New Year 2026 in Minsk: Complete Holiday Guide by District

New Year Holidays in Every District of Minsk: A Complete Guide for the Whole Family

The capital of Belarus is preparing a rich festive program for residents and guests of the city. From late December to mid-January, Minsk residents can enjoy dozens of events — from interactive shows for children to Christmas balls for the older generation. Venues across the city will offer entertainment for every taste.

Citywide New Year Events in Minsk

Festive Program for Children and Youth

Until January 14, young residents of Minsk can visit the interactive venue “Grandfather Frost’s Village” at the shopping center “Pershy Natsyyanalny Handlyovy Dom.” At the same time, until January 15, the Minsk State Palace of Children and Youth is hosting the citywide event “A Holiday for Everyone” featuring theatrical programs. Fans of unusual performances can enjoy the show “Loshitsa New Year Fairy Tales” at 17 Chizhevskikh Street. The program will take place twice: on December 27 and January 3 from 18:00 to 20:00.

Christmas Fairs and Holiday Markets

The traditional Christmas fair “Kalyadny Kirmash” will be held near the Sports Palace and will operate until January 11. Visitors will be able to purchase unique gifts, handmade souvenirs, and enjoy the atmosphere of Belarusian Christmas.

Charity New Year Events

On December 23, a charity New Year performance for children will take place with the participation of the leadership of the Minsk City Executive Committee at the Belarusian State Circus. On the same day at 18:30, the campaign “From the Bottom of Our Hearts” will begin at “Minskconcert.”

New Year Program Near the Sports Palace

Performances and Interactive Programs

The city’s main festive venue will be located near the Sports Palace. From December 25 to January 4, twice a day — at 17:30 and 20:00 — visitors can watch the performance “Secrets of New Year Mood” in the Upper Town. For young viewers, the fairy tale “The Mystery of the New Year Card” has been prepared. It will be shown from December 25 to January 7 at 19:00 at the venue near the Sports Palace. The performance refers to the traditions of Soviet New Year postcards with their special warmth and sincerity. From December 26 to January 6, guests will be able to take part in the interactive program “New Year Fair of Wonders”. On December 25, the traditional celebration “Svyatki-Kalyadki” will take place.

Festive Events for Youth

On December 27, the “DiscoFirTree” disco will be held near the Sports Palace. On the same day, the shopping center “Pershy Natsyyanalny Handlyovy Dom” will host the workshop “Tourist Souvenir of the City of Minsk.”

Sports New Year Activities

On December 28, the “Chizhovka-Arena” will host the athletics competition “Carnival Run” — a great opportunity to spend the holidays actively and with health benefits.

Celebration of New Year 2026 in Minsk

New Year’s Night Near the Sports Palace

On December 31, the Sports Palace will present the program “Magical New Year’s Night”. The concert will last until morning, ending at 4:00. At 23:45, Minsk residents will hear the New Year address of the President of the Republic of Belarus, Alexander Lukashenko, followed by a festive disco featuring top performers. At the venue near the Sports Palace, interactive zones “Congratulate Your City” will be available, where anyone can record a video greeting. The videos will be broadcast on large screens before the performances begin.

Concerts and Entertainment in the First Days of the New Year

On January 1 from 20:00 to 23:00, the Sports Palace will host the concert “Disco ‘Super FM’” featuring popular artist Lesha Svik as the headliner. This will be a bright conclusion to the first day of 2026. On January 7, guests can enjoy the festive program “Kolyadki. A Time of Wonders and Fun” dedicated to Orthodox Christmas.

Christmas Ball for Senior Citizens

On January 8, the city Christmas Ball “Winter Fairy Tale!” will take place especially for representatives of the older generation — a wonderful opportunity to immerse themselves in an atmosphere of elegance and festive spirit.

New Year Events in Zavodskoy District

Pre-Holiday Programs and Parades

On December 23 at 16:00, the Palace of Culture of MAZ will host a parade of Grandfather Frosts and Snow Maidens with the festive program “Let’s Light It Up Together.” On December 24, the Palace of Children and Youth “Orion” will present the charity performance “How Puss in Boots Saved the New Year.” On December 25 from 10:00 to 16:00, the venue near the Palace of Children and Youth “Zolak” will host the fair “On the Eve of Christmas”, where residents can find original gifts and festive souvenirs.

