Moscow

Festivals and Annual Events

This is a drink and food exhibition which is held annually in Moscow. It is the first of its kind in all of Russia. The venue is the Expo centre and companies from around the world exhibit their products. A number of contests are also held such as the Best Product Contest, the Best Wine Contest and the best Food Packaging Contest.

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Festivals and events in Moscow

Showing 1–19 of 19 festivals

Plan around 19 festival seasons, public events, Ramadan/Eid periods, book fairs, art cycles, and winter food activity.

Pushkin's Birthday

Russia's famed poet's birthday is marked by attending literary gatherings and readings of his work at the Pushkin Monument.

Prodexpo

Maslenitsa [Blini Day]

This festival lasts one whole week. This was an ancient Russian ritual that was resurrected only about six years ago.

Paskha (Easter)

Easter is observed in Kolomenskoye where a service is held in the Church of Ascension. Muscovites feel very strongly about their traditions and hence festivals like Easter are celebrated with fervor.

Victory Day

This is an extremely solemn event contrary to what is suggested by its name. Russian soldiers and others killed during World War II are remembered on this day.

Moscow Yacht Festival

This grand event takes place in Gorky Park. Yachts are on sale for charity apart from which visitors can participate in boat races or watch yachting teams comprising of celebrities vie for first place.

White Nights Festival

This is a cultural event which is not exclusive to any one part of the city. There are multiple venues where theatrical and musical performances take place at night accompanied by firework displays.

Moscow flim festival

The Moscow International Film Festival is one of Russia's biggest film festivals. It has taken place since 1959 and includes a large number of premières and screening of other documentaries/ films/ movies.

Qui Vive? International Biennale for Young Art

This is an exhibition of contemporary Russian art that has been produced by youngsters from all over Russia who converge in Moscow to display their creations.

Russian Open

This is the number one Golf event in the country where famed golf players such as Johanssen, Van Der Walt, Derkson, Murphy and Webster have participated.

Moscow International Outdoor Jazz Festival

This festival is held annually. The first was held in 1998. The venue for it is the Hermitage Gardens. Renowned local and international Jazz artists come to Moscow every year to be a part of this festival.

Moscow International Motor Show

This show is held every year at the Crocus Expo in Moscow. This is a tradition which began almost 12 years ago; car companies from all over the world exhibit their creations at this centre.

International Peace Marathon

This was a tradition set in place 27 years ago. Two marathons are run; the first is a 10 km race around the city. This Marathon begins at Red Square and terminates neat St. Basil's Cathedral.

Kremlin Cup

This is an event that tennis lovers should not miss out on. It is an indoor tennis tournament that is held annually. The prize money for the winner stands at over $2 million.

Fashion Week in Moscow

Fashion week takes place in the World Trade Centre of Moscow. Many local and international designers, fashion journalists and celebrities throng the city to be a part of this major event.

Millionaire Fair

Moscow is famed for the vast income differential that exists between the rich and the poor. Along with the poverty stricken, Moscow also boasts of a number of millionaires.

New Year's Eve

Two constants in this festival are champagne and a number of Russian Santa Clauses known as Father Frosts roaming around the streets.

December Evenings Festival

These live performances are enthralling, especially so because the beautiful interior of this museum adds to the aura of the richness of the music.

Russian Winter Festival

This festival lasts well into January of the following year. Whilst it is held all around the city, most Muscovites and tourists usually gather at Izmailovsky Park to be a part of the festivities.