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The Kodály Philharmonic is planning a Special Anniversary Season

The next classical music season in Debrecen was jointly announced by the Kodály Philharmonic in Debrecen and the Philharmonic Hungary on Tuesday at the Kölcsey Art Café.

The next classical music season in Debrecen was jointly announced by the Kodály Philharmonic in Debrecen and the Philharmonic Hungary on Tuesday at the Kölcsey Art Café.

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Forever Popular Melodies at the Great Forest Outdoor Theatre

The Queen of Csárdás’ love intricacies and wonderful, well-known hits come to life on July 7th and 8th at the Nagyerdei Outdoor Games performed by the artists of the Csokonai Theater.

The Queen of Csárdás’ love intricacies and wonderful, well-known hits come to life on July 7th and 8th at the Nagyerdei Outdoor Theatre performed by the artists of the Csokonai Theater.

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Reformed Great Church Debrecen

Church of Love Summer Program Starts on July 1st

After the closure of almost half a year, museums and tourist attractions, including the Great Reformed Church, will reopen to visitors once again from 1st May.

After the closure of almost half a year, museums and tourist attractions, including the Great Reformed Church, will reopen to visitors once again from 1st May. 

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“Lost Paradise” – A new exhibition at the Déri Museum

Paradise Lost – A New Archaeological Exhibition entitled The Lost World of Mesolithic Hunters has opened at the Déri Museum, showcasing an era that was a turning point in evolution.

Paradise Lost – A New Archaeological Exhibition entitled The Lost World of Mesolithic Hunters has opened at the Déri Museum, showcasing an era that was a turning point in evolution.

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Borsos Villa

Discover Debrecen – The Borsos Villa

Today, the more than 100-year-old building functions as a community house that is not only worth a visit for its programs but for its architecture.

The Borsos villa in the middle of the old garden housing estate is a real architectural gem in Debrecen. József Borsos, the former chief architect of Debrecen, designed the building for himself and his family, the courtyard of which was once decorated with a swimming pool and a beautiful rose garden. 

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Summer Night Bathing at the Aquaticum Water Park

Aquaticum Strand will ignite the summer rockets with a fierce evening party on Saturday, June 26th. In addition to the watery experience elements, the starry sky and live music provide a great atmosphere.

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. Aquaticum Strand will ignite the summer rockets with a fierce evening party on Saturday, June 26th. In addition to the watery experience elements, the starry sky and live music provide a great atmosphere.

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A Free Football History Exhibition Opened in Debrecen

The MTI National Photo Gallery has opened a free exhibition about the history of football in the history of Hungarian football during the European Football Championships. The exhibition covers seven major Hungarian cities and the open-air exhibition explores the memorable moments of Hungarian football from the “Golden Team” to the present

The MTI National Photo Gallery has opened a free exhibition about the history of football in the history of Hungarian football during the European Football Championships. The exhibition covers seven major Hungarian cities and the open-air exhibition explores the memorable moments of Hungarian football from the “Golden Team” to the present.

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Tourism is Our Passion

A photo exhibition entitled Tourism is our passion will open on June 29th in seven parts of the country, including the Hotel Lycium in Debrecen. The exhibition commemorates an extraordinary period in the tourism industry, greatly affected by the pandemic.

A photo exhibition entitled Tourism is our passion will open on June 29th in seven parts of the country, including the Hotel Lycium in Debrecen. The exhibition commemorates an extraordinary period in the tourism industry, greatly affected by the pandemic.

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Animals in action

Shortly after the spring, the fine summer weather finally arrived. Debrecen’s Zoo offers more experiences than usual during this period.

Shortly after spring ended, and the arrival of summer, the fine summer weather finally arrived. This year and in general during this time of year, Debrecen’s Zoo offers more experiences than usual. Visitors are welcomed with extended opening hours, an expanded “Animals in Action program” and a variety of summer events. In addition to the programs, and the favorable microclimate and shady foliage of the Great Forest, the zoo also provides a pleasant relaxating environment, summer refreshment with water vapor gates and icy delicacies to cool down.

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The Summer Season Has Begun at the Csokonai Theatre

This summer the Csokonai theater opens the season with their own popular contemporary comedy “Testosterone”. The performance has previously also conquered the audience of the Great Forest Outdoor Theater.

This summer the Csokonai theater opens the season with their own popular contemporary comedy “Testosterone”. The performance has previously also conquered the audience of the Great Forest Outdoor Theater.

The musical version of the boys on Pál Street and their adventures is a black comedy about male destiny, recorded by László Dés, Péter Geszti and Krisztián Grecsóthe theater will have two more performances in the Nagyerdő on July 2nd and 14th.

On July 7th and 8th, the Csárdás Queen will return, including timeless hits such as “Girls, Girls, Girls Angels…”, “Oh, kitten, I’ll eat that little mouth…” , “Your ragged life…”, “The woman shatters…”, and of course “Péter Hajmási, Pál Hajmási”. Performances start at 8:30 p.m.

Csárdás queen

Hamlet at the Great Forest Stadium on July 12th. 

Hamlet

The Opera Festival, prepared for the opening performance of the St. Ladislaus Days in Oradea, in which the audience can hear the eternal arias of Bellini, Verdi, Mozart and Puccini and details of popular operas, can be seen by Debrecen at the Csokonai Theater and Kodály Philharmonic on Tuesday 13th July at the Kölcsey Center. 

The evening revolves around the musical formulation of the holiday with the wonderful arias and ensembles of Vincenzo Bellini, Charles Gounod, Zoltán Kodály, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Amilcare Ponchielli, Giacomo Puccini, Giuseppe Verdi. 

Opera Holiday

Featuring: Norbert Antóni, Gergely Dargó, Annamária Donkó, Imre Donkó, Csaba Grega, Zsófia Janovicz, Klaudia Kuczmog, Anna Molnár, Kíra Nagy, Ágnes Rendes and Szilvia Szilágyi, as well as the Kodály Philharmonic and the Csokonai Theater. Faculty director Péter Gyülvészi, the conductor of the evening will be János Ács.

Tickets for the performances taking place at the Nagyerdei Outdoor Stage, and Hamlet at the Kölcsey Center can be purchased at the Ticket Office of the Víg Chamber Theater from 9 am to 12 noon, and from 1 pm to 7 pm, at the Ticket Office of the Csokonai Literary Laboratory (Kossuth utca 1.) between 1 pm and 5 pm. Alternatively tickets can be purchased online.

The Night of Museums Returns in June 2021

The Saturday closest to St. John’s Eve, is the shortest night of the year, museums open their doors and offer concerts, guided tours, interactive events, family programs, and many surprises.

The Saturday closest to St. John’s Eve, is the shortest night of the year, museums open their doors and offer concerts, guided tours, interactive events, family programs, and many surprises.

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Evening walk in the zoo with night music

In the tradition of recent years, Debrecen Zoo awaits visitors with fascinating summer evening experiences. This year the highly successful Evening Walks will be held every Friday until the end of August.  In addition to the program is the novelty of an evening concert by the Kodály Philharmonic orchestra, which will take place at an uncommon

In the tradition of recent years, Debrecen Zoo awaits visitors with fascinating summer evening experiences. This year the highly successful Evening Walks will be held every Friday until the end of August.  In addition to the program is the novelty of an evening concert by the Kodály Philharmonic orchestra, which will take place at an uncommon venue, – in the giraffe enclosure!

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