A section of Piac Street in the heart of Debrecen will once again become a pedestrian-friendly public space this summer as the Belváros-Szeretem! (I Love Downtown!) programme returns with free cultural events, live music and family activities.
The International Summer Academy for Young Musicians is celebrating its 25th anniversary in Debrecen with commemorative events, concerts, and exhibitions. The milestone was marked by the planting of an apple tree by the academy’s founders, professors, and students.
World-famous Welsh singer Bonnie Tyler has died at the age of 75. The performer behind timeless hits such as Total Eclipse of the Heart, Holding Out for a Hero, and It’s a Heartache passed away on Wednesday in a hospital in Portugal, according to BBC.com.
The “Exam Masterpieces ’26” graduation exhibition, featuring the works of final-year students from Kós Károly Secondary School of Arts, Technical School and Dormitory, opened at the New City Hall Gallery in Debrecen on 2 July 2026.
The 30th Béla Bartók International Choir Competition (BBCC) will take place in Debrecen from 2 to 5 July, marking the latest edition of one of the world’s most prestigious international choral competitions, according to a statement released on Thursday by organizer Kodály Philharmonia Debrecen.
The National Theatre Festival (OSZT) opened on Monday in Debrecen, where this year’s event is being hosted by the Csokonai National Theatre. Over the course of a week, audiences will have the opportunity to see 14 productions as part of the festival’s competition programme.
The 10th Debrecen Gourmet Festival got underway on Friday afternoon in the Big Forest, welcoming visitors to a weekend dedicated to gastronomy, culture and international flavours. This year’s event, themed “Flavours of the World”, brings together dozens of restaurants, breweries and food producers, offering a diverse culinary journey in the heart of Debrecen.
Debrecen is entering a particularly rich cultural week, with the annual Book Week, literary evenings, exhibitions, concerts, and food events filling the city. For international residents, this is one of the best opportunities of the year to experience local culture in an accessible, social setting.
This summer, MODEM Centre for Modern and Contemporary Arts, Apolló Cinema and Főnix Debrecen are once again bringing cinema under the open sky to the heart of the city. From 26 June, the inner garden of MODEM transforms into a unique outdoor screening space where film classics meet a relaxed summer atmosphere.
This year’s Debrecen Book Week will be held at a new location, the Aranybika Hotel and the square in front of the building, between June 10 and June 14 under the motto “Open Gate – Open Book”, organizers announced at a press conference held at the Méliusz Juhász Péter Library.
