Debrecen’s Vasutas Cultural Center throws open its doors in 2026 with a packed calendar: exhibitions, concerts, theater premieres, and beloved neighborhood events. One of the region’s oldest cultural anchors, VOKE Egyetértés Cultural Center (VOKE Egyetértés Művelődési Központ) thrives on openness and quality programming—and it shows. Find it at 4034 Debrecen, Faraktár St. 67 (Faraktár u. 67). Programs below run in Hungarian unless noted, with times local. Some events list age guidance. Seating is limited; plan ahead.
Akt hegedűvel
January 30, Friday, 7:00 PM
A giant of painting dies, leaving behind a legacy collected by major museums and any self-respecting art buyer. Critics adored him; the American art world buzzes when it’s revealed that a late-period masterpiece, Nude with Violin (Akt hegedűvel), lies in his estate. The family arrives for the funeral and, after the first shock, realizes the Master left no will. But the valet, who served him for years, holds a letter. Uninvited visitors multiply, safe-deposit letters surface, and the past grows cloudy—or painfully clear. The two-act production runs 120 minutes.
Michael Cooney: Nicsak, ki lakik itt?! (Who’s in Bed with the Butler?)
February 8, Sunday, 7:00 PM; April 11, Saturday, 3:00 PM
A farce in two parts from Bánfalvy Stúdió, revamped in 2025. Translation/dramaturgy by Benedek Albert; directed by Horváth Csaba; producers HCS and Oliver W. Horvath.
A London-based Hungarian rides the welfare wave—unemployment, old-age pension, sick pay, child benefit, disability allowance, even free cow’s milk—and a side hustle with nursing bras ignites his wife’s jealousy. Terrified of getting caught, he decides to rid himself of the illicit benefits rather than his wife or his freedom. Turns out, dumping free money is harder than getting it.
Cast highlights: Varga Iza/Kondákor Zsófia, Hujber Ferenc, Ganxsta Zolee, Bugár Anna, Sándor Péter/Hajdu Levente, Imre István/Csányi Dávid, and more.
Rock Ballads by Candlelight
February 13, Friday, 7:00 PM
A string quartet bathes the biggest rock anthems in hundreds of flickering candles. Expect Queen, Metallica, Nirvana, Aerosmith, Guns N’ Roses, Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, Deep Purple, Bon Jovi, and more. The orchestration unlocks new emotional depth; the glow makes it intimate. Not recommended for children under 6.
Meztelen igazság (Naked Truth) – A Musical Comedy
February 16, Monday, 7:00 PM
Six women from wildly different backgrounds sign up for a confidence-boosting pole-dance course—and it’s not just about sexy moves. Friendships form, secrets come out, and each woman learns to accept and love her body. Led by a bold idea, they decide to strip away inhibitions—and clothes—for charity. Written by Dave Simpson, directed by Tallós Rita, with choreography by Tallós Andrea. Cast: Barbinek Paula, Kokas Piroska, Deutsch Anita, Nyertes Zsuzsa, Sári Évi, Fekete Linda. Pole training by Tóth Bernadett/Pole Heaven. International hits in fresh arrangements.
Időutazás (Time Travel) – Erika Náray & Róbert Alföldi
February 20, Friday, 7:00 PM
A musical storytellers’ night through the Oscars: In 1929, 15 statuettes were handed out with zero media presence; by 1931 it had a name—Oscar; TV broadcasts began in 1953 and switched to color in 1966. From forgotten beginnings to hundreds of winners and near-misses, this show stitches 90 years together with songs, anecdotes, and images from Academy history.
Három a magyar vigasság! – Riotous Musical Cabaret
February 22, Sunday, 4:00 PM
A two-part musical cabaret channeling the golden age of Hungarian song and the great Pest cabaret tradition. The trio—Zsuzsa Nyertes and Meritorious Artist honorees Tamás Heller and Péter Beregi (Érdemes Művész)—serve up chansons, evergreen couplets, special solos, familiar parodies, and TV-favorite sketches. Brace your abs; laughter is guaranteed.
Steel Magnolias
February 27, Friday, 7:00 PM
A two-act comedy set in a small-town hair salon where six women—seemingly fragile, actually indomitable—trade wit and resilience. Not heroes, but unstoppable: they laugh through pain and make us laugh with them. Cast: Nelly Fésűs (Truvy), Anna Götz (M’Lynn), Boglárka Ferenczy Nagy (Shelby), Lili Bajor/Edina Csáki (Annelle), Enikő Zorgel (Clairee), Gyöngyi Molnár (Ouiser). Directed by Dániel Dicső, with set design by Ferenc Szakács and costumes by Nóra Cselényi. Translation by Gabriella Prekop.
A feleség negyvennél kezdődik (Wife Begins at Forty)
March 9, Monday, 7:00 PM
By Arne Sultan, Earl Barrett, and Ray Cooney; translated by Endre Beleznay. Linda is over her 17-year marriage, suburban routine, and especially George. He’s oblivious—until he falls asleep during sex. Linda wants a divorce and a second act with romance, attention, and a life worth living. Their teen son’s dating, grandpa’s war stories, and friends’ wild advice swirl as George—helped by the bar cabinet—vows to rejuvenate the marriage. A sharply written British comedy with star casting from Fórum Színház. Cast: Endre Beleznay, Gerda Pikali/Bernadett Gregor, Kristóf Németh/Dániel Suhajda, Bernadett Gregor/Tímea Vanya, András Faragó/Sándor Szűcs, and rotating young actors as Leonard. Directed by Kristóf Németh and Endre Beleznay. Length 180 minutes with one intermission. Recommended 14+. Subject to change.
Agatha Christie: Az Ackroyd-gyilkosság (The Murder of Roger Ackroyd)
March 11, Wednesday, 7:00 PM
Adapted for the stage by Mark Shanahan, translated by Attila Galambos. Veres 1 Színház brings Hercule Poirot out of retirement in King’s Abbot when two unexplained deaths rock the sleepy estate village. The assigned Scotland Yard inspector falters, so Poirot—teamed with local doctor James Sheppard—chases the truth in what may be his final great case. Cast: Artúr Kálid (Poirot), P. Szilveszter Szabó (Dr. Sheppard), Enikő Zorgel (Caroline), Mátyás Dósa/Béla Oláh/Ferenc Tarlós (Ralph Paton), Gyöngyi Molnár/Ildikó Bacsa (Helen Russell), Sándor Venyige (Roger Ackroyd), Dorka Gáspárfalvi/Szandra Holczinger (Flora), Dénes Száraz (Major Hector Blunt), Kriszta Miklós (Ursula Bourne), László Janik (Parker), Nelly Fésűs/Gyöngyi Molnár (Gertrude Ackroyd), plus Inspector Raglan.
Hotels, food, and drink options are nearby, making it easy to turn a show into a night out. Debrecen, see you under the stage lights.
