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The best and most spectacular festivals in Belarus 2017
Festivals of Belarus 2017 especially for those who don’t know how to fill their lives with new emotions, who are looking for new interesting events and are thinking about where to go. Choose a month and plan a trip with us!
The list includes music, historical and other entertainment festivals of Belarus 2017.
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Fandom festival WEBcon (held)
Where: Minsk st. Chkalova 7, Palace of Culture Zheleznodorozhnikov
Ticket price: 20-25 bel. rub.
WEBcon is a festival that brings together lovers of different trends in the popular Western and Eastern culture of cinema, anime, comics, animation and TV series. The event will bring together the most vibrant and famous areas of geek culture under one roof. Computer games, film trilogies, anime series and the most famous studios in Japan, heroes of comic books and Western animated series. There will be 7 stands and an extensive competition program, which will feature more than 100 participants from different cities of Belarus, as well as Russia and Ukraine.
Festival “Battle of Four Epochs” (held –)
Where: Park Museum of Interactive History Sula
Ticket price: being determined
The grandiose festival of military-historical reconstruction “The Battle of Four Epochs” will be held on May 20-21 in the Sula History Park.
Guests will be able to join a knightly detachment or regiment dating back to 1812 and undergo military training appropriate to the era. A very exciting event!
Festival of military-historical reconstruction “Battle of Four Epochs” – .
Galshanski Zamak – 2017 (held)
Where: Golshany
Ticket price: free
The headliner of the musical part of the festival is the group of medieval Belarusian music “Stary Olsa”.
JUNE
Open-air at Kupala “Svyata Sonca” (took place – report)
ROCK FOR BEAVERS (held)
Where: Borovaya Airfield (Borovaya village)
Ticket price: 32 rub.
Time: start 15:00
In 2016 "Rock for Beavers" became one of the main musical events of the year and the largest festival in the country in terms of the number of tickets sold. “Rock for Bobrov – 2017” will continue the traditions of European open airs, implying not only a high-quality musical show, but also a large number of entertainment.
For the anniversary festival, the organizers chose headliners from all decades, from the 1980s to the most relevant musicians of the current century.
Brutto&Lyapis with “Double Hot”
The most famous Belarusian musician Sergei Mikhalok will perform the best hits “Brutto” and “Lyapisov”, while the musicians will develop a separate musical program for “Rock for Bobrov”.
"Chaif"
A cult Russian rock band, which for almost four decades remains one of the most popular bands in the post-Soviet space.
"Caste"
The first rap group in Russia, which won millions of fans and created conditions for the further development of the style in the post-Soviet space.
Since last year, “Rock for Beavers” has been held according to all the criteria of modern European festivals. This year, special attention will again be paid to organizing space zoning and off-stage animation. The area of food courts will also be increased, the range of food will be expanded and the process of serving spectators will be accelerated as much as possible.
Gonaru Prodkau (held)
Where: Vileika
Ticket price: 7 rubles
On July 01-02, 2017, the knight festival “GONARU PRODKA 2017” will take place in one of the most picturesque cities of Belarus in Vileika (Belarus).
Organizers:
The Festival of “Honour to Ancestors 2017” should take place in “ lower park” The city of Vileika, where a fortification with a castle and a medieval city will be erected.
At the festival “Pride of Ancestors 2017” you will be able to get acquainted with the history, culture, way of life of the population of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania and its neighbors, see with your own eyes medieval military field camps, witness reconstructions of battles and tournaments, get acquainted with crafts, take part in medieval games and entertainment, listen to ethnic music and plunge headlong into the fascinating world of our ancestors.
The main idea of the festival is the historical reconstruction of the culture and living conditions of the inhabitants of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Russian and Zhemoytka and its neighboring countries.
Slavic Bazaar in Vitebsk (held)
11.07 – 21:00 Grigory Leps,
12.06 - 18:00 satirical show “Once Upon a Time in Russia”, 22:00 “I love FESTival!” – gala concert of popular young performers and groups.
13.07 20:30 Grand opening of the XXVI International Arts Festival “Slavic Bazaar in Vitebsk”,
14.07 18:00 “VITAE UKRAINE”
National Honored Academic Dance Ensemble of Ukraine named after. Pavel Virsky and popular Ukrainian performers, 22:00 “The Union State invites...”, On the night of 14 to 15. 07 01:30 “GOLDEN HIT”,
15.07 18:00 “Alexander ZATSEPIN. THERE IS ONLY A MOMENT..." Anniversary concert, Popular performers and the National Academic Concert Orchestra of Belarus conducted by Mikhail FINBERG, 22:00 XXVI International Pop Song Performers Competition "VITEBSK". The final. Day one: “SLAVIC HIT”,
16. 07 18:00 Stas Mikhailov, program “BEST DAY”,
22:00 XXVI International Pop Song Performers Competition “VITEBSK” Final. Day two: “FESTIVAL HIT” First part: performance of the competition participants, accompanied by the phonogram “-1”. Second part: jury members and festival guests.
17.07 18:00 Valery MELADZE Program “MY BROTHER”, 22:00 SOLEMN CLOSING OF THE XXVI International Arts Festival “SLAVIC BAZAAR IN VITEBSK”. 02:00 “HANDS UP” Anniversary concert “20”
18.07 18:00 Egor KRID, 22:00 Gala concert “Chanson TV – ALL STARS”
19.07 22:00 Group “SPLIN” Program “KEY TO THE CIPHER”
Our Grunwald 2017 (took place - report)
Festival "Lidbeer 2017"
Where: Lida
Ticket price: 10 rub.
LIDBEER 2017 returns in a new format and will take place in the capital of brewing - the city of Lida - on September 9! And as has already become a good tradition, the festival will surprise you with big names: the best contemporary groups from Belarus, Russia and Ukraine will perform on the main stage: “Loop of Predilection”, “Krambambulya”, “Lumen” and “Okean Elzy”!
Food court and other festival areas
This year the food court will more than double in size. There will also be more workers at the food court. Thus, the speed of service will increase. The choice of food will be very diverse: from burgers and kebabs to home-cooked dishes. Just like last year, beer will be available for purchase both at individual food court points and at food service points.
The sanitary area will also almost triple in size. There will be a large campsite for festival guests, where anyone can stay overnight.
The organizers are preparing a lot of entertainment: an interesting quest around Lida and the festival area, a large children's playground, an amusement park, photo zones, team quizzes, language games and much more. Festival guests will also be able to visit the Lidskoe Beer plant. At the very end of the evening, all guests will enjoy a big fireworks display, which will mark the end of the big holiday called LIDBEER 2017!
Big gala concert for 10.00 rubles
Favorite hits, frantic energy and unity into one whole - all this at LIDBEER 2017!
Military-historical festival “Mensk Starazhytny”
Where: Minsk
Ticket price: free
"Mensk Starazhytny"- a festival that for two days will fill the heart of the modern capital with a historical atmosphere with an emphasis on the medieval period. Minsk residents and guests of the capital will have the opportunity to plunge into the history of the city and enjoy a spectacular program.
The festival organizers offer a rich medieval program that will appeal to both adults and children:
* tournament of foot knights;
* equestrian tournament;
* archery tournament;
* massive battles of knights (burguts);
* theatrical assault on the castle using siege equipment and artillery.
In addition, festival guests will be able to immerse themselves in the atmosphere of other periods of Belarusian history.
There will be four camps:
1. knightly;
2. partisan, from the time of the Great Patriotic War;
3. marching camp of the Russian Army and Napoleon’s Grand Army, represented by the 18th Infantry Regiment of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania;
4. Viking camp.
Mini-museums created on the basis of the camps will tell the fascinating story of each period of Belarusian history.
Another highlight of the festival is the extensive musical program. Bands performing folk and folk-rock music will take the stage.
Guests of the Mensk Starazhytny festival will also be able to visit the city of masters. You will be able to purchase unique items from artisans. Guests will be able to take part in master classes on blacksmithing and pottery, and also see how gunsmiths and jewelers work. This is a breathtaking sight!
