Key dates
- 1776founding of the Bolshoi Theatre
- 1856start of Tretyakov’s collection
- 1898founding of the Art Theatre
- 1912opening of the Pushkin Museum
Where to go
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The stage as tradition
Opera and ballet at the Bolshoi, drama from the Maly to the Vakhtangov, experimental stages and musicals.
- Bolshoi Theatre
- Chekhov Moscow Art Theatre
- Maly Theatre
- Vakhtangov Theatre
- Taganka Theatre
Planning a cultural programme
Tickets for popular performances and exhibitions sell out early, so follow the listings on the official websites. Many museums run evening hours and free days — the venues publish their own schedules.
Cultural life is not limited to halls: in summer the parks have open-air stages, outdoor cinemas and lecture series, and on holidays the centre becomes a festival ground.
Official websites
Ein unabhängiger Überblick. Fahrpläne, Tarife und Besuchsregeln bitte auf den offiziellen Websites prüfen.
