Chess & Jazz is staging a vibrant fusion festival in Moscow, blending the worlds of strategy and swing. The event is being organized with support from the city’s cultural networks and is expected to draw both chess enthusiasts and music lovers for an immersive weekend in the heart of the capital. The organizers and the festival team are coordinating logistics and public communication to ensure a memorable experience, as confirmed by the event’s press communications channel.
The festival will unfold at Hermitage Garden on 29-30 July, transforming the space into a lively arena where fans can enjoy the tactile pleasures of chess alongside live performances. The project aims to create a shared social atmosphere where spectators can sing along, dance, reflect, and connect with others in a relaxed, inclusive setting that invites people to celebrate togetherness through music and mind games.
A diverse lineup of artists is slated to perform, including LAB with Anton Belyaev, Zoloto, Andro, Antokha MS, Erika Lundmoen, Mirele, and BLIZKEY. In addition, the program features a distinctive jazz showcase by the rapper L’One, who will present an innovative fusion of rap and improvisational jazz. Vladimir Presnyakov is also scheduled to deliver performances that span lyric ballads, blues, rock and roll, and dance tunes, reflecting a broad spectrum of popular sounds that complement the festival’s chess centerpiece.
Chess & Jazz marked its fifth edition in 2023, continuing a collaboration that began during the peak of the 2018 World Cup. Over the years, the festival has evolved into a cultural event that highlights the synergy between intellectual play and musical creativity, attracting a growing audience from across the region and beyond. Attendees have the chance to observe high-level chess demonstrations while enjoying intimate,artistically-curated performances, creating a unique form of evening entertainment that appeals to a wide range of tastes.
In related cultural news, there were prior announcements about the Summer Book Festival taking place in Kazan, scheduled for 17-18 June. This parallel event underscores the ongoing calendar of literary and artistic programming across Russian cities, offering residents and visitors alike opportunities to engage with authors, performers, and conversations that cross disciplines and genres.