An interactive program will be open with master classes on ancient dances and games. Anyone can try their hand at archery, spear throwing and other activities.
At the Mensk Starazhytny festival you can plunge into the most interesting past of Belarusian history.
International Fire Festival “MIFF – 2017”
Where: Dreamland
Ticket price: 12-46 rubles.
"MIFF-2017"– this is the only chance this year to see a full-fledged fire show in its most developed form: there will be professional scenery, costumes and props.
photo from the official website of MIFF 2017Spectators can expect a unique program in which more than a hundred artists from around the world will perform!
All guests of the festival will be delighted not only with unique programs, but also with free master classes for those who are partial to fire culture!
The event program includes:
– master classes for firemakers
– fire battles
– artistic props fair
– performances by musical groups
The main fire show of the festival will begin at 21:00 on August 18, 19 and 20 at the Ratomka stadium. The artists will present unique programs that guarantee unforgettable emotions for every viewer.
Spectators can expect:
– large-scale and colorful pyrotechnic show;
– performances of the best fire groups and solo artists from around the world;
– fantastic light figures and fire installations
– enchanting performances by dancers, acrobats and stuntmen
– fire swords, diode suits
– Breezing (the art of breathing fire)
– the most dangerous acts with live fire and lighting effects;
– a mesmerizing fiery organ
II International Festival of Traditional Cuisine “Charka-Shkvarka on Sula”
Where: Park Museum of Interactive History “Sula”
Ticket price: being determined
The festival can rightfully be called one of the most delicious and appetizing events of the year! After all, it is during the festival that you can try the most popular dishes and drinks that were on the table of our ancestors. You will be surprised how interesting the history of Belarusian cuisine is - believe me, the varied menu includes not only your favorite and familiar pancakes and machanka!
Nail festival "Charka-shkvarka on Sula"– this is, of course, Belarusian cuisine, which is represented by dishes prepared according to original ancient recipes.
There will be two food courts:
1. “Nobles' Pir” - an area of gentry, aristocratic cuisine and drinks.
2. “Syalyanski Padvorak” – Lithuanian folk cuisine and drinks.
Among the exciting entertainment are culinary master classes and tastings.
Festival guests will receive not only delicious “bread”, but also spectacles. During the festival, musicians will perform medieval music, master classes on ancient dances will take place, and a city of masters will operate.
Both adults and children will enjoy the interactive points where they can shoot with a bow, a hunting crossbow, learn to throw a spear, battle ax or knife, and take part in noble and folk tests.
Interactive platforms will be open:
* “Archery battle” – everyone will be able to take part in a tactical game using medieval bows and arrows (safe arrowheads).
* Battle game – full-contact battles using safe analogues of medieval weapons.
* Fencing school - training in fencing techniques of the 16th-17th centuries.
As part of the festival, a block of military-historical reconstruction of the 17th-18th centuries will take place. with military maneuvers, demonstrations of the gentry and saber battles.
List “Belarus Festivals 2017” Constantly updated, stay tuned!
Higan Festival
When: date to be determined
Where: Minsk
Ticket price: being determined
"Higan" is a vibrant costume festival that brings together fans of animation, comics, computer games, street fashion and music, first and foremost. East Asia(Japan, Korea, China and Taiwan), as well as fans of similar trends in Western culture. Higan has existed since 2006. The twelfth festival will be held in the fall of 2017.
The basis of the festival is stage cosplay (a costumed performance to convey the image and character of a character). But cosplay is not the only thing to see. Spectators will enjoy a busy two-day competition program in the hall, consisting of:
* various fashion shows;
* stage productions and miniatures;
* dance covers;
* song covers.
In addition to this there will be:
* exhibitions of drawings, photographs, crafts, jointed dolls;
* gaming area with board games and consoles;
* fair with the sale of cosplay goods, souvenirs, jewelry, books and comics.
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This annual festival takes place once a year in August. Location: Minsk, Loshitsky Park. The special feature of the A-fest is free entry and great music. In 2017, when British singer John Newman was the headliner of the festival, more than 150 thousand people attended the A-fest.
Admission to A-fest is free
The organizers of the event, the Olivaria brewing company, clearly do not intend to stop there. Park, beer, great music and atmosphere - it’s hard to get bored here!
Where it takes place: Loshitsky Park, Minsk
A-fest, photo from the official page of vk.com
Rock for Bobrov
This is one of the most popular and oldest Belarusian festivals. As the name suggests, this place will be of interest to fans of rock music: Russian, Belarusian or European.
In recent years, Lyapis Trubetskoy, Chaif, Casta, Anacondaz have performed at the festival. Add the unique atmosphere of a real European open air, food courts and many other activities. Why not come to Belarus?
Where it takes place:
Holy sun
The “Holy Sun” festival is held annually in the Dudutki ethno-museum, 40 kilometers from Minsk, on the night of Ivan Kupala (from 24 to 25 June). You can look for "paparats-kvetka", throw a wreath into the water and jump over the fire.
In addition to traditional fun, the festival organizers always invite leaders of the Belarusian ethno-scene.
Where it takes place: Museum "Dudutki"
Our Grunwald
In general, the situation in Belarus with good folk music and folk activities is very good. At the festival of medieval culture “Our Grunwald”, fans of medieval and fantasy strategies will feel at home: you can compete in archery, take part in mass battles, watch a real equestrian knightly tournament - and all this to the tune of high-quality folk music from Belarus and neighboring countries.
Where it takes place: Museum "Dudutki"
Freaky Summer Party
FSP is not just a festival, it is a cocktail of various activities, where everyone will find something to their liking. Cocktail recipe: lectures on contemporary art, discussions, active games, dance master classes and much more.
The main thing in FSP is the atmosphere of a home holiday. A family with children, young couples, and cheerful groups will feel at home here.
Where it takes place: Minsk, Dreamland amusement park
Freaky Summer Party, photo from the official vk.com page
Slavic Marketplace
The Slavic Bazaar in Vitebsk has long become a symbol of the Belarusian stage. If you want to hear Belarusian pop music, Slavic Bazaar will definitely help you with this.
The festival opened the way to the stage for many performers. “Slavic Bazaar” is not just a song festival, it is an event of republican scale. You can come here for two summer weeks, if only to experience the unique festival atmosphere.
Where it takes place: Vitebsk
If you think that Minsk is a city of gray multi-storey buildings and the Stalinist Empire style in the center, then you urgently need to come here in early September. That’s when explosive Brazilian rhythms burst into cozy Oktyabrskaya Street.
Vulica Brazil is a graffiti festival that has transformed Minsk. Thanks to him, the walls of Oktyabrskaya factories are now painted with giant, bright drawings by Brazilian masters. It’s worth visiting the festival if only for the photos against the backdrop of murals, lively Latin American music and the atmosphere of the Brazilian carnival.
Where it takes place: Minsk, st. Oktyabrskaya
Vulica Brazil, photo from the official vk.com page Mirum Music Festival
In August, during meteor showers, music lovers from Belarus, Poland, and Ukraine come to the walls of Mir Castle: the Mirum festival takes place here. You too can enjoy the grandeur of the architecture coupled with the beauty and power of sound. Nino Katamadze, ONUKA, Red Snapper, Carriage Drivers and many others have already come here. You can be sure: this year the organizers will again pleasantly surprise and delight. And even if you don’t consider yourself a music lover, come here for the Peace and the castle.
SPRAVA
According to the organizers, the SPRAVA festival is an international festival of interaction with the historical and natural landscape of Belarus through the means of contemporary art and music. Here the community, historians, artists, artisans, musicians and visitors (locals and visitors) gather to create a new cultural space around Chereyskoye Lake. It differs from other summer festivals in Belarus in its emphasized intelligence, cozy scale and delicate lineup.
Where it takes place: Belaya Tserkov village, Chashniksky district, Vitebsk region
Festival SPRAVA, photo Tanya Capitonava
#PRONEBOY
This is the largest air festival in Belarus, organized by the Belarusian Aviation Sports Federation. Here you can see a variety of aircraft - from hot air balloons to modern helicopters.
