Kids are especially sensitive to New Year's holidays. Christmas tree, gifts, Santa Claus - all this the children are looking forward to. Here you will find dozens of activities that you can attend with children during the Christmas period:

• New Year's shows;
• performances;
• circus performances;
• movie theater;
• musical;
• story.

All of these events are dedicated to winter wonders that happen to everyone who believes in them. Crocus City Hall invites children and parents to find Santa Claus. At a magical theatrical performance, every kid will be able to receive a gift and congratulations, see a unique show with the participation of their favorite cartoon characters. You can also have fun in the amusement park - a real Christmas tree, holiday costumes, dances and competitions will not leave anyone indifferent.

Mosfilm invites viewers to a movie show - a show of magical Christmas tree decorations. An additional reason for the celebration was the 95th anniversary of the film studio, so miracles, gifts and Have a good mood there is enough for everyone at this party. Impressive special effects, heroes who overcome unbearable difficulties, New Year's installations and festive photo zones - all this can interest both a child and an adult.

Choosing a show to visit with a child is not easy as there are so many choices. The magical world in 2020 will be shown to children, among other things, by the stars of Russian show business, sports, and stage. Evgeni Plushenko and Yana Rudkovskaya prepared a festive ice show based on the ballet Swan Lake. Ballet merges with figure skating - and in the arena we see an exclusive show that uses new technologies. The visuals are designed to grab the attention of young viewers and turn the evening into a fairy tale. Adults will be able to appreciate the skill of the artists and live accompaniment.

The Zapashny brothers invite spectators to the circus for their new New Year's show. This is a mystical story that comes to life thanks to realistic scenery, beautiful suits and the talent of the artists themselves. Real magic awaits visitors, supported by pyrotechnic, laser and light effects. Tickets for this and other shows can be bought at our box office or online. The price depends on the hall and the place you choose.

Events for the New Year in Moscow 2020

On the eve of New Year and Christmas, adult spectators also have a large selection of events. Festive festivities take place near the Kremlin, and new year's eve can be held near the main Christmas tree of the country. However, it is worth visiting the New Year's shows prepared by Russian artists. Among them:

• musical on ice;
• New Year's concert;
• ballet and acrobatic show;
• humorous show;
• hits of the 80-90s.

Tatiana Navka performs the main role in the musical "The Scarlet Flower", in which famous world-class figure skaters take part. They will tell a story of love and beauty, using not only their own talents, but also special effects, decorations and music. A New Year's concert will be filmed in the Kremlin Palace with the participation of all chanson stars. Famous performers promise to immerse the audience in a real fairy tale and give Christmas mood... The best songs of the chanson genre will be performed from the stage of the main concert hall of Moscow.

Channel One invites you to shoot a New Year's concert. The stars of Russian pop music will gather at the indoor stadium. In one show, you can see more than 40 artists, hear hits from different generations. Surprises, gifts and smiles await the audience, who will see not only the stage, but also behind the scenes. On Kassir.ru you will find tickets for a humorous concert in which the main stars of humor and satire - the artists of the Petrosyan Show and the Crooked Mirror - take part. They can also be seen at the New Year's Festival of Humor, which will take place in the Kremlin.

Various interpretations and performances of The Nutcracker and other classic New Year's fairy tales await you. Well-known plots take on new colors and are revealed from an unexpected side. Christmas events for adults are distinguished by the fact that they all remind of the triumph of kindness, beauty and love. Solo concerts of singers and comedians, timed to coincide with the New Year 2020, are also dedicated to miracles.

The show of doubles and parodies awaits residents and guests of Moscow on the last day of the year. Famous singers and actors will appear as world stars and demonstrate their artistic talents on the stage of the House of Cinema. New Year's Eve can also be held at a concert of the Russian National Orchestra, which will perform in the Zaryadye Concert Hall. You can also get to the New Year's ball in the Kremlin Palace and spend a holiday in a dance, enjoy beautiful outfits and feel like a hero of a fairy tale.

Tickets for New Year's performances

Events for every taste will be held in Moscow on New Year's Eve, and everyone will be able to choose an option for themselves. Thousands of viewers have already made their choice and bought tickets for concerts, musicals, shows. Tickets to festive events can be a great gift for family, friends and relatives. Everyone wants to touch a miracle, and this is not as difficult as it seems.

In the company of famous artists, talented musicians, dancers and skaters, you will get a lot of positive emotions. New Year's shows give energy for the whole year, so neither adults nor children can do without these magical events. Exercise your new year wishes and present a holiday to your loved ones right now with Kassir.ru!

A traditional winter ten-day vacation is a great reason to reward yourself for your work with pleasant leisure. The capital's posters are full of tempting offers, it remains to choose where to go on New Year's 2020 holidays in Moscow and, at the family council, to approve a mini-vacation plan.

Moscow is thoroughly preparing for the celebration. Already at the beginning of December, its streets are transformed, becoming a little fabulous. Fairs grow on the squares, trees, snow slides, and sculptures appear. Buildings, trees in crowded places are decorated with garlands, and the whole city literally sparkles brightly in the evening.

New Year's holidays: great leisure options

On New Year's Eve, Muscovites and visitors will rush to, where the main Christmas tree will flaunt and spectacular concerts, theatrical performances, street festivities, and various shows will take place. Grandiose programs await vacationers on:

• Tverskaya street;
• Chistoprudny Boulevard;
• Sparrow Hills.

Some venues adhere to certain directions: sports, dance, and so on. In 32 parks, 45 skating rinks with natural / artificial ice will open.

In the parks ("Fili", named after Bauman, in the garden "Hermitage", "Babushkinskiy" and others) contests, funny games, there will be a lot of music and the opportunity to watch theatrical performances.

The "" will host an exhibition of ice sculptures and an ice festival. Those who wish will be able to participate in master classes: creating hand-made toys, painting icicles.

Your leisure options, including entertainment music program, offer nightclubs: "Baikonur", "Microphone", "Roof of the World", "Propaganda", "Rolling Stone Bar". “New Year's Eve in 8bit Style” is for the audience who values ​​originality. There, in a Moscow skyscraper, you will find contests, a bartender show, a phytozone, illusionists and an enchanting cult show "Mortal Kombat".

What to visit in winter in Moscow with the whole family?

The Russian capital has never been considered a cheap city. However, during the holidays it is quite possible to find attractive places to afford, or even to entertain yourself and your children for free. Available and fun:

1. Inspection of the Kremlin, where there are many monuments and temples.
2. Museums that temporarily open their doors, giving everyone free admission.
3. Public skating rinks that are found in almost every area of ​​the city.

For more than 10 years, the Christmas Gift festival has been pleasing children and adults with charitable events in which Orthodox churches participate. And "" offers to admire sculptures, luminous tunnels, flickering fountains and other art objects. Curling and hockey, ice skating, skiing, sleigh rides are organized at the Christmas festival grounds. All family members can also go to Crocus City Hall for the show "Three Heroes, Masha and the Bear!"

Cultural entertainment for aesthetes includes visiting:

1. Museum of Christmas tree decorations, where excursions are held, introducing those who came to the techniques of making these New Year's accessories in different corners the world. At the master classes, you can really try yourself in the role of the creator of such jewelry.
2. Museum of History "Lefortovo", which presented an exposition of postcards in watercolor by the Dergilevs. Their work introduces Moscow to the 40s and 80s. last century and conveys the atmosphere of the capital of those years.
3. Tretyakov Gallery. During the winter holidays, paintings by famous Italian artists brought from the Vatican will be exhibited here: Bellini, Raphael, Caravaggio, Pusenna and others.
4. Museum-reserve Tsaritsyno. Here visitors will plunge into the life of the Romanov imperial family. See letters, wardrobe items, dishes, furniture and other objects and personal belongings that belonged to the autocrats Russian Empire and used by them on a daily basis.
5. Exhibitions women's clothing dating back to the Art Deco era. She is represented by the Japanese Costume Institute (Kyoto City). Unforgettable classics from Poiret, Chanel, Paken, Lanvin will impress not only fashionistas. There will be chic jewelry, business and cocktail dresses, coats, long evening dresses.

