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The stables of the Máta Stud Farm, the sheepfolds of Szatmártelek and the livestock farms of the Puszta Zoo will open their doors to visitors. Between 24-25 February, visitors can meet the youngest newcomers to the winter Hortobágy, this year’s foals, racka lambs, mangalica piglets, as well as chicks, small ducks and geese, goats and donkey kids, guided by the shepherds and animal keepers who look after their animals.

Winter is not over yet, but spring is at the corner, the carnival season is about to start, and Valentine’s Day is coming! Debrecen is waiting for you in February with many experiences from relaxing wellness experiences and delicious gastronomic tours to romantic Valentine’s Day concerts!

On Friday, February 23, 2024, the Wine Friends of Debrecen will again organize the Furmint February Wine Tasting, which will take place at the LOVARDA University Cultural and Conference Center, where fans and enthusiasts of this grape variety will be able to taste nearly 100 types of Furmint and Furmint-based blended wines.

The Antal-Lusztig Collection is one of the most important private art collections in Hungary. From 10 February 2024 you can see an exhibition of monochrome works selected from the collection in the MODEM Center for Modern and Contemporary Art.

Wizz Air, Europe’s fastest growing and most sustainable airline, will launch a direct service from Debrecen to Istanbul, the cultural and economic hub of Turkey, from 14 April 2024. Tickets for the new flights are available on the Wizz Air website and via the airline’s mobile app from 13,490 HUF.

Aquaticum SPA awaits its guests with fantastic wellness experiences and aquatic activities in February. Of course, the programs are in the spirit of Carnival and Valentine’s Day, so whether you’re a couple looking for romance or a day out with the kids, we’ve got you covered. In addition to the permanent aquatic experiences, the adventure pool offers themed craft activities, interactive games, and dance programs for the little ones, while the older ones can either enjoy a beer in the thermal pool or splash around in the adventure pools on an evening love party.

Hungary’s fist zoo outside the capital has some great and long-awaited news to share with the birth of a North Chinese leopard cub on November 21, 2023, as the first offspring born to Coolio and Jilin since they were introduced to each other in autumn 2022.

The Debrecen Creative Community which brings together the shops and associations of Debrecen’s first pedestrian street, Batthyány Street has proven more than once what a great community event venue the downtown street can be. After the popular Halloween Street Festival, the Spring Rhyme Fest and the Batthyány Latin Dance Evening, the street and its shops will be filled with carnival-time events on 9 February 2024.

The oldest and largest national park in Hungary, Hortobágy, half an hour’s drive from Debrecen, shows its magical face in winter. In February 2024, this UNESCO World Heritage site will offer several thematic tours to discover its wildlife, from a hiking tour to an arboretum walk and a visit to open stables.

The Budapest International Documentary Film Festival, Hungary’s largest film festival, celebrates its tenth anniversary this year. In addition to Budapest, a selection of films will be screened in 10 cities across the country. Between 1 and 4 February 2024, 9 documentaries will be screened in Debrecen, followed by a professional discussion on each occasion.

2024 has only just begun, but it’s already worth browsing the event calendar, because this year there will be great festivals in Debrecen. In addition to the well-known big events like the Debrecen Flower Carnival or the Campus Festival, 2024 will also host a number of international sporting events: in addition to the world class 3×3 basketball teams, Europe’s best women’s handball players will also be competing in Debrecen.

Hungary’s first rural zoo and botanical garden and only classic amusement park has entered its 66th year. Zoo Debrecen, which offers a wide range of experiences all year round, will continue to offer great programs in 2024. Alongside the popular events such as Chirpy Family Day, Zoo Night and Halloween, there will also be Volunteers and Zoo Lovers Day, Rose Festival, Terrarium and Aquarium Weekend and many more.

Two priceless relics from Ferenc Kölcsey, one of the most important Hungarian poets of the reform era, were added to the collection of the Déri Museum on the Day of Hungarian Culture. The Biedermeier-style secretary desk and the penholder were used by the poet in his study in Szatmárcseke when he wrote Himnusz, the national anthem of Hungary.

On 22 January, we celebrate the Day of Hungarian Culture, in memory of the fact that, according to a manuscript, Ferenc Kölcsey wrote the final text of the Hymn on 22 January 1823. This day is an annual celebration of the rich heritage, traditions, material and spiritual values of Hungarian culture.

Debrecen’s rich cultural heritage rightly elevate the city to one of the citadels of Hungarian culture. The Day of Hungarian Culture is an excellent occasion to take stock of these, from literature to fine arts, from music to street art.

We have selected some of Debrecen’s cultural treasures for you to explore.