Overview
Opened in 1865 in the Romantic style, this theatre is named after the Hungarian poet Mihaly Csokonai Vitez. Its ornate facade hosts a year-round program of opera, ballet, and drama, making it the heart of Debrecen's cultural life. The square in front, with its fountain and statues, is pleasant for a stroll. Affordable ticket prices offer visitors a chance to enjoy high-quality performances alongside locals. Tickets about HUF 2,000-6,000. 5-minute walk from Piac Street.
Opening Hours
Box office Tue-Sat 12:00-18:00; performances typically start around 19:00
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Check the schedule and book tickets online in advance. The illuminated square in front is worth seeing at night too.
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🇰🇷 Tips for Korean Travelers
Practical info for Korean travelers heading to Debrecen, Hungary from Seoul (ICN).
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Attractions near Csokonai National Theatre
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Great Reformed Church
Hungary's largest Protestant church and a symbol of Debrecen.
📍 145m away
Grand Hotel Aranybika
A historic 1915 Art Nouveau hotel and an iconic Debrecen landmark.
📍 157m away
Deri Museum
Debrecen's leading museum, showcasing Hungarian history and natural history.
📍 245m away
Debrecen Neological Synagogue
Debrecen's principal early 20th-century synagogue building.
📍 364m away
Hajduboszormeny
A historic town near Debrecen preserving the heritage of the Hajduk warriors.
📍 18.0km away
Nine-Hole Bridge (Hortobágy)
Hungary's longest stone bridge, an icon of the Hortobágy Great Plain.
📍 35.9km away
Things to Do in Debrecen
Hortobagy National Park Horse-Drawn Cart Tour
Ride a horse-drawn cart across the endless Great Plain of UNESCO-listed Hortobagy National Park. See native Hungarian Grey Cattle, Racka sheep, and Nonius horses.
Flower Carnival Parade Viewing
Debrecen's biggest festival around August 20 (Hungarian National Day), with giant flower-decorated parade floats marching along Piac Street. Eastern Europe's most spectacular flower festival.
Aquaticum Thermal Spa Experience
Soak in 35-40°C thermal water beneath a Mediterranean glass dome in Nagyerdo Park, with water slides and saunas. More modern and family-friendly than Budapest's baths.