#Pronebo is not just a festival. This is also an international level competition, which brings together the best pilots in the world.
Guests of the festival will enjoy an air show, parachute demonstrations and sightseeing flights for guests. There are also helicopter races, photo exhibitions, a food court and dozens of other entertainments.
Where it takes place: airfield "Borovaya", Minsk region
#PRONEBO, photo from the official page of vk.com LidBeer
For those who couldn’t get enough of “A-fest” and “Rock for Beavers”, we recommend visiting LidBeer. It takes place in one of the most beautiful and colorful cities of Belarus, Lida.
In addition to dancing to songs by Belarusian, Russian and Ukrainian performers, festival guests will enjoy a rich cultural program. Be sure to visit the recently restored Lida Castle, the Lida Beer brewery and the historical city center.
Republican Festival of National Cultures
Belarus is a country where people of many nationalities and religions live peacefully. Republican Festival national cultures- a clear confirmation of this. Once every two years in Grodno, representatives of different nationalities who live in the city above the Neman River present their cultures.
During the festival, melodies are heard in Grodno different nations, replaced by choreographic compositions. Every time the holiday surprises with its diversity, pleases with its uniqueness and inspires with creative finds.
Where it takes place: Grodno
Dozhinki
An annual festival-fair dedicated to the end of the harvesting campaign. Until 2014, Dozhinki took place in one of the cities of Belarus, but now it has been decided to hold the holiday in every regional center.
Dozhinki is not only a chance to see agricultural Belarus, but also to see how people live in small towns.
…It is no coincidence that July is called the top of summer. This is not only the warmest and sunniest month, but also a time filled to the brim with a variety of events and exciting activities for every taste, a time for true gourmets of music, cinema and fun. July brings entertainment from the very first days, given that it is a long weekend.
On July 1, the charity project “Ethnopicnic with Belarusbank” will take place on the territory of the Belarusian State Museum of Folk Architecture and Life.
The organizers have prepared a dynamic program in the best Belarusian traditions, which will start at 11.30. The headliners of the musical part of the event will be balalaika virtuoso Alexander Voronishche and neo-folk rock band Rokash.
Fans of active entertainment will enjoy horse and pony riding, folk dancing and paragliding, helicopter, and hot air balloon flights, from which they will be able to view the picturesque environment of the Belarusian skansen from a bird's eye view.
You can get acquainted with the mythology of Belarus by taking part in the “Mysterious History” quest. Those who want to try their hand at crafts will enjoy master classes on making motanka dolls, as well as creating a traditional Belarusian system with their own hands.
Fascinating group excursions will help everyone, at least for 30 minutes, feel like they are part of ancient traditions, find out whether Belarusians had money and where they hid it.
All young fans of Belarusian culture and video art can expect the animated program “Belarusian Fairy Tales” at the school of the early 20th century. from the village of Kolodchino. Food court zone in tradition national cuisine will be provided by the Belarusian Tavern, operating on the territory of the museum.
Surprises and giveaways from Belarusbank OJSC and a special picnic area will be pleasant additions for all those who come to the holiday.
In addition, festival visitors will be able to make charitable donations by transferring an amount starting from 1 ruble using the SMSbilet.by website in support of the unique open-air museum complex in the village of Ozertso. The money raised during the event will go directly to the museum’s account, which will help preserve the unique collection of Belarusian traditional wooden architecture of the 18th–20th centuries.
“Ethnopicnic 2017” will be held from 11.30 to 16.00.
You can get to the site (p/o Ozertso, 3 km from the Malinovka car market) by personal car or bicycle, as well as on suburban transport from stst. metro stations "Petrovshchina" and "Malinovka".
Admission: adults – 8.00 rubles, schoolchildren – 4.00 rubles, preschoolers – free.
On July 1-2, the city of Vileika will host the knightly festival “Gonaru Prodkaў-2017”.
The purpose of the festival is to popularize the historical heritage of the ancestor of modern Belarus - the Grand Duchy of Lithuania, Russia and Zhemoitsk and its neighboring countries of the 11th-16th centuries, help in the development of sword and archery sports in Belarus, promotion of folk art, association of masters, artisans and musicians on one site, preservation of medieval traditions and folk art, transfer of craftsmanship, skills, secrets of ancient types of crafts and abilities.
At the festival you will be able to get acquainted with the history, culture, way of life of the population of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania and its neighbors, see with your own eyes a medieval military camp, witness reconstructions of battles and tournaments, get acquainted with crafts, take part in medieval games and entertainment, listen to medieval and ethnic music and immerse yourself in into the fascinating world of our ancestors.
Historical reconstruction clubs from Belarus, the Russian Federation, Ukraine, Poland, etc., master craftsmen, and performers of medieval music are invited to the festival.
With their undertaking, the organizers are trying to instill in young people a love of sports and a healthy lifestyle, instill patriotism and pride in their homeland, promote the creation of sports teams in modern sword fighting, capable of defending the honor of the country in the international arena, as well as increase the traditions of folk crafts, convey love for them to the population, preserve and enrich the culture and historical heritage of Belarus.
Each festival is dedicated to a specific event from the history of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania. This year's festival is dedicated to events civil war Grand Duchy 1432–1438 The program includes: storming of a castle, a walking knight's tournament, a master class in archery, a forest buhurt, a 5x5 tournament, an archer's tournament, a squire's tournament, etc. The fest will feature: Hardwood (Minsk), Fabiant (Gomel), "Adarvirog" ( Minsk), Cad Goddeu (Minsk), By Cry (Minsk), Kashlati Vokh (Minsk), “Rutvitsa” (Minsk) and “Myarezha” (Minsk).
Where: Vileika city, Minsk region
July 1, from 12.00 to 06.00 grand festival of electronic dance music “Summer Energy” will gather thousands of fans of this movement in Minsk, on the territory of the Dreamland water park.
This year, more than 76 DJs at six venues will spin turntables in their orbits and play for 20 hours. Among the headliners of the Energy of Summer festival are Stadiumx, Feel, Bobina, Going Deeper, Magnit & Slider, Matvey Emerson, Arston. The marathon will begin at 12 noon and end at 6 o'clock at dawn the next day.
The ideal space for dancing fantasies will be a dance floor filled with foam. In addition to kilowatts of dance rhythms, guests will find a food court with a gastronomic variety, four entertainment slides, bumper ball, karting, rodeo, 5D cinema and many other entertaining activities.
Entrance: standard: entrance, visit to the water park, access to all dance floors - 32.50 rubles,
Deluxe (up to 800 people): separate comfortable area with separate bars – 52.50 rubles,
VIP (limited number of up to 500 people): a separate area with a comfortable location, a good view of the stage and separate bars - RUB 100.00.
Where: site near the Sports Palace
Anyone can go for the weekend July 1st and 2ndBraslav, where a large-scale rock festival will take place. The organizers set themselves the goal of collecting at the open air best representatives author's rock music of Belarus. The two-day concert will take place on the picturesque shore of Lake Dryvyaty from 15.00 until late at night. More than 20 Belarusian rock bands will perform at “Magutny Fasce”. Among them are Re1ikt, The Road Dogs, Yann Zhanchak, Weesp, NewLevel, Tok Rukoo, etc. In addition to music, the festival program includes motor boating, wakeboarding, and various food areas. Also, as part of the event, the organizers are going to make a film about the Belarusian underground rock scene.
Where: Vitebsk region, Braslav
Entrance: 10 rubles
Independence Day of Belarus on July 3 is celebrated throughout the republic. Traditionally, spectacular sports and youth events are held on this day, and a military parade will take place in Minsk. Many citizens will have the opportunity to take a walk with their families in city centers, listen to music, and watch performances by artists. More than 60 different local concerts and other events will take place in Minsk alone.
Venue: squares, avenues, concert venues, parks and squares of Minsk and others settlements Belarus.
You can, for example, go with your children to the Children's Railway, which invites July 3 for the holiday program “Independence Day with us.”
A festive concert will be held at Zaslonovo station, and an exhibition of small arms from the Great Patriotic War will be held.
At Sosnovy Bor station, passengers will be able to ride horses and there will be attractions.