Where to go for the New Year with children

New Year's have long earned their well-deserved fame. Similar events will take place in:

• DS "Luzhniki";
• SC "Olympic";
• USK "Wings of the Soviets";
• VTB Ice Palace".

Traditionally, on the days of school holidays, parents and their children visit:

• Moscow Dolphinarium;
• Central Puppet Theater. S.V. Obraztsova;
• Children's Academic Musical Theater. N.I.Sats;
• Zoo;
• Planetarium.

Original performances await children in the capital's circuses:

• On Vernadsky - "The Snow Queen";
• In Luzhniki () - "SISTEMA2 Human Factor";
• "Aquamarine" - "Santa Claus. Start".

You can navigate in terms of time and prices for the following children's activities:

Name	Coordinates, time, price	Description
Swan Lake	VTB Arena - Dynamo Central Stadium RUB 1,500 - 3,000	Y. Rudkovskaya, E. Plushenko will present an ice show. As Y. Rudkovskaya says, this show is a collaboration of two genres of figure skating and ballet on the floor. Multimedia technologies, transformation of space, live symphony orchestra ... not only children, but also parents will get pleasure.
Grandma's Tales - 2	Theatre "Russian song" 600 - 1800 rubles.	In the New Year's play, kids will see familiar heroes folk tales... Those will experience exciting adventures and prove the well-known truth about the victory of good over evil. Exclusive costumes, successful staging solutions and special effects will make the meeting with the fairy tale unforgettable.
Exhibition "Why does a child need a bear?"	Museum-reserve "Tsaritsyno" RUB 100 - 350	The exhibition of ceramic toys will feature 110 clay figurines created in the second half of the 19th-20th centuries by Russian, Tajik, Belarusian, Latvian, Dagestan and Uzbek craftsmen.
The play "Tepa visiting a fairy tale"	Theater "Golden Ring" RUB 300 - 1400	New Year's musical performance for the little ones.
Chinese ballet and acrobatic show "Nutcracker"	DC "Congress Center" RUB 800-5300	The Shanghai acrobat troupe is already famous for its stunning stunts and show performances. The wonders of acrobatics are based on the traditions of ancient Chinese circuses and carry Buddhist philosophy. Together with technical progress, the talented team manages to create performances of incredible beauty and entertainment.
The play "Tale of the North"	Alexander Shiloava Gallery 2000 - 2300 rubles.	New Year's fairy tale in a stone hall for children from 3 to 10 years old.

All Muscovites and guests of the capital are intrigued by what events are planned in Moscow for the New Year holidays 2019. There is no doubt that this traditional holiday will be organized on a grand scale and pathos, and the Yellow Earth Pig will remember it throughout the year. But why wait?

New Year 2019 on Red Square in Moscow

Everything, as usual, will be massive and spectacular, and Red Square will traditionally gather a full house. This New Year's event in Moscow 2019 is full of Russian traditions, songs, and fun. Those present on Red Square can go ice skating, listen to the tunes of the Russian accordion, and also personally attend a free concert of Russian pop stars.

Verified gift shops

Celebrating the New Year in Moscow in 2019 is not complete without a gorgeous Christmas tree, which, again, can be personally contemplated on Red Square. The festive program will end with chimes, congratulations from the president and traditional fireworks to the delight of all those present. On this day, the festivities will continue until the early hours of the morning, and it will be possible to get home without any problems by public transport.

Ice Moscow in Victory Park

For the New Year holidays 2019, a model of Moscow made of ice will appear in Victory Park. Craftsmen participating in the In the Family Circle festival will build famous buildings and monuments of the capital in Victory Park. The ice sculptures will reach a height of five meters. Among them are the Moscow Kremlin, the Bolshoi Theater, the main building of the Moscow State University named after M.V. Lomonosov, Ostankino TV tower, the building of the Moscow City Hall and the Moscow International House of Music, as well as monuments to A.S. Pushkin, Yuri Dolgoruky and the conquerors of space at VDNKh, the Triumphal Arch, the Tsar Bell, the Worker and Collective Farm Woman monument. Each figure will be highlighted, and screens with information will be placed next to them. Cars will be allowed on the small ring road, and young uniformed inspectors will control the traffic.

As a rule, free events in Moscow for the New Year's holidays 2019 are also organized on Poklonnaya Hill, but this option is more suitable for a family celebration. There is no noise and crowds here, but a huge Christmas tree is also set up and a spectacular fireworks are arranged.

This place is ideal for those who are tired of the bustle of the metropolis, and on this magical holiday plans to retire and spend time with the family. A beautiful panorama prompts you to romantic thoughts, and the spirit of magic pushes you to the most insane actions on the coming New Year's Eve.

Sightseeing tours of the Gorky Park Museum

In the Gorky Park Museum, during the New Year holidays, administrators will conduct daily free tours of the exposition. The maximum size of the group is 20 people, the minimum is one. The duration of the excursion is 30-40 minutes.

During the excursion, the administrators of the museum will tell visitors about the myths and legends of Neskuchny Garden and its owners, about the history of ancient temples Sparrow Hills, will tell about the creation of the first Soviet "cultural complex" and "factory happy people". Tourists will be able to experience one of the first attractions in Gorky Park - to “jump” from a parachute tower using Oculos Rift goggles.

Another free event for the New Year 2019 in Moscow is Gorky Park, where a huge number of people traditionally gather on this unforgettable night. Cheerful music sounds, families walk, Santa Clauses and Snow Maidens are walking towards them in unlimited quantities, a forest beauty has been installed, and all those present will be pleasantly pleased by the most grandiose skating rink in the capital.

Such New Year festivities in Moscow 2019 are intended more for families, since you can not only go ice skating, but also visit the fair and other entertainment events for adults and children. Every year, on New Year's Eve, a lot of people who want to congratulate each other on this gather in the park. a magical holiday and have a nice time.

New Year festivities in Moscow 2019 at VDNKh

Moscow events on New Year's Eve 2019 have been taking place on a grand scale at VDNKh for many years. Since the end of November, not only has a large skating rink been operating here, but exhibitions and museums are also open for everyone. This is a museum of illusions, a house of fairy tales and a cinema museum, visiting which you can get a lot of positive emotions.

If it's relevant where to go on New Year's holidays in Moscow 2019, it is important not to forget about VDNKh, where you can also go to a restaurant or cafe, go shopping and just listen touching congratulations from New Year's characters. The operating hours of all entertainment establishments will be adjusted for the New Year, so there will be plenty of entertainment for children and their parents.

New Year fairs and celebrations at VDNKh

Opening of the skating rink at VDNKh

Since the skating rink was given the status of the main ice rink in the country a few years ago, its opening has been proceeding magnificently. The entire space from Pavilion No. 1 "Central" to Pavilion No. 58 "Agriculture" will be rolled into the ice, so that the area of ​​the ice rink will be more than 20 thousand square meters, and 4500 people will be able to skate on it at the same time. On the first day of work, an ice show will be arranged at the rink, and in the future it will always be possible to climb onto the bridge over the rink or eat in the food court.