Charity Performances on December 26

At the Palace of Children and Youth “Zolak,” two special events will take place on December 26: at 12:00 — a charity performance for children with special psychophysical needs, and at 15:00 — a performance for children from large families.

New Year Night Festivities in Zavodskoy District

Residents of the district will be able to welcome the first day of 2026 at several venues at once. From 1:00 to 4:00, the festive program will take place near the “Chizhovka-Arena”. At the same time, from 1:00 to 3:00, New Year festivities will be held near the “Volat” swimming pool and in front of the Palace of Children and Youth “Zolak.”

Christmas Events in January

On January 14, the Palace of Culture of MAZ will host a Christmas concert program for veterans with the participation of an archpriest of the Belarusian Orthodox Church. On January 15, the opening of the New Year charity decade will take place at the Palace of Children and Youth “Zolak.”

Festive Program of the Leninsky District

Opening of the District Campaign “From the Bottom of Our Hearts”

On December 29 at 11:00, the gymnasium No. 17 will host the ceremonial opening of the district campaign “From the Bottom of Our Hearts”. On the same day, a New Year celebration will take place at the social and pedagogical center with a shelter of the Leninsky District. At the Yanka Kupala National Academic Theatre, on December 29, a charity event for children and youth will be organized as part of the campaign “Our Children.”

New Year Venues on January 1

On the first day of the new year, from 1:00 to 3:00, festive events will take place at the venues in front of the “Salyut” cinema and “Minskconcert.” District residents will be able to continue the celebration in the company of artists and animators.

Cultural Events in January

On January 5 at 12:00, the district festival “Theatrical Meetings” will take place at secondary school No. 224. On January 15 at 17:00, the III Christmas Charity Ball “Sounds of the World, Joy and Love” will be held at “Minskconcert.”

New Year 2026 in the Moskovsky District of Minsk

Charity Performances for Children

On December 23 at 13:00, the Center for Additional Education “Ranak” will present the charity performance “Pixel vs. the Christmas Tree”. On the same day from 17:00 to 19:00, the opening of the campaign “From the Bottom of Our Hearts” will take place at the Territorial Center for Social Services of the Moskovsky District. On December 24, special programs are prepared for different categories of children: at 12:00 — a New Year masquerade ball for children with disabilities, and at 15:00 — the performance “Visiting Grandfather Frost.”

New Year Programs for All Ages

On December 29, representatives of the older generation will be able to enjoy a New Year concert program specially prepared for senior citizens. On December 30 from 11:00 to 14:00, metro stations will host the interactive program “Grandfather Frost’s Journey in the Metro” — an unusual holiday format for subway passengers.

New Year Venues on January 1

Residents of the Moskovsky District will be able to celebrate the first day of the new year at several locations. From 1:00 to 3:00, a festive dance program will take place in the “Brilevichi” residential area and in “Polyanka” Square. At the same time, celebrations will be organized in the Park named after M. Pavlov, and from 18:00 to 20:00 a dance and entertainment program will be held at the same venue. On January 9, the shopping center “Stolitsa” will host a Christmas ball as part of the campaign “From the Bottom of Our Hearts,” with guests from the Russian city of Yekaterinburg.

New Year Poster of the Oktyabrsky District

On December 25 from 10:00 to 16:00, a Christmas fair will take place at the square of the Cultural and Sports Center of the Minsk Branch of the Belarusian Railway. Visitors will be able to find festive treats, souvenirs, and handmade gifts. On New Year’s night, mass festivities will be held at three venues of the district from 1:00 to 3:00. The district celebration will take place at the square of the Cultural and Sports Center of the Belarusian Railway. At the same time, the “Sokol” residential area will host the celebration “Here Comes the New Year Again,” and a New Year disco will be organized near the shopping center at 44 Asanalieva Street.

Festive Events of the Partizansky District

On December 24 at 14:00, the Territorial Center for Social Services of the Partizansky District will host an event dedicated to the charity campaign “From the Bottom of Our Hearts” for senior citizens. The program will feature representatives of the Specialized Lyceum of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and groups from day-care departments. From 11:00 to 17:00 on the same day, the fair “Kalyadny Kirmash” with traditional Belarusian goods and treats will take place at 29 Dolgobrodskaya Street. On January 1 from 00:30 to 3:00, the district New Year concert program will be held in the park of extreme sports, where residents can enjoy live music and dancing in the open air.

