Digest of Yessentuki Events in September 2025
We have prepared for you a selection of interesting events worth a visit during the vacation.
Venue: Shalyapin Concert Hall, Yessentuki, 2 Kislovodskaya Street.
1. «Ruslan and Lyudmila» Opera (6+). September 5, 7:00 p.m. (2 hours 25 minutes with intermission)
205 years ago, Pushkin wrote Ruslan and Lyudmila, inspiring Glinka to create the same-name opera, which became a real milestone in Russian music. The opera enchants with beautiful melodies and fairy story about Lyudmila’s abduction by Chernomor and searching for her by valiant Ruslan. The audience will enjoy the premiere with musical score by Kolobov, a vibrant performance with romanticism, magic and adventure!
Deriector: Alla Chepinoga
Tickets: 1,500 — 3,000 rubles
2. Islam Itlyashev (12+). September 10, 7:00 p.m.
Concert as a part of the big anniversary tour (10 years on stage). Striking hit singles winning top charts. Inspiring lezghinka, hart-warming chanson, you will be full of emotions.
Tickets 2,000 — 7,000 rubles
3. «How to Get to Heaven» (play) (12+). September 12, 7:00 p.m. (2 hours with intermission)
«How to Get to Heaven» — comedy with elements of a thriller and mystification. Once three strangers find themselves in a mysterious place, and it is impossible to escape from there. The performance intrigues, it will make you laugh, you may see a philosophical subtext in it, and you will be carried away by a detective story and incredible adventures of the heroes.
Actors:
Sergey Astakhov, Yaroslav Boyko, Andrey Kaikov, Aleksandr Gorshkov, Ekaterina Skulkina.
* The cast may change
Director — Sergey Astakhov
Tickets: 1,300 — 3,500 rubles
4. Musical performance «Khanuma» (12+) September 13, 7:00 p.m. (2 hours 30 minutes with intermission)
«Khanuma» is an immortal musical comedy by Avksenty Tsagareli, it has become a worldwide theatrical bestseller thanks to the music by Gia Cancelli and its catchphrases. Two matchmakers from ancient Tiflis — Kabato and Khanuma — spin intrigues around the bankrupt Prince Pantyashvili. Who will be able to find him the best bride? This is a classic vaudeville comedy with national music, humor and dancing!
Tickets: 1,500 — 3,000 rubles
5. Anna Egoyan (6+). September 14, 7:00 p.m.
Poetry Readings «Fragile! Handle with care…» — heart-warming poems by classics and contemporaries performed by Anna Egoyan. This is an event dedicated to poetry and music, where thoughts meet with feelings, and every word is filled with meaning. Crack the door to the the inner world!
Tickets: 1,500 — 4,500 rubles
6. Kai Metov September 15, 7:00 p.m.
Kai Metov is a singer, composer and author of hit singles, enchanting women’s hearts with his voice. He combines lyrical melodies, thoughtful lyrics and classical instruments, creating intellectual and romantic music independently of the modern stage.
His repertoire includes more than ten albums, including famous songs of the 90s, instrumental compositions, making you think about love and reason for being.
Every concert by Kai Metov is a real celebration, full of desire to live, love and dance wholeheartedly. You will here ’Position No. 2′, ’Remember me’, ’Tea Rose’, ’It Rains Somewhere Far away’ and other well-known songs!
Tickets: 1,800 — 6,000 rubles
7. «Burito» Band (16+). September 17, 7:00 p.m.
Burito is not just a simple band, this is a philosophy where the warrior (武), justice (理) and sword (刀) symbolize strength and striving for ideal in music.
The band’s leader, Garik Burito, creates chart-topping singles, conquering millions of hearts. The band is well known for its collaborations with celebrities, such as Yelka and Vladimir Presnyakov.
At the concert you will enjoy live performance of your favorite tracks, new songs, as well as atmosphere combining electronic music, pop rock, and folk.
Burito is inspiration and inerasible emotions! Don’t miss out on the opportunity to become part of this event!
Tickets: 1,500 — 7,000 rubles
8. «Chizh & Co» Band (16+). September 19, 7:00 p.m.
Let’s sing about love! Of course, and in chorus! Yessentuki welcomes Chizh & Co Band with «The BEST» program!
Sergey Chigrakov has said that his live performances is his footprint in history. Chizh & Co concerts are freinds’ get-togethers you are waiting for. These are your favorite songs, known by heart!
Tickets: 1,500 — 7,000 rubles
9. «Notre Dame de Paris» Musical (16+). September 23, 7:00 p.m. (1 hour 40 minutes)
«Notre Dame de Paris» is a legendary novel underlaying a new interpretation. What is «fate»? Are we able to change it? The poet Gringoire thinks that it is possible! He carries away the casual spectators of the play from the XXI century to the XV century to change the march of history. They have to save the world before they can even think about it. Will we learn about their success? We may hope, as the flower on the crypt of Esmeralda and Quasimodo blooms when they return to our times….
Tickets: 1,500 — 4,500 rubles
10. Alessandro Safina concert with the Symphony Orchestra (12+). September 15, 7:00 p.m.
Alessandro Safina, the world-famous Italian singer, will present his new program with a large symphony orchestra!
Being a laureate of international competitions, Safina boasts with a unique voice and virtuosity.
He freely performs classical and pop compositions, mixing opera and fragments of pop, soul and musicals. His famous Luna from the Clone TV series gained millions of hearts.
The performance accompanied by the orchestra will reveal all the beauty and power of his voice. Italian charm, unique timbre and popular melodies will create an unforgettable festive atmosphere.
Tickets 2,000 — 7,500 rubles
11. «The Best of the Best» play (12+). September 27, 7:00 p.m. (1 hour 45 minutes without intermission)
Mathieu and Roxanne met in the Paris metro and became lovers, friends, as well as movie partners. Years later, they realized that there was a true love between them. But what kind of power turns their lives upside down? The performance delicately combines seriousness and lightness of comedy, it is filled with music, dancing and unexpected plastic solutions, making the story lively and enchanting.
Actors:
Igor Bochkin, Irina Alferova, Ilya Sokolovsky, Denis Moshkin.
*The cast may be change
Director-Producer — People’s Artist of Russia Igor Bochkin
Tickets: 1,800 — 5,500 rubles
12. Irina Dubtsova (6+). September 15, 7:00 p.m.
Singer, poet and composer. A bright Russian pop star whose artistic endeavors resonate in the hearts of people all over the world. Energy, talent and public love are the signature feature of this wonderful performer!
Tickets 2,000 — 7,000 rubles
13. DiDuLa (6+). September 29, 7:00 p.m.
DiDuLa is going on tour with his new program called «The Voice of Spheres»! DiDuLa is a composer and leader of a band playing music from neo-flamenco to rock and folk.
The program includes both new works and ’classics’ of instrumental music. Live sound, wide range of styles and techniques, fabulous light will help you immerse in the world of magical melodies, as well as achieve musical Zen. The language of instrumental music is clear to everyone!
Tickets: 1,500 — 4,500 rubles
