Time in the pre-New Year's chores flies unnoticed, inexorably bringing closer the main winter holiday, which is loved by everyone - both adults and children. Most residents of Moscow will celebrate the New Year with their families, at a chic table filled with the most delicious and beautiful dishes.
And, as a rule, Muscovites spend on skating rinks and Christmas trees, as well as attend a lot of other events that allow them to spend their free time in a fun and varied way. During the winter holidays, the capital of Russian cities turns into a real fairy tale, falling into which even the most skeptical phlegmatic and grumblers turn into mischievous children. All this splendor must be seen with your own eyes.
New Year's events in Moscow in 2017 year promises to be fun and memorable. Let's take a look at the list of cultural events that are planned for the Christmas and New Year holidays 2017.
New Year trees in Moscow in 2017
Before the New Year, the posters of the capital are full of invitations to exciting festive performances, among which there are traditional "Christmas trees" with round dances around a lush green beauty, and ultra-modern quests with treasure hunt and solving ornate riddles.
Even their parents are not averse to visiting such festive shows for children. And in the coming 2017, the following performances will be the most popular:
- Ballet "Nutcracker";
- Opera "The Story of Kai and Gerda";
- Musical "Beauty and the Beast";
- Ice show "Aladdin and the Lord of Fire";
- "SYSTEM" of the Zapashny brothers.
Since December 25, traditionally, the Kremlin Christmas tree will host young spectators and their parents. For 60 years now, this large-scale event has been held in every sense. Every year the best Moscow artists, musicians and directors try to surpass themselves and present guests with an enchanting show. In fairness, we have to admit that they get it one hundred percent.
Children, like their parents, are expected in the Kremlin Palace to sing songs, dances near a chic Christmas tree, funny contests, gifts, cartoons and a stunning performance with an amazing plot, bright decorations and stunning special effects. The theme of the show is always kept secret until the very last moment, so a pleasant surprise awaits visitors to the premiere.
The only thing is that tickets for the Kremlin Christmas tree should be purchased much in advance, since with the rapid approach of New Year and Christmas holidays, passes to the children's show are scattering at the speed of light. A gift is included in the ticket price.
Ballet "Nutcracker"
Every year, the Bolshoi Theater gives this grandiose performance, which cannot leave anyone indifferent. The famous performance "The Nutcracker" will once again remind all visitors of the New Year's miracle, holidays, a bit of magic and, of course, will return adult viewers to childhood for some time. Parents, as well as children, will be delighted with the atmosphere of the Bolshoi Theater and the performance. It is better to buy tickets at the box office in advance.
Opera "The Story of Kai and Gerda"
This entertaining and very original production can also be seen at the Bolshoi Theater. The opera will surprise and delight absolutely any spectator, regardless of his age. The action that will take place on stage will help both adults and children to join the opera. The event, which will forever leave a mark in the heart of every guest, will take place from 2 to 7 January.
"Beauty and the Beast" musical
Theater Russia invites young viewers and their parents to an interesting performance that will take place during the New Year and Christmas holidays in 2017 - from January 2 to 28. The name itself promises to give the guests of the event a lot of happy and unforgettable impressions.
Ice show "Aladdin and the Lord of Fire"
This theatrical show is the unimaginable skill of talented ice skaters. Guests of the event, both young and old, will get real and incorruptible pleasure from what they see. Guaranteed - there will be no time to be bored! In 2017, the ice show can be visited at the Luzhniki Palace of Culture from 2 to 11 January.
"SYSTEM" of the Zapashny brothers
On January 1, a real extravaganza with circus performances from the Zapashny brothers begins in Luzhniki, accompanied by an excellent laser show, as well as excellent acting of all the participants involved in the "System". Of course, the key characters in this grand show will be wild animals, which, under the strict guidance of Askold and Edgar Zapashny, will present the audience with many bright surprises and unforgettable impressions.
Variety of New Year's skating rinks in Moscow in 2017
An opportunity to look at one of the many ice rinks of the festive capital will be a budget, but very memorable way to successfully spend Christmas and New Year's weekend. Moscow skating rinks open annually in various districts of the city, but it is on New Year's Eve that the number of these entertainment places grows to unimaginable sizes. And no wonder.
Imagine only: lanterns, evening, incendiary music, fresh air and the sound of skates hitting the ice, while snow-white snowflakes are circling around the skaters in a festive round dance, sparkling in the light of colorful garlands and lights. Perfectly!
