Events in September: Celebrations, showcases, and competitions
Get ready for an exciting month ahead in Belarus, as the country gears up for a series of captivating events that cater to a wide range of interests. From music festivals to science exhibitions, there's something for everyone.
First on the calendar is the Lidbeer 2025 festival, taking place on September 13th in Lida city. This event promises a variety of entertainments, music, food courts, relaxation zones, and even a free familiarization tour in the Museum of Lida Brewery. Notable musical groups such as Julia Savicheva, Anton Tokarev, Alexander Pushnoy, The Hatters, and others are set to perform. Ticket prices for Lidbeer 2025 vary, with prices ranging from 79.95 rubles to 245 rubles.
For those seeking a more budget-friendly option, the exhibition project "Van Gogh's Dream" offers an immersive art experience. With tickets starting at just 12 rubles, this event is currently ongoing until September 7 at the National Center for Contemporary Arts in Minsk. The exhibition includes unique olfactory art, connecting different worlds of the exhibition.
If you're a science enthusiast, the Science Festival is not to be missed. Taking place on September 6 at the Central Botanical Garden of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus in Minsk, this event features thematic platforms on various fields of science, chemical and physical experiments, science shows, and demonstrations. The festival also includes a "future food" tasting, meetings with notable figures, virtual tours, and interactive zones and workshops. Tickets for the Science Festival start at 6 rubles.
Another event not to be missed is the Wake Up Festival, happening on September 6 at the "RTCOP Water Skiing Sports Center" in Minsk. This festival features professional wakeboarders and water skiers, thematic photo locations, a food court, game zones, workshops, yoga classes, and a foam party. Tickets for the Wake Up Festival range from 15 to 25 rubles.
For those looking for a family-friendly event, the Family Fest is taking place on September 6-7 at the entertainment complex "Dinopark" in Minsk. This event includes engaging quests, interactive zones, laser tag, workshops, activity and pet zones, board game zones, animators, a foam party, fire show, packed program with a host, musical quizzes, food court, bubble show, and prize draws. Tickets for the Family Fest cost 17-69 rubles.
For sports enthusiasts, the Kaspersky Race 2025 Sports Festival is happening on September 20-21st at Dzerzhinsky District, "Park of Active Rest Yakutskie Gory" (village of Yakuty). This event offers 15 tracks of varying difficulty for runners and cyclists of all ages, as well as an adventure race with team competitions and a change of sports. Tickets for the Kaspersky Race 2025 Sports Festival cost 45-80 rubles.
Last but not least, the cultural event "Classica.LIVE" is taking place on September 13-14th at Minsk, Central Botanical Garden of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus (ul. Surganova, 2v). This event features performances of piano, flute, violin, viola, cello, and vocals, as well as musical master classes, interactives, open piano, and a children's amphitheater. Tickets for Classica.LIVE cost 12-25 rubles.
Prices for "Lidbeer 2025," "Classica.LIVE," and "Kaspersky Race 2025 Sports Festival" in Belarus vary depending on the event type and registration category, typically ranging from free entry to fees between 10 and 50 USD; exact prices should be confirmed on the official event websites.
GameExpo & Unicon 2025, happening on September 12-14 at Minsk, Victory Avenue, 20/2 (Football Arena), offers a unique blend of gaming and pop culture. Tickets for this event cost 50-300 Belarusian rubles.
The Art Exhibition "Vincent's Dream" is currently ongoing until September 7 at the National Center for Contemporary Arts in Minsk. This exhibition features over 70 works by Belarusian authors and an immersive film with live acting.
Don't miss out on these exciting events happening across Belarus this September! Whether you're a music lover, a science enthusiast, a sports fan, or a family looking for a fun day out, there's something for everyone.
