City events

Enjoy the golden age of Italian opera with Belcanto Pearls, an evening dedicated to the dazzling legacy of the bel canto tradition. Featuring masterworks by Rossini, Bellini, and Donizetti—composers who shaped an era of vocal brilliance—the program will be brought to life by Albina Shagimuratova, internationally acclaimed soprano and soloist of the Mariinsky Theatre.

Event Date:

June 1, 19.00

Address:

Pakgauz Concert Hall, 21Zh Strelka Street

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Strelka Arts Festival: The Tales of Hoffmann — Opening Night

A masterpiece with a storied past, The Tales of Hoffmann first premiered in Paris in 1881. Based on the works of Ernst Theodor Amadeus Hoffmann—himself a writer, artist, and composer—the opera blurs the boundaries between reality and imagination. In Jacques Offenbach’s hauntingly poetic score, Hoffmann becomes both narrator and protagonist, as he and his fantastical creations inhabit a dreamlike world where truth and illusion intertwine.

June 1, 15.00

Event Date:

Address:

Pushkin Opera and Ballet Theater of Nizhny Novgorod
59/2 Belinskogo Street

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International Biennale of Ecological Art

Earthly / Planetary

This thought-provoking exhibition brings together two complementary perspectives on today’s environmental challenges. The first adopts a planetary lens, addressing global ecological concerns that transcend borders. The second grounds itself in the local, with each project exploring the unique environmental issues of a specific region.

Opening hours:

Until July 27

Tuesday – Sunday, 12.00 – 20.00

Address:

Volga-Vyatka Branch of the Pushkin State Museum of Fine Arts (Arsenal), Bldg 6, Kremlin

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Skin of the Earth

International Biennale of Ecological Art

The centerpiece of the Biennale, Skin of the Earth explores the vital role of soil—the living foundation of our biosphere—in shaping the planet's past, present, and future. Like human skin, the earth's surface holds memory and reveals its current health. The exhibition's title metaphorically underscores the fragility of our world and calls for a renewed sense of shared responsibility in the face of environmental crisis. Notably, this project marks the first time the historic Yermolayevs' Hotel has been transformed into an exhibition space.

Opening hours:

Until October 15

Thursday – Sunday, 12.00 – 21.00

Address:

Yermolayevs' Hotel, 1 Strelka Street

Mytny Market, 2A Bolshaya Pokrovskaya Street

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Bee Zone

International Biennale of Ecological Art

With nearly 20,000 known species, bees are essential to the planet's ecosystems—yet their decline signals alarming shifts in environmental balance. Bee Zone is a collaborative artistic project that uses the intricate social structures and habitats of bees as a powerful metaphor for modern human society.

Opening hours:

Until July 27

Tuesday – Wednesday, 10.00 – 18.00;
Thursday, 12.00 – 20.00;
Friday – Sunday, 11.00 – 19.00

Address:

Nizhny Novgorod State Art Museum | Russian Art, Bldg 3, Kremlin

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Great Country—Great Victory

Marking the 80^th anniversary of victory in the Great Patriotic War, this commemorative exhibition brings together paintings, graphic works, photographs, and historical documents. It pays tribute to the resilience and heroism of the Soviet home front, highlighting the monumental efforts of the people of Gorky and the Gorky Region.

Opening hours:

Until July 11

Tuesday – Wednesday, 10.00 – 18.00;
Thursday, 12.00 – 20.00;
Friday – Sunday, 11.00 – 19.00

Address:

Nizhny Novgorod State Art Museum | Manège, Bldg 1A, Kremlin

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Own City by Alik Yakubovich

This evocative exhibition explores the evolution of street photography in Russia from the 1980s to the 2000s. At its heart are works by Alik Yakubovich, a master of Nizhny Novgorod photography. His celebrated series Patsany (Fellas), along with photo reports from the Rock of Pure Water festival, a local nursing home, and a synagogue, offer a candid look into the city’s social and cultural fabric. The second part of the exhibition features iconic street photography by Soviet and Russian artists from the collection of Moscow’s Multimedia Art Museum.

