Wine and jazz under the trees: 50 wineries and 190 musicians await visitors in Debrecen

On the last day of July, life returns to the shores of Lake Békás: for three days, wine and music lovers are invited to the Debrecen Wine and Jazz Days, where 50 wineries from 22 Hungarian wine regions and 40 jazz acts will create a unique fusion of flavors and sounds. This year, the Great […]

Young brass talents from around the world compete in Debrecen at the 2025 Zoltán Kodály International Music Competition

The third edition of the Zoltán Kodály International Music Competition is taking place in Debrecen, Hungary, from 5 to 13 July 2025, welcoming outstanding young horn, trumpet, and trombone players from across the globe. This year, the competition received 110 applications from 26 countries on three continents, including the United States, Colombia, Germany, Israel, Japan, […]

Csokonai National Theatre wins three awards at the 2025 National Theatre Meeting

The Csokonai National Theatre earned three awards at the 2025 National Theatre Meeting. In the competition program, the production of The Puppetmaster by Gilles Ségal brought the Best Supporting Actress award to Kinga Újhelyi, recipient of the Mari Jászai Prize, while Anikó Németh was honored as Best Costume Designer.

Borneo through Hungarian eyes: Mystery, memory and a lost rainforest world

Why are Hungarians so drawn to Xantus and Borneo ? At a recent lecture, the auditorium was filled to capacity — a clear sign that this distant Southeast Asian island still captures the imagination. The exoticism of the unknown East, combined with the compelling story of 19th-century Hungarian explorer and scientist Antal Szentó, creates a unique […]

A unique retrospective exhibition of Márton Szipál’s legendary photographs opens in Debrecen

On Saturday, a comprehensive retrospective of Márton Szipál’s life and work will open at the MODEM Centre for Modern and Contemporary Art in Debrecen as part of the “SZIPÁL 101: Light – Life – Legacy” memorial year. In addition to showcasing over 200 works and memorabilia, the exhibition highlights the legendary photographer’s powerful personality and […]

Festive Book Week 2025, Debrecen – here is the full program

In line with its motto – “Open Gate – Open Book” – the 2025 Debrecen Festive Book Week and Children’s Book Days offer readers of all ages the opportunity for intimate, personal encounters with books, literature, and authors. Alongside the guest of honor, a writer, Debrecen will again welcome a guest city of books – […]

Vice-Mayor István Puskás: Book week will be held in Meliusz Library

In a city where books still hold cultural power, even the venue of a literary festival can spark public debate. This year, Debrecen’s traditional Book Week was moved from its usual downtown setting to the Meliusz Library — a decision that stirred conversation across the community. In this interview, a city representative shares why the […]