Published on: 2026-05-27
Source: Moscow Government – Moscow Government –
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In the capital on May 30, a large-scale project will begin“Summer in Moscow”. It will last until September 6. The main theme of the project this season is “Time to be together.” Residents and guests of the capital will be united by excursions, concerts, festivals, sports events, and charitable actions in hundreds of venues.
Together with kindness: youth and charity
On June 27 and 28, a festival will be held in the “Khodynskoe Pole” park“Youth Day”. The program includes lectures, master classes, folk dances, tastings, dialogues with heroes of the special military operation (SMO), and a concert. Practical sessions on UAV management and first aid, spectacular sports tournaments, performances by lecturers, experts, and popular artists are planned.
From May 30 to September 6, the “Moscow Seasons” site will be operational“Little Houses of Kindness”The “Moscow Helps” project. These are reception points where residents and guests of the capital can hand over gifts for participants of the special military operation, children from new regions, and animals from shelters. All goods must be new, with tags, and in packaging.
Summer camp“Youth of Moscow”will take place in the Moskino cinema park from July to August for city residents aged 18-35. The camp will include 12 sessions in various areas, participation and accommodation are free. You can apply on the portal“Youth of Moscow”.Â
On July 4 and 5, a charity festival will be held in the N.E. Bauman Garden“The city is not indifferent”. Guests are awaited by creative workshops, sports events, games, an evening of live music, as well as a charity quest “Walk and Help.” At the “Fluffy Friend” area, you can meet cats and dogs from shelters and take a four-legged friend home.
The festival will take place on August 8“Good Times. Summer”on five sites in the SZAO, SAO, YuVAO, VAO, and TsAO. Residents will be able to participate in master classes, attend lectures and exhibition spaces, and enjoy creative performances.
Together with cinema: excursions, festivals, and open-air cinemas
As part of the “Summer in Moscow” project, the capital’s Department of Culture has prepared events in the park, the “Moskino” cinema park, the Gorky Film Studio, and at other venues.
June 20-21, a festival will take place at the “Moskino” cinema park“Tradition”with artisan workshops, folklore groups, and rituals. On June 27–28, the festival will take place“Straw”. Guests will enjoy a musical program, performances by Zivert, Uma2rman, Anto, MS, and other artists, as well as staged filming, master classes, and quests.
The park of the Northern river station is already operationalsummer cinema. Visitors are invited to watch masterpieces of domestic and foreign cinema for free. Screenings take place from Thursday to Sunday, and prior registration on the website is required to attend. The number of seats is limited.
In the early days inforest libraryIn the park “Khodynskoe Pole”, 50th Anniversary of October and the Vorontsovo Estate, there will be plein airs, performances, musical evenings, quizzes, as well as interactive programs for children and creative activities for the whole family. On weekdays, the space transforms into coworking areas where you can read a book or spend time playing board games. All by prior registration through the “Mosbilet” service.
Together with art: music, circus, and travel
From May 30 to August 30, the third International Open Festival will be held in the capital“Theatrical Boulevard”. Residents and tourists are awaiting opera and ballet performances, musicals and one-person shows, as well as street artist performances. New venues, in addition to those already beloved by the audience, will be Pushkinskaya Embankment in Gorky Park and Tsarskaya Embankment in the Kolomenskoye museum-reserve. Additionally, performances will be shown on the new mobile stage ‘Dilizhans’, which will operate in different districts of Moscow.
At the Moscow Jazz FestivalCombines leading Russian and foreign performers. The aerial gymnastics festival “You are the Heart of the Air” will introduce guests to aerial gymnastics, circus mastery, and a healthy lifestyle culture.
IV Moscow Summer Music Festival “Zaryadye”Will become a bright cultural event. For visitors, works of classical and contemporary music, symphonies, chamber compositions, jazz and folk programs, as well as large-scale opera productions, will be played. Tickets can be purchased through the service“Mosbilet”.Â
From May 30 to September 6, in the “Sokolniki” park, there will be“Circus diversions”. Guests will see dazzling acts featuring aerial gymnasts, acrobats, equilibristics, and clowns, as well as animal trainers. The highlight of each show will be the ballet of the Bolshoi Moscow State Circus under the direction of People’s Artists of Russia, Edgard and Askold Zapashny.
From May 30 to July 12, the 10th Circus Art Festival will be held in Moscow“Idol-2026”. It will include the participation of 170 circus artists from 12 countries around the world, including China, North Korea, Mexico, and Mongolia.