Opening hours:

Until June 29

Tuesday – Sunday, 12.00 – 20.00

Address:

Volga-Vyatka Branch of the Pushkin State Museum of Fine Arts (Arsenal), Bldg 6, Kremlin

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POBEDA: Biography

This exhibition pays tribute to the GAZ M-20 Pobeda (Victory)—an iconic Soviet automobile that became a symbol of post-war optimism. Conceived before World War II, its development resumed in 1943 and culminated in its release in 1946. The exhibition traces the car’s journey from its origins in the newly constructed industrial town of Avtostroy to its appearances in Soviet popular culture, including the film Spring starring Lyubov Orlova. The exhibition offers a rich collection of photographs, blueprints, family archives, personal memorabilia, and a specially produced audio play based on archival sources.

Opening hours:

Until July 27

Tuesday – Sunday, 12.00 – 20.00

Address:

Volga-Vyatka Branch of the Pushkin State Museum of Fine Arts (Arsenal), Bldg 6, Kremlin

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Jubilee Exhibition of Sergei Konenkov

This landmark exhibition presents over a hundred sculptural works by Sergei Konenkov, one of the most celebrated Russian sculptors of the 20th century—often hailed as the "Russian Rodin." Spanning heroic and mythological themes, the display showcases Konenkov’s unique artistic journey, bridging the Silver Age, revolutionary avant-garde, and the era of socialist realism. A rare opportunity to encounter the powerful legacy of a master whose work helped define the Moscow school of sculpture.

Opening hours:

Until July 27

Tuesday – Wednesday, 10.00 – 18.00;
Thursday, 12.00 – 20.00;
Friday – Sunday, 11.00 – 19.00

Address:

Pakgauz Exhibition Hall, 21I Strelka Street

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Teacher and Student: Tradition in the Russian School of Painting

Organized in collaboration with the Vasily Tropinin Museum, this exhibition explores the enduring tradition of mentorship and legacy in Russian art. Highlights include iconic pieces by Orest Kiprensky, Ivan Aivazovsky, Alexei Savrasov, Isaac Levitan, and other luminarie.

Opening hours:

Until July 16

Tuesday – Wednesday, 10.00 – 18.00;
Thursday, 12.00 – 20.00;
Friday – Sunday, 11.00 – 19.00

Address:

Nizhny Novgorod State Art Museum | Russian Art, Bldg 3, Kremlin

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Roads of War

This powerful exhibition, drawn from the collections of the State Museum and ROSPHOTO Exhibition Center, commemorates the 80th anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War. It pays tribute to the bravery of war correspondents who documented the Russian army's arduous journey across the USSR and into Europe. Through evocative photographs, visitors are invited to witness the daily realities of wartime: grueling marches, mountain crossings, bittersweet farewells, and fleeting moments of reunion.

Opening hours:

Until 8 June

Tuesday – Sunday, 11.00 – 19.00

Address:

Russian Museum of Photography, 9A Piskunova Street

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What's taken in battle...

This evocative exhibition brings together trophies and keepsakes once cherished as family heirlooms, handed down through generations. Among the highlights are European weapons, military uniforms, and rare artifacts—some of which were first displayed at a military exhibition in Nizhny Novgorod in 1915. A poignant centerpiece is a series of pencil portraits of Great Patriotic War soldiers, drawn from life by Gorky-based artist Alexei Varlamov.

Opening hours:

Until January 31, 2026

Tuesday – Sunday, 11.00 – 17.00

Address:

Rukavishnikov Mansion, 7 Verkhne-Volzhskaya Embankment

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Strelka Arts Festival: Bellini's Canzones

An evening dedicated to the lyrical genius of Vincenzo Bellini—one of the most beloved composers of the bel canto era. Admired by the likes of Frédéric Chopin, Pyotr Tchaikovsky, Franz Liszt, and Mikhail Glinka, Bellini’s music is celebrated for its haunting beauty and emotional depth. As music critic Francesco Pastura once wrote, his compositions are "soft, gentle, tender, caressing, sad… possessing their own secret—the power to captivate instantly and completely."

Event Date:

June 2, 19.00

Address:

Pakgauz Concert Hall, 21Zh Strelka Street

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Strelka Arts Festival: Rossini's Canzones

Gioachino Rossini was hailed by Stendhal as "the hope of Italian music" and by Verdi as "the glory of Italy. This concert offers a rare opportunity to hear selections from Musical Evenings and Sins of Old Age, two exquisite collections of lyrical miniatures.

