What happens when a city begins to think in poetry? When squares, cafés, patisseries, auditoriums, and streets fill with lines, sounds, and lyrical phrases? From April 7–11, 2026, Debrecen will experience this magical transformation again: for five days, poetry will not only be present, but it will speak to you, surround you, and—if you let […]
In 2026, Debrecen will once again become a vibrant cultural and culinary hub. From spring through late summer, the city’s major festivals and events will follow one another, offering diverse programs, international performers, and unique experiences for visitors. Last year, 650,000 people participated in our annual events. This year, the iconic celebrations continue to focus […]
The Francophone Film Days return to Debrecen for the 16th time, offering audiences a chance to discover the best of recent French-language cinema. The event takes place between March 17 and 22, 2026, organized in cooperation with Apolló Cinema, the French Institute in Hungary (Institut français de Hongrie), and the Alliance Française of Debrecen, as […]
An English-language stand-up comedy night will take place in Debrecen on March 13, bringing international humor and a lively atmosphere to the city. The event will be held at the MODEM Centre for Modern and Contemporary Arts, where audiences can enjoy performances by several comedians from the international stand-up scene.
MODEM warmly invites all interested visitors to the opening of the exhibition /formatíva by Zsófia Antalka on March 19 at 17:30 in the Project Space.
The program of the 8th Russian Music Festival, running from March 12 to 26 in Debrecen and Budapest, ranges from monumental concertos to songs and four-hand piano works.
An exhibition titled “Portraits and Diary Fragments” opened on March 3 at the second-floor gallery of the Méliusz Juhász Péter Central Library in Debrecen, presenting the artworks and personal reflections of Romanian dissident Doina Cornea.
On March 2, the photography exhibition titled “Wonderful Nature” by Sándor Handki opened in Debrecen at Galéria 21 (21 Simonffy Street). The exhibition was organized by DEMKI Youth House Debrecen and can be visited until March 31 during the community center’s opening hours.
The Magic Flute – Mozart’s opera in 75 minutes served as this year’s exam performance for vocal students of the University of Debrecen, achieving resounding success similar to last year’s production of Offenbach’s The Tales of Hoffmann. The performance marked an important milestone for the students, who were required to present a fully classical work […]
The new exhibition of the Méliusz Juhász Péter Library will open on March 3. The show presents 29 paintings and graphic works by Doina Cornea.
