The 20th of August is State Foundation Day in Hungary. St. Stephen (ca. 975 – 15 August 1038), as the first king of Hungary, led the country into the Christian church and established the institutions of the kingdom and the church. He was canonized on the 20th of August 1083, and the 20th of August is his feast day in Hungary. It has also been the day of the Flower Carnival in Debrecen almost every year since 1966. This year it lasts from the 12th to the 22nd of August.
Every day:
Free Exhibitions in Kölcsey Center
from 8 am to 8 pm
- The Christian legacy of St. Stephen: The counties of the Holy Crown (The exhibition of the painter Anton Kovach)
- Castles and fortified churches (The exhibition of the painter Tamás Potyók)
Nagyerdei Kultúrpark, Giraffe House
from 9 am to 6 pm
- Olympians connected to Hajdú-Bihar county (Traveling exhibition of the biography of 103 sportsmen)
Kölcsey Center
from 9 am to 7 pm
- Szomjazóművészek! (Exhibition and fair of cactuses and succulents)
from 10 am to 7 pm
- Playmobil exhibition (factory showcases, giant Playmobil figures, and playhouse. Valuable playmobile prizes are waiting for you!)
Piac Street 1-3
from 12 pm to 10 pm
- Crafts Fair (handmade products)
Amusement Park
from 2 pm to 6 pm
- Galiba Children’s Festival
DEMKI – Youth House (Simonffy Street 21 Flower Garden)
from 3:30 pm to 10 pm
- 39th Hungarian Press Photo Exhibition
Flashmob performances by art ensembles with dance programs
- from 5 pm to 7:30 pm on Kossuth Square
- from 5 pm to 8:30 pm on Csapó Street
- from 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm on Dósa nádor Square
Open Air Pier Stage
All-day
- Flower Sculpture Exhibition
Dósa Nándor Square
Night
- Play of light
18th of August:
from 2 pm to 11 pm
Nagyerdei Park
- Czech Beer Garden (introduction of breweries)
from 3:45 pm to 7 pm
Bem Square Simonyi gate
- Sightseeing walk of the Flower Carnival (Explore Debrecen) Tickets are available from 2000 Forint
from 6 pm
Dósa Nándor Square
- Bordó Sárkány Régizene Rend (Medieval world music from lyrical melodies to dynamic dance music) (An Immunity Certificate is obligatory)
7 pm
Old Town Hall
- Jávorkai Bros: Teufelsgeiger opera paraphrases (Hungarian cellist and violinist brothers) Tickets are available from 2500 Forint
8 pm
Nagyerdei Open Air Theatre
- Balázs Havasi Pure Piano concert (rainy day: the 19th of August) Tickets are available from 9900 Forint
19th of August:
11 am
Kishegyesi Street 36-42
- Initiation of Postás liget
from 1 pm to 1 am
Nagyerdei Park
- Czech Beer Garden (introduction of breweries)
6 pm
Dósa Nándor Square
- Debrecen Big Band (An Immunity Certificate is obligatory)
7 pm
Old Town Hall
- Virtuosos opera paraphrases (The band was formed from the outstanding talents of Virtuosos classical musical talent show in 2019.) Tickets are available from 2500 Forint
from 7 pm to 9.30 pm
Egyetem Square – Egyetem Avenue – Bethlen Street – Hatvan Street – Tisza István Boulevard – Szécheny Street – Kossuth Street – Burgundia Street – Rákóczi Street – Péterfia Street – Simonyi Street – Pallagi Street – II. János Pál pápa Square
- III. Night Ride (You have to register in advance, and have a safe bike, have safe decorative lighting beyond functional lamps, protective equipment and adult supervision for young children)
8 pm
Kossuth Square
- Hungarian Espousal (The most beautiful wedding customs, costumes and authentic dances edited into a one-act dance game with the participation of 200 dancers and musicians) Tickets are available from 500 Forint
Have fun!