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Belarus Events Calendar: JULY 2026

Armor exhibition at Nesvizh Palace

Throughout the year, visitors to Nesvizh Palace can immerse themselves in the world of ceremonial and hunting weapons. Outstanding examples of officers' dress weapons (daggers, rapiers, shashkas, sabers), coat swords and departmental swords, Masonic ritual swords, and exotic weapons from various countries… These valuable artifacts have been collected and provided by private collector Anatoly Grishuk.

As the owner noted, his interest in the history of weapons first emerged when he found a 1932-model uhlan saber that had belonged to his father. His grandfather served in the Imperial Army and was on the security detail of Nicholas II when the monarch visited our region for military maneuvers in 1892. The exhibition also explores the culture of hunting, where weapons are not only objects of art but also symbols of power and instruments for demonstrating mastery over nature.

A real draw of the exhibition is an installation of a rider on a horse clad in the shining armor of a Winged Hussar of the Grand Duchy of Litva (Lithuania). Guests will also have the opportunity to try on medieval armor, experience its weight, and take photos alongside a figure of Nicholas Radziwill nicknamed the Orphan.

When: 31 October 2025 – 31 October 2026
Where: National Historical and Cultural Museum-Reserve Nesvizh, 2 Zamkovaya Street, Nesvizh, Minsk Oblast

Forgotten Art of Correspondence exhibition in Grodno

For the first time, visitors to the Grodno Historical and Archaeological Museum will have the opportunity to glimpse into the letters of historical figures from Belarus from the 16^th to the 20^th centuries. The exhibition features the official correspondence of King Stephen Báthory, the private correspondence of Kossovo Palace owner Wandalin Puslovsky (also spelled as Puslowski) and his daughter Marta Krasinska, historian and local lore expert Alexander Yelsky and Eliza Orzeszkowa, a writer from Grodno. A special section is dedicated to letters from the Great Patriotic War period and correspondence of Belarusian writers Yakub Kolas, Vasil Bykov, Mikhas Vasilek, and Aleksei Karpyuk. The exhibition is complemented by various writing instruments, including inkwells, ink bottles, fountain pens, pen boxes, pencils, a paper tray, and paperweights…

When: From November 20
Where: Grodno Historical and Archaeological Museum, 20 Zamkovaya Street, Grodno

‘Journey Through Time’ tour at Mir Castle

Mir Castle, the tourist gem of Belarus, an outstanding 16th-century defensive structure, can now be explored in small and family groups on the “Journey Through Time” tour. Guests will immerse themselves in the past of the famous Radziwiłł and Sviatopolk-Mirsky residence (now a UNESCO World Cultural and Natural Heritage site) through dialogues with the builders who preserved its 500-year-old walls, as well as with the kitchen master and cook, who reveal the secrets of preparing sweets for the castle's former owners. Sounds and voices from the past will help guests delve into the world of music through forgotten melodies, learn to distinguish instruments such as duda, lute, viola da gamba, and spinet by their sounds, and master the medieval dance Marazulya.

When: Starting 23 January (every Monday and Friday)
Where: Mir Castle, Mir town, Karelichi District, Grodno Obalst

Marc Chagall’s The Walk on display in Minsk

The Walk, one of the world's most recognizable paintings by Marc Chagall from the Russian Museum, was brought to Minsk for the first time. This work, which forms part of a triptych alongside the famous masterpieces Double Portrait and Over the Town, reflects one of the happiest periods in the life of the remarkable artist. Art connoisseurs are in for a romantic and metaphorical stroll together with the young lovers Marc Chagall and Bella Rosenfeld, already married by 1917, through the streets and above their beloved city of Vitebsk. The exhibition offers an immersive VR project: using special glasses, visitors can approach an easel and draw, see how the artist lived and worked, examine objects in the interior, and hear the voices of Marc Chagall and his wife and muse, Bella.

When: 8 April – 6 July
Where: National Art Museum of Belarus, 20 Lenina Street, Minsk

Summer Music and Tourism Season 2026 in Minsk

The summer music and tourism season, which traditionally took place in the Upper Town, as well as on the territory of Trinity Suburb and Rakov Suburb, has over the course of more than 10 years become beloved by residents and visitors of the Belarusian capital. In the current season, the project’s program has been expanded and will extend beyond the historical center of Minsk as well. The main cultural venues will be:

• Historical and cultural park complex Loshitsa on Chizhevskikh Street: theatrical evenings on Fridays, performances by professional musicians on Saturdays;
• Area near the Loshitsa Estate Museum: concerts featuring the Nemiga Orchestra and the Orchestra of the Yanka Kupala National Academic Theater will take place every Saturday;
• Area near the Minsk City Hall in the Upper Town: music lovers can expect traditional events, including the series Classics at the City Hall, as well as the return after five years of the project Jazz Evenings at the City Hall;
• Upper Town Concert Hall: the Organ in the Upper Town project (every Saturday);
• Muzykalny Lane in the Upper Town: Your Solo karaoke on Saturdays (18:00–21:00);
• Upper Town: children’s activity zones Workshop of Wonders and Reading Symphony, informational and educational programs, and interactive activities;
• Area near the Sports Palace: evening film screenings, music and intellectual quizss, family activities (Friday through Sunday).

