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Moscow Celebrates 868th Anniversary With 500+ Free Weekend Events

Moscow marks its 868th anniversary this weekend with over 500 events including concerts, tours and park activities, most of them free.

By Moscow Things-to-do Desk · Published July 25, 2026

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Moscow is celebrating its 868th anniversary this weekend with over 500 events that include 300 concerts, 250 tours, activities in 100 parks and workshops, most of them free.

Spasskaya Bashnya military music festival

The weekend begins on Saturday at 10 a.m. with the Spasskaya Bashnya military music festival. The event features 1,200 musicians from 12 countries marching from Tverskaya Ulitsa to Pushkin Square. Red Square will host the festival until September 13.

Aerosmith concert and fireworks

A free Aerosmith concert is scheduled for Saturday evening on Lubyanskaya Ploshchad. A large fireworks display follows at 10:30 p.m., launched from 12 hilltops and 19 parks.

Summer in Moscow project

The Summer in Moscow seasonal project runs from May 30 to September and includes free open-air events at over 100 venues. It features the Moscow Estates Festival with 500 interactive historical events, the Made in Moscow market and the Moscow Tea Time project.

Practical travel advice

Central streets and event sites will have traffic closures. Visitors should plan to walk or use the metro. Most museums will be open free with special tours.

The verified details above come directly from the listed sources. Central streets and event sites will have traffic closures. Visitors should plan to walk or use the metro, as most museums will be open free with special tours. The Spasskaya Bashnya festival runs on Red Square until September 13. The Summer in Moscow project continues through September with free events at more than 100 venues. Moscow City Day draws residents and visitors to Tverskaya Ulitsa, Pushkin Square, Lubyanskaya Ploshchad and numerous parks for the listed activities. The 868th anniversary program emphasises free access to concerts, tours and workshops across the city.

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