This year the Flower Carnival in Debrecen lasts from the 15th to the 20th of August. Here is the list of the programs with places, times, and ticket prices.
Every day:
from 8 am to 10 pm
University of Debrecen (University Square 1)
- Hungarian Landscape – University of Debrecen Flower City: presenting the diversity and main characteristics of Hungarian garden culture. In addition to the gardens, the statues opposite the fountain building will also be decorated with flowers. The display can be viewed between August 18 and 22 in front of the main building of the University of Debrecen.
Composition designer: József Bíró, certified gardener
Contractor: UD Praktika Kft.
from 8:30 am to 9:30 am
Baltazár Dezső Square
- TheVR carnival: Hungarian morning show live
from 3 pm
Kölcsey Center (Hunyadi Street 1-3)
- Playmobil exhibition: Playmobil is more than 50 years old (selfie points, giant Playmobil figures, and playhouse) Ticket: 1000 HUF, under the age of 3: free
Dósa nádor Square
- Community flower cart decoration: Join the Debrecen Flower Carnival community experience and let’s decorate Debrecen’s first community flower cart together!
Tuesday (19th of August)
1 am
Nagyerdei park: Beer by Lake Stage
- DJ Emperor: The Nigerian international DJ living in Budapest burst onto the scene in 2015 while studying at the University of Debrecen.
from 9 am to 11 pm
Piac Street
- Carnival week in the Small Church:
9 am – Continuous tower tours
10 am – Screening of an animated film about the history of the Small Church and the Ispotályi Church.
11 am – Secrets of the Truncated Church – a walk through church history with local historian Máté Horog.
12 pm – Fiori musicali – Musical Flowers: Lunchtime organ concert in the Small Church.
3 pm – Screening of an animated film about the history of the Small Church and the Ispotályi Church.
4 pm – Alföldi „Witty” City Tour – Flower Carnival Special Edition: During the approximately 1.5-hour walk in the Small Church, city walkers can learn various interesting facts about the city and its inhabitants in Hungarian. Tour guide: Máté Horog, local history researcher, City-Legends.Com
6 pm –Musical Flowers: Early evening organ concert in the Small Church. Featuring: Gergő Csorba organist
7–11 pm – Nighttime Tower Tours – departing hourly with guided tours
Full-price day ticket: 2000 HUF
Student/senior day ticket: 1500 HUF
Family day ticket: 5000 HUF (2 adults and max. 3 children)
from 4 pm to 8 pm
Old Town Hall Courtyard (Piac Street 20)
- Galiba Children’s Festival: Between the 16th and 19th of August the Old Town Hall Courtyard will be transformed into a fairy tale:
4 – 5 pm Dalma Tenki: The Hysterical Princess – a performance in Hungarian based on folk tale traditions but aimed at today’s children.
4 – 8 pm Craft workshops
5 pm – 8 pm Parade in the city center from Dósa Nádor Square to the Memorial Garden: The colorful carnival parade of carts decorated by children starts at 5 pm and arrives at the Memorial Garden at 6:30 pm. Closing children’s concert: 7 pm Kiskalász band. Participation is free of charge.
from 4 pm to 7 pm
Nagyerdei park: Beer by Lake Stage
- Outdoor chess tournament with the Debrecen Chess Friends Club
7 pm
Nagyerdei park: Beer by Lake Stage
- Dynamite Dudes dirty rock and roll concert
8 pm
Dósa nádor Square
- Wyrfarkas rock concert
9 pm
Kossuth Square
- Magdi Rúzsa concert: Magdi Rúzsa is a Prima Primissima, Péter Máté, Artisjus, three-time Fonogram, and four-time Petőfi music award-winning singer.
Dósa nádor Square
- Ace Clvrk concert: Ace Clvrk is an alternative R&B/soul artist from Reading, England.
10 pm
Nagyerdei park: Beer by Lake Stage
- DJ Spencer: Raised in Nigeria, currently living in Hungary.
11:30 pm
Nagyerdei park: Beer by Lake Stage
- SunCity Brass concert combining traditional wind instruments with electronic music styles.
