Debrecen’s VOKE Egyetértés Cultural Center at 4034 Debrecen, Faraktár St. 67, throws open its doors in 2026 with a packed program: exhibitions, concerts, theater, and neighborhood staples. One of the region’s oldest cultural hubs, the railway community center keeps its trademark mix of openness and high standards—and plenty of crowd-pleasers across genres.
Frakk, the Cats’ Terror
May 2, Saturday, 11:00 – a musical fairy tale based on Ágnes Bálint’s beloved story. Irma and Károly share a village home with two spoiled cats, Lukrécia and Szerénke. Trouble escalates when Frakk, a feisty dog gifted to Károly by an old classmate, arrives and promptly becomes the cats’ worst nightmare. Directed by Gábor Kis. Cast: Krisztián Bánhidi (Frakk), András Fogarassy (Uncle Károly), Zsuzsa Szabó (Aunt Irma), Éva Fritz/Dorina Pintér (Lukrécia), Andrea Dóka (Micike, Bizsu), Erika Gyenis (Szerénke).
Not Now, Darling (Ne most, drágám!) – Veres1 Színház
May 4, Monday, 19:00 – a two-act farce by John Chapman and Ray Cooney set in a fourth-floor fur salon where mink coats become talismans of desire. What starts as a simple love triangle explodes into a dozen who’s-with-whom knots, with philandering husbands and wives, clothes flying from windows, and relentless owners spinning tales to survive the chaos. A wry portrait of testosterone-fueled tunnel vision matched by equally single-minded female leads. Cast: Sándor Nagy (Gilbert Bodley), András Csonka (Arnold Crouch), Szilvia Molnár (Sue Lawson), Erika Steinkohl/Enikő Zorgel (Miss Tipdale), Nelly Fésűs (Janie McMichael), Tamás Pál (Harry McMichael), Erika Csányi (Mrs. Frencham), Sándor Venyige (Frencham, frigate captain), Gyöngyi Molnár (Maude Bodley), László Janik (Mr. Lawson), Flóra Csinszka Kiss (Miss Whittington). Costumes: Szilvia Molnár. Set: Anna Varsányi. Directed by Sándor Venyige. Running time: 110 minutes.
Eric Chappell: Spanyol Hátha (Heatwave)
May 11, Monday, 19:00 – details to be announced, a sharp comedy of errors from the British sitcom legend.
Life Story Night with Sándor Révész
May 15, Friday, 18:00 – Műfajok Randevúja series. The iconic frontman of PIRAMIS comes to Debrecen for a candid talk about his life and career.
ABBA Show – ABBORN
May 16, Saturday, 19:00 – Europe’s top revival act honors 50 years since ABBA’s 1974 Eurovision triumph with Waterloo and a hit parade: Dancing Queen, Money, Money, Money, SOS, Mamma Mia, Happy New Year, Thank You for the Music, The Winner Takes It All, Fernando, and more. ABBORN has toured for over 20 years and earned TV audiences totaling 70 million in France. Expect era-faithful vocals, original-style costumes, tight choreography, and live delivery without electronic backing—just bass and drums powering voices that recreate ’70s magic. The show also tours Slovak cities.
Agatha Christie: The Murder of Roger Ackroyd
May 27, Wednesday, 19:00 – a two-part whodunnit adapted by Mark Shanahan. Hercule Poirot retires to the drowsy English village of King’s Abbot—only for two inexplicable deaths to jolt the peace. Cast: Artúr Kálid (Poirot), Ferenc Tarlós (Ralph Paton), P. Szilveszter Szabó (Dr. James Sheppard), Enikő Zorgel (Caroline Sheppard), Dénes Száraz (Maj. Hector Blunt), Ildikó Bacsa (Helen Russell), Szandra Holczinger (Flora Ackroyd), Kriszta Miklós (Ursula Bourne), László Janik (Parker), Gyöngyi Molnár (Gertrude Ackroyd), Tibor Pásztor (Inspector Raglan), Sándor Venyige (Roger Ackroyd). Translator: Attila Galambos. Prompter: Éva Paku. Assistant director: Veronika Páli. Set: György Bátonyi. Costumes: Janó Papp. Directed by Kornél Simon.
