For detailed information about upcoming events in the Moscow area, contact the Committee for Tourism of Moscow City Government. Phone 495-232-5657.

Another good source of information is the Friday edition of the English-language Moscow Times, available at all major hotels. Check out http://www.waytorussia.net for recent event announcements. Other print sources are Go magazine (http://www.go-magazine.ru), Passport magazine (http://www.passportmagazine.ru) and Where magazine (http://www.wheremoscow.spn.ru), which provide monthly calendars of coming events.

To call any of the Moscow numbers listed in this calendar from outside Russia, first dial your country's international access code, then Russia's country code, 7, and Moscow's city code, 495.

Information in this calendar is subject to change and should be confirmed.

August, 2008

Late August—Voice of the World. Acclaimed ethnic artists and folksingers give concerts of traditional and contemporary music from Russia and other countries throughout Europe. Also folkloric dancing. Hermitage Gardens and other venues. For information, call 232-5657. Continues through mid December

Throughout August—Soccer. The Russian Lokomotiv play home games at the Lokomotiv Stadium, Bolshaya Cherkizouskaya 125. For information, call 161-9704. For tickets, call 161-9918. http://www.lokomotiv.ru. Season continues through early November

September, 2008

5 Sep—City of Moscow Day. Public holiday. A flag-raising ceremony at Tverskaya Ploshchad opens the festivities. For two days, the streets are filled with theatrical performances and pop, Soviet-era, folk, alternative, jazz and other ethnic music. Also Sunday night fireworks and student parades. For information, call 232-5657.

7 Sep—Moscow International Peace Marathon. The marathon starts and ends at St. Basil's Cathedral in Red Square, and the mostly flat course follows the Moscow River and passes many of the city's major sights. Also a half-marathon, 10K run and wheelchair marathon. For information, call 924-0824 or 925-3523. http://www.marafon.msk.ru.

Early-Late September—Concert. While not on tour, the Russian National Orchestra performs regularly in the Great Hall of the Moscow Conservatory, Ulitsa Bolshaya Nikitskaya 13. For information and tickets, call 120-504-0781 or 229-7412. http://www.rno.ru. Continues through early July 2009

Early-Late September—Performance. Frequent classical-music, opera and other performances take place at the Bolshoi Theater, Teatralnaya Ploshchad 1. For information, call 292-9986. For tickets, call 250-7317 or 292-9270. http://www.bolshoi.ru. Continues through early June 2009

Early-Late September—Dance. The renowned Bolshoi Ballet and other touring ballet companies perform regularly at the Bolshoi Theater, Teatralnaya Ploshchad 1. For information, call 292-9986. For tickets, call 250-7317 or 292-9270. http://www.bolshoi.ru. Continues through early June 2009

Throughout September—Voice of the World. Acclaimed ethnic artists and folksingers give concerts of traditional and contemporary music from Russia and other countries throughout Europe. Also folkloric dancing. Hermitage Gardens and other venues. For information, call 232-5657. Continues through mid December

Throughout September—Soccer. The Russian Lokomotiv play home games at the Lokomotiv Stadium, Bolshaya Cherkizouskaya 125. For information, call 161-9704. For tickets, call 161-9918. http://www.lokomotiv.ru. Season continues through early November

October, 2008

4-12 Oct—Tennis. Top ATP male and female players compete for US$2.3 million. The Kremlin Cup is one of Russia's largest international tennis tournaments, with more than 70,000 spectators. Olympic Stadium and Sports Complex, 16 Olympisky Prospect. For tickets, call 956-3360 or 923-7052. http://www.kremlincup.ru.

Mid October—First Internet Theatre Festival. Live theater performances are broadcast through the Internet in this innovative, interactive festival. For information, call 107-6838. http://fest.theatre.ru.

Late October—Russian Antique Salon. This biannual fair presents a variety of handicrafts and antiques found in Moscow and throughout the Russian provinces. Central House of Artists, 10 Krymsky Val. For information, call 238-4500. http://www.expopark.ru.