The international tourist forum “Travel!” will offer new routes and ideas for leisure: interactive exhibitions, gastronomic events, masterclasses, and travel giveaways.
“Sheremetyev Fest”In the Ostankino Park of VDNH, musical and theatrical programs, immersive excursions, lectures, and an interactive quest will be presented. The theme for 2026 is “The Magnificent Era.” Thematic photo zones and costume programs will help guests immerse themselves in the manor culture of the early 19th century and the special atmosphere of that time.
VI National Hospitality Festival“Friendship of the peoples”dedicated to cultural exchange. The program includes food zones, sports competitions, business meetings, and fashion shows. And on the main stage of the festival, near the “Friendship of Peoples” fountain, large concerts will traditionally take place.
Film FestivalCombine an educational quest and practical masterclasses for the whole family. Event guests will learn interesting facts about cinematography in an interactive format.
IX International Arts Festival“Reboot”It presents musical and dramatic performances, theatrical and dance laboratories, concerts, and audio projects by Russian and foreign artists.
At the auto festival“Promotion”More than 300 cars will be shown — from rare historic models to futuristic concepts. Guests are awaited by master classes, demonstrative performances, and a captivating show. For four days, VDNH will transform into a huge open car showroom, where everyone will find the car of their dreams.
Together with the family: estates, architecture, and lots of ice cream
Department of Cultural Heritage of the City of Moscowprepared more than 50 excursions“Our Legacy Around Us”, dedicated to the history and architecture of the capital. They will begin on June 1. Participants in the excursions will become acquainted with architectural styles of different eras, learn about famous Moscow architects, and see cultural heritage sites that have been restored in recent years. Professional guides will explain which sources and historical studies helped to restore the original appearance of old buildings and preserve unique decorative elements.
Festival“Estates of Moscow”The association includes 77 sites, including the All-Russian Museum of Decorative Art, the State Museum of Fine Arts named after A.S. Pushkin, and the “Moskino” cinema park. Visitors will be able to visit 60 historic estates, have picnics and attend lectures within the framework of the “Estate Seasons” project, as well as participate in historical games, creative master classes, and cinema lectures in the park.
Festival“Science and Ice Cream”To turn VDNH into a space where science becomes tangible and truly tasty. Guests are awaited with meetings with scientists, spectacular experiments, creative activities, and leisurely walks.
The “Theatrical Boulevard” festival will take place in Moscow from May 30 to August 30Sergey Sobyanin: The seventh season of the “Estates of Moscow” festival will begin on May 30
Vintage records and urban traditions
There is work going on at Revolution Squarevintage market— an exhibition-sale of pre-revolutionary and Soviet-era items. Collectors present unique objects: silver tableware from the tsarist times, antique brooches and USSR badges, porcelain sets and toys.
A summer club is reopening once again on Tverskoy Boulevard“Moscow”. Russian brands will conduct master classes on creating floral arrangements and accessories, organize tea ceremonies, and product presentations. The boulevard will turn into an open-air celebration with music and souvenirs.
June 27, the second in the history of the capitalsMoscow Transport ElectrofestivalA grand electric transport parade along the Garden Ring will begin. The starting town will be organized on Bolshaya Pirogovskaya and Zubovskaya streets. Guests of the event can expect a large number of entertainment zones and interactives. The event is organized with the support of eco-friendly transport, which is becoming an integral part of city life.
At the arches of the main entrance of VDNH, every Sunday of the summer season, a ceremonial Kremlin riding school parade takes place — a solemn review featuring riders in historical costumes. A andgreen theaterConcerts, shows, and theatrical performances will take place. In addition, the theater will host the SandlerFest festival of progressive music, which will help music lovers look at the classical heritage through a modern form. The central event will be the performance of works by Dmitri Shostakovich by a symphony orchestra. Moreover, compositions in various genres of rock music will be presented on five stages.
Together with sports: health and active recreation
From May 30 to September 6, from 15:00 to 20:00, a project will operate in the square near the Metropol Hotel, on Samotechny Boulevard, and in the Tsaritsyno Museum-Reserve.“Sha Mother’s Square”. On weekdays, all those who wish will be able to take chess boards, electronic or mechanical clocks for free and play a game with friends or other visitors. Only tournaments will be held: open to all categories, doubles, children’s, and veterans’. In addition, participants will be able to attend master classes and simultaneous game sessions with invited grandmasters.
