Published on: 2026-08-19
Source: Moscow Government – Правительства Москвы –
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On August 22 and 23 in the parks of Moscow, subordinate to the capital Department of Culture, there will be a large-scale program: guests will be able to participate in festivals, attend musical concerts, and join sports events.
Thus, in Vorontsovo estate On August 22 at 18:00 there will be a tour “One Day in the Life of a Landowner”. Participants will learn about the history of estate culture, life, and traditions of the nobility of the 18th–19th centuries. Art historian Veronika Teletskaya will guide guests along a picturesque route and tell them about the history of the old estate connected with the era of the Russian aristocracy. Entrance by tickets.
On August 23, from 11:00 to 18:00, an event will take place in Vorontsovsky Park “Olfest” — a large-scale festival dedicated to a healthy lifestyle. Guests will be able to practice yoga, attend master classes, and sports events. Admission is free.
On the same day, from 17:00 to 20:00, a dance DJ set will take place on the pier of the Great Vorontsovsky Pond “Music on the Water”. Audiences can look forward to fiery rhythms and mixes of popular musical works. Admission is free.
In Lianozovsky Park On August 22, a children’s disco will be organized on the dance floor “Babies in Rhythm”. Dance tracks for the guys will be played from 14:00 to 15:00.
On August 23 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, there will be a concert on stage featuring participants of the children’s vocal creativity festival “On free land”. Guests can look forward to vocal performances, theatrical elements, and vibrant choreography. Admission to all events is free.
In the park “Severnoye Tushino” On August 22 at 09:00, everyone interested will be able to participate in the weekly “5 versts” runs. They will take place simultaneously in two locations — in the park: the gathering will be at the entrance to at the intersection of Khimki Boulevard and Svobody Street and in Alyoshkinsky Forest: the assembly point is located at the entrance from Vilis Lacis Street (house 13, building 1). From 11:00 to 13:00, an event will take place in the pavilion “Club of Development and Creativity” class on qigong breathing exercises. From 12:00 to 14:00, a painting master class will be held at the “Northern Lights” center “Sound of the surf”.
On August 23 at 11:00, a free event will begin on the sports ground near the art installation “Bears” master class on general physical training. At 12:00, at the same place, there will be Nordic walking session for adults. At the same time, from 12:00 to 14:00, a painting master class will be held at the ‘Northern Lights’ center “Little Sailor” At 13:00, the “Development and Creativity Club” pavilion will begin its work “Ecomaster”, where participants will create a magnetic striped shirt. At 14:00 in the same pavilion, they will organize lecture “Young Ecologist”, dedicated to Lake Baikal. From 18:00 on the podium behind the stage, the evening program will be opened by master class on partner dancing. Admission to all events is free.
In the recreation area “Pokrovsky Bereg” On August 22, from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM, there will be an event near the open-air cinema children’s animation program. Entrance is free.
In in the park by the Rainbow ponds On August 22 at 09:00, at the art object “Moscow,” there will be race For five kilometers. Everyone will run at their own pace. Participants gather at 08:45.
At 7:00 PM, the concert within the festival will begin in the amphitheater “Park Symphony”. The evening program is a folkloric journey to the origins of Russian culture. The first part will feature the orchestra ‘Golden Age,’ and the second part will showcase the Moscow Cossack Choir. Admission to all events is free.
On August 22 at 10:00 in the recreation area “Terletskaya Oakwood” A health and preventive walk will begin at the sculpture “Instructor with a Dog” “Health Forge”. Therapeutic walking under the guidance of the project ambassador will help participants stay in shape and maintain vigor. Free admission.
In the «Lecture Hall» pavilion, on August 23 from 11:00 to 13:00 there will be master class “Apple Ranetki” as part of the “Creative Summer” project. Participants will create a composition with small apples made from balloons, using various techniques, materials, and decorative elements. From 13:00 to 14:00, a meeting of the project will also take place at the same location “Brain Gymnastics” — exercises and techniques to activate brain function are suitable for both adults and children. Entry to all events is free.