Throughout October—Dance. The renowned Bolshoi Ballet and other touring ballet companies perform regularly at the Bolshoi Theater, Teatralnaya Ploshchad 1. For information, call 292-9986. For tickets, call 250-7317 or 292-9270. http://www.bolshoi.ru. Continues through early June 2009

Throughout October—Voice of the World. Acclaimed ethnic artists and folksingers give concerts of traditional and contemporary music from Russia and other countries throughout Europe. Also folkloric dancing. Hermitage Gardens and other venues. For information, call 232-5657. Continues through mid December

Throughout October—Soccer. The Russian Lokomotiv play home games at the Lokomotiv Stadium, Bolshaya Cherkizouskaya 125. For information, call 161-9704. For tickets, call 161-9918. http://www.lokomotiv.ru. Season continues through early November

Throughout October—Concert. While not on tour, the Russian National Orchestra performs regularly in the Great Hall of the Moscow Conservatory, Ulitsa Bolshaya Nikitskaya 13. For information and tickets, call 120-504-0781 or 229-7412. http://www.rno.ru. Continues through early July 2009

Throughout October—Performance. Frequent classical-music, opera and other performances take place at the Bolshoi Theater, Teatralnaya Ploshchad 1. For information, call 292-9986. For tickets, call 250-7317 or 292-9270. http://www.bolshoi.ru. Continues through early June 2009

November, 2008

7 Nov-Day of Accord and Reconciliation. Public holiday.

Early November—Soccer. The Russian Lokomotiv play home games at the Lokomotiv Stadium, Bolshaya Cherkizouskaya 125. For information, call 161-9704. For tickets, call 161-9918. http://www.lokomotiv.ru. Season concludes early November

Throughout November—Dance. The renowned Bolshoi Ballet and other touring ballet companies perform regularly at the Bolshoi Theater, Teatralnaya Ploshchad 1. For information, call 292-9986. For tickets, call 250-7317 or 292-9270. http://www.bolshoi.ru. Continues through early June 2009

Throughout November—Voice of the World. Acclaimed ethnic artists and folksingers give concerts of traditional and contemporary music from Russia and other countries throughout Europe. Also folkloric dancing. Hermitage Gardens and other venues. For information, call 232-5657. Continues through mid December

Throughout November—Concert. While not on tour, the Russian National Orchestra performs regularly in the Great Hall of the Moscow Conservatory, Ulitsa Bolshaya Nikitskaya 13. For information and tickets, call 120-504-0781 or 229-7412. http://www.rno.ru. Continues through early July 2009

Throughout November—Performance. Frequent classical-music, opera and other performances take place at the Bolshoi Theater, Teatralnaya Ploshchad 1. For information, call 292-9986. For tickets, call 250-7317 or 292-9270. http://www.bolshoi.ru. Continues through early June 2009

December, 2008

12 Dec—Constitution Day. Public holiday celebrating the Russian Federation's adoption of its first constitution.

Early-Mid December—Voice of the World. Acclaimed ethnic artists and folksingers give concerts of traditional and contemporary music from Russia and other countries throughout Europe. Also folkloric dancing. Hermitage Gardens and other venues. For information, call 232-5657. Concludes mid December

Mid December—Christmas Fair of Antiques. Features fine antiques from dealers throughout the country, along with a variety of Christmas handicrafts and decorations. Central House of Artists, 10 Krymsky Val. For information, call 238-4500. http://www.expopark.ru.

Mid December—Art Exhibit. This annual fair showcases the unique and changing art of the Soviet Union between 1920 and 1970. Central House of Artists, 10 Krymsky Val. For information, call 238-4500. http://www.expopark.ru.

Late December—Russian Winter Festival. More than 30 performances of folk music, dance, opera and ballet take place in concert halls throughout the city. Appearances by traditional Russian holiday folk characters. For schedule and venue information, call 232-5657. Continues through mid January 2009

Throughout December—Performance. Frequent classical-music, opera and other performances take place at the Bolshoi Theater, Teatralnaya Ploshchad 1. For information, call 292-9986. For tickets, call 250-7317 or 292-9270. http://www.bolshoi.ru. Continues through early June 2009

Throughout December—Concert. While not on tour, the Russian National Orchestra performs regularly in the Great Hall of the Moscow Conservatory, Ulitsa Bolshaya Nikitskaya 13. For information and tickets, call 120-504-0781 or 229-7412. http://www.rno.ru. Continues through early July 2009

Throughout December—Dance. The renowned Bolshoi Ballet and other touring ballet companies perform regularly at the Bolshoi Theater, Teatralnaya Ploshchad 1. For information, call 292-9986. For tickets, call 250-7317 or 292-9270. http://www.bolshoi.ru. Continues through early June 2009

January, 2009

1 Jan-New Year's Day. Public holiday. Moscow celebrates with live music and other festivities in central plazas, including Red Square, Tverskaya, Teatralnaya and Lub'anskaya. For information, call 928-8480 or 232-5657.