New Year in the Pervomaisky District of the Capital

Performances on the Children’s Railway

From December 24 to January 4, as well as on January 7, the performance “New Year Express — 2026” will be shown on the Children’s Railway at the stations named after K. S. Zaslonov and “Sosnovy Bor.” Young passengers will be able to take a fairy-tale journey accompanied by New Year characters.

Festive Fairs and Tournaments

On December 25 from 11:00 to 16:00, guests are welcome at a Christmas fair at 1 Russiyanova Street, featuring traditional goods and a festive atmosphere. On December 26 at 11:00, the event “Into the New Year with ‘Belaya Rus’!” will be held for young patients of the Republican Scientific and Practical Center for Pediatric Surgery. On the same day at 14:00, the Territorial Center for Social Services will host the festive event “From the Bottom of Our Hearts” for senior citizens. On December 26 and 27, the Christmas mini-football tournament will take place at the “Uruche” Sports and Recreation Complex — a great opportunity for sports fans to spend the holidays actively.

District Competitions and Balls

On December 30 at 17:00, the shopping center “Pershy Natsyyanalny Handlyovy Dom” will host the district competition “The Best New Year Tree in Pervomaisky”. On January 1 from 01:00 to 03:00, a festive program will take place at the venue near the National Library. At the same time, New Year discos will be held at 1 Russiyanova Street, 1 Fogel Street, and 15 Heroes of the 120th Division Street. On January 5 at 15:00, the Belarusian State Youth Theatre will host a New Year ball for students who have achieved high academic results.

Christmas Events in January

On January 10 at 12:00, a Christmas celebration will take place on the territory of the House of Mercy. On January 14 at 15:00, the ceremonial closing of the district charity campaign “Our Children” will be held at secondary school No. 61.

Festive Program of the Sovetsky District

New Year Performances on December 23

On December 23 at 13:00, the Belarusian State Academic Youth Theatre will host a district charity New Year celebration. At 17:00, the Yanka Kupala Central Library will present the literary and musical performance “Joyfully, Joyfully We Welcome the New Year.” At 16:00, gymnasium No. 8 will host a New Year ball for senior citizens.

Christmas Fairs and Concerts

On December 25 from 12:00 to 15:00, the venue near the Komarovsky Market will host the cultural and entertainment program of the fair “Kalyadny Kirmash” featuring traditional Belarusian goods. On December 30 at 14:00, the Minsk Regional Library named after A. S. Pushkin will host the festive concert “New Year Mix” by creative groups of the day-care department for senior citizens. On January 1 from 01:00 to 03:00, the event “In the Rhythm of the New Year” with a festive program will take place near the Komarovsky Market.

Christmas Holidays in January

On January 8, the Department of Cultural Affairs of BNTU will host a musical and folklore celebration featuring the folk song ensemble “Kakhanachka.” On the same day at 14:00, a festive event will be organized at the day-care department for senior citizens. On January 9, gymnasium No. 15 will host the gala concert of the district stage of the XXVIII Republican Exhibition-Competition of decorative and applied arts by students “Kalyadnaya Zorka.”

New Year Poster of the Frunzensky District

Festive Programs on December 23

On December 23, the Belarusian State Choreographic Gymnasium-College will present a festive concert. On the same day at 12:00, the annual festive concert for children with disabilities will take place at the City Children’s Infectious Diseases Clinical Hospital. At the Center for Technical and Artistic Creativity of Children and Youth “Zorka,” the performance “The Snow Queen” will be shown for children from orphanage No. 5 and the Social and Pedagogical Center with a shelter of the Frunzensky District, with the participation of deputies of the House of Representatives of the National Assembly of Belarus. At 11:00, secondary school No. 199 will present the fairy-tale performance “The Twelve Months” for children in socially dangerous situations and those raised in single-parent families.