The most popular skating rinks in Moscow during the New Year holidays:
- GUM-Skating Rink on Red Square - will be open during the New Year holidays from 10 am every day, seven days a week. Already on the official website there is a schedule of the skating rink's operating hours, the cost of the sessions and the price of skate rental are also indicated there.
- The skating rink at VDNKh - opens for everyone to ride in November. The ice rink is located between the "Friendship of Nations" and "Stone Flower" fountains. Here you can have a wonderful rest: go ice-skating, have a tasty meal in one of the many cafes, and then make a "foray" into the shops, arranging shopping relaxation for yourself. There are also the House of Fairy Tales, the Museum of Illusions and the Museum of Cinema.
- Skating rink in TsPKO them. Gorky - everyone who wants to join active recreation in the fresh air can visit the skating rink in November. It is safe to say that the skating rink in the park. Gorky is the brightest and most ambitious "ice attraction" in all of Moscow. In 2017, during the holiday holidays, there will be fun activities near the ice rink aimed at entertaining park visitors during the Christmas and New Year holidays.
The Nutcracker of the First Theater
from 23 to 29 December
1-4 years
Russian State Children's Library
800 RUB
Children will have a walk through the fabulous Kofetenburg, where everything is made of cookies. Together with their parents, the kids themselves will prepare Christmas trees with cinnamon according to the recipes of the puppet characters of the King and Queen. In the shadow theater, guests will be shown how the Nutcracker defeated the Mouse King and became a prince, and then the audience will be able to transform themselves into princes and princesses.
New Year Holidays Festival "Yolka"
from December 23 to January 7
0+
Moscow Philharmonic
from 500 rubles
The Moscow Philharmonic holds the Yolka New Year Holidays Festival, during which the best Moscow theaters will show New Year's performances for children. This year's poster contains two performances for the youngest viewers. These are play performances of the Moscow Children's Chamber Puppet Theater: "Tales of a Little Fox" based on the works of Igor Farbarzhevich and "Little Raccoon" based on a poem by Boris Zakhoder. Both performances are designed for spectators from 2 years old and will be held in the Philharmonic-2 Game Hall in the Olympic Village.
Holiday "My First Christmas Tree"
from December 17 to January 7
0+
baby Sensory project, 3 sites in Moscow
2000 RUB
Baby Sensory and Toddler Sensi festive programs are waiting for kids up to 3 years old and their parents. At the matinee for the little ones, they are preparing a festive interactive program, a creative master class for the whole family, a meeting with the kind Santa Claus, a colorful New Year's photo zone and, of course, gifts.
"My first Christmas tree" in Ribambelle
from 13 to 29 December
1-3 years
3 Ribambelle clubs
from 2500 to 3500 rubles
A good holiday and acquaintance with a miracle await kids. In the story, a brown bear and an intelligent lion find themselves in a winter forest for the first time. Finding themselves in an unfamiliar environment, the heroes of the play will make great discoveries for themselves, and small spectators will help the animals figure out what's what. Together they will decorate the tree with crafts and garlands, play musical instruments, prepare New Year's gifts for forest dwellers and make wishes that will certainly come true. And, of course, they will get acquainted with the kind Grandfather Frost. On Christmas trees for kids, the heroes of the action are affectionate and good-natured, and the atmosphere is trusting and magical. The performances will take place without villains, conflict and dangerous characters.
BabyConcert New Year's concerts
December 23, January 4
0+
KC ZIL
adult ticket 1500 rubles, 2nd adult ticket 600 rubles, children free
The BabyConcert project has prepared two New Year programs. The guests of the New Year's Serpentine Christmas tree for kids will make New Year's toys to the accompaniment of live classical music. And on the program "New Year in Spain" the holiday will be celebrated with flamenco music performed by the Encantados collective.
Fir-trees from the project "Together with Mom"
from December 19 to January 8
0+
playground in Krivokolenny lane
from 2000 rub. with a gift
Children from 1 year old are preparing the "Little Christmas tree" holiday, ideal for the first New Year's holiday in life. The audience will get acquainted with the Snow Maiden and Santa Claus, decorate the Christmas tree, play with snowflakes, meet with the Bunny and, of course, will lead a round dance and sing New Year's songs. With babies from 1 month old, you can come to the New Year party for the whole family "Dance Jazz-Yolka".