New Year's events in Tsaritsyno

Duels, palace intrigues and treasures: performance-quest at Tsaritsyno

Young visitors to the Tsaritsyno Museum-Reserve will be able to ride a snow slide, compete with friends in a ski race and plunge into real palace secrets.

Children from four to 12 years old are invited to participate in the play-quest "Fairy Tsaritsyno". The event will take place in the Catherine Hall of the Grand Palace and will begin as a regular excursion.

Walking through the halls of the palace, the children will look for unusual exhibits, messages and keys that will help them unravel the mystery of the ancient clock. Dance lessons and a real ball in historical costumes, palace games of a bygone era, duels, treasures and Interesting Facts from the life of Empress Catherine.

The sessions start at 11:00, 13:00 and 15:00.

The season of traditional New Year's performances starts on December 26 at the Tsaritsyno Museum-Reserve. Children from five to 12 years old will see the festive performance "New Year's Mysteries of the Big Palace".

During the performance, young spectators will play old Russian games, attend a real court ball and receive gifts from Santa Claus.

The play is based on one of the first literary tales in Russia, written by Empress Catherine II for her grandson, Tsarevich Alexander.

Winter excursions in Moscow parks

In winter, Moscow's parks and reserves, in addition to the usual ski trails, ice slides and open skating rinks, have prepared 21 excursions. They will be held in almost all districts of the capital - in Izmailovsky and Zelenogradsky city parks, Bitsevsky forest, Arkhangelskoye-Tyurikovo estate, Terletsky forest park, Kuzminki, Biryulevsky arboretum, Matveevsky forest, Nezhinsky floodplain and other natural areas.

The excursion "The light environment of the city forest park" will introduce you to the elements of the lighting design of Zelenograd. It will also talk about alternative lighting sources and festive illumination cities in different years.

Several parks in the capital will pay attention to the local fauna. For example, there are special programs: "Wintering animals on the territory of Bitsevsky forest" and "White trail of the natural park" in the reserve "Valley of the Skhodnya River in Kurkino".

The open-air cage complex in Kuzminki invites you to participate in the interactive excursion program "Koza-Dereza". In addition to goats, squirrels, sheep, pheasants and turkeys live there, as well as decorative pigeons, Chinese geese and chickens of various breeds, three eagle owls, Japanese green pheasants and Indo-ducks. All about horses, the history of their domestication, breeds and varieties, features of care and training will be told in the Terletsky forest park.

New Year's masquerade in Vatutinki

On the night of December 31 to January 1, a masquerade New Year's journey will take place on the square near the Vatutinki culture and sports center. The mask will become a must-have accessory and symbol of the ball.

The guests of the holiday will be greeted by the main persons of the evening - Santa Claus and Snegurochka, who will send the participants of the ball on a round-the-world dance cruise around the New Year's planet. And the journey will begin from Veliky Ustyug, where guests will be offered to perform a Russian dance dance.

New Year's festivities in the Kolomenskoye park

Christmastide in Kolomenskoye

The holiday "Christmastide" at the Red Porch of the palace of Tsar Alexei Mikhailovich will begin with a game program. Guests can enjoy old Christmas-time games and learning carols.
The folklore ensemble will tell about the history of the holiday, perform spiritual poems, the Christmas troparion and the kontakion. Participants in the performance will acquaint the audience with Christmastide signs and traditions. The artists will also perform Russian generosity, teach the audience to dance, fortune-telling and caroling.

The celebration will be completed with Russian folk songs, round dances and dances with spectators.
Free admission.

Christmas tree in the royal palace in Kolomenskoye

December 22 - January 3
12:00 - 15:00
Interactive program "Christmas tree in the royal palace" with fun games, fun, contests and round dances awaits young visitors to the Kolomenskoye Museum-Reserve. Heroes of fairy tales will entertain them in the foyer. Children will not only watch a theatrical show with circus, choreographic and vocal performances, but will also take part in it themselves. Traveling through the magical world they will help the characters overcome all difficulties.

Festive services on Christmas Day

Festive services on the night of January 6-7, 2019 will be held in all Moscow churches. In the Cathedral of Christ the Savior, the Christmas service will be performed by Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Russia.

This holiday, along with Easter, is considered the main one in Christianity. On Christmas night, believers remember the gospel story of the birth of Jesus by the Virgin Mary near the city of Bethlehem.

On Christmas Day, it is customary to sing carols and arrange nativity scenes (nurseries) at churches - small puppet compositions representing the scene of the birth of a baby in a stable.

New Year's bazaar in Tsvetnoy

Tsvetnoy Boulevard, 15

Different parts of the festive program will be scattered across the floors of the shopping center: somewhere it will be possible to buy toys, ceramics and beauty in the house, somewhere Tsvetnoy, in collaboration with Gorky Park, will present its backpacks and socks for the ice rink.

Exhibition of New Year's cards "Magic message"

Open all winter

Moscow estate of Father Frost, Volgogradsky prospect, 168d

The organizers are especially sensitive to the circulation of postcards, so they will show the exhibits from all sides. They believe that New Year cards- an important document of its time, and not only beautiful snowflakes and Christmas trees in the picture. By what our ancestors wrote, they propose to find out how they lived, how they celebrated, what they ate. Someone sent all the copies presented at the exhibition to someone in the XX century.

School of Snow Arts in Perovsky Park

Park of culture and rest "Perovsky", Lazo, 7

A workshop of snow sculpture and architecture is being launched not far from the Kuskovo park. So that those who wish to build what they have in mind, everyone will be given paint kits, spray guns, spray guns and water pistols. They say there are experienced craftsmen in the field of snow building; it is they who will teach how to sculpt a fortress, a pyramid, a hero of a favorite movie, or someone else - even a president from snowflakes.

Christmas tree of the Polytechnic Museum

ZIL Cultural Center, Vostochnaya, 4, bldg. one

Perhaps the only tree on which so many candidates of sciences have worked. It turned out to be a pseudo-scientific holiday with the atmosphere of the New Year tree of the closest neighbors in space. The plot is wrapped around the recent discovery of the planet Proxima Centauri b, where life could theoretically exist. And if there is life, then there must be a New Year.

Christmas festivities in the "Ethnographic village of Bibirevo"

Sports competitions, animation and a concert await at Christmas the visitors of the Ethnographic Village of Bibirevo, located in the green zone of the Chermyanka River.
Guests of the festivities will remember the traditions of celebrating the Nativity of Christ, learn a lot of interesting things about healthy way life, show their sports character and a variety of creative abilities.

Santa Claus New Year's ball

V holidays young guests of the holiday will be able to plunge into the atmosphere New Year's miracles and Christmas tales. On the territory of the Moscow Palace of Pioneers, festive performances, attractions, creative laboratories and exposition.

Everyone will be able to take part in an interactive game program, fascinating master classes and games. A New Year's play "The Crystal Throne" will be staged in the Great Concert Hall for children from five to 14 years old. And little guests from five to 12 years old will be shown the "Snow Queen" show.

Festivities in the Moscow estate of Santa Claus

On the last weekend of the outgoing year and on all days of New Year's holidays, the Moscow estate of Father Frost invites everyone to traditional festive street festivities. Guests will enjoy exciting outdoor games in the company of Santa Claus's assistants, favorite cartoons on the big screen and a disco. With the help of a fabulous carousel on the street stage of the estate, spectators, together with the heroes of the musical performance "Spruce-carousel, or Magic Museum" will be able to make an amazing journey to different countries and to different continents, where the most cherished desires... And in the evenings from January 1 to January 7, for the first time on the stage of the Moscow estate of Father Frost, a neon show will be held.