On the opening day of the season, 23 May, the Minsk Folk Crafts Festival will take place in the Upper Town. The summer weekend of 27-28 June will host Flax Festival. Rodnaye Modnaye, where designers will showcase their collections and surprise visitors with new looks made from Belarusian flax.

When: 23 May – 12 September
Where: Minsk cultural venues

The Secret of Two Chests quest at Mir Castle

One of the most visited landmarks in Belarus, Mir Castle, invites you to learn the history of its owners, the Radziwill princes, and to unravel the secrets of the famous dynasty by passing through a series of trials. According to the legend, during renovation work, Prince Mikhail Svyatopolk-Mirsky discovered an ancient chest that had been stored in one of the basements. From a note found nearby, it follows that this treasure was hidden by Prince Karol Stanisław Radziwiłł during the war with the Swedes. Despite all efforts, Prince Mikhail is unable to open the chest, so he needs helpers… In addition, participants will be able to hone their culinary skills by preparing dinner for the prince, hear the story of the tragic events of the Great Northern War, and learn about the fascinating pastimes of Princess Marie Hohenlohe-Schillingsfürst.

When: 20 June, 11 and 25 July
Where: Mir Castle, 2 Krasnoarmeyskaya Street, Mir, Korelichi District, Grodno Oblast

Exhibition celebrating Negliubka textiles at the National Art Museum of Belarus

Negliubka textile is a unique tradition of Belarusian folk culture. It took shape in the 17^th century and involves the creation of rushnyks (ceremonial towels), garments, and home furnishings using distinctive techniques. It has preserved the archaic features and complex symbolism, and on 9 December 2025 it was inscribed on the UNESCO List of Intangible Cultural Heritage in Need of Urgent Safeguarding. The exhibition curators sought to present weaving not only as a craft and a source of household fabrics, but also as a mechanism for preserving memory, artistic language, and the continuity of knowledge. The project features about 50 pieces of artistic weaving by outstanding craftswomen and the traditional costume of the village of Negliubka in Vetka District, Gomel Oblast and a variety of authentic accessories. The exhibition is supplemented by flax processing tools, textile items and rare costume elements, accessories, and photographs.

When: 7 May – 27 July
Where: National Art Museum of Belarus, 20 Lenin Street, Minsk

ARS MAGNA ORGANI 2026 festival

The ARS MAGNA ORGANI 2026 festival in Pinsk will be held for the sixth time. The playbill in the new season offers 29 concerts in the Cathedral of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Pinsk, featuring renowned performers and young organists and organ students from various parts of the country. The festival will open on 30 May with a grand concert featuring the Minsk Chamber Soloists under the baton of Dmitry Zubov (organ).

6 June – Students of the Pinsk State College of Arts
7 June – Veronika Bogdanovich-Yazvinskaya (Vitebsk)
13 June – Europe-Center Chamber Orchestra (Polotsk), organ – Ksenia Pogorelaya
14 June – Honored Artist of the Republic of Belarus Ksenia Pogorelaya (Polotsk)
20 June – Inna Shpilevskaya (Novopolotsk)
21 June – Students of the Belarusian State Academy of Music
28 June – Varvara Tsaryuk (Minsk)

When: 30 May – 4 October, 16.00
Where: Cathedral of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, 18 Lenin Street, Pinsk

Vulitsa Ezha city picnic: Summer season 2026 in Minsk

Vulitsa Ezha kicks off the summer season of 2026 with not one but three festivals, and promises to delight visitors with new features. For the first time, the project has launched a program to support gastronomic initiatives, which will bring more new names and bold concepts to the festival. For those who appreciate a variety of flavors, a tasting map will be introduced, allowing guests to sample as many dishes and drinks as possible. Now it's possible to experience the festival and get into the vibe ahead of the official opening, with the launch of a pre-party format. The lineup includes live music and an open-air cinema, a cooking school led by chefs, a market featuring homemade delicacies and handmade designer goods, workshops, a flower market, lectures on Hatha yoga, as well as interactive activities for children.

When: 20–21 June; July; 29–30 August (12:00 – 22:00)
Where: Central Botanical Garden of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus, 2v Surganova Street, Minsk

FIESTA: new show at the Belarusian Circus

True to its name, meaning a folk festival in Spain, Portugal, and Latin America, the colorful summer show Fiesta at the Belarusian Circus will turn the arena into a carnival square with acrobats, aerial gymnasts, camel-riding trick riders, and trained tigers. Audiences can look forward to breathtaking acrobatic stunts in the Aerial Flight act, tightrope walkers balancing high beneath the circus dome, the stunning Crossbows act, which amazes with its jeweler’s precision, a virtuoso juggler, an aerial gymnast performing on the corde lisse, an acrobat on a Rhine wheel, and, of course, the clown - the lord of laughter and sweet surprises, beloved by children.