The play "My dear Snowman"
December 23, 27, 28, 29 and 30
2+
Sreda Creative Center
1700 RUB for children with a gift, 1000 rubles. adult
The kids will be shown a New Year's performance based on the fairy tale by Kate Westerlund - a good magical story that the most cherished dreams come true in the New Year. Mister Snowman will get down to business and take off his hat, and then a miracle will happen to the little girl and the snow cat will become real.
"Christmas tree for a hedgehog" in Kidburg
from December 15 to January 8
2-5 years
4 branches of Kidburg
from 1200 rubles.
Kids will be able to take part in the amazingly kind New Year's fairy tale "A Christmas tree for a hedgehog", get acquainted with forest dwellers and together with them will go to an extraordinary holiday, where they will meet the most important winter wizard.
"New Year for Mishka-Toptyzhka"
from December 9 to January 10
from 1 to 4 years
Museum-theater "Skazkin House"
from 1640 rub. with a gift
Kids from 1 to 4 years old will have an unforgettable holiday with a kind Bear-Toptyzhka and a wonderful story in a magic snowdrift. Little Bear-Toptyzhka wakes up in winter, he does not know what New Year is. The Wise Owl, together with the guys, decides to show Toptyzhka this holiday.
Interactive baby show "Snow Ball"
December 23rd and January 5th
0+
Museum "Tchaikovsky and Moscow"
700-1200 rub.
Kids will be able to touch the gentle snowfall in the city "M", which is personified by silk textured fabric, play snowballs with a cheerful, doll-like Grandfather, and catch their star. They will watch the arrangement of the New Year's city, where the Christmas angel gives tenderness, and the funny joker-mischievous Santa Claus brought gifts to everyone. Children will get acquainted with the image of Santa Claus through a funny tantamarescu doll, watch the transformation of drawings from light and shadow.
Show "New Year with Peppa Pig"
December 23rd
0+
MMC Planet KVN
from 500 rubles
An interactive New Year's show created for the Peppa Pig animated series. Kids will meet their favorite characters: Peppa Pig, George Pig, Susie the Sheep, Rebecca the Rabbit, Zoe Zebra, Pedro Pony and others. Together with Peppa and her friends, the children will search all over the world for the lost Santa Claus and, of course, they will find him. In the program: funny games and interactive from the stage, the skill of professional musical actors, accurately repeating the voices and behavior of the heroes, original songs and music from your favorite cartoon.
To buy a ticket
The play "Little Santa Claus"
from December 15 to January 7
1-4 years
2 venues of the House of Fanny Bell Theater: in the garden named after Bauman and in the club "Children's Veranda" in Fili
1350 RUB without a gift, 1850 rub. with a gift
Director and artist Alexandra Lovyannikova fantasizes about the fairy tale of the writer Anu Shtoner. She composes the play for the smallest spectators, and therefore embarks on all sorts of games with dolls, fabrics, soft felt and other pleasant and rustling materials.
Christmas tree "Star cradle"
from December 30 to January 6
from 2 to 7 years
Agency for children's parties "Vesely Kilometer"
children's ticket with a gift 1300 rubles, an adult without a gift 700 rubles.
A New Year tree with a neon soap show is being prepared for the audience. Kids will find a clear story about how the Snowman and the Snow Maiden save the Star of Desires, tricks with neon soap bubbles on a luminous table and New Year's games with tactile props. Little spectators will help the Snowman and Snow Maiden to save the New Year's holiday. Santa Claus will personally give everyone a gift. After the show, guests have time to take pictures with the main characters at the Christmas tree.
New Year's performance "Winter in the Magic Forest"
December 3, 10, 16, 17 and 24, January 3, 4 and 5
from 1 to 3.5 years
Theater "Tim-Tilim"
750 RUB for every viewer
A cozy winter story awaits for kids, which will turn into a fantastic adventure. The performance features the music of great composers, and the performance included short dance numbers of a lovely ballerina. Kids will sing and dance together, play with tactile props and play music. After the performance, the audience will play.
New Year's journey to the fairy tale "Nutcracker"
December 29 and 30
0+
Cultural Center ZIL
600 - 1600 rubles.
Guests will enjoy a theatrical entertainment program with the participation of fairy-tale characters performed by actors of the Drama Theater. S.L. Stein and the play "The Nutcracker" performed by the artists of the Children's Ballet Theater. The party will begin in the lobby, where the kids will be able to chat with Santa Claus and the Snow Maiden and take part in master classes on making New Year's decorations and pastries. After that, the audience will go to the hall, where the performance "The Nutcracker" performed by the artists of the Children's Ballet Theater awaits them.