Where: Minsk, Nezavisimosti Ave., 86
There are other options for having a good time. Eg, Holi Picnic festival, which will take place in Loshitsky Park on July 3. Holi Picnic is a place where the whole family will spend a great sunny day.
Teenagers will go wild to the music and colors of Holi on the main stage. The drive that the combination of music and paint gives is already loved by the most active teenagers.
Parents will relax on a free blanket while watching their loved ones. By the way, the blanket can be sprinkled with Holi paint. Mothers will bring baskets of food, and if they forget something, they can buy more at the street food site.
The youngest guests will be warmly welcomed at the KidFest playground, where their own party awaits them!
Entry to all areas is free. Guests, if desired, thank us by purchasing a bag of Holi paint, thereby saying “Thank you” for organizing it.
Where: Minsk, Chizhevskikh proezd, 10.
From June 15 to July 13, Minsk hosts the V Open-air festival of silent films and contemporary music “KINEMO”, organized by the Cinemascope project and the Association of Young Belarusian Composers. So, on July 6, at 21.30 you can watch the film “People without Tomorrow” / Ludzie bez jutra. Poland, 1919, 84 min. Director: Alexander Herts
Cast: Halina Bruczowna, Jozef Vengrzyn, Pavel Overlo, Maria Hryniewiczwna.
Music: Galloping Lethargy (Poland)
Performers: Antonina Nowacka (vocals), Ray Dicati (saxophone), Philip Palmer (saxophone), Pawel Dziadur (electronics), Tomek Holonewski (percussion).
And on July 13, movie lovers can expect the following films: “Cops”/Cops, USA, 1922, 18 min.
Directors: Edward F. Kline, Buster Keaton. Cast: Buster Keaton, Edward F. Kline, Virginia Foxx, Steve Murphy
“At a dizzying height”/High and Dizzy, USA, 1920, 27 min.
Director: Hal Roach. Cast: Harold Lloyd, Roy Brooks, Mildred Davis, Wallace Howe
I – “Attack”/Polizeibericht Überfall, Germany, 1928, 21 min. Director: Erno Metzner. Cast: Heinrich Goto, Eva Schmid-Kaiser, Sibylle Schmitz, Alfred Loretto.
Music: Konstantin Yaskov (electronics), Olga Podgaiskaya (piano), Ilona Les (cello), Anastasia Karpenko (violin)
Where: courtyard of the Memorial Museum-Workshop of Z.I. Azgura (Minsk, Z. Azgura St., 8).
Entrance: 8.00 rub. (for one evening).
On July 7, the legendary Belarusian electronic music festival “Space is Ours!” will take place. The project opens the second decade of its existence with a change of location. It will now take place on the grounds of the Sailing Centre, including the famous cafe and beach located on this site.
The concept of the festival has also changed: it is designed for those who love real club music, were brought up on the first “Cosmos” and memorable bright parties and, what is important, expect a certain level of comfort.
Hehlinersfestival:
Timo Maas. For more than 30 years, Timo has been one of the most famous and respected DJs in Germany, twice nominated for the leading Grammy music award. He is also known for his collaboration with an incredible number of leaders in the world music industry, including Depeche Mode, Madonna, Moby, Fatboy Slim, Muse, Garbage, Jamiroquai and many others.
Horse is one of the best Ukrainian DJs, a native of Minsk. Without Alexey Kononov’s contribution to the club culture of Belarus since the 1990s, it would not be what it is today: many of today’s DJs began their journey as partygoers precisely with the participation of DJ Kon. His visit to “Our Space” has been a tradition since the times when club culture was more elitist and the festival was the culmination of the club season. Also famous Belarusian DJs will take part in the festival: Yarik, Nerv, Mihas, Gurami, Igor Shep, NDO (ex Mitya Ace), Fedorovski, Toshi.
“Space is ours!” - a true legend. This year’s festival retains all the best features of the previous versions of Cosmos, and chooses a better location that provides comfort to all visitors.
Where: Minsk district, Zarechye village, Sailing Center
Entrance: 30 rubles
For the third year in a row, the hospitable Ivatsevichi land welcomes participants and spectators festival “Vygonoshchanskaya Fortetsiya”, which will take place on July 8-9. The event program will feature a military-historical reconstruction of the battles on the eastern front in the summer of 1917. Interactive soldier camp, traveling exhibition, souvenir shop and much more.
From July 11 to July 19, the traditional musical festival “Slavic Bazaar” will be held in Vitebsk. This year, spectators will enjoy solo concerts by Yegor Creed, Grigory Leps, Valery Meladze, Stas Mikhailov and Zara. It will be possible to attend the anniversary concert of the group “Hands Up”, and the group “Splin” will perform in Vitebsk for the first time. Street performances by musicians and dancers from all over the world will take place as part of the festival in parks and squares of the city. The main event of the Slavic Bazaar will be a competition of young performers and a children's music competition.
Where: Vitebsk, Summer Amphitheater
Entrance: from 12 rubles
On July 15, the annual landmark festival “Volnae pavetra 2017” will take place on the Chablis farm.
“People's Album” at Chablis – for one evening the farmstead will become an interwar town of the 1930s. After a sold-out show in Minsk, the cult “People’s Album” will stop by the “Chablis” farmstead in the Volozhin district.
Open air “Volnae pavetra” this time consists of two musical parts. On July 15, the atmosphere will be created by modern, energetic Belarusian groups and the musical “People's Album” with the participation of Lyavon Volsky, Dmitry Voityushkevich, Kasia Kamotskaya, Veronika Kruglova. There will be surprises too. The festival is dedicated to the blessed memory of Anna Volskaya.
– Our traditional new ethno festival “Volnae Pavetra” will be held in a slightly different format. In February, we loudly and beautifully celebrated the return of the “People's Album” to Belarus after 10 years of silence. Why not sing your favorite songs in the open area and once again celebrate the 20th anniversary of the musical performance?
This musical project is part of modern Belarusian culture, which at the same time tells us about the past life of Belarusians in difficult times. But we haven’t forgotten the current musical groups that will add a new sound to the popular fest. Details will appear soon, say the festival organizers.
“Free Pavetra” will begin on July 15 at 18:00. According to tradition, you can come to the farm on Friday to the tent camp.
Where: Volozhin district, Maloye Zaprudye village, 29a
Entrance: adults - from 30 rubles, children under 12 years old - free. You can take dogs, but with a leash and muzzle.
From July 17 to 22, the fifth anniversary “Cherry Festival” will take place in Glubokoe. This holiday has outgrown the scope of the regional holiday and attracts the attention of numerous tourists both from Belarus and abroad. This year, in addition to traditional entertainment and competitions, presentations and treats, an international beauty contest will be held as part of the festival.
Where: Vitebsk region, Glubokoe
On July 22, the tenth music festival “Rock for Bobrov” will take place at the Borovaya airfield near Minsk. Last year, Rock for Beavers became one of the main musical events of the year and the largest festival in the country in terms of the number of tickets sold! “Rock for Bobrov-2017” will continue the best traditions of European open airs, which imply not only a high-quality musical show, but also a large amount of entertainment.
The organizers have already announced the first part of the festival participants:
Brutto & Lyapis with Double Hot. The most famous Belarusian musician Sergei Mikhalok will perform the best hits “Brutto” and “Lyapisov”, while the musicians will develop a special musical program for “Rock for Bobrov”. This will be Mikhalka's biggest concert in the history of Belarus!
Cult Russian rock band "Chaif", which for almost four decades remains one of the most beloved and sought-after groups in the post-Soviet space.
The first rap group in Russia "Caste", which won millions of fans and created conditions for the further development of the style in the post-Soviet space.
NaviBand- the loudest success of the year, representatives of Belarus at Eurovision 2017 in Kyiv. According to music critics and fans, this group confidently claims the right to be called the most romantic Belarusian duet.
"Spleen"– one of the most popular rock bands in Russia. The musicians will bring their new and best songs to Minsk, which means you can get a great dose of rock and feel nostalgic listening to the band’s main hits.
