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- New Year performance in the Kremlin “Letter to Santa Claus”
- Circus performance of the Zapashny brothers “One, two, … four, five”
- The Evgeni Plushenko show “Cinderella”
- “Around the World for New Year” Moskvarium
- The Safronov Brothers “Magic Man. Start”
- Crystal Family Christmas New Year musical
- Christmas tale “Silver Boy” Hall of the church cathedrals of the Cathedral of Christ the Savior
- New Year’s ice show of Ilya Averbukh 2020 “The Wizard of OZ”
- Kinoelka on Mosfilm “On the Christmas tree!”
- The Nutcracker ballet at the Mirror Hall of the Turkestanova Mansion
- The play “The Mystery of the Enchanted Prince”
- Science tree WOW! How? in RAS
- Light show on Manezhnaya Square
- Children’s New Year’s ball at the Pushkin Museum
New Year’s festive events in Moscow will begin in mid-December and will end only in a month. Each show is a spectacular performance with games, unusual contests or quizzes, gifts from Santa Claus. At this time, not only children, but also their parents will begin to believe in miracles.
New Year performance in the Kremlin “Letter to Santa Claus”
About 200 thousand people will visit the main Christmas tree of our country for the New Year holidays. The event will last about 2 hours – the audience will see a performance, various game programs, and contests. Those who wish can write a message to Santa Claus, talk with his representatives.
- Location: State Kremlin Palace.
- Dates, time: 12.24.2019 – 01.01.2020, 10:00, 14:00, 18:00.
- Ticket price: 4 500-14 000 rub.
Circus performance of the Zapashny brothers “One, two, … four, five”
Clowns, magicians, balancers, animal trainers will perform in an unusual role. Spectators are waiting for an unexpected horror performance, where vampires and other evil spirits are opposed by a team of brave fighters against evil. The event will use laser special effects, video projections, pyrotechnics.
- Location: Olympic complex “Luzhniki”.
- Dates, time: 12/20/2019 – 01/08/2020, on different days the performances will be at 11:00, 15:00 and 19:00.
- Ticket price: 600–5 000 rub.
The Evgeni Plushenko show “Cinderella”
The performance is designed for a circular view, when scenes and platforms from all sides are surrounded by ice. The event will be equally interesting to preschoolers and teenagers who will see an original synthesis of ballet and figure skating. Together with Russian sports stars, children 3-12 years old and participants from abroad will take part in this show..
- Location: VTB Arena, Dynamo Central Stadium.
- Date TimeDecember 12, 2019, 19:00.
- Ticket price: 700–8,000 rubles.
“Around the World for New Year” Moskvarium
Viewers will learn about the New Year traditions of different countries, continents. Circus artists, singers, dancers, trained animals will introduce them to this. The production will be attended by dolphins, walruses, sea turtles and killer whales.
- Dates, time: 12/14/2019 – 01/19/2020 (not on all days), depending on the date, beginning at 11:00, 14:30, 18:00.
- Ticket price: 1,500–5,000 rubles.
The Safronov Brothers “Magic Man. Start”
The fascinating plot is based on the theme of out of control technical progress. Three magicians will confront the world of cars and robots, trying to restore peace on the planet. Huge LED screens will help to better consider tricks, tricks. During the production, several spectators will be able to take part in a levitation demonstration room and hover over the stage.
- Location: Music Media Dome.
- Dates, time: 12/26/2019 – 01/06/2020, on different days the performances will be at 11:30, 15:00, 18:30.
- Ticket price: 1 300–5 200 rub.
Crystal Family Christmas New Year musical
The leading actors managed to prove themselves in the voice acting of the Disney animated films, so the children will hear familiar voices. The organizers thought out every little thing – the musical will be accompanied by an art exhibition, thematic workshops, photo zones. All viewers will receive a gift where, besides sweets, there will be an entertaining board game based on Crystal Heart.
- Location: Home Cinema.
- Dates, time: 12/31/2019 – 01/07/2020, 11:00, 15:00, 19:00.
- Ticket price: 1 000–5 000 rub.
