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Meet Santa in Debrecen!

Santa Claus will visit Debrecen again this year to greet the children in person!

Santa Claus will visit Debrecen again this year to greet the children in person! You can meet the big beard at several locations around the city from Thursday to Sunday!

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Advent programs between 2 and 8 December

There are a number of activities across the city to help you get in the festive mood in the weeks before Christmas.

The Christmas Market opened its doors and on the first Sunday of Advent the festive lights were lit up in Debrecen’s city center. There are a number of activities across the city to help you get in the festive mood in the weeks before Christmas. Here’s what’s on offer from 2 to 8 December.

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Debrecen Advent opened its doors.

More than 100 programs, 200 performers, nearly 500 contributors and 120 wooden houses at 6 locations in the city center: the Debrecen Advent opened its doors.

More than 100 programs, 200 performers, nearly 500 contributors and 120 wooden houses at 6 locations in the city center: the Debrecen Advent program series opened its doors on November 29.

Debrecen Advent awaits its audience with more than a hundred uplifting productions and high-quality porters, as well as a gastronomic offer tailored to the holiday season from November 29 to December 23.

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Women’s EHF EURO 2024 – History in the Making

From 28 November, the best women’s handball players from 24 nations will compete at the 2024 EHF Women’s Handball European Championship, which will be held in Debrecen.

The 2024 EHF European Women’s Handball Championship will be a landmark event in women’s handball history, as for the first time ever 24 nations will participate in the tournament, making it the biggest ever women’s EURO! From 28 November to 15 December 2024, teams will compete in three countries, Austria, Hungary and Switzerland. Three countries with different cultures, united by a strong common love of handball. The logo of the tournament reflects this united spirit, with the colors of the three countries – red, white and green – coming together in a dynamic ball.

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If November, then Bormustra!

The 13th Debrecen Bormustra, Hungary’s largest rural wine show, is coming up on the last Saturday of November.

Hungary’s largest rural wine show, the Debrecen Wine Tastra, will be organized for the 13th time this year by the Association of Wine Friends of Debrecen on the last Saturday of November.

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AdományoZOO Day and Santa Claus Celebration at Zoo Debrecen

Join Zoo Debrecen for AdományoZOO Day and a Santa Claus Celebration on the first weekend of Advent.

For the third time, in one of the most magical seasons of the year, Zoo Debrecen will hold the AdományoZOO Day on November 30. Their goal is to provide more families and communities with a chance to enjoy experiences at the zoo, where they care for over 1,000 animals year-round.

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Program tips in case of bad weather

In Debrecen, you don’t have to worry if bad weather throws a spanner in the works.

In Debrecen, don’t be alarmed if bad weather throws a spanner in the works, as there are plenty of activities to choose from, which can be enjoyed indoors. From museum visit to church tours, cinema or wellness, there’s something for everyone.

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Winter delights in Debrecen

Magical festive lights, an international handball tournament and one of the most beautiful Christmas fairs in Europe. Debrecen offers exciting experiences in the last weeks of the year.

Magical festive lights, refreshing wellness experiences, an international handball tournament and one of the most beautiful Christmas fairs in Europe. Debrecen offers exciting experiences in the last weeks of the year.

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Garden of Lights Exhibition Opened at Zoo Debrecen

Never seen before: ‘Garden of Lights’ exhibition opened at Zoo Debrecen.

This autumn and winter, Zoo Debrecen introduces a unique event to embrace the longer nights. In collaboration with the Polish Garden of Lights, the country’s first rural zoo and botanical garden, along with its only classic amusement park, will bring the magical world of Pinocchio to life through an extraordinary multimedia exhibition and light show.

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Golgotha Goes – El Greco’s Annunciation Arrives!

Golgotha, one of the pieces of the Munkácsy trilogy, is moving to Budapest, while El Greco’s Annunciation is moving to Debrecen.

To commemorate the 180th anniversary of Mihály Munkácsy’s birth, the Museum of Fine Arts in Budapest is holding a major exhibition entitled Munkácsy – The Story of a World Success. The Déri Museum will contribute to the celebration by loaning Munkácsy’s Golgotha.

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Family-friendly activities in Debrecen.

Debrecen is a truly family-friendly city, with great activities for families with children all year round.

Debrecen is a truly family-friendly city, with great activities for families with children all year round.

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What to do in Debrecen between 4 and 10 November.

Classical concerts, wellness events, antiques fair, etc. Debrecen offers a wide range of events in the first week of November.

Classical concerts, wellness events, antiques fair, etc. Debrecen offers a wide range of events in the first week of November.

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The Night of Creative Spaces

A special day to showcase the creative communities of Debrecen!

On 18 October, Debrecen’s creative workshops open their doors to the public, showcasing talented local artists who are shaping the creative energies of the city. With craft workshops, inspiring performances, workshops and concerts, the Night of Creative Spaces is waiting for everyone.

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A special light exhibition opens at Zoo Debrecen

Never seen before: ‘Garden of Lights’ exhibition opens at Zoo Debrecen.

On 18 October, Zoo Debrecen will host a special event, the first of its kind in a rural city, with a magical multimedia exhibition and light show. The Garden of Lights is a magical place where colorful lights and shapes create unforgettable spaces. With light installations and projections, visitors can enter the magical world of Pinocchio!

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