"Give Darogu» - Brest hooligans from working-class areas. Punk mixed with crazy energy and combined with catchy melodies.
Anacondaz is a Russian hip-hop group that is rapidly gaining likes and views on social networks.
Since last year, “Rock for Beavers” has been held according to all the criteria of modern European festivals. This year, special attention will again be paid to organizing space zoning and off-stage animation. The area of food courts will also be increased, the range of food will be expanded and the process of serving spectators will be accelerated as much as possible. Fundamental innovations will be in the organization of the placement of dry closets, as well as the security and access system of the festival. In terms of the level of organization, the tenth anniversary “Rock for Beavers” will surpass many European analogues!
“Rock for Beavers 2017” means tens of thousands of happy people, a real celebration of rock and freedom! Last year it was visited by a record number of people. This year it promises to be even cooler!
Entrance: first 1000 tickets – 25.00 rub.
On July 22-23, the 9th international festival of medieval culture and music “Our Grunwald 2017” will take place.
Traditionally, the festival will be dedicated to military and secular culture, the traditions of our ancestors, and the most important event will be the reconstruction of the largest battle of medieval Europe, which took place on July 15, 1410 between the troops of the Teutonic Order and allies: the Grand Duchy of Lithuania (modern Belarus) and the Kingdom of Poland.
Representatives of military-historical reconstruction clubs from Belarus, Ukraine, Poland, Russia and the Baltic countries will take part in the theatrical reconstruction of episodes of the legendary battle this year.
Over the course of two festival days, there will be knightly tournaments, an archery tournament, mass battles - buhurts, the “Battle of the Households”, spectacular equestrian tournaments according to the rules of the 14th century, a large-scale concert with the participation of the best folk and rock bands of Belarus, Ukraine and other countries. There will be master classes on medieval dances and crafts, and there will be a City of Craftsmen and interactive platforms.
The main festival site is the stadium.
On this site (to the right of the entrance to the museum) the main events of the festival will take place over two days:
Walking knight's tournament. The fights take place according to the canons of medieval tournaments. In the final, the strongest knight of the tournament is determined;
Massive battles of knights, buhurts - a demonstration of a real medieval battle takes place on the site. Within the framework of buhurts, battles take place: “capture the banner”, in which one of the units must capture the enemy’s banner and not lose its own; “battle on the bridge” - each of the squads must cross to the opposite side of the narrow bridge; “storming the gate” – one of the squads defends the gate of the “castle”, the other must break through;
- “Battle of the Courts” - a battle between squads of knights of up to 10 people, lasting until the last one standing - will be accompanied by the appearance of heralds and a corresponding ceremony;
Tournament of halberdiers/spearmen - a one-on-one battle between warriors armed with long polearms;
Theatrical reconstruction of the episode “Battle of Grunwald” - a large-scale reconstruction of the events of July 15, 1410 with a recreation of the tactical movements of troops. Artillery and siege engines will take part in the reconstruction of the battle, and defensive structures will be built;
Equestrian tournament - riders, dressed in armor of the 13th-14th centuries, will demonstrate the skill of equestrian combat, use of a spear, and a sword. The apogee of the performance is the tournament equestrian clashes, in which two knights point their horses at each other, trying to knock the enemy out of the saddle with a blow of a long spear at full gallop.
Concert hall
On the main stage there will be a “festival within a festival”, a musical open-air “Feast after the Battle”. Groups performing folk/folk-rock/rock/metal music and music of related genres will take the stage.
The central square of the Dudutki estate
Located at the end of the main alley leading from the entrance gate. Over the course of two days, dance master classes, theatrical performances, medieval games, performances by street theaters, fakirs, and musical groups will be held here. Anyone can take part in the master classes.
City of masters
Located to the left of the museum entrance. Throughout the festival, you will be able to get acquainted with the work of craftsmen and artisans using medieval technologies, purchase souvenirs, and take part in craft master classes (blacksmithing, pottery, stone processing, gunsmithing, weaving, etc.) For the first time at festival will take place master class on obtaining iron from ore.
Interactive platforms
They will be located throughout the territory of the Dudutki Museum. Everyone will be able to take part in medieval games, tests, learn archery and crossbow shooting, take part in a fencing master class, and visit a medieval torture chamber. For the first time at the festival, a “knightly obstacle course”, “Highlander Games” will be erected
Where: Minsk region, Pukhovichi district, Dudutki
On July 29-30, the #PRONEBO aviation sports festival will be held at Borovaya airfield for the third time.
#PRONEBO is the largest air festival in Belarus, organized by the Belarusian Aviation Sports Federation. It involves a variety of aircraft - from hot air balloons to modern helicopters. This is an international level competition that brings together the best pilots in the world.
This is a spectacular air show, parachutist demonstrations and sightseeing flights for guests. This is a delicious food court and a variety of activations for both adults and children. This is a two-day open-air celebration of aviation sports and a great opportunity to have a great time with the whole family.
Five unique reasons to go to #PRONEBO:
Helicopter racing. This is the only show in Belarus where you can see international helicopter racing. Believe me, it is no less exciting than car competitions. And if you miss them now, you'll have to wait until next year...
Fan's passion.#PRONEBO is not only entertainment, but also excitement. After all, pilots from a dozen countries will compete seriously. Therefore, you can not only enjoy their skills, but also cheer for your favorite.
Breathtaking. The festival program includes demonstration parachute jumps and demonstration flights on aerobatic airplanes and helicopters. The country's best pilots will show their skills and demonstrate the wonders of aerial acrobatics.
Sightseeing flights. This time the organizers will try to provide you with maximum opportunities to reach the sky. As part of the festival, a large number of sightseeing flights for guests on various types of aircraft are planned. Come and choose what you like: airplanes, helicopters, gyroplanes, hot air balloons!
An extraordinary sight. On the evening of Saturday, July 29, an amazing show is planned - night glow of balloons accompanied by live music. Believe me, it's very beautiful!
What entertainment awaits on earth?
It will be interesting not only in the sky. "Down to earth" entertainment will not leave you time for boredom and will be much more eventful than last year.
Guests will be able to visit an exhibition of aviation technology, have fun in activation zones, take pictures in unusual photo zones, and even learn how to fly drones and model aircraft. And there is something for children to do - the play area at #PRONEBO will satisfy the desires of any child.
And also: valuable prizes from festival partners in their locations, and special competitions from the organizers, the winners of which will be able to take to the skies and experience the unforgettable feeling of flying.
Private modern airplanes and helicopters, gyroplanes, as well as air force and air defense equipment of the Republic of Belarus will be added to the existing exhibition of the museum on Borovaya. You can touch it with your own hands, take a photo, and even learn how to “get a real pilot’s license” - all this is possible at the aviation sports festival.
Lecture Hall zone, where people who are in love with the sky will share their stories. You will hear a story about how the Chairman of the Belarusian Aviation Sports Federation, Alexander Tsenter, “drove” a helicopter across the Atlantic Ocean. Russian pilot Maxim Sotnikov will talk about his trip around the world by helicopter. For the first time, the #PRONEBO festival program includes a “flying” concert with the participation of fashionable Belarusian performers.
The entrance is free
On July 28-30, the business forum “LIPEN. PRO". Here everyone can improve their business skills, make useful contacts and actively relax surrounded by wild nature.
Participants of the business forum will spend two days in a tent camp in a picturesque place - a river, a forest, fresh air, the smell of a fire and... the best business practices!
From sunrise to sunset, business trainings, master classes, lectures, business games, and debates will be held at the camp. Experienced entrepreneurs, business coaches, and owners of large businesses will share their mistakes, achievements and experiences. Each participant will be able to communicate with them in an informal setting and ask questions.
Several business events will be held simultaneously, so everyone can choose the niche that is most interesting for their business idea, project, business or startup.
You can come to Lipen.PRO as a team or alone. This year the program will be structured in such a way that, whether you like it or not, you will have to get acquainted and establish friendly relations with all the forum participants. And this is no coincidence. The organizers know firsthand how important useful contacts are in the business environment. And “Lipen.PRO” is an opportunity to establish friendships and partnerships in an informal setting with active people of our country. There will be more than 200 participants at the forum - brave, ready to achieve their goals. In addition, as the experience of the business forum of past years has shown, business acquaintances with like-minded people often develop into partnerships, new businesses and even family relationships.