Wednesday (20th of August)
12:30 am
Nagyerdei park: Beer by Lake Stage
- DJ Emperor: The Nigerian international DJ living in Budapest burst onto the scene in 2015 while studying at the University of Debrecen.
from 7:30 am to 11:30 am
from Rózsa Street to Egyetem Square
- Flower Carnival morning parade
from 7:45 am
from Baltazár Dezső Square to Egyetem Square
- Carnival fun run
Starting point: Baltazár Dezső Square
6:45 am – 7:30 am On-site registration
7:30 am Joint warm-up
7:45 am Start
Route: Baltazár Dezső Square – Déri Square – Bethlen Street – Egyetem Boulevard – Egyetem Square
Finish: Egyetem Square
Distance: 2.6 km, which runners have 30 minutes to complete.
Age limit: none, but children under 16 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Clothing: white T-shirt, sporty, comfortable clothing
Participation is free of charge, there is no entry fee.
Registration:
Advance online registration until 10:00 am on the 19th of August using the online registration form.
On-site registration at the starting point (Baltazár Dezső Square) between 6:45 am and 7:30 am on the 20th of August.
from 8 am to 11 pm
Piac Street
- Carnival week in the Small Church:
8 am – 10 am – Watching the Carnival Parade from the tower of the Small Church: In case of inclement weather, please bring warm and waterproof clothing, as the top floor of the Small Church tower is uncovered and we can only provide a limited number of seats. Covered seating is available in the Fire Watch Room below the tower observation deck.
Admission: 8000 HUF/person (the price includes a bottle of mineral water)
10 am – 7 pm – Continuous tower tours
7–11 pm – Nighttime Tower Tours – departing hourly with guided tours
Full-price day ticket: 2000 HUF
Student/senior day ticket: 1500 HUF
Family day ticket: 5000 HUF (2 adults and max. 3 children)
Great Church
- 8 am and pm: Carnival parade from 40 meters high: Advance ticket sales at the ticket office of the Great Church. Guests are also invited to a wine tasting at the Great Church.
2 pm Extraordinary guided tour with architect Zoltán Rácz at the Kálvin Gallery.
2:30 pm Exclusive film screening, in which Zoltán Rácz talks to Anna Ráckevei about architecture in Hungarian.
3:30 pm Film screening – Downtown wonders in Debrecen, or what makes Debrecen happy according to the architect and the actor?
from 1 pm to 6:30 pm
Nagyerdei Stadium
- Flower Cart Parade and Old Timer Exhibition: Debrecen’s famous flower carts will return not only as part of the parade, but also as an extraordinary outdoor exhibition. In addition to the flower carts, cars, classic motorcycles, and bicycles will evoke a nostalgic atmosphere. The mood will be further enhanced by music and dance performances.
Ticket prices:
Adults: 3,300 HUF
Students/senior citizens: 2,290 HUF
Free admission for children under 6 years of age.
Debrecen City Card holders receive a 10% discount; eligibility will be checked at the entrance.
Only credit card payments are accepted on site; the event is cash-free.
from 7 pm to 12 am
Nagyerdei Stadium
- Carnival Fiesta
7 pm – 7:20 pm Harmonia–Dance Stylers
7:25 pm – 7:40 pm Turkish group: Bragi Culture Art Sports Club
7:40 pm – 8 pm Happy-Time Dance School
8 pm – 9 pm Yulaysi Miranda
9 pm – 10 pm Summer Show with DJ Spencer
10 pm – 11 pm DJ Spencer and Carnival Dance Battle with members of Red Stars Dance Crew and Harmonia-Dance Stylers in Step Up style; closing with Balancé’s exhilarating Latin performance
11 pm – 11:30 pm Diamond Fitness Sports Association
11:30 pm – 12 am Batala Mundo
Ticket price: 2000 HUF
Debrecen City Card holders receive a 10% discount; eligibility will be checked at the entrance.
Admission is free for children under 6 years of age!
Only credit card payments are accepted at the venue; the event is cash-free.
from 8 pm to 9:30 pm
- Flower Carnival Night Parade: spectacular performances and illuminated flower carts parade through the city.
9 pm
Nagyerdei park: Beer by Lake Stage
- Ace Clvrk concert: Ace Clvrk is an alternative R&B/soul artist from Reading, England.
from 10 pm to 11:30 pm
Kossuth Square
- Halott Pénz concert
Have fun!
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