Food and Music: Early-Summer Festivals in Moscow

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The beginning of June in Moscow will be marked by many different events, including several fairs and festivals featuring diverse themes. We highlight two that cater to those interested in Korean culture and cuisine as well as jazz music.

K-Food Fair

A culinary fair featuring Korean cuisine is set to take place in a food hall in Moscow. It is organised by a Korean corporation that promotes the development of the Korean food industry worldwide, which hints at the authenticity of the cuisine. Three separate areas will showcase three varieties of food:

• rice rolls called gimbap, both traditional and with a modern twist,
• ramen soup, the Korean version,
• drinks—not only the ones popular internationally, but also the less well-known ones.

Visitors may sample the dishes and discover new flavours while the chefs demonstrate the process of cooking and share Korean culinary history.

In addition to the food, live performances will take place on stage. These will include traditional Korean performances, cover dances, and contemporary music. The space will be decorated, and photo booths will be available to visitors. The fair aims to bring Korean and Russian culture together through food, music, and shared joy.

When: June 6–7, 11 am to 7 pm

Where: 20 Lesnaya Ulitsa, Building 3 (DEPO Foodmall)

Belorusskaya Metro Station

How to get there: The route takes about 7 minutes by foot. Exit 3 leads to Lesnaya Ulitsa—you need to walk down the street to the intersection with Miussky Pereulok, then walk through the gates towards the red brick buildings and follow the pathway to the food hall.

Entrance: free

‘Colourful Jazz’ Music Festival

This is an annual open-air music festival co-organised by the Moscow College of Improvised Music and the Russian State Library for Young Adults. Among the participants are students, alumni, and faculty of the college, as well as several guest bands and ensembles. The festival boasts a wide variety of music styles: from classic jazz to fusion, jazz-rock, gospel, and blues, catering to fans of both traditional and contemporary styles.

For performances, two stages will be available. In addition to the main open-air stage, there is a second stage on the veranda that will be open for jam sessions—informal improvised performances by various musicians. Anyone can bring their own musical instrument and join in on the session, and those who don’t play an instrument might nevertheless find it interesting to watch a fully improvised performance play out in real time.

When: June 7, from 2 to 6 pm

Where: 12 Elektrozavodskaya Ulitsa, Building 1

Elektrozavodskaya Metro Station

How to get there: The route takes about 8 minutes on foot. After exiting the station, you need to cross the footbridge, walk forward, and turn left onto Malaya Semenovskaya Ulitsa, then walk down the street until turning right onto Elektrozavodskaya Ulitsa.

Entrance: free