7 Jan-Russian Orthodox Christmas. Both a national and religious holiday, Russian Orthodox Christmas is one of the most popular celebrations of the year. Religious services begin just before midnight on 6 January and last until dawn at St. Basil's Cathedral and Epiphany Cathedral.

Early-Mid January—Russian Winter Festival. More than 30 performances of folk music, dance, opera and ballet take place in concert halls throughout the city. Appearances by traditional Russian holiday folk characters. For schedule and venue information, call 232-5657. Concludes mid January

Throughout January—Concert. While not on tour, the Russian National Orchestra performs regularly in the Great Hall of the Moscow Conservatory, Ulitsa Bolshaya Nikitskaya 13. For information and tickets, call 120-504-0781 or 229-7412. http://www.rno.ru. Continues through early July

Throughout January—Performance. Frequent classical-music, opera and other performances take place at the Bolshoi Theater, Teatralnaya Ploshchad 1. For information, call 292-9986. For tickets, call 250-7317 or 292-9270. http://www.bolshoi.ru. Continues through early June

Throughout January—Dance. The renowned Bolshoi Ballet and other touring ballet companies perform regularly at the Bolshoi Theater, Teatralnaya Ploshchad 1. For information, call 292-9986. For tickets, call 250-7317 or 292-9270. http://www.bolshoi.ru. Continues through early June

February, 2009

23 Feb-Defenders of the Motherland Day. Public holiday.

Throughout February—Dance. The renowned Bolshoi Ballet and other touring ballet companies perform regularly at the Bolshoi Theater, Teatralnaya Ploshchad 1. For information, call 292-9986. For tickets, call 250-7317 or 292-9270. http://www.bolshoi.ru. Continues through early June

Throughout February—Performance. Frequent classical-music, opera and other performances take place at the Bolshoi Theater, Teatralnaya Ploshchad 1. For information, call 292-9986. For tickets, call 250-7317 or 292-9270. http://www.bolshoi.ru. Continues through early June

Throughout February—Concert. While not on tour, the Russian National Orchestra performs regularly in the Great Hall of the Moscow Conservatory, Ulitsa Bolshaya Nikitskaya 13. For information and tickets, call 120-504-0781 or 229-7412. http://www.rno.ru. Continues through early July

March, 2009

8 Mar-Women's Day. Public holiday celebrated since 1917.

Mid-Late March—Soccer. The Russian Lokomotiv play home games at the Lokomotiv Stadium, Bolshaya Cherkizouskaya 125. For information, call 161-9704. For tickets, call 161-9918. http://www.lokomotiv.ru. Season continues through early November

Throughout March—Dance. The renowned Bolshoi Ballet and other touring ballet companies perform regularly at the Bolshoi Theater, Teatralnaya Ploshchad 1. For information, call 292-9986. For tickets, call 250-7317 or 292-9270. http://www.bolshoi.ru. Continues through early June

Throughout March—Concert. While not on tour, the Russian National Orchestra performs regularly in the Great Hall of the Moscow Conservatory, Ulitsa Bolshaya Nikitskaya 13. For information and tickets, call 120-504-0781 or 229-7412. http://www.rno.ru. Continues through early July

Throughout March—Performance. Frequent classical-music, opera and other performances take place at the Bolshoi Theater, Teatralnaya Ploshchad 1. For information, call 292-9986. For tickets, call 250-7317 or 292-9270. http://www.bolshoi.ru. Continues through early June

April, 2009

Throughout April—Soccer. The Russian Lokomotiv play home games at the Lokomotiv Stadium, Bolshaya Cherkizouskaya 125. For information, call 161-9704. For tickets, call 161-9918. http://www.lokomotiv.ru. Season continues through early November

