European Bird Watching Days are held on the first weekend of October each year. On the occasion of this event, a joint bird-watching demonstration with the Hungarian Ornithological Society and the Debrecen Biodiversity Centre is organised during which visitors can get to know the birds of the Great Forest up close.  Participation: the event is free of charge for those arriving during the first half hour (until 9:00 a.m.), but the Botanical Garden ticket prices apply for those arriving afterwards. Nature conservation engineer, member of the Green Working Group, Máté Tóth will give the bird ringing demonstration. The programme will be cancelled in case of rain. Date: 5 October 2024, 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Location: entrance of the Botanical Garden of the University of Debrecen Source: FB events

The best Nordic films will be screened at the Apollo Cinema at the 11th Scandinavian Film Festival, co-organised by Vertigo Media and the cinema between the 10th and the 12th of October. Programme: When the Light Breaks| Ljósbrot - Icelandic drama, 82', 2024, in Icelandic, with Hungarian subtitles Screening date: 10 October - 6:00 p.m. The world premiere of the Icelandic film When the Light Breaks was part of the Un Certain Regard competition at the Cannes International Film Festival, the world's most prestigious 'A' category film festival, where it was also the opening film of the programme. The Oscar-nominated Icelandic director Rúnar Rúnarsson's drama is a sensitive film about growing up, with an authentic and moving portrayal of the emotional world of teenagers. Tickets: https://jegy.apollomozi.hu/?jegyfoglalas&id=31457 Armand | Armand, Norwegian feature, 117', 2024, in Norwegian, with Hungarian subtitles Screening date: 11 October - 6:00 p.m. The Norwegian  film, Armand had its world premiere at the world's most prestigious 'A' category film festival, the Cannes International Film Festival's Un Certain Regard competition. Armand won the Golden Camera Award for Best First Feature at Cannes. Armand is a film about one of the most important social issues and problems of our time, […]

The Artistic Music Circle's “ Vizek-Ízek-Zenék” (Waters- Flavours - Music) Therapy Festival will be back again this year on the 10th of  October from 3:00 p.m. taking place in the main hall of the Borsos Villa to celebrate World Music Day. The founding organisers aim to raise awareness of the importance of environmental awareness and health promotion. At the event, which will be held at 1 Borsos József Square, renowned creative and performing arts teachers, talented trainee artists and students of the Alternative Possibilities Academy of Arts will perform both in orchestra and solo. In addition, the audience will be treated to interactive performances, experiential cooking, book and instrument presentations, a contemporary experience concert and the Jazz Five 5.0 Contemporary Project. During the event, there will be family and children's activities, a sheet music exhibition, space music and a market selling creative musical accessories.  Further information about the event can be found here. Admission and parking are free. Date: 10 October Location: Borsos Villa Source:dehir.hu

On Thursday, the 10th of  October, from 5:30 p.m., the Magnitude Astronomy Association will hold an astronomy programme with projections and a small planetarium demonstration at DEMKI Újkerti Community House (Debrecen, 17 Jerikó Street).  After the indoor show, if the sky is clear, after dark, the event will close with an outdoor telescope and laser show. The outdoor demonstration will take place on the top of the nearby Újkerti sledge hill, which is most easily accessible by tram No 2. The astronomy programme is free of charge. “As an interesting feature of the event, the recently appeared comet will be discussed at the event, in which part of the sky and at what time of day it will be possible to observe it in Hungary, hopefully it will be visible even to the naked eye, but of course it will look even more exciting with a smaller telescope," Astronomer and Publicist of the Magnitude Astronomy Association Endre Szoboszlai said in his briefing. Date: 10 October Location: 17 Jerikó Street Source:dehir.hu

This year, Hangul Day is celebrated once again, and on this occasion, visitors are welcome to join the Korean Cultural Day programmes organised by the Debrecen Korean Cultural Association, with support from the King Sejong Institute in Debrecen and the Debrecen Summer University on the 12th  of October. Participation in the event is free. Important Information On this day, there will be another event in the morning before the  Korean Cultural Day programmes, so the gates can be opened to visitors from 2:00 p.m. To ensure a smooth entry and a timely start, wristbands will be distributed from 1:00 p.m. in front of the building Lovarda. Programmes 1:00 p.m. – Wristband distribution (outdoors) 2:00 p.m. – Gates open 2:30 p.m. – Welcome speeches 2:45 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. – Stage performances: K-pop cover dance, traditional music, traditional dances, vocal performance, choir, surprise guest 4:30 p.m . – 4:45 p.m. – Raffle 1 4:45 p.m. – 5:45 p.m. – Kimchi making demonstration 6:30 p.m. – 6:45 p.m. – Raffle  2 6:45 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. – Finale Accompanying  programmes from 2:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.  Munbangsau calligraphy Néli’s Art workshop Enikő Szabó’s graphic exhibition Craft activities Hanbok dress-up Korean games Archery […]

An independent salsa and bachata street ball will be held at Kossuth Square in Debrecen on Saturday the 12th of October from 7:00 p.m. to 10:22 p.m., with participants ending the warm evenings with a fun-filled end-of-summer street ball. There will also be dance demonstrations and free dance lessons, among others, attendees can even try kizomba or merengue. The event of breathtaking dance performances is open to all ages and completely free to attend. More information about the event can be found at this website.   Date: 12 October Location: Kossuth Square Source:dehir.hu, FB events