The shortest month of the year is the season of carnivals and Valentine’s Day. Nature is slowly waking up from its winter sleep, the days are getting longer, and we humans are increasingly eager to get out of the house and recharge our batteries with colorful experiences before spring arrives. Debrecen’s February program calendar offers plenty of opportunities for all generations, from thematic wellness programs through spring welcoming family days to interesting art exhibitions.
FOR COUPLES IN LOVE
Valentine’s Day at Ikon
14 February 2025 – Friday – 16:30 ǀ Ikon restaurant
An unforgettable gastronomic experience for couples at Ikon, one of the best restaurants in Hungary. A special Valentine’s Day experience with a special menu prepared for the occasion, an intimate atmosphere and excellent drinks.
More information HERE.
FOR THOSE WHO WANT TO RELAX
Carnival Sauna Marathon
22-23 February 2025, Saturday-Sunday ǀ Aquaticum Sauna World
There’s no better way to recharge your batteries than a weekend of wellness, and Aquaticum SPA is the ideal place to do it. The modern sauna world in the center of the Aquaticum spa complex will once again offer a full weekend of sauna fun on 22-23 February, with 26 sauna programs and 18 sauna masters over 2 days.
More information HERE.
FOR GASTRO FANS
Furmint February
28 February 2025 – Friday – 17:00 ǀ Lovarda
The first major gastronomic event of the year will offer wine lovers to taste nearly 100 different types of Furmint and Furmint-based blends. The event will feature 34 wineries from several wine regions, giving guests the opportunity to taste and learn about the variety’s diversity and local character.
More information HERE.
FOR THOSE SEEKING AN EXCLUSIVE EXPERIENCE
Chinese Lantern Festival
21 February 2025 – Friday – 16:45 ǀ Batthyány Street
It is a tradition in many parts of the world to chase away winter and evil spirits and to invite and let in light and spring. This is the case in Hungary with the carnival and in China with the Chinese lantern festival. The tradition of these two festivals is brought to life in Debrecen’s oldest pedestrian street with a special street ball.
More information HERE.
FOR FAMILIES
Awakening of the flower elves – Family Day
22 February 2025 – Saturday – 10:00 ǀ Kölcsey Centre
The carnival is one of the most anticipated events of the year for children, when they can dress up in all kinds of costumes and enjoy a range of fun activities throughout the city. In this spirit, the Kölcsey Centre opens its doors to families with craft activities, folk dance demonstrations and a dance house, as well as a concert by Ági Szalóki, who is also very popular with children.
More information HERE.
FOR THOSE WITH SCIENTIFIC INTERESTS
10 years of Agora – Birthday Weekend
8-9 February 2025, Saturday-Sunday ǀ Agora Science Centre
Can you play football on Kilimanjaro? Which animal holds the record for long distance running? How can an asteroid be deflected? On Agora’s tenth birthday, the focus is on the very best of science, from the world’s most colorful animals to the greatest feats of space exploration and the most extreme sporting achievements to the oldest mathematics.
More information HERE.
FOR LOVERS OF THE VISUAL ARTS
Origin – Exhibition opening
8 February 2025 – Saturday – 16:00 ǀ MODEM
From the perspective of a 21st century man, the exhibition Origin, held in the third-floor exhibition space of MODEM, will interpret the five books of Moses from the Bible, the prehistory of mankind, the basis of the values of the cultures defined by Judaism and Christianity, through the work of contemporary Hungarian artists.
More information HERE.
FOR SPORTS LOVERS
World Junior Figure Skating and Ice Dancing Championships
25 February – 1 March 2025 ǀ Főnix Arena
Debrecen will once again host one of the world’s most prestigious winter sports competitions at the stunning Főnix Arena. This event is one of the four annual ISU Figure Skating Championships and the most prestigious for juniors. Medals will be awarded in men’s singles, women’s singles, pairs’ figure skating and ice dancing.
More information HERE.
FOR MUSIC FANS
Hans Zimmer film music concert
21 February 2025, 19:00 ǀ VOKE Cultural Centre
This unique evening will take you into the world of the most iconic film music, full of emotion and musical masterpieces that have defined the world of modern cinema. World-renowned composer Hans Zimmer’s masterpieces, including scores from popular films such as Interstellar, Dune and Gladiator, will be performed by a symphony orchestra.
More information HERE.
