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In the second half of May, the Kodály Philharmonic Orchestra will treat classical music lovers to great concerts, featuring works by popular composers. The final two concerts will feature works by Miklós Rózsa, one of the greatest Hungarian composers of the 20th century, as recognised by both music history and film history.

As part of the “ALL-IN Debrecen Flemish Cultural Days” a concert entitled “The wind blows from Flanders concert” will be held on 26th May from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Reformed Church.

The highly successful drive shows are not to be missed this year either, but now we are preparing a new feature for the eve of the Debrecen Drive. Be part of the adrenalin, the tire-burning, and the breathtaking stunts in an evening show with special effects! ????

The Midnight Concert has become a tradition of the Faculty of Music and Arts of the University of Debrecen, which turns 46 this year and so the concert will mark the occasion. The event supplies a fantastic atmosphere, great presentations, fun productions await those interested! Don’t miss it!

On 28th May 2022 discover the rich wine culture of the Érmellék region at the fourth Bakator Wine and Gastronomy Festival!

Yes, there will be a flower carnival this year! This is the first question that comes to the minds of visitors to the Flower Carnival. In fact, the Debrecen Flower Carnival this year promises to be even greener and more flowery than ever before.

Today, the Debrecen Flower Carnival is much more than just a parade of spectacular floral compositions and international artistic ensembles – it is a week-long cavalcade of colourful events where visitors can find the entertainment that appeals to them most. This year it will take place from 15th to 21st August.

The country’s oldest narrow-gauge railway, the “Zsuzsi”, will celebrate its 140th birthday in 2022. On the last Sunday of May, the railway will supply a programme of activities for children to celebrate the anniversary. So it’s worth hopping on the train on 29 May, Children’s Day, and spending your free time in the lush green Hármashegyi forest, where the Zsuzsi offers great activities and a beautiful forest environment and fresh air.

On 28th and 29th May, children will be the main attraction at the country’s first rural zoo and only classic amusement park, where a colourful programme and unlimited use of amusement machines will delight both the young and old.

The traditionally two-day celebration provides families plenty of active recreational opportunities and unforgettable experiences, including the chance to make sliders with Mónika Erdélyi, take part in the Aqua Manó Party, jump into a bumper car, and test their skills on inflatable games. They will also enjoy the Green Circle’s natural ecological playhouse, the sensitising activities of the Árboc Public Benefit Association, a performance by the Piruett Dance Studio, Maja’s book recommendations, a storytelling corner, a children’s day food stroll, and a gift fair.

The good weather has already arrived and summer is coming, so the good news for water lovers is that the country’s most modern outdoor water park, Aquaticum Strand, will open its season this Friday, the 20th of May.

The rippling water surfaces, waterfalls, vegetation walls, and water veils connect the water park together and make it an ever-changing, shimmering centre of fun reflecting the forest trees, with 5,700 square metres of water, 15 pools, and almost 1 km of slides.

Catchy swing and jazz melodies, friendly cheers to the start of summer, and an idyllic atmosphere await you again in the heart of Debrecen this year at the Downtown Wine Festival. 3 days, 30+ cellar, 150+ varieties of wine. Will you be there?

The heart-warming fairy tale entitled “Sziget-kék” by Hungarian writer Magda Szabó still transports children and adults into a beautiful dream world.

The German premium airline will fly to the Bavarian capital four times a week from 29th May.

Nordic walking combines the benefits of walking or running with cross-country skiing and differs from regular walking with the use of sticks, which allow us to walk longer, so that the natural opposite movement of the hands and feet, which is essential for walking, is maintained.

This year, on the 21st and 22nd of May in Debrecen, as part of the international Nordic Walking Festival, races will be held in the fantastic setting of Debrecen’s forests and prime sites.

The MODEM Centre for Modern and Contemporary Art in Debrecen invites you to an exhibition of extraordinary importance. On 28th May 2022, a retrospective exhibition of László Lakner, one of the most important representatives of the Hungarian neo-avant-garde, will open. The exhibition, which will be open until 11th September and curated by art historian Dávid Fehér, will present the artist’s oeuvre spanning more than 40 years.