Things to Do in Moscow:
The weather in June can be unpredictable, but don’t let brief summer showers interfere with your plans. With the long weekend (June 12–15) ahead in celebration of Russia Day on June 12, we have prepared a selection of places where you can relax and recharge outdoors in Moscow.
June 11
Continuing with the open-air events, from June 9–15, Moscow will host a major international jazz event—the Fourth Moscow Jazz Festival. Over seven days, the capital will welcome more than 1,000 performers from Russia and around the world, with concerts taking place at various venues across the city. Concerts from June 10–14 are free to attend.
June 05
From June 1 to August 31, Moscow will host the Theatre Boulevard festival, an international open-air street festival with free admission. The city will transform into one large theatrical stage. Visitors will be immersed in the world of theatre, try their hand at acting, take part in creative workshops, and learn more about the history of theatre.
May 29
Moscow is home to a wide variety of monuments from different eras—Soviet-era memorials, contemporary art objects, and much more. These monuments commemorate important events and outstanding individuals, and many of them impress with their artistic concept, craftsmanship, or unusual appearance. We’ve put together a guide to some of Moscow’s standout monuments.
May 26
International Museum Day has been celebrated worldwide on May 18 since 1977. To mark the occasion, the Museum Night event invites visitors to explore exhibitions late into the night. On May 17, Moscow museums will be open from 6 pm until midnight or even 2 am, with free admission.
May 14
Moscow Museum Week is a cultural initiative that allows locals and visitors of the capital—including foreign students—to enjoy free access to various exhibitions in the city’s museums over the course of seven days. It takes place during the third week of each month, and in May the programme runs May 12–18. Entrance is free, but admission tickets must be obtained in advance. The exhibitions cover a wide range of areas including history, science, art, music, literature, and Moscow’s cultural heritage.
May 07