Holiday program schedule:

• December 24 and 25, 2016 from 11:30 to 16:00;
• December 31, 2016 from 11:30 to 16:00;
• from January 1 to January 7, 2017 from 11:30 to 18:15;
• January 8, 2017 from 11:30 to 16:30.

The entrance to the territory of the Moscow estate of Father Frost is free.

New Year's decoration of Moscow in NG 2019

To decorate a wide variety of objects - and spruce trees, and fair pavilions, and installations - they will use warm light of yellow, not white. This will create a cozy, homely atmosphere on the streets of the capital. The leading graphic motif was patterns with a combination of Russian and Italian ornaments. Teams from Russia, Italy and France will work on the project.

For example, experts from France have developed a unique project for Tverskaya Street. According to their idea, lanterns along the street will turn into stylized wine glasses with bubbles of champagne.

Manezhnaya, Tverskaya, Pushkinskaya and other central squares of the city will be decorated with light carved arches. They will also appear in Novopushkinsky square, on Nikolskaya street, in Kamergersky and Gazetny lanes.

Light trees will turn the area of ​​Kuznetsky Most and Rozhdestvenka into a fairy forest. Lanterns soaring in the sky will decorate Zamoskvorechye, and the volumetric figure 2019 will shine near fairs and boulevards, in parks and squares.

If you want to especially remember the festive events in Moscow at new year holidays 2018, then you just need to go to Kolomna. This is a unique chance to experience the past, travel back in time and re-examine the history of the state. Gorgeous landscapes combined with traditional fireworks and folk festivities will cheer you up for the whole coming year, and a tour of local attractions will usefully take time and allow you to somewhat expand your own worldview.

A masquerade will be organized near the main Kremlin Christmas tree, where everyone can come in original costumes and the most unexpected looks. This spectacular event in Moscow on New Year's Eve will be unambiguously reflected in the press, and supplemented by the obligatory presence of the heroes of the occasion. Main grandfather Frost and Snegurochka will light the lights on the general tree, and after the fireworks, traditional congratulations will be heard.

Another idea where to meet New Year 2019 in Moscow - circus performances, some of which will take place right on the streets of the city and delight the lively crowd. New Year's events also include a visit to GUM, where not only holiday sales are announced, but entertainment programs for all visitors. And these are far from all the events for the New Year in Moscow, the posters can be found closer to the winter holidays. In any case, the program of events for the New Year holidays will please, as always.

There are few people who will say that Moscow does not change during the New Year and it is impossible to feel the fairy tale even in the air. The capital of Russia, proud and bright, magically dresses up, dazzles with lights, bewitches with an alien atmosphere. From year to year, Moscow streets are more and more decorated with illumination, and the number of interesting places is growing exponentially.

The new year 2019 has already arrived, the holiday holidays are in full swing. Festivities, exhibitions, fairs, festivals, concerts, entertainment events for residents and guests of the capital are held in Moscow.

For those who stayed in Moscow for the New Year holidays, there are parks, numerous skating rinks, excursions are arranged.

Festive events in Moscow on January 5-9 for the 2019 New Year holidays

Museums

On holidays, Moscow museums await young guests for interesting educational programs and New Year's performances.

The Museums for Children program provides Moscow schoolchildren with free admission to 100 state cultural institutions. Full list free museums for New Year's holidays 2019 is posted on the official website of the Mayor of Moscow.

State Museum of Fine Arts named after A.S. Pushkin

The Pushkin State Museum of Fine Arts invites visitors to excursions and creative activities. Teachers at the Museion Children's Center introduce children to art in the form of thematic quests.

The museum opens its doors free of charge for children under 16 years old. Admission to the exposition for an adult starts from 400 rubles. The combined children's excursion costs 300 rubles. You can register for events and buy tickets in advance on the museum's website.

Preliminary information on work during the holiday period: January 1 - day off. Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday: 11:00 to 20:00. Thursday, Friday: 11:00 to 21:00. Monday is a day off.

Tretyakov Gallery

The museum conducts excursion cycles for children of different ages. Children under 18 years old admit free, adults pay 500 rubles for the entrance. Every Wednesday you can go to the exhibition "Art of the XX century" free of charge. Monday at the museum is a day off.

State Historical Museum

The museum exposition tells about the stages of human development. The history of Russia is presented in 39 thematic halls. Each of them is dedicated to a certain period of the country's development.

For children under 16 years old, entrance to the museum is free, for adults - from 400 rubles. The museum offers preferential entry for retirees, students and family tickets.

The museum is open: Sunday - Thursday from 10:00 to 18:00, Friday - Saturday from 10:00 to 21:00. Day off: Tuesday.

Space Museum

The history of space exploration is presented in 8 exhibition halls of the museum. For children 4-7 years old, employees conduct interactive programs, for schoolchildren - excursions and quizzes. Adults can feel like an astronaut and feel weightlessness. Admission for children under 6 years old is free, from 7 to 18 years old - 50 rubles, for adults - 250.

New Year's performance " Space Adventures Belki and Strelka. Flight to Mars "will take place on December 22, 23, 29, 30 and January 2-7. The introduction of brave travelers costs from 1,500 rubles. A visit to the exposition and a tube of space food are included as a gift with each ticket. Children under 4 years old must use an adult ticket.

State Darwin Museum

The exposition of the museum tells about the history of the development of life on earth, about its diversity. Children are offered interactive programs, excursions, classes with a microscope, master classes, and competitions.

Weekends: December 28 and 31, January 1 and 7. On other days, the museum is open from 10 to 18, on Thursdays - from 13 to 21. Entrance tickets for children under 7 years old are free, for schoolchildren and students - from 50 rubles, for adults - from 150 rubles.

Moscow planetarium

In the museum, visitors can learn about the history of astronomy, touch meteorites and take part in experiments.

Ticket prices are indicated in rubles:

• the interactive museum "Lunarium" for children under 6 years old is free, for adults - 500;
• Great Star Hall and Urania Museum - from 600;
• Astro site "Sky Park" - 100;
• Large Observatory - 300;
• 4D cinema - 450.

From December 17 to December 30, the planetarium invites you to the performance "New Year's Wish". The story takes place on the stage and over the heads of the audience on the dome-screen. A ticket for a New Year's trip costs 2,200 rubles.

Opening hours from 10:00 to 21:00, closed on Tuesday.

Exhibition halls

The association consists of 19 exhibition sites in 9 Moscow districts. The galleries host lectures, master classes, and creative meetings. The website of the association "Exhibition Halls of Moscow" presents detailed information about events and addresses of sites.

For children under 7 years old, admission is free, from 7 to 18 years old - at a reduced price of 50 rubles. A full ticket costs 100 rubles. Opening hours: Tuesday - Sunday from 11:00 to 20:00. Day off - Monday.

Museum "Factory of Christmas tree decorations"

Employees of the factory museum talk about the production of glass Christmas tree toys... In the master class, the teacher shows the participants how to decorate the ball with sparkles. Guests are treated to tea from a samovar with gingerbread and dryers.

The cost of the excursion on weekdays is 400 rubles, on weekends - 500 rubles.

On holidays, the exhibition halls are overcrowded with visitors. Museum staff recommend purchasing tickets in advance on the institutions' official websites. In order to receive a discount ticket at the box office, you must present a document confirming the discount.

Active winter recreation

Fun and active you can spend winter holidays on slides and skating rinks. And this applies not only to children, but also to adults.

Skating rinks

In the winter season 2018–2019, dozens of ice rinks will be opened in Moscow. Among them there will be paid ones, which provide additional services to visitors, and free ones. You can choose many places where to go for a ride with your child in Moscow.