In the park “Sokolniki” On August 23, from 14:00 to 15:00, an event will be held in the pavilion near the café “Lilac” decoupage workshop for boards. Admission is free. The large rose garden will open at 17:00 symphony concert. In the setting of a blooming garden, famous hits will be played in a modern arrangement. Entrance by to tickets.
In Tsaritsyno Museum-Reserve during the days of the event festival of historic gardens Free open-air concerts will be held for visitors. On August 22 at 16:00, the Russian jazz brass ensemble “Fortuna Brass” under the direction of Alexander Shatalov will present a costumed program “Happy Guys,” dedicated to Leonid Utyosov. The repertoire includes music from Soviet films (“Happy Guys,” “Gentlemen of Fortune,” “Operation Y,” “Va-Bank”) and works by Henry Mancini, Nino Rota, Glenn Miller, Louis Armstrong, and other composers.
On August 23, two concerts will take place. At 13:00, the duo of Evgenia Markova (domra, mandolin) and Vladimir Kirasirov (guitar, wanderfogel) will perform a program on the theme of the festival “Garden City.” The musicians will combine ancient European music, works by 20th-century composers, and Balkan folk music.
On the same day at 3:00 PM, the Russian Academic Quartet of Saxophonists named after M.M. Ippolitov-Ivanov — laureates of Russian and international competitions, whose repertoire combines world classics, jazz, and popular music — will perform. At 6:00 PM, there will be a Kabuki theater performance “The Herring Merchant and the Net of Love.” Entry to all events is free.
In the Kuskovo museum-estate On August 22 at 16:00, a performance will take place in the terems of “Dachnoe Kuskovo” soloists of the musical project “Inozemtseva Band”. The group performs lyrical melodies and compositions in the indie rock genre. Admission is free.
In In Tagansky Park On August 22 from 12:00 to 17:00 there will be a sports family event Tagansky Start Festival. The program includes demonstration performances by masters and master classes in aikido, sambo, fitness programs (bachata, zumba); interactive programs and sports competitions. Entrance to some events is free, while registration through the service is required for others. “Mosbilet”.
In In Izmailovsky Park on the central square on August 22 and 23 from 10:00 to 21:00 there will be “Four Paws Fest” festival — a holiday for pet owners. Guests can look forward to a race with their pet, frisbee competitions, a fashion show featuring four-legged participants, lectures by veterinarians, cynologists, and bloggers, as well as creative workshops, an open-air cinema, and performances by artists. A charity zone of the “Dobrolap” project will operate on-site, where participants can meet shelter animals, find a new friend, or help the animals. Everyone is also invited to participate in a festival quest. Admission is free.
In the park “Khodynskoye Field” will take place from August 21 to 23 IV National Horse Breeds Festival “Equestrian Heritage”. This year the program is dedicated to Russian fairy tales. It will combine equestrian traditions, folk culture, and creativity. From 12:00 to 19:00, guests can enjoy workshops, performances in the arena, and other events. Admission is free.
In the park “Fili” On August 23, from 16:00 to 21:00, a musical concert will take place “Kulesh Jem”. The best performers from the Moscow club scene of various genres will perform for the guests. Entrance is free.
Moscow’s parks are a large-scale urban initiative aimed at creating comfortable, modern, and multifunctional recreational areas for residents and visitors of the capital. It unites more than 50 park territories where people can engage in sports, spend family and cultural leisure time, while being in harmony with nature. The project not only preserves unique landscapes and ecosystems but also fills the parks with new infrastructure.
“Summer in Moscow” — the main event of the season that has already become a good tradition and an integral part of the life of the capital. The main theme this year is “Time to be together.” The project brings together people of different generations around shared values, allowing them to grow closer not only with their relatives but also with the entire city through walks, cultural and sports events, charity actions, as well as right near home in all districts of the capital.
The program of activities in city parks contributes to the implementation of the goals and objectives of the national project in Moscow “Family”. More details about Russia’s national projects and the capital’s contribution can be found at special page.
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