Poet Ferenc Buda has passed away
Ferenc Buda, Kossuth and Attila József Prize-winning Hungarian poet, translator, and Artist of the Nation, passed away on Tuesday at the age of 88, his family informed MTI.
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Debrecen hosted the National Theatre Season Opening
“Theatre – A common voice, different paths? Shared space, shared future, theatre above all” – this was the motto of the National Theatre Season Opening, hosted this year by Debrecen. At the event, it was announced that the Csokonai National Theatre had become the first cultural strategic institution outside Budapest. According to acting director Dániel […]
Vojtina Puppet Theatre opens its 50th anniversary season
The Vojtina Puppet Theatre has officially kicked off its landmark 50th season. The rehearsal process for the first two premieres began on August 18, and at a season announcement press conference on Wednesday, Anikó Asbóth, the theatre’s director and a founding member, formally announced the official news from the spring: Terka Láposi will take over […]
Friends of the Book celebrate World Reading Day with three days of free programs in Debrecen
World Reading Day is September 8. On this special occasion, the Friends of the Book network invites lovers of books and reading to a three-day series of free programs.
Exhibition at the New City Hall Gallery in Debrecen showcases the evolution of the bicycle
A new exhibition at the New City Hall Gallery in Debrecen presents the development of the bicycle as a means of transport, featuring the unique private collection of Attila Katona – the Debrecen Bicycle Museum’s collection.
Week of Synagogues: Events also coming to Debrecen
From September 7 to 28, the Week of Synagogues event series will offer over a dozen programs in six cities for audiences interested in Jewish religion, culture, gastronomy, music, and community life.
Debrecen Wine and Jazz Days kick off with a delightful Thursday
The Debrecen Wine and Jazz Days festival began its three-day celebration on Thursday, July 31, 2025, in the heart of the Big Forrest, along the scenic Békás Lake. This event has become a beloved gathering for wine enthusiasts and jazz lovers alike, blending exquisite wines with top-tier jazz performances for a truly memorable summer evening.
Wine and jazz to take over the Big Forrest again this summer – here is the program plan
From July 31 to August 2, 2025, 50 wineries and 40 musical acts will welcome visitors at the Debrecen Wine and Jazz Days in the Big Forrest.
Forty acts to perform at the Wine and Jazz Days in Debrecen
Forty musical acts will perform on three stages, while fifty wineries from twenty-two wine regions will present their best products over four days starting Wednesday at the more than fifty-year-old Debrecen Wine and Jazz Days — the organizers told MTI.
Director of Csokonai National Theatre to step down
Dr. Szabolcs Mátyássy, Director of the Csokonai National Theatre, will step down from his position by mutual agreement as of September 1, 2025.