Advantages of paid skating rinks:

• developed infrastructure;
• Additional services;
• the quality of the ice cover.

GUM skating rink

The most elegant skating rink on Red Square can accommodate up to 450 people. Cheerful music is played at the rink, and master classes in hockey and figure skating are held. Visitors are offered skate sharpening and rental services. A riding session lasts one hour. After each session for 30 minutes, the ice is processed and restored.

VDNKh

A large ice rink with a main skating rink, a playground, lovers' alley and five entrance pavilions. The entire season the skating rink hosts entertainment events: dances, games, exercises, children's animation.

TsPKO them. Gorky

The skating rink is divided into zones: main, dance and children's, hockey. There is a special pavilion for children with a changing room, a cafe and a place to relax.

Free skating rinks

With the onset of winter, free ice rinks will open for everyone.

Working hours:

• Chistye Prudy, Dubki, Patriarch's Ponds - around the clock;
• Lianozovsky, Izmailovsky and Petrovsky parks: 12: 00-24: 00;
• Ostankino, Strogino, Ekaterininsky park, Fili, Angarsky ponds: 10: 00-22: 00;
• River Station: 12: 00-21: 00;
• "Winter's Tale" in Tsaritsyno: 9: 00-23: 00.

Slides

Ice slides will be built in Moscow parks in winter. This is a favorite winter fun many children.

The longest slide is located in Sokolniki Park. Children without parents are not allowed to ride it. At VDNKh and in the Muzeon park, you can drive along 2 tracks. From Manezhnaya Square the Milky Way will ride to Revolution Square. In "Kolomenskoye" everyone will have a ride on an inflatable banana, which carries a snowmobile through the park.

Festive events in the capital

During the New Year holidays, there are many free events in Moscow. The smart capital will give adults and children festive mood.

Christmas festival

Muscovites have come to love the Journey to Christmas festival. This year it will be held for the sixth time. The celebration takes place from December 16 to January 20. These days, the capital turns into a magical fairytale city.

The streets are decorated with colorful lights, garlands and fabulous decorations. Homes and parks become part of New Year's fairy tale... The festival opens 38 venues in the city center and in parks.

Tverskaya Street becomes the center of the holiday. From December 31, 2018 to January 2, 2019, it is closed for travel. Muscovites and guests of the capital can take a walk 2.4 km long. On Tverskaya, theatrical performances, concerts are held, acrobats perform.

the Red Square

The most popular place in Moscow for celebrating the New Year. Thousands of Muscovites and guests of the capital gather near the Kremlin. Concerts are held on the square, theatrical performances are staged, and folk festivities are held. Festive fireworks are distributed immediately after the chimes.

Victory Park on Poklonnaya Hill

At the end of December, five-meter ice copies of famous buildings and monuments of Moscow will appear in the park. These are sculptures of the Kremlin, the Ostankino TV tower, the Bolshoi Theater, the Worker and Kolkhoz Woman monument and many others.

The free festive program starts on December 31 at 11 o'clock. During the day, children's contests, games, master classes, congratulations from Father Frost and the Snow Maiden are held. Children can play in the snow fortress or ride the slide.

The evening New Year's program begins on December 31 at 19 o'clock, the concert includes Russian stars, and at 1:00 a festive fireworks are launched. New Year's events on Poklonnaya Gora are held from December 30 to January 3.

VDNKh

The central theme of the New Year's program is space. The concert takes place on the stage in the form of a rocket, the cosmonauts of the ISS congratulate the guests on the New Year. During holidays, you can visit the exhibition of the Center "Cosmonautics and Aviation" and the exposition "Space Pavilion: Between Heaven and Earth".

City parks delight guests with bright lights. Performances, contests, games for children are held around the elegant New Year trees. During winter holidays, children and adults go skiing, ice skating and just walk in Fili Park, Tagansky Park, Sokolniki and Kolomenskoye.

Street festivities take place on Chistoprudny Boulevard, in the Gorky Park, on Sparrow Hills.

Where to go on holidays

On New Year's holidays 2019, Russians rest for 10 days. During these days, you can have time to celebrate the New Year, congratulate loved ones, spend time actively and attend interesting events.

Excursions

A bus tour of Moscow in the evening for 3 hours costs 700 rubles for children, 990 for adults.

A classic 2-hour tour along the famous streets and avenues of the capital costs 500 rubles.

An excursion to the "Secrets of Lenin's Crypt" Mausoleum costs 500 rubles.

Lovers of walking can take a walking tour of Red Square and Alexander Garden. It lasts 1.5 hours and costs 590 rubles.

Walk around the Patriarch's Ponds with their legendary houses and famous residents. The cost is 350 rubles.

Zaryadye park

The entrance to the park is free. The central hall of the pavilion is designed in the form of a dome. Entrance to the dome with a free invitation ticket, visit time - 20 minutes. The park is open around the clock, the pavilions are open from 10:00 to 20:00.

Ice Moscow

The Ice Sculpture Festival can be visited closer to the New Year. The figures are presented at VDNKh, Poklonnaya Gora, in the Sokolniki, Krasnaya Presnya and Luzhniki parks. The ticket price for children is 250 rubles, for adults - 350.

Winter is coming - the character of the most popular TV series loves to speak. But in our case, the phrase does not sound threatening at all. Indeed, with the onset of winter, new types of recreation open up that are not available in other seasons.

Well, and of course, the most favorite mass holiday is New Year. Once again, we are waiting for about 10 weekends, which can be spent a lot of fun. In this article we will tell you where to go for the new year in Moscow.

Main New Year's show of the Country
The Safronov brothers "The Secret of the Three Planets"

the date of the: 28.12.2018 – 8.01.2019

Location: Krasnopresnenskaya embankment, 14, Central Exhibition Complex "Expocentre" (metro Vystavochnaya)

Price: 800 rubles

Description: SOS received at the International Space Station. Who sent him? What kind of help do they need? Or maybe this was done on purpose to lure people into a trap? All this is to be found out by the team of astronauts "Odyssey", who will nevertheless go on the trail of the distress signal.

This is the scenario of the Safronov brothers' New Year show "The Secret of the Three Planets". Together with the actors, the audience will visit different parts of the Galaxy, see the planets and their inhabitants, fight huge robots and solve numerous space puzzles.

The show of the Safronov brothers will use real space technologies and the achievements of robotics. Well, and of course, it will not do without tricks and grandiose illusions, for example, a real human flight and teleportation. And all this is combined with the author's decorations, megawatts of music and unique lighting. This performance will be more interesting than any Christmas tree. It will appeal not only to children, but also to adults.

Children's Academic Musical Theater. N.I.Sats

Location: Prospect Vernadsky, 5 (m. University)

Price: 2750 rubles (without a gift), a gift is paid separately - 700 rubles

Description: Every year, the Natalia Sats Theater organizes a whole marathon of New Year's performances, which is called "New Year's Kaleidoscope". It includes various performances, based, of course, mainly on the New Year theme, but not only. These are The Snow Queen, The Nutcracker, 12 Months, Frost, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, The Princess and the Pea.

Also, before each performance, children and adults will have a mini-performance in the foyer of the theater - with a Christmas tree and Santa Claus. All guests can have fun, have a round dance, take part in various competitions with prizes.

Although the performances are based on famous fairy tales, they have their own zest, focused specifically on the New Year. These copyright changes will please any child. Plus, children can themselves become participants in some episodes, for example, guessing riddles, dancing with the actors, helping the characters find the right answer, and so on.

