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Night of the Organ

The queen of instruments, the organ will be in the focus on the first Saturday of August again on the Night of Organs held all over Hungary, including Debrecen.

The queen of instruments, the organ will be in the focus on the first Saturday of August again on the Night of Organs held all over Hungary, including Debrecen. The Reformed Small Church awaits visitors with organ concerts and guided tours on August 5.

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Zoo Debrecen Proudly Welcomes First Ever Red Panda Cub

Zoo Debrecen is happy to share news of a long-awaited special new arrival as Maci the female red panda gave birth to her first healthy offspring on June 18.

Celebrating its 65th anniversary this year, Zoo Debrecen is happy to share news of a long-awaited special new arrival as Maci the female red panda gave birth to her first healthy offspring on June 18.

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Night of Baths at the Aquaticum Water Park

Aquaticum Strand will ignite the summer rockets with a fierce evening party on Saturday, July 29 as part of the Night of Baths held for the 14th time this year all over Hungary.

In the heat of summer, there is nothing better than relaxing on the waterfront! In addition, the Aquaticum Water Park being the most modern waterpark in the country, provides far more than just bathing, but excitement with its many water attractions which supply an unforgettable experience. All this is an unmissable adventure under the spell of summer light in the surroundings of the magical Great Forest. 

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Live music fills the streets of Debrecen on the last weekend of July

The Debrecen Street Music Days is held for the third time this year offering free street music concerts on the last weekend of July.

The Debrecen Street Music Days is held for the third time this year offering free street music concerts on the last weekend of July, on July 28 and 29, Friday and Saturday.

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A giant spinning top has landed in the Great Forest

A giant spinning top has landed in the heart of the Great Forest to become a meeting point for the city’s community.

Another installation by Hello Wood, known nationwide for its astonishing works, has appeared in Debrecen. This summer, while in the city centre, firewall paintings are being created to express the city’s identity; in the Great Forest (Nagyerdő), the main focus is on playful, entertaining creativity. For days, the people and tourists of Debrecen have been wondering what is being created on Pope John Paul II Square.. 

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Sziget-kék Theme Park celebrates its first birthday

Children’s favorite playground, Sziget-kék Theme Park opened exactly a year ago, in July 2023.

Children’s favorite playground, Sziget-kék Theme Park opened exactly a year ago, in July 2023. The park that was inspired by the Debrecen-born writer, Magda Szabó’s heart-warming fairy tale Sziget-kék (Blue Island) celebrates its first birthday with a 3-day long festival between 28 and 30 July.

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Exhibitions not to miss

Even though summer is at its height and we all long for outdoor activities, art galleries are open and await visitors with exciting exhibitions.

Even though summer is at its height and we all long for outdoor activities, art galleries are open and await visitors with exciting exhibitions. Some of the current exhibitions close on July 31 so if you don’t want to miss them, take the last chance at the weekend and immerse yourself in some visual experiences.

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Summer Experiences in Debrecen

Now that the real summer is finally here, we have brought you some tips on where to go and what to do in Debrecen in the summer.

You can never get bored in Debrecen between two festivals! In the summer, the city offers many outdoor program opportunities both in the city center and in the Nagyerdő. Here are some tips on where to go and what to do in Debrecen in the summer.

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The Great Forest is named Hungary’s most beautiful forest

The Great Forest (Nagyerdő) in Debrecen has won an internet public vote organised by the Ministry of Agriculture.

The Great Forest (Nagyerdő) in Debrecen has won an internet public vote organised by the Ministry of Agriculture; the Minister of Agriculture, István Nagy, presented the certificate.

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Behind-the-scenes tours continue at Debrecen International Airport

Debrecen International Airport and the Aviation Cultural Center offer special behind-the-scenes tours.

Debrecen International Airport and the Aviation Cultural Center offer special airport tours.

The behind-the-scenes tours at Debrecen International Airport will be held on the 28th and 30th of July 2023.

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