Published on: 2026-09-30
Source: Moscow Government – Правительства Москвы –
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October 1 is celebrated as International Music Day. In honor of the holiday, cultural venues in the capital Department of Culture of the City of Moscow a special program has been prepared for residents and guests of the city. Citizens are awaiting concerts of classical and contemporary music, festivals, creative meetings, lectures, master classes, and performances by street artists. More than 70 events are planned at approximately 60 venues: in parks, museums, art schools, and other places.
International Music Day has been celebrated since 1975 at the initiative of the International Music Council under UNESCO. The idea was supported by the outstanding violinist and conductor Yehudi Menuhin and the Soviet composer Dmitri Shostakovich.
Parks
In Lianozovsky Park On October 1st from 17:00 to 19:00, the “Lianozovsky Ball” will take place. Melodies for partner and group dances will be played on the dance floor. Everyone will be able to find a partner or join the general movement. Admission is free.
On October 3 the Kuskovo forest park The autumn festival “Cozy Evening” will take place. At the “Dachnoye Kuskovo” venue, there will be a concert of classical and contemporary music “Golden Autumn” by the G.P. Vishnevskaya College of Musical and Theatrical Arts, a performance by students of the A.S. Arensky Children’s Music School (CMS) “In the Rhythm of Autumn”, a children’s master class “Autumn Bouquet”, as well as the concluding musical and poetic concert “An Hour on Earth — Starry”. Admission is free.
In in the Sokolniki Park A musical tradition has formed: participants of the “Street Artist in Parks” project regularly perform on the Rotunda stage. Guests will be able to hear both instrumental bands and performers of contemporary hits. Admission is free.
The museum-reserve has prepared an extensive musical program in honor of International Music Day Tsaritsyno. This is where a series of themed concerts take place, such as “Organ in Tsaritsyno,” “Classics in Tsaritsyno,” “Jazz in Tsaritsyno,” “Piano in Tsaritsyno,” “New Music in Tsaritsyno,” “Baroque in Tsaritsyno,” and “Guitar in Tsaritsyno.”
The organ cycle is of particular interest: every Saturday at 5:00 PM a mobile organ sounds in the atrium of the Bread House. The repertoire combines both classical works by Johann Sebastian Bach and George Frideric Handel, as well as modern compositions, including famous soundtracks and contemporary music in original arrangements. The event is intended for guests over six years old. The next concerts will take place 3 and October 10.
In addition to traditional concert series, the museum-reserve hosts literary and musical performances “Music and Word in Tsaritsyno,” interview concerts “Apartment Concert in the Palace,” children’s programs from the “Tsaritsyno for Children” cycle, as well as musical events as part of seasonal festivals. Audiences can hear works in the styles of indie folk, jazz rock, and even rap musicals. Tickets can be purchased at “Mosbilet”.
In the park “Fili” On October 18, the second round of the patriotic song music festival “Sounds of the Fatherland” will take place. The event will be held at “Fili Hall.” Solo vocalists and groups selected based on the results of the online round are invited to participate. The program will start with performances by the youngest participants — preschoolers, followed by schoolchildren aged 8–10 appearing on stage. It begins at 12:00. Admission is free.
In estate Vorontsovo The monthly concerts of the ensemble “Celtic Harps of Moscow” continue. On October 24 at 17:00, guests will hear traditional melodies and arrangements of well-known compositions, including from movies. The event is intended for viewers over 12 years old. Tickets can be purchased at link.
Radio “Parks of Moscow” creates a special atmosphere in the parks. It broadcasts in six green zones of the capital. The musical accompaniment changes throughout the day: in the morning, light melodies play; during the day, rhythmic but unobtrusive compositions; and in the evening, warm and cozy tunes. Besides music, the broadcast features legends about favorite parks, announcements of key events, and stories behind the creation of famous songs.
Schools of Arts
The concert will take place on October 1 at 14:30 in A.F. Gedike Children’s Music School. The highlight of the evening will be a performance by the first-grade choir of the choral department under the direction of Maria Nazarova. For the young performers, this is their first appearance on stage.
On the same day in the hall A.S. Arensky Music School The teachers will present Russian and foreign classics, folk melodies, contemporary compositions, and original works. The program includes piano, violin, guitar, and wind pieces, as well as vocal numbers performed by soloists and ensembles.
In children’s school of arts «Yunost» On October 1 at 18:00, classical works will be performed by teachers, solo vocal and instrumental numbers, as well as creative duets of young educators and experienced mentors. Admission for students, parents, and school teachers is by prior registration.
A.K. Lyadov Music School has prepared a concert of the pedagogical philharmonic, which will take place on October 1 at 18:00. Teachers and accompanists will perform vocal and instrumental pieces, ensemble numbers, including a performance on two pianos. The host is Ksenia Myasoedova.
The festive relay will be picked up by S.I. Taneyev Children’s Music School. On October 2 at 18:00, students from all departments will take the stage: pianists, string players, vocalists, wind and percussion instrument performers. Works of Russian and foreign classical music will be performed. The school is located in an old noble estate where the great Russian composer, scientist, and educator Sergey Taneyev lived.
You can attend any of the thematic concert programs for free: admission to the events is open.
Museums
In the cultural center “Integration” On October 2 at 18:00, classical and jazz music, traditional and urban romances, as well as vocal and instrumental performances will be presented by the vocal studio “Belcanto” and invited groups from the capital. Admission is free.