There is no parent in the world who does not want his child to see something interesting and exciting for the holidays. Probably for this reason, shortly before the New Year holidays, so many different events are held in the Russian capital, designed specifically for the children's audience. Let's find out exactly which performances for children are worth going to for the New Year 2017-2018.
What exactly is expected in Moscow this winter?
It is simply impossible to describe all the interesting performances in every Russian city, and therefore attention should be paid to the capital's establishments. It turns out that on the New Year's Eve, the city's poster is overflowing with various children's activities. There will be plenty to choose from, since we are talking about many interesting options:
- concerts from famous cultural figures;
- christmas trees organized by various institutions;
- entertainment events from foundations and patrons;
- thematically performances from the capital's theaters, creative teams and studios;
- circus performances.
Each of the events described is carefully prepared and developed especially for the youngest spectators. In fact, both children and schoolchildren or professionals in theatrical art are happy to attend ready-made performances. 
According to reviews from last year, most parents were very pleased with the past festive events for children. It is very important that they all turned out to be not only very interesting, but also instructive. Most of the performances teach children to be responsible, attentive and kind. An important advantage of such events is accessibility. Most Russians can easily afford to attend such a performance on New Year's Eve. For large families, a profitable system of discounts and bonuses is used.
Where will you go?
It turns out that just the desire to send your child to an interesting holiday show is not enough. You should find that performance, the cost of visiting which will not cost exorbitant money. By the way, in Moscow there are several excellent children's events held for free. To decide exactly where to take your kid in honor of the upcoming holiday, you should consider the most large-scale New Year's playgrounds, where all the children of the country dream of visiting.
- Kremlin New Year tree
The most popular entertainment for young people in Russia. Every year thousands of children who come to the capital with their parents become its spectators. In addition to the Kremlin Christmas tree itself, held in the palace of the same name, the kid can be taken on a sightseeing tour around the heart of the country - the Moscow Kremlin, Red Square and other memorable places. 
The performance itself in the Kremlin turns out to be really very large-scale and deserves special attention. Every year the presentation changes, which does not affect its quality in the least. The plot of the play captures children from the first seconds, and they are fascinated by the amazing play of talented actors. Very often, in the middle of the performance, the main characters ask the children how to act in a given situation, and depending on the answer received, the story itself changes. Before the show, the kids have the opportunity to take pictures with their favorite fairy tale heroes and Santa Claus. This year the season of performances of the Kremlin New Year tree starts on December 25, 2017 and will last until January 8, 2018. Tickets can be purchased at the city box offices a few weeks before the premiere.
- Performance at Crocus City Hall.
All the performances held in the famous concert hall of the capital are based on popular cartoons. For example, in 2017, children were able to watch the adventure of the Fixies. In addition to them, Father Frost with the Snow Maiden, and Masha with the Bear were also present on the stage. The organizers of the event constantly come up with something interesting and extraordinary for their visitors, and therefore it is worth coming to the desired performance 1–1.5 hours before it starts. Among other things, there is an amusement park in Crocus City Hall. The premiere season starts on December 19 this year and will continue until January 9 next. According to preliminary information, the cost of an entrance ticket starts from 1.5 thousand rubles.
New Year shows capital Cities
In order for the kid to understand from childhood how magical and special time the New Year is considered, you should definitely visit some kind of performance with him. A complete list of activities will allow you to determine the most suitable entertainment. 
It remains only to choose one of the many New Year's performances and plunge into the fascinating world of festive theatrical magic.
Muscovites will no longer be surprised by palm trees on Red Square, blossoming gardens on Tverskaya and entire ice towns on the boulevards. In 2017, the Journey to Christmas Festival continues its tradition: it will be bright, long-lasting and memorable.
The Journey to Christmas Festival will take place from December 16 (Friday) to January 15 (Sunday) 2017... This means that the New Year's events in 2017 in Moscow will stretch for 31 days.
A few more figures: events for the New Year 2017 in Moscow will be held at 42 sites throughout Moscow will install 144 uniquely decorated Christmas trees.
The symbol of 2017 - the Fire Rooster - will be made in the style of Italian ornament using red, blue and beige colors.
Program of events in Moscow for the New Year 2017
In order to become a participant in the festival, it is not necessary to go to the center of Moscow, events will be held in almost all districts of the capital. Use our table to search for an event. We will tell you the address of the site, what makes it remarkable, for which age audience the opening hours are also suitable.