When: 20 June – 23 August
Where: Belarusian Circus, 32 Nezavisimosti Avenue, Minsk

Exhibition Malyavanaya Dusha [Painted Soul] at National Library of Belarus

The distinctive Belarusian primitivist artist Alena Kish is known for her hand-painted rugs (Belarusian: malyavanyya dyvany), which reflect not only the authenticity of the culture of her native region – the village of Romanovo near Slutsk but also the entire artistic movement popular in the 20th century. The exhibition project, dedicated to the 130th of the birth of the artist, whose name stands alongside Henri Rousseau and Niko Pirosmani, will feature about 30 painted rugs. Among them are works by Alena Kish's contemporaries, village masters, collected during ethnographic expeditions and pieces created in the 2000s during the first creative plein-airs celebrating the artist.

When: 11 June - 31 August
Where: Labyrint Gallery, National Library of Belarus, 116 Nezavisimosti Avenue, Minsk

Broadcasts of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Minsk

The final stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, bringing together 48 national teams, is taking place across three countries – the United States, Canada, and Mexico – and will run until 19 July. This year’s World Cup already promises to be a record-breaker in terms of attendance, having drawn over 2.3 million fans to stadiums in the first weeks of the tournament and more than 1.5 billion viewers worldwide. Meanwhile, residents and guests of the Belarusian capital will be able to join in watching the World Cup matches on a large outdoor screen: for the first time, the project has brought together the country's two largest sports arenas – the National Football Stadium and the National Olympic Stadium Dinamo. Specially for fans, food courts and recreation areas will be set up, along with activities and prize giveaways from partners, as well as entertainment programs.

When: 28 June - 19 July
Where: National Football Stadium, Dinamo National Olympic Stadium, Minsk

Tours behind the scenes of the Bolshoi Theater of Belarus

How does the Bolshoi Theater live? What happens on stage while the audience is resting? And what secrets are kept on the other side of the curtain? You can find out about all this on tours offered to guests at the country’s main theater. The guides will tell you about the theatre’s vibrant life, the intricacies of creating props, costumes and sets, the capabilities of the stage, and the most interesting chapters of its history. On weekdays, visitors can see the safety curtain, observe the preparations for the evening performance and see how large-scale sets are created and chat with the masters of theatrical costume.

When: 1, 4, 7, 8, 9, 10 July
Where: National Academic Opera and Ballet Bolshoi Theater of Belarus, 1 Parizhskoi Kommuny Square, Minsk

Budslau Fest 2026

This year the celebration in honor of one of the most venerated icons of the Mother of God - the Icon of Our Lady of Budslau - will be held under the motto “Praise to God - Trust in Mary - Faithfulness to the Church”. It will also celebrate another significant date – the 35th anniversary of the restoration of the activity of the Catholic Church in Belarus. On the first day, a Mass will be held with the participation of the Minsk Cathedral Chapter. 3 July will see the main events: the welcoming and greeting of pilgrims, Mass, an akathist performed by the choir of the Greek Catholic Church, Marian vespers, a procession of the cross, and a youth program. The celebration will culminate with the procession with a copy of the Icon of Our Lady of Budslau. On the final day on 4 July the faithful can expect a rich program of liturgical services and spiritual events: Holy Mass, Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, Divine Liturgy of the Greek Catholic Church, the Hours on the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Fatima Rosary, a presentation of the hymnal “God, We Praise You”, a Solemn Holy Mass, and more.

When: 2-4 July
Where: Church of the Ascension of the Blessed Virgin Mary, 8 Krasnaya Square, Budslau, Myadel District, Minsk Region

July 3 – Independence Day of the Republic of Belarus (Republic Day)

Independence Day of the Republic of Belarus was established as a public holiday in 1996 following a nationwide referendum. The date of 3 July was chosen symbolically: it was on this day in 1944 that the capital was liberated from the Nazi German invaders during the major strategic offensive Operation Bagration.

A reenactment of historical events - a fragment of the large-scale encirclement of the 105,000-strong German troop grouping (the Wehrmacht's 4th Army) east of Minsk during Operation Bagration, which became known as the Minsk Cauldron, and the liberation of the capital in July 1944 can be seen at the Stalin Line on Independence Day.

Celebration of Independence Day in Belarus traditionally begins with rallies and wreath-laying ceremonies at monuments and memorials, and then continues with patriotic events, historical reenactments, motorcades, concerts, sporting events, fairs, and public festivities on central squares, in parks, and gardens. The culmination of the celebrations in the capital will be a festive gala concert and the anthem singalong which will take place from 21.00 till 00.10 at the Minsk Hero City Stele.

Independence Day in Minsk: 2026 program of events

When: 3 July
Where: Minsk Hero City Stele; Minsk; cities across the country, museums, tourist complexes

International water rafting in Kameno

The outstanding historian, archaeologist, ethnographer, and local historian Konstanty Pijewicz Tyszkiewicz went down in history as one of the founders of Belarusian scientific archaeology. In June 1857, the scholar organized the first large-scale scientific water expedition along the Viliya River from its source to its mouth, traveling 682 versts over 4 months on specially built boats and rafts! During the rafting trip, