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Debrecen’s newest mural has been completed and will now decorate the courtyard of the Rickl House at 39 Piac Street. The artwork was unveiled by Deputy Mayor of Debrecen István Puskás Puskás, Director of the Déri Museum  János Angi, and historian Katalin Váradi on the 12th of September 2023.

Save the date, because the 6th Wizz Air Debrecen Airport Run is to be held on 23 September 2023. Hosted by Debrecen International Airport, the event will actually take place at the runway of the airport.

Get to know the past of the civic city through the iconic buildings of the past, this includes the museums and memorials of the city center, these are all within walking distance of the central square. For an alternative experience, buildings also provide us with the opportunity to discover the heritage of the common folk and citizens of the city, see where they lived, and investigate the remaining imprints of their daily lives on their homes and the city.

On the 250^th anniversary of the birth of Debrecen-born poet Mihály Csokonai Vitéz, the theater bearing his name has reopened after a three-year long renovation. The Csokonai Theater – built between 1861 and ’65 according to the plans of architect Antal Szkalnitzky – opened again with a gala show on 17 September 2023.

Classical music lovers can choose from a variety of concerts in the autumn season. In the next three months works of famous composers like Mozart, Bach, Chopin, Wagner, and Rachmaninoff can be heard performed by the Kodály Philharmonics that celebrates its 100^th anniversary in 2023 and by the professors and guest performers of the Faculty of Music of the University of Debrecen.

Debrecen’s gastro festival season continues with the Debreczeni ZAMAT Festival taking place from 15 to 17 September 2023 at the northern gate of Nagyerdei Stadium. As in previous years, the event features star performers, culinary experiences, and of course a great variety of dishes and drinks.

On 18th of September, Debrecen’s first business hotel, Hotel Lycium**** Debrecen, will reopen,
welcoming guests, renewed and refreshed.

During the Ars Sacra Festival, the doors of the Reformed Great Church will be opened to the public on 16th of September at 7 p.m., with organ concerts and a visit to the church.

Observed on September 16 this year, International Red Panda Day aims to connect the public with this unique and highly threatened species and raise awareness of the importance of conservation efforts.

The MODEM Center for Modern and Contemporary Art celebrates its 17th birthday in 2023 with a full-day event on 9 September. The birthday celebration includes guided tours, guest performances, pop-up skate jam, and live dj party.

August is coming to its end, but summer is far from being over. Luckily the weather is still great, perfect for some more watery adventures. Aquaticum Strand awaits you with night bathing, foam party and Beach Volleyball Championship at the last weekend of August.

The last weekend of the summer is worth taking advantage of, as ALL-IN Debrecen will once again focus on the diverse Jewish cultural heritage including Jewish flavors, prayers, and melodies.

MODEM Centre for Modern and Contemporary Art Center opens a new exhibition on August 26, 2023. Marcell Esterházy and his co-creators’ exhibition is entitled Timelines. It reflects on reflects on the intersection of twentieth-century global and Hungarian history, as well as literary history and family histories, presenting the process of personal past processing, highlighting its compassionate attitude.

Debrecen is the capital of 3×3 in Hungary that gives home again to three international 3×3 events in late August and early September. The venue is the same as before, the city main square with the amazing Reformed Great Church in the background.