A unique feature of Travel Christmas Festival is that all activities are free. Even for skating on the skating rink on Red Square, you won't be charged a dime.
As a reminder, all events will be held from 11 am to 9 pm from December 16, 2016 to January 15, 2017.
| The address | Event | Features: | For whom |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Square, near GUM | Skating rink on Red Square | Follow the schedule on the official website, all sessions will be absolutely free | Young children should refrain from skating, there are many people at the rink. Those who glide confidently on the ice will get real pleasure. |
| the Red Square | Fair | You can eat and buy handmade souvenirs | |
| Manezhnaya square | Fair, exhibition, master classes, cafe | Stylization of the site for fabulous cities | For all ages, you can eat and shop |
| Revolution square | Performances on ice, figure skating master classes | Nutcracker, Sleeping Beauty and Snow White performed by 50 skaters, free skating and skating lessons | For all ages, sports, great photo |
| Revolution square | Ice slide | Skiing from a 100-meter ice slide | Children, sports, great photo |
| Kuznetsky Most, square in front of the Central Department Store | Haute couture on Kuznetsky Most | Exhibition and fair of designer clothes and Christmas tree decorations. On December 24, a massive Christmas tree decoration will be arranged here. You have never seen such unusual decor options. | Adults making purchases |
| Kuznetsky Most, near the Bolshoi restaurant | Author's toys and decorations | Master classes, fair and exhibition of New Year decorations | Adults making purchases |
| Pushkin Square | Animation | Light installations and performances | |
| Novopushkinsky square | The world of fairy tales and gingerbread | Sweets and hot drinks | For all ages, delicious food |
| rozhdestvenka street | Carnival masks and toys | Fair of toys and Christmas costumes | Children doing shopping |
| Tverskoy Boulevard | Light tunnel | A 100-meter light installation in the form of a tunnel | For all ages, great photo |
| Tverskoy Boulevard, possession 2 | Magic worlds and Craftsman Master | The site is dedicated to outdoor activities, winter games and sports | For all ages, sports, games |
| Tverskoy Boulevard, possession 19 (at the monument to Yesenin) | Postcards of the future | Children's New Year's activities | Children |
| Kamergersky lane, possession 2 | Christmas stories | Cooking classes, how to cook dishes from famous cartoons | |
| st. Arbat, 19 and ow. 6/2 | Mulled wine on the Arbat, handmade Christmas cakes and culinary workshops | Outdoor cafe, mulled wine | |
| Klimentovskiy per., 8 | Gingerbread men | New Year's food and costume fair | Adults, you can eat well |
| Gogolevsky Boulevard | Monastic goods | The site is dedicated to Christmas: goods from the Danilov Monastery and the Holy Dormition Svyatogorsk Monastery in Stolbushino, the Elisabeth Church | Adults, shopping, delicious food |
| st. Novy Arbat, from house 13 to house 21 | Christmas parade and children's book fair | Novy Arbat Street will turn into a book fair, where you can look through colorful books in the warmth | Children shopping |
| Tverskaya square | European Christmas market | Here they will recreate the atmosphere of gingerbread European towns with their Christmas markets. Any walk in the center of Moscow should end with this platform. | For all ages, shopping, delicious food |
| Stoleshnikov lane | New Year drinks | This site is dedicated to winter drinks: hot lemonades, mulled wine, tea and coffee | Adults can try unusual drinks |
| Sheremetyevskaya street, house 6, near the shopping center "Raikin Plaza" | Author's Christmas playground | Installations for a New Year's photo shoot | Adults, great photo |
| Sokolnicheskaya square | New Year's decor and cards | Master classes on creating postcards and toys. Interesting lectures on the history of New Years celebration | Children, informative |
| Orekhovy Boulevard, possession 14 | Fair, contests, exhibition of giant balls | Fair, outdoor cafes, quizzes, master classes | For all ages, great photo |
| st. Marshal Chuikov | New Year treats from around the world | Cooking classes, competitions and interactive performances | For all ages, great photo |
| st. Kosygin, possession 17 | Winter fun | Outdoor sports, fair and delicious food, contests and children's workshops and lectures | For all ages, great photo |
| Europe square | New Year Chess Tournaments | And other games and contests | For all ages |
| Skhodnenskaya Street, possession 56 (near the shopping center "Kaleidoscope") | Fair chalets, round dances, kebabs | New Year's market and mass festivities around the tree, you can refresh yourself with hearty food in the fresh air | For all ages |
| Troitsk, Lilac Boulevard, possession 1 | New Year's sweets from Asia | For all ages, you can eat deliciously | |
| Zelenograd, Yunosti square, possession 2 | New Year in Zelenograd | Cooking classes and outdoor cafes | For all ages, you can eat deliciously |
| Usacheva Street, 26 (Usachevsky Market) | Ded Moroz residence | New Year's shows, puppet show, toy fair | For all ages, you can eat deliciously |
During the New Year's events 2017 in Moscow, there will be two free skating rinks in the center - opposite GUM and on Revolution Square.
