“Scientific Christmas Tree Wow! How?” with Christina Asmus
December 23 to December 30 and January 2 to January 5 at the ZIL Cultural Center
The popular show Journey to the North Pole becomes a grand spectacle. It features nearly 30 large-scale experiments, vivid color animations, collaborations with contemporary artists and a neural network, and a captivating New Year story directed by Danil Chashchin.
In the plot, Father Frost and the Snow Maiden create a powerful artificial intelligence called the Neural Network to deliver New Year greetings to children around the world in one night. Theatre and film actress Kristina Asmus stars as the Neural Network. More details about the show material can be found in coverage from socialbites.ca.
“Christmas Tree of the Carousel Channel”
December 23 to January 7 at Crocus Town Hall
Residents of Prostokvashin will meet a festive assortment of characters including the Wolf, the Rabbit, Luntik with friends, curious Umka, and others. This large-scale interactive Christmas tree production is among Russia’s best funded, immersing the audience in the story. Attendees can participate in games with giant inflatables, enjoy visual effects, multi-level decorations, and circus performances spanning from the ground floor to the balcony.
“Cow on Ice” with Evgenia Medvedeva
December 27 to January 7 at MSA Luzhniki
On the eve of the New Year, Ilya Averbukh presents the comedy musical Cow on Ice. The ice spectacle follows Muli the cow who adores winter and dreams of becoming a figure skating star. Evgenia Medvedeva, Alexey Yagudin, Tatyana Totmyanina, Maxim Marinin and other skating luminaries join the show. Live audio complements the performance, and the Luzhniki Sports Complex lobby is transformed into a miniature farm with real hay, fresh produce, and a healthy food fair.
Musical and Circus Tale “Christmas in Musicolandia”
December 22 to January 7 at the Small Stage of the Kremlin Palace
The multi-genre performance follows Nastya, a girl who loves writing fairy tales. In a dream, she enters the magical land of Musicoland and must help Princess Eola defeat dark forces and stop the disruptive Cacophon from ruling the musical realm. The production blends circus, illusion, opera, ballet and interactive elements while drawing on Russian folk dance and choral traditions.
“Snow Miracle” at Şalom Theater
December 24 to January 7 at Shalom Theater
Directed by Oleg Lipovetsky, this tale centers on those who aid and obstruct the New Year magic. Audiences wander into a forest where Miracle, dwarves and trolls live. In this fairy world, true miracles appear when fear is left behind and friendship takes center stage. The narrative is filled with song, dance, chase scenes, shifts in mood, and a joyful ending where Father Frost and the Snow Maiden assist gnomes in saving the miracle. The show welcomes viewers of all ages, though guidance suggests children at least four years old enjoy the experience.
Water Performance “The Story of the Russian Coast”
January 2 to January 8 at Water Stadium Dynamo
Olympic synchronized swimming champion Maria Kiseleva leads a new production that spans significant chapters of history. Audiences travel through various cities and time periods while learning about milestones in the country’s formation. The main cast features Svetlana Kolesnichenko, Vlada Chigireva, Maya Doroshko and Anna Udovik. The stage unfolds across three spaces: on stage, in the water and in the air.
Project “New Year at the Right Time” for children seven to ten
Available in KidBurg branches starting December 11
A fairy-tale quest challenges participants with tasks and puzzles to meet Santa Claus and secure the New Year. The timekeeping clockmaker Basel from KidBurg turns back time, bends reality, and encounters his duplicates in other eras, eventually restoring order with help from a visiting group of guests. The adventure unfolds with a playful sense of wonder and teamwork.
KidBurg Tales: New Year Performances for ages one to twelve
Starting December 9 in KidBurg branches
Within the KidBurg Fairy Tales project, New Year programs cater to kids across age groups. In Pooh Bear and a Gift for Santa, children ages one to four glimpse the bear’s holiday dreams alongside Piglet, Owl and Tiger. The New Year Program features Baby Fox and a festive fox family in celebration. Ages four to nine join The Snowmen’s Journey, where Grandfather Frost’s helpers gather New Year Mail, explore country traditions, join a carnival and deliver timely letters to the wizard. For ages five to ten, Baba Yaga and Santa’s Magic Wand invites active audience participation to collect crystals and restore magical power. Teens from seven to twelve can step into the role of detectives and chase away the New Year’s Ghost at the royal castle, just as the holiday draws near.
Citations: details summarized from official event materials and program guides. See published materials for event-specific schedules and venue policies.