The exact dates of the "New Year's Kaleidoscope" of the 2018-2019 season are still unknown. But judging by previous years, the first performances started at the beginning of the 20th of December, and the fabulous marathon ended on January 7-8. Every day on the stage of the theater there are two performances - at 16 and 18 hours.

Kremlin tree

the date of the: 25.12.2018 – 9.01.2019

Location: State Kremlin Palace - passage through the Kutafya tower (m.Alexander Garden, Borovitskaya, Lenin Library)

Price: 7000 rubles. There are tickets only for children, but there is “child + adult”. The gift is included in the ticket price.

Description: The Kremlin Christmas tree is the largest New Year's performance, which has been going on since 1954. Children come to it not only from Moscow, but also from all over Russia. Every year this performance is attended by about 300 thousand young spectators. Shows run for two weeks without interruption - three times a day (at 10, 14 and 18 hours). As a rule, only children are allowed to the morning and afternoon performances, but the evening kids can go with their parents.

It is recommended to come to the Kremlin Christmas tree in advance - they begin to let the audience through the Kutafya tower 1.5 hours before the performance. And all this time can be spent on entertainment in the foyer of the Kremlin Palace. There are a lot of interesting things - contests, attractions, life size puppets and so on. And you do not need to worry about the safety of children, animators are closely watching them. After the games in the foyer, they will take the kids to the main performance and help them sit down in the auditorium so that everyone can see everything well.

But the script of each Kremlin Christmas tree is kept secret to the last. What performance is being prepared for 2019 remains to be seen. But there is no doubt that it will be something grand and memorable. And it is really worth taking children to the main Christmas tree of the country on New Year's holidays.

New Year's Masquerade on Tverskaya

the date of the: 31.12.2018

Location: Tverskoy Boulevard, 18 (metro Pushkinskaya, Tverskaya, Chekhovskaya)

Description: Celebrating the New Year in an old mansion in the very center of Moscow has already become a tradition for many. Various costumed performances are held here every year. This time the famous piece "The Phantom of the Opera" became the motive for the festive party. Visitors will plunge into the atmosphere of an old ball, when all its participants are hidden behind masks. By the way, this is a must-have accessory for the evening, and if you cannot find a mask on your own, then you will be provided with it at the entrance to the institution. There are also quite strict dress code requirements for guests. So, women should be in evening dresses, and men in a tuxedo or black jacket. At the same time, ties are not welcome here, it is advisable to wear a bow tie or a scarf.

The ticket price (and the price is rather big) includes all alcoholic drinks and food from the restaurant, that is, you will not have to spend more on anything. During the evening, a theatrical performance will be shown for the guests - artists of the Russian production of the musical "The Phantom of the Opera" will perform on the stage. And then a disco was opened, the music on which will be put on by the best DJs of Moscow. The program also includes numerous contests and sweepstakes.

Tverskaya street for New Year

the date of the: 31.12.2018 – 03.01.2019

Location: Tverskaya street along its entire length (metro Pushkinskaya, Tverskaya, Chekhovskaya, Okhotny Ryad)

Price: walking along the street itself is free, money will be needed for snacks and souvenirs

Description: Like last year, they plan to block Tverskaya Street for three days and turn it into one big stage where residents and guests of Moscow can cheerfully celebrate the New Year.

The street itself stretches for 2.5 kilometers. And throughout its entire length, various stages will be installed, where theatrical performances, flash mobs, music and pyrotechnic shows will be held. Visitors can also participate in various master classes, for example, for making snowflakes or preparing New Year's dishes. Naturally, additional catering points will appear on Tverskaya. As a rule, these are small tents where you can order hot dogs, pizza, pies with various fillings and sweets, as well as hot tea, coffee and mulled wine. As in the previous year, special heated recreation points will be organized. You can go to Tverskaya with your child on New Year's holidays, children can easily find entertainment there to their liking.

Festivities on Tverskaya will begin at 11 am on December 31 and will end at 3 am on January 1. On the other two days, the work schedule will be slightly shorter - from 12.00 to 22.00. Well, those who do not have enough of a holiday only on this street can walk to the Revolution Square - there they will traditionally break the New Year's fair and erect a giant ice slide.

Moscow Planetarium

the date of the: from mid-December to New Years (exact dates are not yet known)

Location: Sadovo-Kudrinskaya street, 5, building 1 (metro Mayakovskaya, Barrikadnaya, Krasnopresnenskaya)

Price: 4000 rubles + 500 rubles for sweet gift(approximate prices)

Description: Every year, the Moscow Planetarium hosts New Year's shows, that is, they are not designed for the holidays themselves, but for a couple of weeks that precede them.

Naturally, any show in the Planetarium is associated with space and stars. Presentations for the New Year are no exception. The performances take place in a large hall under a giant dome, which is also part of the show. It is on it that many episodes of the plot are played out - stars are lit and extinguished, comets fly, the sun, moon and other planets appear. And the chairs in the hall are made in such a way that it is more convenient to watch everything that happens. That is, the viewer does not sit in them, as in a theater or cinema, but is in a kind of reclining position.

The theme and plot of the New Year's show in 2019 has not yet been revealed. But judging by past times, the performance promises to be spectacular. And most importantly, this space trip enthralls not only children, but also adults.

New Year in Gorky Park

the date of the: 31.12.2018 – 01.01.2019

Location: Krymsky Val, 9 (Metro Park Kultury, Oktyabrskaya)

Price: 1600 rubles - adult ticket, 1000 rubles - child ticket (last year prices)

Description: If you want to cheerfully celebrate the New Year with modern music and ice skating - then you are in Gorky Park. Winter holidays are traditionally held here on a large scale, especially the most important night. The festive program starts already at 10 am on December 31st and ends only at 3 am.

The impromptu scene begins immediately behind the main entrance and ends only at the main fountain. This is a huge space in which there is enough space for everyone. And the performances of the DJs will be perfectly visible, since they are located at the top of the entrance group. Plus, at the edges of the stage, giant monitors will be installed on which a picture will be broadcast, as well as New Year's addresses from the mayor of Moscow and the president of Russia. By the way, the main tree of the park will also stand there. Each time, designers are creatively approaching its decoration, using, among other things, newfangled holographic projections.

Well, of course, you don't have to crowd around the stage all this time. Indeed, one of the largest skating rinks is flooded in Gorky Park. For those who do not have their own sports equipment, there is a rental service. And everywhere there are numerous food outlets where you can order hot snacks, as well as tea, coffee and mulled wine.

But if you don't get to Gorky Park on New Year's Eve itself, don't be discouraged. The holidays are long and you can visit this place during the holidays and even after.

New Year's show "Three cats: New Year's gifts"

The date of the: 03.01.2019 – 06.01.2019

Location: Concert hall of the congress center of the Plekhanov Russian University of Economics - Stremyanny lane, 28, building 2A (metro Serpukhovskaya)

Price: 3750 rubles + 600 rubles for a sweet gift

Description: New New Year's show based on the popular cartoon "Three Cats". The main characters are three kittens Korzhik, Kompot and Caramel. They are looking forward to the coming of the New Year, but they are not sure that Santa Claus will bring them gifts. After all, only those who behaved well all year receive gifts. And our heroes from time to time hooligans. But then the kittens accidentally fall into the hands of Santa Claus's card, which indicates where he keeps all the gifts. And our heroes decide to find them and take whatever they like.

During the journey, the kittens will have to solve many riddles and puzzles. And the audience will help them in this. In general, the whole performance is built on the constant involvement of children from the audience, so that they will be doubly interested.