Events for the New Year 2017 in Moscow in the center
The main venues of the center of Moscow - of course, the Red Square and Vasilievsky descent... Here, to the delight of the townspeople, from December 30 to January 1, various entertainment events will be held - music shows and theatrical performances. It is noteworthy that you can celebrate the New Year 2017 and hear the president's obligatory speech in the open air - the speech of the head of state will be broadcast on huge monitors, and the chimes - here they are, very close!
Central Park of Culture and Leisure named after Gorky During the New Year holidays, he prepared a cultural program for Muscovites and guests of the capital - free sightseeing tours around his territory. And on January 5, at 12:00, a fascinating quest "Noble commotion and palace secrets" starts here. The name speaks for itself - immersion in the past, funny games and a lot of fun for the participants are provided!
Do not forget that the Park of Culture has an excellent skating rink. All lovers of outdoor activities - rather here! Other wonderful skating rinks in Moscow can also be admired - on Chistye and Patriarch's Ponds, in the Hermitage Garden, on Red Square. And if you love skiing, then you can ride them in Kuzminki Park, in the Trubetskoy estate in Khamovniki, in Krasnaya Presnya Park, Neskuchny Garden and other places.
For those who like not only to relax during the holidays, but to learn something new, the Museum of Moscow has prepared a pedestrian quest along the streets of Kitay-gorod. It will take place from 2 to 8 January from 12:00 to 20:00. Walking through one of the oldest districts of the capital will allow you to get to know and love it better. And on January 7, from 18:00 to 22:00, the Museum of Moscow will host a Christmas masquerade ball dedicated to the great Coco Chanel, the founder of the fashion house and the trendsetter of style. Guests will be able to take part in a charity auction, taste French cuisine and, of course, dance.
Where to go with the kids other than the traditional Christmas trees? We suggest visiting the Garden Ring Museum, where everyone knows everything about teddy bears and shares this knowledge with pleasure. And at the Museum of Moscow, the children will be told how New Year and Christmas were celebrated in our capital at different times.
Well, what about firework? It will certainly take place at 12:00 on Moskvoretskaya Street, next to Vasilievsky Spusk. And at 1:00 fireworks will thunder in the Park of Culture, the Hermitage Garden, Krasnaya Presnya Park, the Bauman Garden and Tagansky Park.
Events for the New Year 2017 in the east of Moscow
The main site of the Eastern District of Moscow will be Semenovskaya Square next to the metro station of the same name. From December 30 to January 1, theatrical performances, costume shows, a lot of music and fun await local residents and guests of the district.
On new year's eve Izmailovsky Park and sokolniki park will sparkle with lights and walk until the morning. Ice and light shows, spectacular concerts, colorful photo exhibitions - this is not a complete list of planned actions. And on Christmas day, the parks will host kalyadki and fun games. During all the holidays in the VAO parks, you can actively spend time - go skiing and ice skating, play snowballs.
Having entered the website of the Moscow Cinema network, you can familiarize yourself with a list of interesting films on New Year's themes for the whole family, which will be broadcast in the VAO during the New Year holidays. At the same time, intellectual quizzes for guests with obligatory prizes will be held in the Kuskovo estate. Christmas will be celebrated on a grand scale in Izmailovo, on the territory of the Tsar's courtyard - a folklore ensemble will perform here, and mummers will show kalyadki, perform wind verses and kontakion.
For children - active and inquisitive - the Izmailovo Gallery offers a number of interesting events during the New Year holidays. There are master classes, live music concerts, and musicals. Details are on the agency's website.
Colorful volleys of fireworks in honor of the New Year 2017 can be viewed in the parks of Izmailovo, Sokolniki and in the Lilac Garden.
Events for the New Year 2017 in the west of Moscow
In the CJSC, the main sites for the New Year celebrations will be vnukovo village and olympic Village Park... Here, from December 30 to January 1, concerts, theatrical performances, music shows, performances by famous ensembles and solo performers will take place. In addition, a video message from the president and the chiming of the Kremlin chimes will be broadcast for all those present.