Throughout April—Performance. Frequent classical-music, opera and other performances take place at the Bolshoi Theater, Teatralnaya Ploshchad 1. For information, call 292-9986. For tickets, call 250-7317 or 292-9270. http://www.bolshoi.ru. Continues through early June

Throughout April—Concert. While not on tour, the Russian National Orchestra performs regularly in the Great Hall of the Moscow Conservatory, Ulitsa Bolshaya Nikitskaya 13. For information and tickets, call 120-504-0781 or 229-7412. http://www.rno.ru. Continues through early July

Throughout April—Dance. The renowned Bolshoi Ballet and other touring ballet companies perform regularly at the Bolshoi Theater, Teatralnaya Ploshchad 1. For information, call 292-9986. For tickets, call 250-7317 or 292-9270. http://www.bolshoi.ru. Continues through early June

May, 2009

1 May-May Day. Public holiday.

9 May-Victory Day. Public holiday commemorating the defeat of Nazi Germany during World War II. Traditionally, cannons are fired in Moscow. Outdoor events take place at Victory Park.

18 May-International Museum Day. Moscow marks this day with exhibit openings, lectures, concerts and extended hours at major museums throughout the city. For information, call 292-8889, 114-5384, or the International Council of Museums at 331-4734-0500.

30 May-Peter the Great's Birthday. Celebrated annually at Kolomenskoye Museum Preserve, formerly the estate of Peter the Great. Prospect Y.V. Andropova 39. For information, call 112-2179 or 114-5384.

Throughout May—Dance. The renowned Bolshoi Ballet and other touring ballet companies perform regularly at the Bolshoi Theater, Teatralnaya Ploshchad 1. For information, call 292-9986. For tickets, call 250-7317 or 292-9270. http://www.bolshoi.ru. Continues through early June

Throughout May—Soccer. The Russian Lokomotiv play home games at the Lokomotiv Stadium, Bolshaya Cherkizouskaya 125. For information, call 161-9704. For tickets, call 161-9918. http://www.lokomotiv.ru. Season continues through early November

Throughout May—Concert. While not on tour, the Russian National Orchestra performs regularly in the Great Hall of the Moscow Conservatory, Ulitsa Bolshaya Nikitskaya 13. For information and tickets, call 120-504-0781 or 229-7412. http://www.rno.ru. Continues through early July

Throughout May—Performance. Frequent classical-music, opera and other performances take place at the Bolshoi Theater, Teatralnaya Ploshchad 1. For information, call 292-9986. For tickets, call 250-7317 or 292-9270. http://www.bolshoi.ru. Continues through early June

June, 2009

12 Jun-Russia Sovereignty Day. Public holiday.

Early June—Performance. Frequent classical-music, opera and other performances take place at the Bolshoi Theater, Teatralnaya Ploshchad 1. For information, call 292-9986. For tickets, call 250-7317 or 292-9270. http://www.bolshoi.ru. Concludes early June

Early June—Dance. The renowned Bolshoi Ballet and other touring ballet companies perform regularly at the Bolshoi Theater, Teatralnaya Ploshchad 1. For information, call 292-9986. For tickets, call 250-7317 or 292-9270. http://www.bolshoi.ru. Concludes early June

Throughout June—Soccer. The Russian Lokomotiv play home games at the Lokomotiv Stadium, Bolshaya Cherkizouskaya 125. For information, call 161-9704. For tickets, call 161-9918. http://www.lokomotiv.ru. Season continues through early November

Throughout June—Concert. While not on tour, the Russian National Orchestra performs regularly in the Great Hall of the Moscow Conservatory, Ulitsa Bolshaya Nikitskaya 13. For information and tickets, call 120-504-0781 or 229-7412. http://www.rno.ru. Continues through early July

July, 2009

Early July—Concert. While not on tour, the Russian National Orchestra performs regularly in the Great Hall of the Moscow Conservatory, Ulitsa Bolshaya Nikitskaya 13. For information and tickets, call 120-504-0781 or 229-7412. http://www.rno.ru. Concludes early July

Throughout July—Soccer. The Russian Lokomotiv play home games at the Lokomotiv Stadium, Bolshaya Cherkizouskaya 125. For information, call 161-9704. For tickets, call 161-9918. http://www.lokomotiv.ru. Season continues through early November