13th and the 15th of September. The Debrecen Dino Days will include screenings for children and adults, craft activities, interactive book presentations, experiential painting, lectures and quizzes. For the Dino Days weekend, a wristband is available for HUF 500, which entitles the wristband holder to a discount on the indicated programmes. The wristbands can be requested in person on Friday, the 13th of September, from 3:00, only at the Apollo cinema. By presenting a Dino Days wristband, all cinema-goers can automatically buy tickets at the student/retired/education ticket price for the films, but this type of ticket can only be purchased in person. In the case of other programmes, a 500 HUF discount on the ticket price applies for the following screenings when purchased in person and upon presentation of a wristband. More information and detailed programmes here.   Date:13-15 September Location: Apollo Cinema Source:dehir.hu

The largest gastronomic event in the region is set to return this year at Nagyerdei Stadium, promising an exceptional atmosphere, numerous exhibitors, and diverse programs. Attendees can indulge in delectable treats from the top local restaurants, complemented by beverages from Hungary’s renowned palinka distilleries. The event will showcase the country's culinary luminaries, with the ambiance enhanced by special star guests.   The Debreczen ZAMAT Festival 2024 will be held for the thirteenth time this year between the 13th and the 15th of September. This time, the festival will again be welcoming renowned gastronomic experts such as Zsolt Anger, József Bernáth, Gábor Krausz, Judit Stahl and Rozina Wossala.  The good  atmosphere will be ensured by great Hungarian artists and performers such as György Korda and Klári Balázs, Kowalsky and the Vega, Péter Geszti, band Parno Graszt, Rudi Krisz, Erika Zoltán, Mary Nótár, Jolly, but there will also be a song evening (Nótaest) and Jazz matinee. Never forgetting about the smallest ones, there will be lots of free children's games and concerts with the Alma Orchestra, Tompeti and friends and Fruzsina Kovácsovics. The children's concerts will take place in the morning, when admission is free for everyone. Delicious snacks will be provided […]

Visitors are welcome to come and be part of the most magical night where fairytale heroes come to life in the Amuesement Park  on the 11th of October. Programme Dance performances and flashmob 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. LESZ DANCE Dance and Sports Club LED dance show 7:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. R&B Dance HipHop Dance School dance show and flashmob 5:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Crowning ceremony - Who will be the king and queen of the night?  Those who dress up as a favourite fairytale hero can win valuable prizes, which will be awarded for the most creative costumes on the stage in front of the Enchanted Castle from 8:00. p.m. Prize: 1st place/Princess -  2 magic bracelets and a Zoo package 1st place/Prince - a magic bracelet and a  Zoo package for 2 people 2nd place - 2 tickets to the Zoo 3rd place - Zoo package Entries are accepted from 6:00 p.m. until 7:45 p.m. Announcement of results will take place at the stage in front of the Enchanted Castle 5:00 p.m - 10:00 p.m. Live heroes - Photo shooting with favourites During the evening, there will be an opportunity to meet favourite heroes in a […]

For the first time, the Chinese Autumn Festival and Panda Days at Zoo Debrecen, taking place on September 14th and 15th, aim to enhance visitors' understanding of Asian culture and wildlife. The event offers numerous exciting activities like a Panda Corner with arts-and-crafts workshops, an interactive painting session to collectively create an exhibit-worthy artwork, and a screening of nature documentaries at Panda Cinema to bring Asia’s mesmerizing wildlife even closer.  Zoo Debrecen boasts a 10-year success story of exhibiting and breeding red pandas under a European Ex Situ Program (EAZA EEP) and is now also home to the other panda species in a symbolic way, having recently welcomed a flower giant panda family donated by CATL Debrecen after a debut at Debrecen’s Flower Carnival. This event not only celebrates the rich traditions of Asia but also underscores the zoo's commitment to expanding its collection of Asian species. he programmes at the Chinese Autumn Festival and Panda Days are open to the public with a zoo ticket.  During the festival, Chinese students from the University of Debrecen will give a series of authentic Chinese costumed music and dance performances on Saturday, the 14th of September, between 3.00 p.m. and 9.00 p.m. […]

Visitors are invited on a special autumn hike to explore the autumn forest and discover the gifts of nature, accompanied by a pilgrimage and a meditative walk. During the programme, visitors will also have the opportunity to visit and get to know the Mária sanctuary and the old station of the Zsuzsi Forest Railway. During the nature walk they can learn about the fauna and flora of the forest and its importance for landscape conservation. There will be a prayer or meditation session where participants can relax and recharge their batteries. The organisers would like to draw the attention of those interested to the fact that the total length of the hike is 16 kilometres, so it is recommended to wear comfortable closed hiking shoes and closed clothing appropriate to the weather. They also recommend that everyone on the hike should take care to protect themselves from insects and the sun. It is also important that participants bring enough drinking water. Programme Departure: 1 Ruyter Street, Debrecen - 9.30 a.m. Arrival: Hármashegy - 10.25 a.m. Tour departure: 10.40 a.m. Tour arrives in Nyírmártonfalva: 1.00 p.m. Tour returns: 1.45 p.m. -2.00 p.m. Tour arrives at Hármashegy: 4.20 p.m. Train departure: 4.30 […]