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Artistic re-enactments, the art of re-enactment

MODEM’s exhibition Re:Re aims to explore the functioning and mode of existence, anthropological, socio-cultural and (art) historical contexts of artistic re-enactments.

MODEM’s exhibition Re:Re aims to explore the functioning and mode of existence, anthropological, socio-cultural and (art) historical contexts of artistic re-enactments.

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Debrecen hosts antique fairs in summer

Lovers of antiques will have the chance to go the region’s biggest antique fair in summer too.

More than twenty years ago, in March 2000, the first antique fair was held in Debrecen. Since then, the main organiser László Máté has invited antique lovers to this event more than 400 times, and this summer, we will not have to miss these Sunday events.

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Miniature Train Weekend

A whole weekend dedicated to Debrecen’s narrow-gauge railways taking place on July 8-9 at Zoo Debrecen.

Observed on the second Saturday in July, Miniature Train Day is a tradition worth building upon, so Zoo Debrecen and their partners have in store a whole weekend of thematic activities in addition to unlimited amusement park adventures for July 8 and 9.

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Midsummer Night at the Zoo Debrecen

Join Zoo Debrecen on June 23, the year’s shortest and most magical night, for an evening full of thematic events and activities as well as unlimited amusement park adventures.

Join Zoo Debrecen on June 23, the year’s shortest and most magical night, for an evening full of thematic events and activities as well as unlimited amusement park adventures from 19:00 to 23:00.

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FIBA U19 Basketball World Cup

The next edition of the FIBA U19 Basketball World Cup will take place from 24 June to 2 July, 2023 in Debrecen, Hungary.

The next edition of the FIBA U19 Basketball World Cup will take place from 24 June to 2 July, 2023 in Debrecen, Hungary. Sixteen nations are qualified and will compete in the FIBA U19 Basketball World Cup 2023.

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FestiWine, a wine festival in downtown Debrecen

Taste the wines of young Hungarian winemakers and enjoy good live music in a patina-like downtown setting on FestiWine between 8 and 10 June.

The festival, known as the Downtown Wine Festival since its inception in 2018, will be held in Debrecen between the 8th and 10th of June, 2023, under the name of FestiWine. 

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Rose Festival at Zoo Debrecen

Zoo Debrecen holds their annual Rose Festival for the fourth time between June 10 and 11.

Go and visit Zoo Debrecen between June 10 and 11 for their annual Rose Festival, held for the fourth time as this summer opening event in celebration of the queen of flowers.

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Night of the Museums at MODEM

On the Night of the Museums MODEM welcomes everyone with special guided tours, film screenings and live concerts on June 24.

On the Night of the Museums MODEM Center for Modern and Contemporary Art welcomes everyone with special guided tours, great performances, groundbreaking round table discussions and all-day art pedagogy sessions, live musical screening of classic silent films and Dj Bootsie concert on June 24.

MODEM puts a lot of emphasis on programs for foreigners. They prepare with guided tours and a Stand Up Comedy in English. Due to the fact that MODEM we’ll be taking part as a museum institution in the Night of the Museums for the first time, they invite their guests for an exclusive tour in their warehouse.

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Debrecziner Gourmet Festival

In the middle of June, the country’s finest restaurants and chefs will gather in Debrecen to show where the pinnacle of gastronomy is in Hungary today

The 7th Debrecziner Gourmet Festival will take place in the Great Forest (Nagyerdő) between the 16th – 18th of June 2023.

Restaurants and bistros from all over the country will come to Debrecen, alongside top pastry shops, exciting artisan breweries and coffee houses to show off their best. 

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The American Corner has switched into summer mode.

With June just around the Corner, the American Corner has switched its English Conversation Club into summer mode.

With June just around the Corner, the American Corner has switched its English Conversation Club into summer mode. Like last year, they will usually meet at various outdoor locations such as in parks, the botanical garden, baseball games, etc.

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This is the Day! Stadium 2023

A strong lineup of Hungarian singers and bands will perform alongside other worship bands, Hillsong UNITED and Matt Maher on This is the Day! stadium concert on June 10.

It is with great joy and enthusiasm we invite you to Debrecen to “This is the day! Stadium 2023”, where, alongside other worship bands, Hillsong UNITED and Matt Maher will also perform!

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Beach season 2023 has started in Debrecen

Aquaticum Debrecen Strand opened its 4th season on 27th of May.

Aquaticum Debrecen Strand opened on 27th of May, by Mayor of Debrecen László Papp, Managing Director of Aquaticum Debrecen Kft Lajos Fazekas, Tourism Director of VisitDebrecen Enikő Tóth-Megyesi and Member of the Municipality of Debrecen Tamás Majer.

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Night of Museums 2023 in Debrecen

The museums and exhibition centres in Debrecen are preparing for the Night of Museums with coordinated programmes this year.

The museums and exhibition centres in Debrecen are preparing for the Night of Museums with coordinated programmes this year.

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The season of the Great Forest Open Air Stage will start soon

On the 7th of June 2023, the doors of the Great Forest Open Air Stage will reopen with “August: Osage County”, one of the biggest American Broadway hits of recent years.

On the 7th of June 2023, the doors of the Great Forest Open Air Stage (Nagyerdei Szabadtéri Színpad) will reopen with  “August: Osage County”, one of the biggest American Broadway hits of recent years. Tracy Letts’ 2007 multi-Tony and Pulitzer Prize-winning tragicomedy is not only a crime thriller but also a frenetic comedy, family drama and a true American fairy tale with dangerous secrets.

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