The last month of summer is one of the most exciting and bustling periods in Debrecen, when events are happening all over the city! Don’t miss out on these experiences if you’re visiting Debrecen in August!
In the first days of August, taste the most delicious Hungarian wines accompanied by soothing jazz music performed by the best Hungarian jazz musicians, all under the shady trees of the Nagyerdő.
The program for the Debrecen Wine and Jazz Days between July 31 and August 2, 2025 can be viewed here: Events – Debreceni Bor- és Jazznapok : Debreceni Bor- és Jazznapok
Everyone should see the Debrecen Flower Carnival at least once in their lifetime! The country’s biggest birthday party kicks off on August 15, with the highlight of the event being the carnival parade on August 20 (this year it will take place not only in the morning but also in the evening) and the all-day carnival festivities.
Detailed program of the Debrecen Flower Carnival: Home – Debreceni Virágkarnevál
During Flower Carnival week, big names in Hungarian pop music will give free concerts every evening in the town’s main square, including Barna Pély, Csaba Vastag, Magdi Rúzsa, and Halott Pénz, as well as Biebers, Alma, and Tamás Molnár.
The programs for the Flower Carnival week from August 15-20, 2025: Home – Debreceni Virágkarnevál
There’s nothing better in the summer heat than a cold beer. From August 15, Nagyerdei Park will be transformed into a huge beer garden where you can cool off with the best domestic craft beers. The experience will be enhanced by live concerts, with performances by Hősök and Firkin, among others.
The program for Beer by Lake – Nagyerdei Beer Garden, taking place between August 15 and 20, 2025: Facebook
August is also the season of shooting stars. You can explore the mysteries of the night sky through a number of special programs. There will be astronomy evenings at the Agora Science Experience Center, a full moon night adventure with the Zsuzsi Forest Railway, and stargazing with live music in Hortobágy.
Stargazing events: It will be worth keeping an eye on the sky in August! – visitdebrecen
Enjoy some water fun during the last warm days of summer! The coolest beach in the country, Aquaticum, awaits you in August with family entertainment programs, sports days, and beach volleyball tournaments!
Aquaticum Beach events in August: Programs – Aquaticum
Before school starts, children can also make the most of summer in Debrecen. They can celebrate the third birthday of the Sziget-kék themed park together, take part in the flower carnival at the Galiba Children’s Festival, and enjoy adventures at the zoo even after dark.
Sziget-kék theme park programs:
Galiba Children’s Festival: Galiba Children’s Festival – Debreceni Virágkarnevál
Night at the Zoo: Állatkertek Éjszakája / Night at the Zoo 2025 | Facebook
It is worth visiting museums to escape the heatwave or a rainy day. At the Bényi Gallery, you can see an illustration exhibition, and at MODEM, an exhibition showcasing the work of world-famous photographer Márton Szipál. In addition to the permanent exhibitions at the Déri Museum, unique Bronze Age finds and folk festive costumes are also on display.
Temporary exhibitions at the Déri Museum: Déri Múzeum Kiállítások – Temporary Exhibiton
Exhibitions at MODEM: Modemart – Center for Modern and Contemporary Art
The Budapest Illustration Festival exhibition at the Bényi Gallery: Budapesti Illusztrációs Fesztivál – Térey János és Szabó Lőrinc évfordulós kiállítás | Facebook