New Year Performances and Celebrations

On December 24 at 15:00, the Center for Technical and Artistic Creativity of Children and Youth “Zorka” will host a New Year performance for children with disabilities. On January 1 from 00:30 to 03:00, mass festivities will take place at two venues of the district. The district celebration will be held in the area of the Minsk Regional Ice Sports Palace. At the same time, the event “Mood — New Year!” will take place in Hugo Chávez Park.

Charity Program in January

From January 3 to 15, the district will host charity events “Giving Kindness at Christmas” for children raised in family-type orphanages.

Festive Events of the Central District

On December 23, the Territorial Center for Social Services of the Central District will host a creative evening based on the film “Charodei”, as well as the theatrical performance “Fairy-Tale Adventures by the New Year Tree.” On December 24, the Center for Additional Education of Children and Youth “Kontakt” will present the performance “Galloping into the New Year”. On January 1 from 01:00 to 02:30, a New Year celebration will take place at the venue near the Minsk State Palace of Children and Youth for district residents. On January 6, the Territorial Center for Social Services of the Central District will present the performance “Christmas Story” dedicated to the Orthodox holiday.

Safety Measures at New Year Events

Enhanced Police Duty

The Minsk police will ensure increased security measures during the Christmas and New Year holidays. Law enforcement officers will serve in an enhanced mode, monitoring all places of mass gatherings.

Security of Religious Events

All locations of Christmas services on December 24 and 25, as well as January 6 and 7, including adjacent territories, will be placed under special protection.

Access Control Points Near the Sports Palace

On New Year’s night and January 1, access control points with personal inspection of citizens and their belongings will be organized near the Sports Palace. Separate access points in tents with orange canopies will be provided for World War II veterans, people with disabilities, pregnant women, and citizens with young children.

Access Restrictions to Events

Persons under the influence of alcohol, as well as citizens with prohibited items and pets, will not be admitted to festive events. This is necessary to ensure the safety of all participants.

Transport Restrictions

Near the venues of mass events, traffic will be restricted, and surface public transport routes will be temporarily changed.

Security Monitoring System

Mass event locations will be monitored using the national public safety monitoring system. Law enforcement agencies urge Minsk residents and guests of the capital to be understanding of the security measures. If unattended items or suspicious persons are discovered, it is necessary to immediately report this to police officers.

Public Transport Operation on New Year’s Night

For the comfortable return of citizens home after the celebrations, city transport will operate on a special schedule. The metro will extend its operation until 4:00 on New Year’s night, and surface public transport will run until 5:00 in the morning. This schedule will allow all participants of New Year events to safely get home after the end of festive programs at district venues and near the Sports Palace.

Map of New Year Venues in Minsk 2026

The capital has prepared more than 20 district venues for mass festivities. Each of them will be decorated with bright Christmas trees and festive installations. Creative teams will provide a festive atmosphere, and the venues will operate until 3:00–4:00 in the morning. Festive venues by district: Zavodskoy District: “Chizhovka-Arena” (19 Tashkentskaya Street), “Volat” swimming pool (17 Shabany Street), branch of the Palace of Children and Youth “Zolak” (58 Nesterova Street). Leninsky District: Minsk City Palace of Culture (129 Mayakovskogo Street), “Salyut” cinema (150a Rokossovskogo Avenue). Moskovsky District: Park named after M. Pavlov, Brilevichi residential area, “Polyanka” Square (K. Liebknecht Street). Oktyabrsky District: Square of the Cultural and Sports Center of the Minsk Branch of the Belarusian Railway (7 Chkalova Street), Sokol residential area (12a Baramzinoy Street), venue near the “Euroopt” store (44 Asanalieva Street). Partizansky District: Park of Extreme Sports (1 Stoletova Street). Pervomaisky District: Venue near the National Library of Belarus (116 Independence Avenue), “Palmira” store (1 Russiyanova Street), “Raketchik” club (1 Fogel Street), Garrison House of Culture (15 Heroes of the 120th Division Street). Sovetsky District: Venue in front of the Komarovsky Market (8 V. Khoruzhey Street). Frunzensky District: Minsk Ice Sports Palace (27 Pritytskogo Street), Hugo Chávez Park (intersection of Kazimirovskaya Street and Kolesnikova Street). Central District: Venue near the Minsk State Palace of Children and Youth (41 Starovilensky Tract).