Event Date:

June 3, 19.00

Address:

Pakgauz Concert Hall, 21Zh Strelka Street

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Strelka Arts Festival: Donizetti's Canzones

The evening’s program features a selection of canzones by the celebrated Italian composer Gaetano Donizetti, composed specifically for voice and piano. These intimate chamber works encapsulate the essence of Donizetti’s operatic genius—carefully chosen poetry, lyrical drama, and virtuosic expressiveness—on a beautifully personal scale.

Event Date:

June 4, 19.00

Address:

Pakgauz Concert Hall, 21Zh Strelka Street

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Clean Energy: Special Project

International Biennale of Ecological Art

A dynamic group exhibition exploring the theme of energy in its diverse manifestations. Featuring artists from Russia and around the world, the project showcases a wide array of contemporary artistic practices—from kinetic sculptures and light installations to interactive works, painting, graphic art, and video. The exhibition invites visitors to reflect on energy in multiple forms.

Opening hours:

June 4 – August 10

To be announced

Address:

Mayak Academy, 11 Nizhne-Volzhskaya Embankment

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Digital Hopes

International Biennale of Ecological Art

This thought-provoking exhibition presents eight multimedia installations that explore how digital technologies and the rise of big data are reshaping humanity's relationship with nature.

Opening hours:

Until August 16

Thursday – Sunday, 12.00 – 21.00

Address:

TSEKH* Multimedia Art Space, 32 Varvarskaya Street

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Air: Street Project

International Biennale of Ecological Art

Titled Air, this outdoor initiative underscores the essence of street art—unconfined by gallery walls and open to all. Eight large-scale murals by contemporary artists will emerge across the city, addressing urgent ecological themes: global warming, noise pollution, waste management practices, space debris, biodiversity loss, and the need for clean air. Each piece aims to spark awareness and provoke dialogue about the pressing environmental issues shaping our time.

Opening hours:

June 5 – October 26

To be announced

Address:

To be announced

Hans Zimmer Soundtracks by Candlelight. CAGMO Orchestra

Experience the unforgettable music of Hans Zimmer—renowned composer behind cinematic masterpieces such as Inception, Interstellar, and Pirates of the Caribbean—performed live by the CAGMO string orchestra. Set aglow by the warm flicker of a thousand candles, this atmospheric concert promises a captivating evening

Event Date:

June 5, 19.00

Address:

Philharmonic Society named after Mstislav Rostropovich. Bldg 2, Kremlin

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Music Among the Stars

Under the soaring dome of the Grand Star Hall, a mesmerizing fusion of sound and space awaits. Antonio Vivaldi's timeless The Seasons will be performed by one of Russia's premier chamber orchestras, set against a celestial backdrop of breathtaking cosmic visuals. An unforgettable evening where music and the universe come together in harmony.

Event Date:

June 5, 19.00

Address:

Grechko Planetarium, 20 Revolutsionnaya Street

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Strelka Arts Festival. Romances on Pushkin's poems: From Contemporaries to the Present

On the anniversary of Alexander Pushkin's birth, his poetry will come alive through music. This special concert features a selection of lyrical romances composed to the verses of Russia's most musical poet. The program includes Winter's Evening, written by Pushkin's lyceum friend Mikhail Yakovlev, and Mikhail Glinka's I Recall the Wondrous Moment—a radiant hymn to love—alongside many other exquisite pieces.

Event Date:

June 6, 19.00

Address:

Pakgauz Concert Hall, 21Zh Strelka Street

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Stage is Yours: Collage Performance

An evening of sharp wit and timeless charm unfolds in this two-part collage performance, bringing together the comedic brilliance of Russian literary greats—Anton Chekhov, Nadezhda Teffy, and Arkady Averchenko. Their stories form a theatrical voyage through the Russia of yesteryear, populated by bureaucrats, wistful young women, schoolboys, nobles, and servants—each caught in situations that, remarkably, still resonate today.

Event Date:

June 6, 18:30

Address:

Nizhny Novgorod Drama Theater named after Maxim Gorky, 13 Bolshaya Pokrovskaya Street

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Dubrovsky: Theatrical Performance

A stage production of Pushkin’s classic novel, centered on the familiar story of Vladimir Dubrovsky, who seeks to defend his family's honor and stand up against injustice. The narrative unfolds through the eyes of two characters—old Dubrovsky and Masha Troekurova.