Filevsky Park has prepared theatrical performances, winter photo exhibitions, concerts and quizzes for its visitors - so that you will not be bored either on New Year's Eve or on vacation days. At Christmas, a traditional nativity scene, carols and noisy festivities will be organized here.
And Filevsky Park is also known for its wonderful skating rink. And in the winter of 2017, he is waiting for all those who are active and who love to slide on the sparkling ice. In addition, you can go ice-skating (and skiing too!) In Pobedy Park, Krylatskoye, Novo-Peredelkino and other places of the Joint-Stock Company.
On Christmas, the Battle of Borodino panorama museum will celebrate the end of the war of 1812 - at 12:00 everyone is welcome to remember the great battle and learn more about the history of our country.
During the days of such a long-awaited New Year's holidays, no child should be bored, and the Western District has taken care of this. On January 3, a culinary master class will be held at the Solntsevo art center, where children will create a fairytale tower for Santa Claus using handy sweet ingredients. And on January 7, at the Kutuzovskaya Izba Museum, children will be taught how to make a charm-carriage and will be introduced to the traditions of Christmastide celebration.
Festive fireworks will thunder on New Year's Eve on Poklonnaya Hill and in Novo-Peredelkino, on the bank of the pond.
Events for the New Year 2017 in the north of Moscow
The main site of the Northern District of the capital - park "Angarsk Ponds", where from December 30 to January 1, locals and guests will enjoy colorful performances and performances by artists. Monitors will be installed on a large area, from which those who came to the holiday will watch the speech of the president and congratulate each other on the New Year 2017 under the chimes.
IN friendship Park both on New Year's Eve and on vacation days, there will be funny quizzes and sketches, a winter photo exhibition will be placed along the paths, and bright light shows will be shown in the evening. On January 7, there will be open-air Christmas performances, carols and festivities.
During the New Year holidays, the parks of the SAO are waiting for active Muscovites who love skiing and skating. In some the skating rinks are frozen ponds, and in others the skating grounds are artificial, but no less wonderful. Come to the parks Angarsk Ponds, Dubki, and Northern Dubki for a good mood and a boost of vivacity.
During the New Year holidays and until March 31, an exhibition will be held at the Petrovsky traveling palace, the theme of which will be the Great Tsaritsynsky and Petrovsky palaces. Visitors will be able to get acquainted with unique materials - original sketches, drawings and plans of buildings.
Creative activities during the holidays for the children of the SAO are scheduled literally every day. So, on January 4, the creative center "Joy" offers a master class on the manufacture of a Kuvadka doll. On the same day, the Sergei Yesenin Museum will teach how to make calligraphic books. On January 5, at the Hermes children's creativity center, children will be told about New Year's and Christmas table setting - about cutlery, tablecloths and beautiful dishes.
And, finally, the big fireworks of the SAO will illuminate the sky with bright flashes in the Friendship Park (Rechnoy Vokzal metro station).
Events for the New Year 2017 in the south of Moscow
The main New Year's site of the Southern Administrative District - park "Borisovskie prudy"... From December 30 to January 1, concerts, theatrical performances, and musical performances will take place here non-stop. Large monitors will be installed in the park, from which you can watch both the president's speech and the chiming of the Kremlin chimes.
IN park "Gardeners" concerts will take place every day of the New Year holidays, and Christmas carols, games and noisy celebrations.
Until January 22, the gallery "Na Kashirke" hosts an exhibition of New Year and Christmas cards of the 20th century, published both in our country and abroad. Until January 23, in the Tsaritsyno Museum-Reserve, everyone can visit the Christmas market, warm up with delicious tea or mulled wine. We are sure - you will not leave empty-handed! And jazz lovers are expected at Kolomenskoye on January 4, 5, 7 and 8 for the JAZZ-January festival.
For active rest - in the parks of the Southern Administrative District! You can go ice skating and skiing in the Sadovniki park, the Tsaritsyno and Kolomenskoye museums.
In addition, these amazing parks will host performances, master classes and interactive programs so beloved by children during the New Year holidays. And in the gallery "Peresvetov pereulok" on January 5, 6 and 7, they will show the most favorite New Year cartoons of the Soyuzmultfilm studio.
The festive fireworks will thunder over the Southern District at 1:00 from December 31 to January 1 on the banks of the Moskva River (Borisovskiye Prudy Street).
