Events in Moscow in May 2027
Moscow event dates for May 2027 are still being announced. Start with the planning leads and the city guide below — the lineup firms up closer to May.
Moscow's May 2027 lineup is still being announced — planning leads below.
By TripSapien · Updated September 3, 2026
Sourced events
Dates for this month are still being announced. Start with the planning leads below, or build the rest of your visit from the city guide.
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Planning leads
Early leads on events still lining up. Exact dates and details firm up closer to your trip.
- May 9
Moscow. Associated occasion: Victory Day.
Planning lead · dates set closer in · Source: festival calendar
- May 9
Victory Day Cultural Program
City-wide cultural events including concerts, exhibitions, and performances commemorating Victory Day in Moscow.
Planning lead · details firm up closer in · Source: festival research
- May 10 - May 30
Moscow Biennale of Contemporary Art – Special May Exhibitions
Special exhibitions and events as part of the Moscow Biennale of Contemporary Art, held in multiple galleries and museums across the city.
Planning lead · details firm up closer in · Source: festival research
Holidays, observances & long weekends
Holiday and observance schedules can affect services and venue hours; confirm each place directly.
- Spring and Labour Day · publicMay 1
- Victory Day · publicMay 9
Holiday data: date-holidays (ISC/CC-BY-3.0).
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