There will also be opportunities for recreation: sports games, volleyball tournaments, quests, open-air cinema, live concert and much more.
Also this year, a special event “Expert Day” will be held in one of the educational tents of the forum, where everyone will be able to present their business idea or business project and receive recommendations and feedback from experts and other participants or find team members.
Where: Volozhin district, Padnevichi village
Entrance: 50–160 rubles
Another interesting event will take place on July 29-30–
FSP Freaky Summer Party. For many Belarusians, FSP is an annual and much-needed injection of creative spirit and freedom. This is all the diversity of modern culture, which is successfully complemented by arrangements of musicians from different countries of the world.
Festival guests will be able to visit a unique craft market, have a bite to eat at a large food court, stop at one of five music stages, appreciate a variety of extreme entertainment and special projects... And all this in tandem with the educational platform Edutainment, the Kidsters children's paradise and an unstoppable after-party.
If you want to learn something new, then you just need to be at Edutainment’2017. Just look at the speakers: Alexey Ametov (publisher of the Village) and Zhenya Sugak (editor of the Village in Belarus), Alena Vladimirskaya - creator of the unique Anti-Slavery service and the main headhunter of the Runet, Fredrik Öst - creative director and creator of the top Swedish agency SNASK , Alexander Stelmakh - director of international development of ARTOX in the Ukrainian capital, Andrey Beloveshkin - candidate of medical sciences, and others.
The moderators of the site will be Sergei Sakharov (editor-in-chief of the city portal Citydog.by), Alexey Potapenko (HeadMade project), as well as Anna Poznyak (co-curator of the project).
The Kidster spot is as comfortable as possible for the youngest guests of the festival. They are happy to get involved in shows, multi-format performances, master classes and quests. They will learn a lot about fairy tales, ecology, travel and swords.
The best summer soundtracks will be harmoniously complemented by the best food in the city.
This year, Freaky Summer Party will be complemented by a new stage made from shipping containers. This is the merit of the musical group “Bassota”, which is famous for its unbridled parties.
The new current spot Blogeria life:) will become a platform for bloggers and about bloggers. Bloggers with millions of followers, owners of the most famous Instagram accounts, travel photographers and those who live off photos and videos taken on a mobile phone. They will share their secrets and tell you how to make good money from it.
Get inspired by a new territory. Every year the festival grows larger. The plans for this summer are ambitious: the organizers predict about twenty thousand guests. In order to make everyone comfortable, another thirty percent of the Dreamland area will be used.
Where: Minsk, st. Orlovskaya, 80
Entrance: 24.99 rub. (1 day), 34.99 rub. (2 days)
Throughout July, starting at 8, Minsk residents and guests of the capital will be able to enjoy music: the start of the project has been announced "Classics at the Town Hall with velcom". These wonderful concerts last season attracted a huge audience - up to 14 thousand people. The first concert is called "A Century in Classics". The main orchestra of the country, the State Academic Symphony Orchestra, which celebrates its 70th anniversary this year, will perform before the audience.
... Of course, in July there will be a lot more interesting things: exciting excursions, hiking, boating and cycling trips, relaxing on agricultural estates, swimming in rivers and lakes, picking berries and mushrooms, meeting with friends, picnics in nature, walks under the moon in public gardens and parks, premieres, concerts and exhibitions...July, we love you!
Topics: Weekend
The International Festival of Medieval Culture and Music will be the ninth in a row.
Traditionally, the festival will be dedicated to military and secular culture, the customs of our ancestors, and the main event of the event will be the reconstruction of the largest battle of medieval Europe - the Battle of Grunwald. It took place on July 15, 1410 between the troops of the Teutonic Order and allies: the Grand Duchy of Lithuania (modern Belarus) and the Kingdom of Poland.
Representatives of military-historical reconstruction clubs from Belarus, Ukraine, Poland, Russia and the Baltic countries will take part in the theatrical reconstruction of episodes of the legendary battle in 2017.
Over the course of two festival days, there will be knightly tournaments, an archery tournament, mass battles - buhurts, the “Battle of the Courts”, spectacular equestrian tournaments according to the rules of the 14th century, a large-scale concert with the participation of the best folk and rock bands of Belarus, Ukraine and other countries. There will be master classes on medieval dances and crafts, a city of craftsmen and interactive platforms will operate.
In the history of our country, from the time of the Principality of Polotsk to the present day, there have been many glorious pages of which we must be proud. The Battle of Grunwald is an event that changed the future of our country and the history of all of Europe. Victory in the Battle of Grunwald is one of the legendary pages of the Belarusian military history worthy of pride and respect!
There is a good definition of the significance of this event for our country: the people of Vitebsk, Polotsk, Smolensk, and Orsha went to the battle, and the Litvins returned.
Venues of the festival “Our Grunwald 2017”
The main festival site is the stadium.
On this site (to the right of the entrance to the museum) the main events of the festival will take place over two days:
Concert hall.
On the main stage there will be a “festival within a festival”, a musical open-air “Feast after the Battle”. Groups performing folk/folk-rock/rock/metal music and music of related genres will take the stage.
The musicians will charge you with energy and a great mood!
16.30-17.10 – Katya Vodonosova
17.20-18.00 – Land of Legends
10.18-19.20 – Stary Olsa
19.30-21.30 – Catharsis
21.40-23.10 – Kukryniksy
23.20-01.00 – Gods Tower
01.10-01.50 – Folcore
The central square of the Dudutki estate
Located at the end of the main alley leading from the entrance gate. Over the course of two days, dance master classes, theatrical performances, medieval games, performances by street theaters, fakirs, and musical groups will be held here. Anyone can take part in the master classes.
City of craftsmen, craft fair
Located to the left of the museum entrance. Throughout the festival, here you will be able to get acquainted with the work of craftsmen and artisans using medieval technologies, purchase souvenirs, take part in craft master classes (blacksmithing, pottery, stone processing, gunsmithing, weaving, etc.) For the first time, at The festival will host a master class on extracting iron from ore.
Interactive platforms.
Interactive platforms will be located throughout the territory of the Dudutki Museum. Anyone can take part in medieval games, tests, learn archery and crossbow shooting, take part in a fencing master class, and visit a medieval torture chamber. For the first time at the festival, a “knightly obstacle course”, “Highlander Games” will be erected
Organizational matters
1. How to get to the Dudutki museum complex for the Our Grunwald festival?
· Regular bus No. 323: (inquiry bus station 114) Minsk AS Yu-Zapadnaya (Zheleznodorozhnaya str., 41/1)
· train to Rudensk + free transfer;
· by personal car/bicycle/horse and even by taxi! The total journey from the city center is about 40 minutes (about 50 km).
Free parking will be provided for car owners.
· Additional buses from Minsk will be organized. Details here in
The current warm season promises to be interesting and full of spectacular events for the general public. Therefore, tourists intending to get acquainted with Belarusian sights and businessmen arriving in the country on business will have a wonderful opportunity to diversify their vacation and combine benefit with entertainment. In addition, this summer season a particularly large flow of tourists from abroad is expected. So we decided to create a calendar of public events in Belarus for the summer of 2018. This unique poster sorts out the largest events and large-scale holidays that you are very likely to want to attend.
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Tea Festival
The city's Dreamland amusement park will host a weekend event dedicated to promoting tea culture, a healthy lifestyle and family vacations. There you will be able to listen to presentations by experts on tea, health, psychology and philosophy, take a master class on creativity, purchase a variety of teas and mixtures of herbs, honey and spices, and also enjoy music and goodies at the organized food court. In addition, the IV Tea Championship will be held as part of it, where masters and amateurs will compete in their ability to brew tea.