Ray Cooney: Run for Your Wife
June 5, Friday, 19:00 – Mary in Wimbledon and Barbara in Richmond both wait for their tardy husband, taxi driver John Smith—who is the same man leading a double life. After a mishap aiding an elderly lady and giving the wrong address at the hospital, the police converge and John begins a manic shuttle run between wives. Cast: Dénes Száraz (John), Ramóna Kiss/Anna Bugár (Mary), Léda Mezei (Barbara), Endre Beleznay (Stanley), Imre Harmath (Inspector Porterhouse), Dániel Suhajda/Gyula Mesterházy (Inspector Troughton), Zoltán Kiss (Bobby Franklyn), Gábor Pintér (Press Photographer). Translator/Dramaturg: Albert Benedek. Director: Csaba Horváth. Producers: HCS, Oliver W. Horváth. Set/Costumes: Gabriella Győri. Assistant: B. Diána Szikra. Choreography: Gyula Antal Horváth.
The Way We Were (Ilyenek voltunk…) – 20 Stories, 20 Songs
June 6, Saturday, 19:00 – a nostalgic, story-laced music evening with Enikő Détár, Nelly Fésűs, and Judit Ladinek diving into the 1980s: cassette rewinds with a pencil, Limara deodorant as treasure, the little Polski as status. Expect laughter, confession, and iconic tracks like I Need a Hero, What a Feeling, I Will Survive, Venus, Cheri Cheri Lady, It Must Have Been Love, Tell It to My Heart, If I Could Turn Back Time, and Y.M.C.A.—20 memories, 20 anthems fueling a singalong time machine.
Naked Truth (Meztelen igazság) – Musical Comedy
June 10, Wednesday, 19:00 – six very different women sign up for a pole-dance confidence course and discover they came for more than the moves. Friendships form, secrets surface, bodies are embraced. Then a daring idea: shed inhibitions—and clothes—for charity. Cast: Paula Barbinek, Petra Haumann, Anita Deutsch, Piroska Kokas, Zsuzsa Nyertes, Csekka Gyebnár. Written by Dave Simpson. Translator/Dramaturg: Paula Barbinek. Set/Costumes: Éva Gordos. Coach: Adrienn Fehér. Choreography: Andrea Tallós. Sound: György Csomor. Light: András “Szőke” Váradi. New takes on international hits, lyrics by Csaba Csik/Dávid Péter Cseh. Pole training by Bernadett Tóth/Pole Heaven. Assistant: Kriszta Kiss. Directed by Rita Tallós. Cast subject to change.
Vivaldi by Candlelight
September 18, Friday, 19:00 – The Four Seasons with a string quartet, hundreds of candles, and a room steeped in spring freshness, summer blaze, autumn calm, and winter’s crystalline chill. Not recommended for children under 6.
Ray Cooney: Kölcsönlakás (Borrowed Flat)
November 11, Wednesday, 19:00 – a two-part boulevard burlesque where morals take the night off. Henry wants peace—and his lover—in a borrowed flat with a locked door. Except half of London seems to have a key. Husbands burst in, wives sniff around, lovers swap doors, friends wander through like it’s their lounge. Lies, slamming doors, panic, and total chaos. Starring Ferenc Hujber, Zolee Ganxsta, Zsófia Kondákor, Ádám Gombás, Anna Bugár.
Rock Ballads by Candlelight
November 23, Monday, 19:00 – a string quartet reimagines legends under a sea of candles: Queen, Metallica, Nirvana, Aerosmith, Guns N’ Roses, Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, Deep Purple, Bon Jovi, and more. Intimate glow, big emotions. Not recommended for children under 6.