Luzhniki will openExtreme Parkfor athletes of any skill level, who will be able to demonstrate their expertise at six different sites. Free BMX, skateboarding, rollerblading, and scooter training sessions will be held at some of them.
At the metro stations “Barrikadnaya”, “Tretyakovskaya” and “Rimskaya” installscase-cards. Guests will be able to get acquainted with a new sport and participate in the tournament.
On May 30th at Luzhniki, on Arbat, in Gorky Park and in other places will take placefestivals“Day of Moscow Sport” and “Night of Moscow Sport.” For guests, meetings with athletes, contests, and concerts will be organized. The events will combine more than 100 training sessions and master classes, as well as other activities. In the football zone, there will be a quiz on the history of the clubs “Spartak,” “Dynamo,” “Lokomotiv,” and CSKA, as well as master classes and fan meetings. In addition, the program includes a streetball tournament, the Russian championship in stonetriding, competitions in workout and breakdance, master classes in boxing and cycling, and mass training sessions in stretching and barre with Samira Mustafaeva accompanied by DJ sets.Also on this day, citizens are invited to practice sessions after sunset.
On Saturdays and Sundays, promenades will be held in the city’s parks and squares.“Family Games”. The program includes relay races, active sports games, strength all-around competitions, laser tag, mini-orienteering, archery, and many other activities.
For fans of rowing, running, and jumping, several unusual events will be held in June. A rowing festival will take place at VDNH“10,000 Steps”, in the Muzeon Art Park — a festival of extreme sports jumps“Jump into summer!”, and on the central street of Moscow —“Colorful Run”.
Project“Summer. Beach. Moscow Sport”Already for the fifth time, the capital’s spaces have been filled with energy and health. At more than one out of every 10 sites, including School Lake, the Large City Pond, the “Meshchersky” beaches, “Serebryany Bor”, “Strogino”, and others, you’ll be able to practice yoga, stretching, functional training, Zumba, fitroko, and more. Sports equipment is provided at all sites.
Within the framework of the project“Sports goods”(57 sites) and“My Sports District”(140 sites) city residents will be able to engage for free under the guidance of professional trainers in yoga, barre, dance fitness, football, volleyball, and other sports.
In the quest“Moscow is sporty”All willing participants who have formed a team of one to five people can take part. This is an interesting adventure with elements of sports orienteering, which will take place on the territory of VDNH and the Ostankino Museum-Estate. Participants will solve riddles, decipher addresses, take photos, and discover the secrets of Moscow. In addition, amateur competitions in urban orienteering will be held, as well as a showcase race with the participation of celebrities and athletes.
Table Tennis FestivalA world record for the number of participants was set in “Luzhniki”: about seven thousand athletes of different ages compete for the title of the best in three categories.Moscow training marathonoffers large-scale group classes in cycling and jumping with musical and visual accompaniment.
Together with opportunities: partnership with the city and business development
Moscow has been offering for several seasonsto the capital’s entrepreneursWide opportunities for promotion within the framework of urban events help increase customer loyalty and boost sales by attracting a new audience.
This allows businesses to settle in the epicenter of urban traffic, use ready-made infrastructure and equipment, choose flexible and diverse participation scenarios in the project, receive informational support, and be part of a rich program of events.
This summer, Moscow entrepreneurs will be able to join Moscow’s seasonal projects in various formats. Companies will have wide possibilities for integration: partnerships with key venues, organizing events, using the capital’s infrastructure, and creating their own brand zones. Entrepreneurs can also make special offers for a wide audience, showcase products in the “Made in Moscow” art pavilion, and much more.
The summer season of the project “My Sports District” will begin on June 1Guests of “Sheremetev-fest” in “Ostankino” park will be able to attend ballroom dance master classes and learn about the fashion of the 19th century
“Summer in Moscow”— the main event of the season, which has already become a good tradition and an integral part of the life of the capital. The main theme of this year is “Time to Be Together.” The project unites people of different generations around common values, allowing them to become closer not only with their relatives but also with the entire city on walks, cultural and sporting events, charity campaigns, as well as right next to home throughout the capital’s districts.
“Summer in Moscow” is a joint project of the city and businesses. Companies and entrepreneurs have been becoming partners of the capital and co-organizers of the main event of the season for more than one year. Participation allows you to be in the epicenter of city traffic, use Moscow’s infrastructure, receive informational support, and be part of a rich program. You can apply or contact the organizers on the project page.“The time of opportunities for business”.Â
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