Festival of Slavic cuisine "Pansky Bazaar"
III International Folk Festival “Svyata Sontsa”
The festival “Holy Sontsa” is dedicated to the ancient holiday of Kupala. It will include a fire-show festival, an open-air concert on 2 stages, as well as ethno-sites, a crafts market, and interactive platforms. At the festival you will be able to take part in ancient rituals and other entertainment events. A large-scale Kupala celebration will take place in the village of Ptich in the Minsk region.
Stars Bolshoi Theater Opera and Ballet of Belarus will perform concert programs in Nesvizh Castle. Performances of various formats will take place in the castle courtyard, the theater hall of the castle complex and in the Church of Corpus Christi.
The international festival “Dragonfly” will take place in the Dzerzhinsky district, which brings together lovers of sports, music and dance. It includes a streetball and slam dunk tournament, freestyle basketball, a dance festival (breakdancing) and a performance by rap groups. The previous time the event brought together more than 1000 representatives active youth who prefers a healthy lifestyle.
end of June – beginning of July
Every year, thousands of pilgrims from different parts of Belarus and from abroad come and walk to the village of Budslav in the Myadel region. Festive events are held in honor of the patronal feast of the Budslav Icon of the Mother of God on the territory of the Roman Catholic parish of the Assumption Holy Virgin Maria. In addition to the service and spectacular procession, there will be exhibitions and sales of church utensils and spiritual literature.
"Starazhytnae Kupalle"
Kupala is one of the most significant and widely celebrated festivals in Belarus. The Belarusian State Museum of Folk Architecture and Life in Strochitsy will hold the traditional Kupalle holiday with all the required components: jumping over a fire, singing folk theme songs, weaving wreaths, searching for “Paparats-kvetka” and other rituals.
June
Every year, caravanners from different countries gather in Belarus - tourists who prefer to travel in motorhomes or with a trailer for accommodation. In 218, the International Meeting will take place again, at which all participants will enjoy a rich sports, cultural and entertainment program. Information about the place and date of the event will be published on the website caravaning.by.
Folk holiday of the Eastern Slavs "Kupala"
In the village of Stankovo, Dzerzhinsky district, on the day of the national celebration of Kupalye, an animation program with musical accompaniment, various competitions and on-site trade will be organized. On Kupala night, here you can dance in circles, sing songs, ride boats, take a craft master class and watch a large bonfire.
Having visited the Belarusian “skansen” in the village of Ozertso on this day, you will plunge headlong into the atmosphere of the Kupala celebration, attend a master class on weaving Kupala wreaths from wildflowers and herbs, and take part in real Kupala fortune-telling.
X Medieval Festival “Our Grunwald”
In mid-summer 2018, the Dudutki complex will host probably the largest knightly festival in all of Belarus - “Our Grunwald”. Over the course of two days, visitors will witness large-scale knightly battles, attend tournaments of archers, halberdiers, horsemen and, of course, visit the restoration in honor of the anniversary of the great Battle of Grunwald in 1410. In addition, the festival provides a lot of other entertainment, from the street of craftsmen and board games to the large concert program “Feast after the Battle.” Concerts with the participation of the best folk and rock bands will be held on several stages at once.
The adrenaline-pumping car show #DriftLogoisk18 will be held at the Logoisk ski complex. Thanks to the landscapes of the area, spectators will be able to safely sit right next to the track. The developed infrastructure of the complex, including a hotel, cottages, a restaurant, a pond with a beach, baths and sports grounds, will allow drifting fans to come here for the whole weekend with their children. The final car races will take place in the dark, which will bring more entertainment and thrills.
In the middle of summer 2018, the Belarusian Museum of Folk Architecture and Life in Ozerets will hold Zazhynki - an ancient ritual aimed at a rich harvest. Visitors will get acquainted with folk traditions associated with the harvest, they will listen (and maybe even sing) summer stubble songs accompanied by traditional musical instruments.
The museum village of Ozertso will host a big rock concert “Our Day”, at which the best Belarusian performers of this genre will perform. In addition to the music festival, visitors to the complex will be offered excursions, food courts, a fair and other entertainment.
The Borovaya airfield will host one of the most anticipated musical events of the summer of 2018 - the “Rock for Bobrov!” festival. This year, the mass event, which last year brought together more than 25 thousand fans of Russian rock music, will expand even more: the territory will double, the number of points in the food courts will triple. For the first time in the history of the festival, a VIP section will be organized, located opposite the stage. At the most popular Belarusian open air in 2018, 10 groups will perform: DDT, Lyapis-98, Spleen, Zveri, LSP, NOIZE MC, LOUNA, GIVE THE DAROGU!, J:Mors, Neurodubel.
The Country Club Club Beach, which is hosting the MOVE festival, will turn the shore of the Zaslavsky Reservoir into a party zone for the most active. On the territory of the Sailing Center, those present will be able to enjoy not only luxurious water landscapes, but also trendy music beats and delicious cocktails. Open air lineup: Feduk, Slim, dj Charlotte Devaney, dj Selebrium.
August
The III Festival of the Early Middle Ages “The Way of the Vikings” will be dedicated to the history of Rogneda. A craftsmen's market, a Viking camp, group battles and single duels, a theatrical reconstruction of the capture of a settlement, archery tournaments and various master classes, a medieval tavern, performances by musicians and dancers - all this awaits visitors at an exciting event! The exact date of its holding will be published in the VK group @viking_fest.
At the harvest festival in Belorusskoye state museum folk architecture and life (in Strochitsy) you can take part in a real agricultural ritual. The festive program also includes folk harvest songs and live instrumental music, workshops on weaving ear wreaths, dancing and games for adults and children.
In the Belarusian “skansen” in the village of Ozertso, at the festive event “Spasauka-Lasauka” you can try natural apples, honey, bread, as well as dishes of national Belarusian cuisine. There will also be an opportunity to bless fruits and vegetables. On this day, museum visitors will be able to learn about traditional rituals characteristic of those days.
On this day, at the Logoisk State Cultural Center, professional teams of pyrotechnicians will compete for the Grand Prix of the Navalnitsa International Fireworks Festival. Experts from the pyrotechnic industry will stage grandiose performances for the public. This applies to the dark time of the day. And during the day, the territory of the ski complex will be provided for children: outdoor games and quests, a children's playground, attractions and a wake park will be organized for them. And adults will be able to comfortably spend time at the international food court, in the lounge area, in the barbecue area or on the beach.
Brest region
In the memorial complex “Brest Hero Fortress”, on the territory of the Kobrin fortification, there will be a procession of participants in the “Invasion” reconstruction, a reconstruction of the last peaceful day, a laying of flowers at the Eternal Flame and a requiem meeting on Ceremonial Square.
In the Park of Culture and Recreation, as well as at several stage venues in the city, folk festivities will be held in honor of Independence Day of Belarus. A solemn ceremony of laying flowers at the monument will take place on Freedom Square, as well as at the Eternal Flame on Ceremonies Square. The holiday will include demonstration performances by the 38th Guards Separate Mobile Brigade, an open-air concert and fireworks.
Military-historical festival “Vygonoshchanskaya fortification”
The IV military-historical festival “Vygonoshchanskaya fortification” will be held in the village of Vygonoshchi, Ivatsevichi district. During the First World War, military operations took place in these places for 2 years. At the event you will be able to see a reconstruction of the events that took place on the territory of the Oginsky Canal in 1915. Those present will also be able to visit a military camp, an infirmary, and an exhibition of uniforms of soldiers of the First World War.
The village of Gorodnaya, Stolin district, has long been famous for its pottery production, which is favored by rich deposits of high-quality refractory clays. In the 19th century, about 300 potters lived here, and today the only pottery school in the country is located here. That is why once a year a mass event is held in Gorodnaya, Garadnyanski kirmash, which brings together fans of pottery art from all over Belarus and from abroad. These days a large crafts fair is organized in the village. In this case, you can not only purchase a clay product, but also take a master class on how to make it. The festive atmosphere is complemented by performances by folklore groups, tastings and other entertainment.