Event Date:

June 6, 18:30

Address:

Young Spectator's Theater, 145 Maxim Gorky Street

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Solo at Sunset

As part of the beloved Capital of Sunsets music festival, each weekend brings acoustic sets and performances by Nizhny Novgorod's top DJs to the city's most scenic viewpoints. Picture this: a warm summer evening, the golden glow of sunset, and the soulful sound of a saxophone drifting along the embankment. What could be better?

Event Date:

June 6-8, 18.30 – 21.00

Address:

Strelka, Fedorovskogo Embankment, Nizhne-Volzhskaya Embankment, Kremlin

Global Jazz Quartet

An all-star ensemble of Grammy-winning musicians brings together the rhythms of the Caribbean and the rich musical traditions of the Middle East. Virtuoso open-air performance!

Event Date:

June 7, 20.30

Address:

Rakushka Open-Air Stage, Aleksandrovsky Garden

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Strelka Arts Festival. Perezvony Symphony by Valery Gavrilin

A choral symphony like no other, Perezvony—inspired by the spirit of Vasily Shukshin's prose—shook audiences when it premiered in 1984, and is now regarded as the crowning achievement of Valery Gavrilin's career. Composed of twenty thematically linked movements, the work offers a profound and emotional reflection on the Russian soul, past and present, through a uniquely expressive musical language.

Event Date

June 7, 17.00

Address:

Pakgauz Concert Hall, 21Zh Strelka Street

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Gastronomic Rozhdestvenskaya Street Festival

Once a year, one of Nizhny Novgorod's most picturesque streets transforms into a vibrant pedestrian zone filled with flavor and festivity. During this beloved gastronomic festival, local restaurants, bars, and cafés spill onto the sidewalks with pop-up verandas, tasting booths, and food trucks offering everything from gourmet bites to street food favorites. It’s the perfect occasion to stroll, sample, and perhaps even join the popular tradition of barhopping along the way.

Event Date

June 7, 12.00 – 22.00

Address:

Rozhdestvenskaya Street

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Zoyka's Apartment: Tragic Extravaganza

Set against the backdrop of 1920s NEP-era Soviet Russia, this production brings Mikhail Bulgakov's biting satire Zoyka's Apartment to the stage. At its heart is Zoya Peltz, a woman who runs a seemingly respectable fashion atelier that secretly doubles as a dating house. A tragicomedy of survival and illusion, the play captures the desperate dreams and disillusionments of a generation caught between shifting eras and moral ambiguity.

Event Date:

June 7, 18.30

Address:

Nizhny Novgorod Drama Theater named after Maxim Gorky, 13 Bolshaya Pokrovskaya Street

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Symphony Sunday. Opening of the Music over the Volga Festival. Invitation to Dance

The beloved Music Over the Volga festival opens with a festive evening of symphonic brilliance. Lev Zhuravsky and Alexander Rublev, young virtuosos from St. Petersburg and international competition laureates, will take the stage alongside the orchestra. The program features Carl Maria von Weber's Invitation to the Dance, selections from the ballets of Pyotr Tchaikovsky and Aram Khachaturian, and Jean-Baptiste Arban's dazzling Carnival of Venice.

Event Date:

June 8, 19.00

Address:

Rakushka Open-Air Stage, Aleksandrovsky Garden

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Strelka Arts Festival. Leonid Desyatnikov: Poor Liza and Music for Moscow

A classic of contemporary academic music and one of the most performed Russian composers today, Leonid Desyatnikov wrote his chamber opera Poor Liza—based on Nikolay Karamzin’s story—while still a student at the Conservatory. A few years later, it premiered at the Boris Pokrovsky Chamber Music Theater in Moscow. This is perhaps Desyatnikov’s most delicate and moving work, which we’ll hear as part of the Strelka Festival. The concert will also include his music for Alexander Zeldovich’s art-house film Moscow, based on a script by Vladimir Sorokin.

Event Date:

June 8, 17.00

Address:

21Zh Strelka Street

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Nizhny Novgorod

June 2–8, 2025