Well, before the start of the performance, children will be able to play interesting games in the foyer, take part in competitions, decorate themselves with face painting and take unforgettable pictures in specially established photo zones.

The performances will run for 3 days - from January 3 to January 6. And there are 3 performances planned for every day - at 11.00, 14.00 and 17.00.

Father Frost's residence.

the date of the: Father Frost's estate is open all year round

Location: Volgogradskiy prospect, ow. 168D (M. Kuzminki, Vykhino)

Price: Admission ticket for adults - 500 rubles, for children - 250 rubles. If you want to book an excursion, the cost is 350/250 rubles, respectively.

Description: The Moscow estate of Father Frost was built back in 2005. The winter wizard himself came from Veliky Ustyug to lay the first log. And then, on a fairly large territory, several buildings appeared at once - the main tower of Santa Claus, several smaller houses for the Snow Maiden and other fabulous creatures, a skating rink, a trail of fairy tales, as well as a post office, where all letters written by children on New Year's Eve arrive.

Although the residence is open all year round, the most massive festivities there begin in mid-November. Theatrical performances are arranged for visitors, children can participate in numerous competitions, the skating rink is filled up, and the post office begins to receive letters. During a tour of the estate, you should definitely look into the tower of creativity. There, a variety of master classes are arranged for children applied arts... Other entertainments include a room of crooked mirrors and a cinema where Soviet and contemporary cartoons are shown.

But the main event when visiting the estate will be the acquaintance with Santa Claus himself. And keep in mind that he expects every child to come prepared and tell him a rhyme. And in return, as expected, he will receive a sweet prize (all this is included in the ticket price).

Sledding with horses in the winter forest

the date of the: Horseback riding begins when frosty weather sets in and a stable layer of snow appears - this is approximately mid-December, and ends with melting snow - late February / early March.

Location: Sokolniki Park, Izmailovsky Park, Tagansky Park, Kuzminki Park, Fili Park, Tsaritsyno Museum-Reserve, Olonetsky Proyezd Square and Bauman Garden.

Price: each park has its own prices, depending on the duration of the walk and the number of horses in the harness, but on average it costs 300-500 rubles per person.

Description: Horse-drawn sledding along the park's snowy alleys is a story that goes back centuries. After all, then there was no other transport. But today it’s just fun. In each park you will be greeted by a luxurious sleigh, which will be driven by one, two or three horses at once. Well, and they will be driven by no less colorful charioteers, who specially dress up in old costumes.

Each trip, as a rule, is regulated by either distance or time. Visitors to the park are skated from early morning (11.00) until evening (21.00-22.00). By the way, in the last few years, not only horses have become popular, you can find carts that will be driven by huskies and even reindeer.

Ice sculpture exhibitions

the date of the: from mid / late December until the snow starts to melt

Location: Poklonnaya Gora, Luzhniki, Sokolniki Park, VDNKh, Krasnaya Presnya Park

Price: some exhibitions, for example, VDNKh, can be entered completely free of charge, while other entrance tickets cost a maximum of 200-300 rubles.

Description: Exhibitions of ice sculptures - this is one of the New Year's entertainment, where you can go with the whole family. The largest figures will traditionally be located on Poklonnaya Hill. The organizers even hinted that one of them will reach a height of 13 meters - more than ever before. But the topic is still kept secret. Last year, the ice sculptures were dedicated to the upcoming FIFA World Cup. We will find out very soon what will happen in this.

A traditional exhibition is to open in Skolniki Park in December. One of the unique exhibits that is always present there is a whole room made of ice. The room is so well thought out that, in principle, one could live in it.

The exhibition at VDNKh is interesting because you can always visit it even at the stage of preparation. And see with your own eyes how giant sculptures are being prepared. And on some days, special master classes are held for everyone. In 2019, they promise to create truly masterpiece figures, among which there will be characters from your favorite fairy tales and cartoons, as well as fantastic aliens and UFO-related objects.

In Krasnaya Presnya Park, traditionally, many figures have historical implications. For example, some palace of the tsarist era or a sailing ship. And in Luzhniki, in addition to the ice sculptures themselves, the masters create whole attractions from snow. Visitors can walk through the ice labyrinth, ride a slide, and so on.

Ice slides

the date of the: slides begin to be erected from mid-December and they stand until they begin to melt

Location: in almost any park and places of public festivities - the main ones are in Muzeon, on Revolution Square, in Sokolniki Park and Izmailovsky Park, in Gorky Park and on Poklonnaya Hill.

Price: The vast majority of slides are free, but the most iconic ones, for example, in Muzeon or Poklonnaya Gora cost 100-200 rubles per rental.

Description: One of the most massive slides opens annually on Revolution Square - right next to Red Square on the territory New Year's fair... Its height is about 7 meters, but its length is almost 100. And all this distance can be flown on cheesecakes, which are provided to everyone. Skiing is free, but almost always there is a long queue at the slide.

But the largest ice slide opens in the Muzeon park - its height is about 20 meters. And again, it will be necessary to slide on a cheesecake. If you bring your own, the attraction is free. The rest will have to pay for the rental of the cheesecake. Another large slide, 13.5 meters high and 200 meters long, is located in Sokolniki. It is interesting that the slide itself is year-round, that is, it is also open in summer. But in winter it is additionally poured.

In general, there are ice slides in almost every park in Moscow. It's just that in some places these are specially created structures, but in most they simply fill the slope of some hill. And you can ride such slides completely free of charge - even on a cheesecake, even on an ice, even on a "fifth point".

Christmas trees

the date of the: from mid-December until the end of the New Year holidays

Location: Christmas trees are held in almost any theater, concert hall or exhibition center.

Price: the cost of entrance tickets depends entirely on the scale of the show and the place where it is held. For example, Christmas trees in some district art houses can cost only 300-400 rubles, and performances in Crocus or the Kremlin Palace will cost at least 1000 rubles. Well, and of course, every Christmas tree offers to buy a sweet gift for a child. This is still about 400-600 rubles.

Description: There are really a lot of New Year trees in Moscow; not only residents of the capital, but also residents of the nearest Moscow region buy tickets for them. And everyone can find a performance according to their interests and within their pocket. The most popular are performances based on famous cartoons. For example, in previous years, most of those wishing to visit the New Year trees "Well, you wait!", "Masha and the Bear", "Fixies". 2019 will be no exception. Thus, the New Year's "Luntik" will be staged at the Plekhanov Congress Center. These events for the new year 2019 are already all planned out, and even the tickets are already on sale.

But, of course, the very, very New Year tree, around which there is always a lot of excitement, takes place in the Kremlin. Every year they put on a grand show. And before the start of the performance in the foyer of the Kremlin Palace, exciting games, attractions and contests await children.

Christmas markets

the date of the: open on the 20th of December and work until mid-January

Location: There are Christmas markets in almost every park and every large market, but the main ones traditionally open in the center of Moscow - on Tverskaya Street, Revolution Square, Red Square. Also, a large fair is held annually at VDNKh.

Price: visiting the fairs itself is free, but, of course, all the goods on them, treats and entertainment - for money

Description: It is simply impossible to pass by the Christmas markets in Moscow. They beckon with the smells of cinnamon, mulled wine, fresh baked goods. And the number of unique New Year's souvenirs makes your eyes run wild. And in general, absolutely festive mood reigns on them, with which you are charged from the first minutes.

One of the most popular fairs is located on Red Square - right next to the ice rink. There, in addition to houses with food and souvenirs, several attractions are also installed, and various ensembles constantly perform on the local stage. There is another fair near Red Square - on Revolution Square. Its main highlight is a large ice slide 7 meters high and 100 meters long. Anyone can ride it for free.