Christmas Light Festival 2017
Since last year, two New Year's festivals - Journey to Christmas and Christmas Light - have been going hand in hand.
The Christmas Light Festival will be held in Moscow for 66 days - from December 16, 2016 to February 19, 2017.
The organizers set themselves the goal of illuminating the entire center of Moscow so that the walkers have the impression of the continuity of a magical forest or a palace where night never falls. Light installations will create a mood of magic, warmth, home comfort and in some places recklessness.
Be sure to visit the following facilities:
- Light installation "Musical forest" (Pushkin Square) will be located on the site of the fountain. Here they will give small light-music concerts lasting 10 minutes.
- On Tverskoythe lanterns will turn into glowing glasses of champagne.
- IN Stoleshnikovthe lane you can admire the huge chandeliers.
- Nikolskaya, Teatralnaya and Tverskaya squares, Novopushkinsky square will stand out for their light arches.
- On Tsvetnoy Boulevard they will install lunapark.
- Santa Claus will be put behind three horses near the Arc de Triomphe.
- Kuznetsky Most and Rozhdestvenka Street - the theme of lighting will be a magical forest. For this, hundreds of thousands of garlands will be hung on the trees.
- Zamoskvorechye- the main element of the decor will be multi-colored lanterns.
- Poklonnaya Gora and VDNKh - big glowing balls.
Glowing sculptures will be installed on almost all central streets of Moscow.
Free excursions in Moscow
During the month, while the Journey to Christmas festival lasts, the project "Walking in Moscow" will conduct free excursions along the streets of Moscow on the theme of New Year and Christmas. The walks will last about two hours and will start from the central streets.
The program includes walks in the places of Tsvetaeva, Mayakovsky, Chaliapin, Diaghilev and Stanislavsky.
Stories about the traditions of celebrating the New Year 100 years ago, about the oldest skating rink in Moscow, about the features of fairs and a festive table.
The walking schedule for December can be found below.
Ice slides on Poklonnaya Hill
For those who do not go to Krasnaya Polyana this winter or do not ski at all, there will be a great opportunity to experience the beauty of winter.
From December 29, 2016 to January 8, 2017, ice slides for children and adults will be open on Poklonnaya Gora.
The slides will be up to 100 meters long.
Where will the Christmas trees be installed in 2017
In recent years, collectors of photographs of New Year trees have appeared in Moscow. 35 decorated Christmas trees will be installed in Moscow on New Year's holidays 2017. Among the unusual decorative elements are orange slices, mittens and felt boots, birds and fairy-tale characters.
The tallest Christmas tree will be located on Lubyanskaya Square. Every Muscovite or guest of our city should see it.
You can see where the tree will be installed in your area in the list below.
Festivals Journey to Christmas 2017 and Christmas Light are included in the extensive program of the annual Moscow seasons mass events. The program of events is extensive and will last about a month, so everyone can visit more than one site and take home a memorable prize or a souvenir made with their own hands. We follow the 2017 New Year events in Moscow and regularly update the article.
During the January 2018 holidays, Moscow will host many festive programs and events for parents with children. And most of them are not cheap. Some tickets may not be affordable for everyone.
In this case, we have collected for you information about free New Year's events that will be held in the capital's museums, cultural and educational institutions and on the streets of the city for adults and children in January 2018.
Attention! Entrance from 2 to 7 January 2018 is free only to the main expositions of the museum.
Attendance at individual exhibitions and participation in holiday programs is paid.
Visitors will find a "New Year's story or a fairy tale about a gift holiday": Father Frost's assistants, together with the audience, will sing, dance and prepare New Year's gifts.
After the performance, children and adults will be invited to the main New Year's disco in the open air - "Santa Claus - dance" !.
Time: January 1 - 8, 2018 from 11.30 to 18.00 (January 8 from 11.30 to 16.00).
Winter festival in the park "Russia - My history"
From 2 to 8 January, a large Winter Festival with free activities for children, youth and the whole family will take place in the historical park "Russia - My History" in pavilion 57 of VDNKh.
As part of the 7-day program, the park will host fashion shows of Ancient Rus and exhibition fights of reenactors, sand performances based on favorite winter fairy tales, watercolor master classes from artist Maria Artti and screenings of parts of the cult film Yolki.
Attention! Registration is required to participate in some events.
Festival "Snow Gogol" in the Gogol House
The Gogol House invites you to visit on January 6 for the Snow Gogol Festival. The program is designed for the whole day. It will begin in the Gogol House square with folk games, contests and carols.