EVENTS

International Film Festival “Golden Apricot” 2026

Yerevan’s premier cultural event is back! The Golden Apricot Film Festival (GAIFF) brings world-class cinema, masterclasses, and vibrant open-air screenings directly to the heart of Armenia's capital. Experience the city's electric summer energy, meet global filmmakers, and dive into an unforgettable week of storytelling.

July 20
Mon | 18:30

Yerevan city


- July 22 -

Swan Lake

Ballet in 2 acts
Duration of performance 2 hours 15 minutes
Musical Director And Conductor: Karen Durgaryan/Honored Artist of RA/
Conductor: Harutyun Arzumanyan
Choreography and Staging: Alexey Fadeechev(People’s artist of RF) with dances of Marius Petipa and Lev Ivanov
Sets and Costumes: Vyacheslav Okunev( People’s artist of RF)
Artistic Director of the Performance: Nino Ananiashvili( People’s artist of RFand RG)

July 22
Wed | 19:00

- July 24 -

Masquerade

Ballet in 2 acts

Stage director: Vilen Galstyan /People's Artist of RA/
Set and costumes designer: Avetis Barseghyan /Honored Painter of RA/
Musical editor: Anush Karapetyan
Coaches: Elvira Mnatsakanyan /People's Artist of Arm SSR/, Sona Arustamyan/Honored Artist of RA/, Artur Grigoryan

July 24
Fri | 19:00

- July 26 -

Otello opera

Opera in 4 acts
Musical Director and conductor - Alessandro Bonato
Conductor - Harutyun Arzumanyan
Stage Director - Fabio Sparvoli Costume Designer - Odette Nicoletti
Associate Costume Designer - Luigi Benedetti
Set Designer - Mauro Carosi
Associate Set Designer - Elio Brescia
Choirmaster - Narine Voskanyan
Children’s Choirmaster - Emma Araqelyan

July 26
Sun | 18:00

- August 14 -

Giselle

Ballet in 2 acts
Concert tour of "The Saint Petersburg Ballet" Theater

August 14
Fri | 19:00

- August 15 -

Giselle

Ballet in 2 acts
Concert tour of "The Saint Petersburg Ballet" Theater

August 15
Sat | 18:00

- August 16 -

Tchaikovsky "The sleeping beauty"

Ballet in 2 acts
Concert tour of "The Saint Petersburg Ballet" theater

August 16
Sun | 18:00

- August 18 -

Tchaikovsky "The sleeping beauty"

Ballet in 2 acts
Concert tour of "The Saint Petersburg Ballet" theater

August 18
Tue | 19:00

- August 19 -

The Nutcracker

Ballet in 2 acts
Concert tour of "The Saint Petersburg Ballet" Theater

August 19
Wed | 19:00

- August 20 -

The Nutcracker

Ballet in 2 acts
Concert tour of "The Saint Petersburg Ballet" Theater

August 20
Thu | 19:00

- August 21 -

Ballet Gala

Concert tour of "The Saint Petersburg Ballet" Theater

August 21
Fri | 19:00

- August 26 -

Masquerade

Ballet in 2 acts

Stage director: Vilen Galstyan /People's Artist of RA/
Set and costumes designer: Avetis Barseghyan /Honored Painter of RA/
Musical editor: Anush Karapetyan
Coaches: Elvira Mnatsakanyan /People's Artist of Arm SSR/, Sona Arustamyan/Honored Artist of RA/, Artur Grigoryan

August 26
Wed | 19:00

- August 29 -

Carmen

Musical director and conductor of the performance: Karen Durgaryan /Honored Artist of RA/
Stage director: Armen Meliksetyan /Honored Art Worker of RA/
Set designer: Davit Minasyan/Honored Painter of RA/

August 29
Sat | 18:00

- August 30 -

Gayane

Musical director and conductor of the performance: Karen Durgaryan /Honored artist of RA/
Conductor: Atanes Arakelyan
Choreography and Staging: Vilen Galstyan /People's Artist of Armenia/
Painter: Minas Avetisyan /Honored Artist of RA/
Costume designer: Rubine Hovhannisyan

August 30
Sun | 18:00

- September 04 -

YEREVAN BOOK FESTIVAL

We have gathered the most anticipated events of the year — from large-scale concerts and theatrical performances to colorful and vibrant festivals.
Choose the entertainment that suits your interests, feel the unique rhythm of the city, and discover the colors and atmosphere of Yerevan.
Follow Yerevan’s cultural life and plan your leisure in advance so you don’t miss any exciting moments.

Dates: 04–06 September 2026

September 04
Fri | 12:00
REPUBLIC SQUARE

Republic square


- September 06 -

Swan Lake

Ballet in 2 acts
Duration of performance 2 hours 15 minutes
Musical Director And Conductor: Karen Durgaryan/Honored Artist of RA/
Conductor: Harutyun Arzumanyan
Choreography and Staging: Alexey Fadeechev(People’s artist of RF) with dances of Marius Petipa and Lev Ivanov
Sets and Costumes: Vyacheslav Okunev( People’s artist of RF)
Artistic Director of the Performance: Nino Ananiashvili( People’s artist of RFand RG)

September 06
Sun | 18:00

- September 09 -

Madame Butterfly

Musical Director and Conductor – Mihran Aghajanian
Choirmaster – Narine Voskanyan
Stage Director and Set Designer – Suqias Torosyan

September 09
Wed | 19:00

- September 10 -

Gayane

Musical director and conductor of the performance: Karen Durgaryan /Honored artist of RA/
Conductor: Atanes Arakelyan
Choreography and Staging: Vilen Galstyan /People's Artist of Armenia/
Painter: Minas Avetisyan /Honored Artist of RA/
Costume designer: Rubine Hovhannisyan

September 10
Thu | 19:00

- September 13 -

Otello opera

Opera in 4 acts
Musical Director and conductor - Alessandro Bonato
Conductor - Harutyun Arzumanyan
Stage Director - Fabio Sparvoli Costume Designer - Odette Nicoletti
Associate Costume Designer - Luigi Benedetti
Set Designer - Mauro Carosi
Associate Set Designer - Elio Brescia
Choirmaster - Narine Voskanyan
Children’s Choirmaster - Emma Araqelyan

September 13
Sun | 18:00

- September 15 -

Masquerade

Ballet in 2 acts

Stage director: Vilen Galstyan /People's Artist of RA/
Set and costumes designer: Avetis Barseghyan /Honored Painter of RA/
Musical editor: Anush Karapetyan
Coaches: Elvira Mnatsakanyan /People's Artist of Arm SSR/, Sona Arustamyan/Honored Artist of RA/, Artur Grigoryan

September 15
Tue | 19:00