If you want to try delicious and unusual dishes, then it is better to go to the fair at VDNKh. They traditionally present real delicacies that will adorn any New Year's table... You can try everything right on the spot, and then buy. Also at VDNKh, master classes are held on the preparation of real culinary masterpieces.

But if you don't want to travel to the center, where there are always a lot of people, you can visit smaller Christmas markets in almost any area of ​​the city. In this sense, New Year's Moscow provides a lot of options.

New Year's cinema

the date of the: New Year premieres start on the 20th of December

Location: there are several hundred cinemas in Moscow, so there will be problems where to go for the New Year holidays

Price: tickets on New Year's holidays cost the same as on regular days - an average of 150-300 rubles

Description: Traditionally, on New Year's Eve, many premieres are planned in cinemas, among which there are many cartoons and films that you can go to with the whole family. And of course, the New Year theme does not go unnoticed. So this time on the big screens it will be possible to see the Russian cartoons "The Snow Queen: Through the Looking Glass", "Three Heroes and the Heir to the Throne", as well as Russian comedies "Our Children" and "Christmas Trees 7".

For those who prefer foreign films, three children's comedy fairy tales - "The Grinch", "The Nutcracker and the Four Kingdoms" and "Mary Poppins, Goodbye" will be of interest. Well, older children (and adults too) will certainly want to watch the film "Bumble Bee", which tells about one of the most popular characters in the cult Transformers series.

New Year's show "Masha and the Bear. A very detective story. YES-YES!"

the date of the: 22.12.2018 – 7.01.2019

Location: Youth Center "Planet KVN", st. Sheremetyevskaya, 2 (metro Maryina Roshcha, Dostoevskaya, Rizhskaya)

Price: 600-3500 rubles + a sweet gift for 600 rubles. Children under 3 years old share the same ticket with their parents

Description: New New Year's performance based on one of the most popular modern cartoons. The plot of this story is as follows. Once Masha, the Bear and all the other animals gathered to celebrate the New Year. But a terrible thing happens - all the treats disappear from the table overnight, as well as the tree with toys. Is the holiday hopelessly ruined? Whatever it is, after all, detective Masha is taken to investigate this crime.

In addition to theatrical performance this New Year's show will have a lot of magic tricks, special effects and performances of illusionists. And young viewers will be maximally involved in the process of finding the villain, so they will definitely not get bored. It is definitely worth adding that the performance is a musical. That is why viewers will hear many songs that they loved from the cartoon.

Since the show is designed for the smallest spectators, an intermission is provided so that they are not too tired. During it, you can play in the lobby with animators, participate in numerous competitions, go to face painting, take pictures in special thematic zones and much more. These entertainments are also available before and after the show. So you can have fun in the company of Masha and the Bear almost all day long.

Circus of brothers Zapashny "MAGIA"

the date of the: 29.12.2018 – 8.01.2019

Location: MSA "Luzhniki", st. Luzhniki, 24 (metro Vorobyovy Gory, Luzhniki, Sportivnaya)

Price: 5000 rubles

Description: In the Circus of the Zapashny brothers, complex performances with a very adult plot are always staged. And on New Year's Eve, they did not change their traditions here. This story is about young man, who lived a very prosperous life - work, car, apartment in the center. But one day it all disappeared. Main character touched ancient magic and ended up in the Looking Glass. And there is a completely different world - a whole fantasy universe, inhabited by the most unusual creatures.

In the new show of the Zapashny brothers, the audience, as always, is waiting for a sea of ​​fireworks, light illusions and circus performances. Of course, it will not do without performances with the participation of predatory animals - tigers and lions, as always, are not playing the last role. And of course, the audience will be delighted with the work of acrobats. According to the organizers, they are preparing such tricks that have not yet been seen.

New Year show"Magic" in the Zapashny brothers circus will be shown three times a day. Sessions - at 11, 15 and 19 hours.

New Year's show at the Moskvarium at VDNKh

the date of the: 15.12.2018 – 14.01.2019

Location: VDNKh, Moskvarium (m. VDNKh)

Price: 5000 rubles

Description: New Year's performance in "Moskvarium" will be based on a story that happened in an unknown city. Two of its inhabitants - a brother and a sister - learned that their father was in great trouble. He is imprisoned by the sea inhabitants of the mysterious Atlantis. And young people decide at all costs to save their father. But for this they will have to overcome hundreds of nautical miles, defeat the evil inhabitants of the ocean depths and unravel the mystery of finding Atlantis.

But the main characters in this story will, of course, not be people (although there will be plenty of actors). The main roles are assigned to the inhabitants of the Moskvarium - dolphins, killer whales, sea lions, walruses, and belugas. Spectators will witness the fantastic tricks of these animals. And everything that happens in the pool will be accompanied by loud music and light performances.

New Year's performances at the Moskvarium will be held three times a day. Sessions at 11.00, 14.30 and 18.00.

New Year's festivities on Poklonnaya Hill

the date of the: 25.12.2018 – 10.01.2019

Location: Poklonnaya Gora (m. Park Pobedy, Minskaya)

Price: visiting the ice exhibition - 800 rubles, plus money to buy food and souvenirs

Description: Traditionally, on the eve of the New Year, the festival "In the family circle" is held on Poklonnaya Gora, and the current program of the New Year event is no exception. Its main highlight is its giant ice sculptures. Each time a separate topic is chosen for them. So, last year it was all about the FIFA World Cup. And in this the organizers decided to create an ice copy of Moscow (in miniature, of course). Visitors will see the main attractions of the Russian capital - the Kremlin, the Bolshoi Theater, the Moscow State University building, the Ostankino TV tower, the Tsar Bell, the entrance to VDNKh and even the monuments to Alexander Pushkin and Yuri Dolgorukov. The organizers promise that the height of the largest sculpture will reach 13 meters. This is more than New Year's Moscow has ever seen.

A Christmas market will also be organized on Poklonnaya Hill. On it, visitors will be able to participate in various master classes, purchase themed souvenirs, and also taste delicious treats. Well, of course, a huge New Year tree will be installed there, and Santa Claus and Snegurochka will entertain the guests. And on the New Year itself, it will be on Poklonnaya Hill that one of the festive fireworks will be held.

Big skating rink at VDNKh

the date of the: the skating rink opens in early December, as soon as frosty weather sets in, and works until spring

Location: VDNKh, near Pavilion No. 1 "Central"

Price: ticket price depends on the time of visit. In the afternoon on weekdays, 300/150 rubles for adults and children, and on weekends 450/200 rubles. In the evening, the price increases - 450/200 rubles on weekdays and 600/250 on weekends.

Description: The skating rink at VDNKh is the largest in Moscow. Its area is almost 20 thousand square meters, that is, it is practically poured. It can simultaneously accommodate 4.5 thousand people. And this is one of best places where you can go for the new year with children.

For a while winter holidays the main attractions of VDNKh become, as it were, a part of this skating rink, its decorations. For example, we are talking about two fountains - Stone Flower and Friendship of Peoples. Also, for the convenience of visitors, it is divided into zones - for adults and very young visitors who are still poorly skating.

And naturally, the skating rink at VDNKh is equipped with everything you need for a comfortable stay. There are warm changing rooms, toilets, skate rental, where you can find almost any size. And a huge number of food service outlets selling hot drinks and snacks.

Instead of a conclusion

As you can see, there are a lot of places in Moscow where you can have a fun and interesting New Year holidays. Of course, it is simply unrealistic to get around everything. But on the other hand, the holidays are long and you can saturate them as much as possible with trips.