10 Must Do’s in Minsk This Summer

28.07.2023 - 19:59 / 34travel.me / Aliaksandra Murashka

10 Must Do’s in Minsk This Summer

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We are pretty sure that the best time to come to Minsk is right now. Check out the ultimate list of Minsk summer must do’s.

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1. Visit open-air cinema

Here’s an idea for hot summer days, when you might want to leave the house only after the sun goes down – Kinemo Festival. Every Thursday till July 11 at the Azgur Museum (vulica Azhura, 8) there’ll be open-air silent movie screenings with live music. For example, on July 4 we’ll watch Die Bergkatze accompanied by piano & saxophone. The tickets are sold at the museum and online. More information on Facebook.

Read also: Where to watch movies in English in Minsk?

2. Dive into the local rave scene

Today’s Minsk is clearly aspiring to be called a true European techno-capital. A notable rave happens in the city almost every weekend. Check out the young Hide club – the guys invite top foreign and local DJs to brighten up our weekend nights. Don’t miss a big techno festival here on July 13. It’s all you heart might desire – several dancefloors, a decent line-up, a food court and an industrial landscape of Kasryčnickaja.

Moreover, there’re regular parties running at SQUAT & OK16, the events are usually announced 1-2 weeks in advance. We’ve collected all the rave movements worth your attention right here.

Read also: Alternative guide to Minsk

3. Stock up at Kamaroŭka

Kamaroŭski Market is the soul of the city and a true Minsk must. It’s the place to go all eco, green and organic. Get the freshest Belarusian fruit and vegetables, pies, crazy variety of cheese and meat. And the vibe that is hard to explain to the tourists, but so loved by the locals.

Food hunter's paradise at Kulman street is another important part of the Minsk gastronomic landscape. The place got the name “kebab mile” in honor of the shawarma from “Mirage” Cafe. We love “Plov No. 1” ( «Плов №1») & “Saigon-Viet” («Сайгон-Вьет») cafes with all of our hearts.

Read also: Kamaroŭka: audioguide

4. Listen to Minsk music

Minsk has recently got a new cool space for music, lectures and nice evenings – Melomany. It’s hidden in the cozy courtyard behind the bar «Kurilka»(Plošča Svabody, 23). The concerts that have already been announced are excellent, you’ll get a lot of top local music. If you follow this page, you won’t miss anything important.

Besides that, it will be possible to get to one of the free concerts of classical music near the Town Hall on weekends. On July 6, there’ll be so-called“Jazz Evenings”: they promise “acid jazz, experiments with Swedish folklore and a distinct gospel flavor”.

Read also: Belarusian new wave: 12 young musicians

5. Dance by the river

Another cute idea for a summer evening is Plener