Military-historical reconstruction dedicated to the liberation of the Brest region
In the village of Skoki, Brest region, festive events will be held in honor of the Day of Liberation of the Brest region from the Nazi invaders. The celebration will begin at noon and continue in Skokovsky Park until late in the evening. The program includes a concert of creative groups, photo exhibitions, a fair of folk art products and much more. A central place in the program will be taken by a military-historical reconstruction dedicated to the liberation of the Brest region with the participation of international clubs.
These days, Brest will host festive events dedicated to the 74th anniversary of the liberation of these places from the Nazi invaders and City Day. The “Berestye-2018” program involves laying flowers at the Liberation monument and the eternal flame, theatrical performances, concerts, the city of craftsmen, air shows, various festivals, a parade of retro cars, the “Berestye Carnival,” the “Berestye Ball” and much more. It should be noted that the most eventful day of cultural and entertainment events will be Saturday.
The Grodno region
At the beginning of June 2018, Grodno will gather over 2,000 guests of more than 40 nationalities at the XII Republican Festival of National Cultures. Its goal is to show how friendly the peoples living on the territory of the republic are. After regional qualifying rounds, which lasted 2 years, at the final stage in Grodno, representatives of various nationalities will present traditional culture, history and rituals, arts and crafts and folk cuisine.
Guests of the unusual event will taste various types of popcorn and see the best film premieres, which will take place in the Grodno Cosmos cinema, which is hosting the festival. And children will have an entertainment program with competitions and prizes.
Regional jazz music festival GRODNO JAZZ
The XII open festival of jazz music “Grodno-Jazz” will take place in the open area near the walls of the New Castle in Grodno in the summer of 2018. Jazz artists from Belarus and countries near and far will perform at the concerts.
Every year, representatives from Belarus, Russia, Poland, Lithuania, Latvia and other countries come to the SUNDAY International Auto Festival to present more than 200 rare cars. As part of the festival, a number of presentations and competitions will be held (for example, “Car audio – the loudest cars EMMA”, “Erotic car wash. Battle of the cities”). There will also be an open air with the participation of famous musical groups.
Sea Festival
The extraordinary event “Festival of the Sea” in 2018 will be held in Grodno on the Augustow Canal. At the festival, the lord of the water element himself, Neptune, will participate in a theatrical performance. For visitors to the festival there will be an exhibition-fair of handicrafts, sports competitions and competitions, water races “On Anything”, as well as a literary bay “On Book Sails”.
Festival “Augustow Canal in the Culture of Three Nations”
The regional open festival of folk art “Augustow Canal in the Culture of Three Nations” will traditionally unite representatives of 3 nationalities - Belarusians, Poles and Lithuanians. On this day, at the Dombrovka lock, all the most interesting things that exist in the culture of neighboring peoples will be presented. Dances, crafts, music, culinary traditions – festival participants will be happy to share all this with its guests.
Vitebsk region
The BROVAR DAY festival will allow connoisseurs to taste more than 80 types of beer, some of which will be brewed exclusively for the holiday. On the territory of the private brewery Dvinsky Brovar, not only beer will be presented, but also food for every taste. Comfortable places will be equipped for communication with brewers, and an up-to-date music program will also be provided.
The XXV international festival of song and music of the Dnieper region of Russia, Belarus and Ukraine “Dnyaproўskіya galasy v Dubroўne” will become even larger this year. And not only in connection with the anniversary, but also because it coincides with the 625th anniversary of the city of Dubrovna. The event will bring together representatives of 14 countries, who will not only present to the public a rich dance and music program, but will also ceremoniously exchange loaves, jointly create a carpet and pay attention to local attractions, in particular the Kireevsky spring. In addition to the concert program, guests of the holiday will be treated to numerous competitions, games, exhibitions, and a large platform where village councils, agricultural towns and various organizations will set up their branded farmsteads.
Festival "Magutny Fest"
Over the three days of the Magutny Fest, more than 20 rock bands will perform. But in addition to the concert program, guests will enjoy the beach, wakeboarding, motor boating, competitions and other interactive activities. In addition, there will be an excellent opportunity to get acquainted with the most beautiful place in Belarus - the Braslav Lakes. Transparent reservoirs, the ghost of a railway station, a church with an icon-shrine - during the 3 days of the festival, in addition to concerts, you will be able to get to know the Braslav region better and see how unique it is.
XXVII International Arts Festival “Slavic Bazaar in Vitebsk”
Every year, the international festival “Slavic Bazaar” brings together tens of thousands of art lovers from different countries in Vitebsk and is the hallmark of Belarus. Pop stars will perform in the summer amphitheater, and numerous master craftsmen will present the results of their creativity in the huge city of craftsmen.
International sports and music festival “Viva Braslav”
The Viva Braslav-2018 festival is one of the largest music weekends in Belarus, an open-air event called “Belarusian Ibiza”, since it is a concentration of high-quality music in pop, rock and hip-hop styles in the atmosphere beach holiday. Guests of the festival will enjoy the country's largest campsite on the territory of the Braslav Lakes National Park, a rich variety of food courts and active entertainment areas. In 2018 the festival will feature: Ivan Dorn, Alekseev, Bianca, Artyom Pivovarov, Intelligency, Sergei Bobunets (ex-Semantic Hallucinations), Nizkiz, Nuteki, “Malbec and Suzanne”, “Scrooge”.
Mogilev region
A free open air “BI-2 FEST” will take place on the square in front of the Bobruisk Arena at 18:00. The Bi-2 group became the initiator and ideological inspirer of the festival. Bobruisk was not chosen by chance: it was here that the musical history of this famous rock band began in the late 80s. The concert line-up is also special - each group participating in the festival takes its place in the history of Bi-2.
The unique arts festival “Alexandria Collects Syabros” has become a traditional republican holiday. Within its framework, a large-scale cultural program will be organized, including the work of thematic farmsteads, an exhibition-fair of folk crafts, performances by the best philharmonic groups and leading Belarusian, Russian and Ukrainian pop artists.
IX International Music and Sports Festival “Big Bard Fishing”
The ninth “Big Bard Fishing” will take place at the Chigirinskoye Reservoir, near the village of Chechevichi. The program of the international music and sports festival includes an art song competition “Guitar in a Circle”, master classes on sauna steaming by the best steamers of Belarus, Russia and Ukraine, various types of massage, technologies for building and arranging a bathhouse, knitting brooms, making soap based on natural materials, aroma and herbal medicine. There will also be mobile bathhouses, a tent hostel, food courts, and bicycle and kayak rentals.
Modern Mstislavl in a few days turns into medieval city, where ladies, knights, archers and horsemen appear on the streets. The festival will be attended by music, dance and theater groups, folk craftsmen, 300 warriors from 39 knight clubs and historical reconstruction clubs in different cities of Belarus and Russia. Every year thousands of spectators come here from all over Belarus and from abroad to plunge into the atmosphere of antiquity and get acquainted with the history of the surrounding lands.
Gomel region
The festival of folk art "Beraginya" is an effective form of preserving and reviving the cultural heritage of Belarus. Participants from different countries will present original folk art in all its manifestations. Also within its framework, there will be a ritual show “Rudabelskaya Kupalle”, which has no analogues in the country, and other cultural and entertainment events.
On the runway of the Gomel Zyabrovka airfield, during the anniversary international festival “Motor Fest 2018”, several competitions will be held in various automotive disciplines: drag racing, single races on the ring track in the time-attack and rally-sprint classifications, “car battles for survival” " and not only. There will also be exhibitions, a children's playground and other interactive areas.
On this day, a symbolic “Polesskaya village” will unfold in the agricultural town of Lyaskovichi, Petrikovsky district. At the organized courtyards, guests will have tables set with widespread and unique dishes of Belarusian cuisine. There you will also be able to see authentic interior details such as tablecloths with local embroidery, homespun towels, as well as take a master class in pottery and weaving and purchase your favorite product at an organized handicraft fair.
Diversify the summer of 2018 by visiting mass events in Belarus, look at this calendar to plan a trip to our amazing country in such a way as to get maximum positive emotions! This summer season there will be many large Belarusian open airs, which will surely be remembered the brightest impressions, will charge you with energy and inspire you to new adventures. We wish you a great summer! ;)