In To the Alexander Shilov Gallery On October 3rd at 18:00, cellist Evgeny Prokoshin and pianist Anna Krymskaya will perform. They will play works by Antonio Vivaldi, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Ludwig van Beethoven, Carl Maria von Weber, Antonín Dvořák, Manuel de Falla, Nikolai Myaskovsky, Sergey Prokofiev, and Dmitri Shostakovich. The program will have a special sound thanks to a 17th-century Italian cello. Tickets can be purchased through the service Mosbilet.
In A.N. Scriabin Memorial Museum the “Music Week” festival will take place. Guests can expect concerts, excursions, and master classes. On October 3 at 12:00, a master class “The world was born in the sounds of music” will be organized for children and parents. Participants will learn how to create a noise instrument and will go on a 20-minute tour of A.N. Scriabin’s memorial apartment. Tickets can be purchased at link.
On October 4th at 3:00 PM, there will be an author-led tour by the museum researcher Arega Mehakyan titled “Scriabin and the East.” Guests will learn about the composer’s interest in the culture and philosophy of the East, including Hinduism and Buddhism. The meeting will conclude with a tea party at the museum café, where attendees can ask the guide questions. Tickets can be purchased at link.
On October 6 at 7:00 PM, there will be a concert “Scriabin and Contemporaries” in the music lounge. The young pianist, laureate of international competitions Mikhail Troshkin, will present the audience with compositions by the composer, as well as works by other authors of that era. Tickets for the event are available at link.
On October 7 at 19:00, the author’s tour “Details and Particulars” will begin. It will be led by the head of the museum’s exhibition sector, art historian, and artist Oksana Sanzharova. Tickets can be purchased at link.
Libraries and cultural centers
On October 1 at 18:00 in in the I.S. Turgenev library-reading room There will be a concert titled “The Master’s Legacy: A Musical Evening in Memory of F.F. Nekrasov.” The event is dedicated to the 85th anniversary of the birth of Fedor Nekrasov, clarinetist of the State Wind Orchestra of Russia, master of wind instruments, restorer, and expert at the National Museum of Music, Moscow State Academic Philharmonic, and the Bolshoi Theatre of Russia. Musicians will perform works on instruments created and restored by F.F. Nekrasov himself. Prior registration is required registration.
October 1 at 16:00 in Central City Youth Library named after M.A. Svetlov A creative workshop “Treble Clef” will take place. It will begin with an informative lecture where participants will learn about the meaning of the main musical symbol in musical notation. During the practical part, guests will learn how to select materials, shape the item, and decorate the craft using paints, ribbons, beads, and stickers. The decorative treble clef made by hand can be taken home as an interior decoration, an original accessory, or a gift. Prior registration is required registration.
On October 2 at the Meridian cultural center There will be a festive concert “Obodzinsky. Those Eyes Opposite.” Russia’s golden tenor Yevgeny Yuzhin will present to the audience a program composed of Valery Obodzinsky’s pieces. The program will include compositions such as “Eastern,” “Eternal Spring,” “Oleander,” “McKenna’s Gold,” “Carnival,” “Unsent Letter,” and, of course, the main hit “Those Eyes Opposite.” Seats can be reserved by link.
Concert organizations and theaters
At the Moscow Musical Theater “Helikon-Opera,” they will present Mozart’s “The Magic Flute” — the last opera staged during the composer’s lifetime. The creative team that worked on the production included architects Sergey Kuznetsov and Agniya Sterligova, director Ilya Ilyin, and others. The production received six nominations at the “Golden Mask” festival. Tickets are available for purchase at link.
On October 1 at 7:00 PM in the E.F. Svetlanov Hall Moscow International House of Music The grand opening of the XXIII International Festival “Moscow Welcomes Friends” will take place. One of the largest children’s creativity contests in Russia will be held in the capital from October 1 to 10, bringing together talented musicians, vocalists, dancers, artists, reciters, and circus performers from 32 countries around the world. The program includes a series of concerts, art exhibitions, as well as educational workshops. Tickets can be purchased at on the site.
On October 1st at 7:00 PM in the concert hall “Zaryadye” A concert dedicated to the 120th anniversary of Dmitri Shostakovich’s birth will take place. Violinist Pavel Milyukov, cellist Boris Andrianov, and the Moscow State Symphony Orchestra conducted by Ivan Rudin will present a program featuring compositions by Dmitri Shostakovich, Igor Stravinsky, and Rodion Shchedrin. The suite from the ballet “Pulcinella,” a violin concerto with orchestra, “Dialogues with Shostakovich,” and Cello Concerto No. 1 will be performed. Tickets are available on the service “Mosbilet”.
Even more concerts, tours, and creative meetings have been gathered in a special selection for Music Day “Mosbilet”.
“Mosbilet” is the official service on the mos.ru portal, through which you can purchase tickets to theaters, museums, concert halls, and other institutions under the jurisdiction of the Moscow Department of Culture, without commission or markups. The service page features announcements of the most anticipated events, season premieres, events within city festivals, exhibitions, performances, and concerts that will take place in the upcoming weekend.
You can buy a ticket directly through the service. For events where personal data is required to purchase a ticket, it is not necessary to enter the visitor’s last name, first name, patronymic, and information: if the user has a standard or full account, it is enough to leave the default document selection value — Mos ID. Mandatory fields must be filled in manually if the account is simplified. When arranging tickets for young guests through the service, all data must be entered only by the accompanying adult. For children under 14 years old, only the last name, first name, patronymic, and date of birth can be specified; showing the child’s document when attending cultural events is not required.
In addition, authorized users will be able to open QR codes in the mobile applications “My Moscow”, “My id”, and “Moscow State Services”.
Moscow poster, cultural events and other leisure options — in the “Mosbilet” channels on “Max” and “Telegram”.
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