2025. április 30. Written by: Fórián Anna
Debrecziner Gourmet Festival – June 13–15
The first taste of summer is almost here for every food lover! Craving a gourmet experience? Come and visit Debrecen for the Debrecziner Gourmet Festival.
This year, the focus will be on iconic dishes from the world of film, brought to life by some of Hungary’s most renowned chefs, including Zoltán Pauli, Lajos Bíró, and Ádám Mészáros. In June 2025, the festival also introduces something new: visitors can enjoy live cooking shows and tastings inside a specially designed container kitchen.
More information: https://www.debreczinergourmet.hu/hu
Source: Official Debreczinergourmet website
Music Is a Must! – Musical and Operetta Gala
May 15, 2025 – Thursday, 7:00 PM
If you’re in the mood for some musical magic, the Kölcsey Centre is the perfect place to be on May 15. The evening will feature beloved tunes like “Far Beyond the Great Forest,” “Oh Kitty,” “Péter Hajmási, Pál Hajmási,” “You Could Be King,” “Until Tomorrow at Dawn,” and “Music Is a Must.”
Come along and enjoy a night full of emotions and laughter—it's a musical experience you won’t want to miss!
More information: https://www.jegy.hu/program/zene-az-kell-musical-es-operett-gala-174594
Source: jegy.hu
Night of Museums – June 21
This year, once again on Midsummer Night (St. John’s Eve), museums will open their doors wide for an unforgettable evening. Visitors can enjoy creative, late-night guided tours and explore exhibitions long past regular hours—many museums will stay open until dawn!
The program includes interactive activities, culinary experiences, children’s events, concerts, and performances, offering something for all ages.
More information: https://muzej.hu/
Source: muzej.hu
Nagyerdő Open-Air Stage – June 4 to September 1, 2025
Culture lovers can enjoy a rich variety of theatrical performances all summer long in the heart of Debrecen’s Nagyerdő Park. The program features light-hearted plays, operettas, and musicals, brought to life by the Csokonai National Theatre of Debrecen along with renowned companies from Budapest and other Hungarian cities.
More information: https://www.programturizmus.hu/ajanlat-debreceni-nyari-szinhazi-estek-debrecen.html
Source: visitdebrecen.hu