Dive into Summer: Moscow Is a Sea of Festivals!
This summer, the capital is diving into a true sea of festivals, and if you’re in the mood for a real dip, Moscow has plenty of pools and urban beaches.
For three vibrant summer months, Moscow becomes a hub of endless discovery. Each day offers a fresh adventure: exhibitions, festivals, theatre performances, sports competitions... These events appeal to people of all ages with varying interests.
We have divided the most fascinating summer festivals into categories: cultural leisure, outdoor workouts, rest amid greenery, and gastronomy. Choose what suits you best.
CULTURAL LEISURE
The Moscow Estates Festival
June 1st — September 14th
Try on a 19th-century noblewoman's dress, play croquet, and take part in an augmented reality scavenger hunt — all this is possible at various estates in Moscow! This major festival will last more than a hundred days, encompass more than 50 estates, and give you a glimpse of the capital’s rich history and cultural heritage. Enjoy classical music masterpieces, immersive performances, and workshops for the whole family — more than two thousand events in total.
World Festival of Circus Arts "IDOL-2025"
July 17th — August 17th
The festival will feature performers from all over the world. There will be juggling, acrobatics, aerial gymnastics, trick riding, and clown shows. The acts will be evaluated by three groups of judges: spectators, circus professionals, and media representatives. Come to the Great Moscow State Circus, the largest circus in Europe, to feel its magic, cheer on the performers, and become part of an international celebration.
Summer Park Symphony
June 15th — September 7th
Every two weeks, Moscow’s parks morph into open-air concert halls – classical music harmonises with nature. "Russian Romanticism", "Avant-garde and Modernity", and "Folk Motifs" are just a few of the many programmes. The grand finale of the festival will be held in Tsaritsyno Museum-Reserve: an orchestra will play on a platform in the middle of a pond, and you will have the opportunity to listen to music while riding in a boat.
OUTDOOR WORKOUTS
Festival of Urban Sports
May 29th — September 7th
Summer activities in parks bring Muscovites and visitors together and encourage them to lead a healthy lifestyle. Play table tennis, checkers, chess, and other games. Do various challenges, win prizes, and discover new sports to enjoy at the weekend. This festival is suitable for everyone, regardless of their age and fitness level.
Summer. Beach. Moscow Sport
May 31st — August 31st
Certain areas of Moscow feel like seaside resorts where you can not only read and sunbathe, but also take part in daily workout classes open to everyone: Zumba, stretching, and FitRock, a rock concert and fitness class in one. Enjoy a game of frisbee, tetherball, or beach volleyball. This is a great way to spend time outdoors, stay in shape, make new friends, and boost your mood.
Sports Weekend
May 31st — September 7th
Work out with professional trainers in unusual urban locations. Exercise in whatever way is convenient for you — online or offline, regardless of your fitness level or place of residence. Choose workouts based on your interests: dancing, stretching, functional training, or yoga.
REST AMID GREENERY
Gardens and Flowers
April 28th — September 7th
Bridges have bloomed in the city centre, living walls have appeared, and picturesque allées and water gardens have sprouted — each of these projects offers a unique vision crafted by leading Russian landscape designers and architects. At the festival sites, you can hide from the sun, take a break from the bustle of the metropolis, appreciate the creators’ artistic solutions, and take unusual photographs.
GASTRONOMY
Moscow Ice Tea
June 1st — September 14th
From June 1st to September 14th, Moscow hosts the gastronomic festival Moscow Ice Tea with more than 500 participating establishments. Restaurants and coffee shops offer signature versions of the refreshing drink. Currant with mint, cherry with basil, plum with coconut water, lavender with cream, strawberry with hibiscus, tart barberry, and even cheese foam — the sheer variety of Moscow Ice Teas served will surprise and energize you.
Delicious Summer
July 26th — August 2nd
During Delicious Summer, you will be able to attend culinary classes from chefs and tastings of seasonal dishes. You will learn how to cook light summer dishes, try fresh seasonal treats, and discover new flavours. The festival is suitable for all ages.
Flavors of Russia
August 14th — August 24th
Be adventuresome and try dishes from different cities across Russia, from Kaliningrad to Vladivostok. Siberian meat delicacies, southern dishes, exotic eastern snacks and spices, craft sweets, and drinks made according to recipes developed by peoples of different regions throughout the country — this is just a small part of what awaits you on this gastronomic journey.