Christmas tale “Silver Boy” Hall of the church cathedrals of the Cathedral of Christ the Savior
In this production, children will become full participants in the events. Together with the main characters, they will sail on a magical ship, help the crew overcome difficulties in order to give the world a Christmas miracle. In allegorical form, the presentation tells about the basic Christian values - kindness and compassion, and numerous special effects increase the spectacle of the performance.
- Dates, time: 12/22/2019 – 01/12/2020, 12:00, 15:00, 18:00.
- Ticket price: 500–5 500 rub.
New Year’s ice show of Ilya Averbukh 2020 “The Wizard of OZ”
Two-time world champion Evgenia Medvedeva and other famous skaters will show a new version of a fairy tale familiar to everyone. In this New Year’s performance for children, there is a place for the evil sorceress Brunnhilde, the country of porcelain boobies and many other surprises.
- Location: CSKA Arena.
- Dates, time: 12/27/2019 – 01/07/2020, 11:00, 15:00, 19:00.
- Ticket price: 800–5 000 rub.
Kinoelka on Mosfilm “On the Christmas tree!”
This interactive children’s New Year’s play is dedicated to the 125th anniversary of cinema. The basis of the production will be a colorful show with special effects, laser animation. Heroes will try to arrange the delivery of New Year’s gifts to children. Still spectators are waiting for a tour of the largest film studio in Europe, several workshops, an art space for photographing, contests from animators, a disco.
- Location: Mosfilm Film Concern.
- Dates, time: 12/21/2019 – 01/07/2020.
- Ticket price: 600-4 500 rub.
The Nutcracker ballet at the Mirror Hall of the Turkestanova Mansion
Artists of the Moscow Ballet Theater of Classical Choreography will present a story familiar to many people. This production is designed for the whole family, it will be interesting to watch what is happening on the stage not only for children, but also for their parents.
- Dates, time: 12/21/2019 – 01/07/2020, 7:00 p.m..
- Ticket price: 1,500–3,500 rubles.
The play “The Mystery of the Enchanted Prince”
This production will be a variation of Hoffmann’s fairy tale, The Nutcracker and the Mouse King. Familiar heroes matured, but did not stop believing in miracles, so good will conquer evil again. The performance will feature elements of a shadow theater, sand animation, so young children will be very interested.
- Location: Lenkom Theater.
- Dates, time: 12/28/2019 – 12/29/2019, 12:00, 15:00, 18:00.
- Ticket price: 1 000-6 000 rubles.
Science tree WOW! How? in RAS
The annual event from the Russian Academy of Sciences will transfer viewers to the North Pole – a territory where people and cars have long been friends with each other. In addition to the festive New Year’s production on stage, students are waiting for interactive master classes, entertaining scientific experiments. In addition to sweets, the child will find equipment for independent experiments with the Tesla coil in the gift.
- Location: Great Hall of the Russian Academy of Sciences.
- Dates, time: 12/20/2019 – 01/06/2020, 12:30, 15:30, 18:30.
- Ticket price: 990–5,290 rub. (discounts for orders from 3 people).
Light show on Manezhnaya Square
The Manege building will become an interactive platform where they will demonstrate videos on New Year’s themes or on pressing issues of our time (environmental protection, etc.). Projection presentation program will not be disclosed to surprise viewers.
- Location: facade of the Central Exhibition Hall “Manege”.
- Dates, time: 12/11/2019 – 01/20/2020, 7 p.m. and 10 p.m..
- Ticket price: is free.
Children’s New Year’s ball at the Pushkin Museum
The holiday will be held in the old Khrushchev-Seleznev estate. There will be a Christmas tree for kids with traditional round dances, contests from Santa Claus and the Snow Maiden, a game tour of the museum. The exposition space will be divided into interactive zones, overcoming which participants will receive additional prizes. A separate program for parents has been prepared. They are waiting for games, fortune-telling, dancing.
- Dates, time: 12/21/2019 – 01/07/2020, 10:00, 13:30, 17:00 (from 1 to 3 events take place on different days).
- Ticket price: 2 000 rub.
What are some of the best New Year’s performances that are suitable for young children to enjoy?
I’m curious to know what are some of the best New Year’s performances for children? Are there any specific shows, events, or activities that you would recommend to make the celebration extra special for kids?