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May
Until the summer only a month, and then you will find out what festivals in Belarus May prepares for you.
Battle Reenactment (Battle of Berlin)
When: May 9
Where: Stalin Line
The Battle of Berlin, designated the Berlin Strategic Offensive Operation by the Soviet Union, and also known as the Fall of Berlin, was the final major offensive of the European theatre of World War II.
Museum Night
When: mid-May
Where: the whole of Belarus
Remember the American comedy "Night at the Museum" and how at night all the exposures came to life? So, he in his own way beats the interactive format of the world action called “The Night of Museums”. Most of the expositions work from dusk to dawn, and in the light of artificial lights sometimes it seems that the exhibits start moving on their own...
Brest Bike Festival International
When: May 24-26
Where: Brest
The festival will draw more than 10,000 people from all over Belarus. Bikers from other countries have also confirmed their participation. These countries include Latvia, Estonia, Poland, the United Kingdom, Sweden, Germany, Czechia, Russia and Ukraine.
The public will be able to get familiar with different types of bikes, take part in contests, and attend a concert.
Festival of knightly culture in Golshansky Castle
When: end of May
Where: the ruins of the Golshansky castle (ag. Golshany, Grodno region)
But Golshansky Castle attracts not only those who are looking for ghosts (by the way, it’s not the only one mystic castle of Belarus). It hosts one of the oldest festivals of knightly culture and historical reconstruction in Belarus, which annually gathers thousands of visitors in Golshany.
June
II European Games 2019 in Minsk
When: June 21–30
Where: Minsk
June has earned the title of the most sporting month of 2019. Minsk will host the biggest sporting event of recent years — the European Games of 2019. In numbers, these are:
- 50 European countries are participating
- more than 4,000 athletes
- more than 200 sets of awards
- 15 sports, according to the results of victories in 10 of which champions will be determined, who are lucky enough to defend the honor of their countries at the 2020 Summer Olympics.
Interesting fact: recently romantic pagan holidays are actively reviving. In June, you will find:
- one of the largest summer open-air festivals "Svyat Sonets", which will be held in a grand manner in Dudutki,
- “Kupalska Cola” is held in Minsk.
Great mood, launching wreaths on the water and jumping over the fire are provided to you!
Open-air & fire Kupal Folk-rock festival "Svyata Sontsa"
When: June 21-23
Where: Museum Complex Dudutki
The shortest and magical night of the year will become an unforgettable holiday! A lot of events on one stage: concerts, traditions and ceremonies, a tent camp, and a bonfire holiday of the summer solstice are waiting for you.
PHOENIX - Festival of Fire
When: June 21-23
Where: Lida, Lidsky Castle
You will be overwhelmed by a magical atmosphere and inexpressible emotions!
“Phoenix Fire-Fest” is a large-scale performance of theaters of fire and solo artists, all kinds of fire props, brizing (the art of breathing fire), spectacular rooms with live fire and light effects, the unique atmosphere of a medieval castle and a bright final pyrotechnic show.
July
If June is the most sporting, then July is certainly recognized as the most musical month. All the festivals that are held in Belarus at this time are below!
International Festival "Our Grunwald"
When: July 19-21
Where: Museum Complex Dudutki
The festival will include knights’ tournaments, infantry and equestrian tournaments (melees), competitions of squires, archers and halberdiers, rock and folk concerts, music and dance performances of bands from Belarus, Ukraine and other countries, medieval dances and crafts master classes, masters city, interactive zones.
The largest car festival SunDay 2019
When: July 26–27
Where: Grodno district, village Carolino, the territory of the Old airport
Viva Braslav
When: July 26–27
Where: Braslav
Another large-scale open-air festival spread out straight to the Braslav Lakes. Two days of drive, loud music and complete separation awaits the guests of Viva Braslav. Do not miss!
August
4rd Military Festival “Afghan Sky”
When: August 8
Where: Stalin Line
It dedicated to Airborne Troops Day (VDV). Soviet - Afghan War Battle Reenactment
Knight Fest. Mstislavl-2019
When: August 10-11
Where: Mstislavl
At the beginning of August, a popular knightly festival is traditionally held in Mstislavl. It attracts historical clubs from all over Belarus, from Russia and other neighboring countries. Two eventful days include knightly competitions, live performances of musical groups, fire show and even medieval disco!
"Rock for Bobrov"
When: early August
Where: Borovaya airfield
DDT, “Zveri”, Noize MC, Louna and J:Mors were the headliners of the festival in 2018. What the organizers will cook for the fans of the show in 2019 is still unknown, but they always keep the bar high.
September
Summer will be left behind, but September is full of events like no other month!
Tankman Day
When: early September
Where: Minsk
While the days of the city are celebrated throughout Belarus, a landmark event is held in Minsk under the auspices of Wargaming.net — the Day of the Tankman. In numbers this is:
- over 200,000 guests
- 55 sites with various interaktivy,
- 200 computers in the play area,
- 100 food courts.
And all this died down in September 2018. What the organizers are preparing for the Day of the tanker in 2019 remains a secret behind seven locks — it will be cool!
October
International Festival of Yuri Bashmet
When: early October
Where: Minsk
Large-scale music festival, which for many years has been gathering famous stars and beginning artists on the same stage. Some get a chance to once again show their skills, others — loudly declare themselves. "Must have" for lovers of classical music.
Samhain in the Botanical Garden
When: October 26
Where: Minsk
The last few years it became fashionable in Belarus to celebrate Halloween. And the organizers of Samhain in the Botanical Garden decided to pay tribute to a more ancient holiday — the Celtic harvest festival. By the way, if we decided to jump over the fire on Midsummer, then the Celts had such a tradition in time for Samaine. It is very symbolic: this day was considered the beginning of the new year. Jumping over the fire, a person was cleared by fire and entered the next year renewed. As the ancient traditions revive in Minsk, you can see for yourself in 2019.
November
Last month of autumn has prepared a plentiful program.
Unicon
When: November
Where: Minsk
Unicon is the Belarusian equivalent of the famous American festival of fiction and fantasy Comic-Con. Here you can meet Darth Vader (the notorious villain from the Star Wars space saga) and Marvel superheroes, buy a themed souvenir and take a photo with interactive stands, watch eSports events and take part in various competitions.
Fun, drive and excitement every month
Festivals that are held in Belarus delight the diversity and unusual. Want to go to rock concerts? Yes, even every month! Crazy about knightly festivals? It remains only to wait for the warm weather — and you can hit the road! However, remember: our digest is for reference only, and due to circumstances beyond our control, the dates/months of holding the events in Belarus may be changed.
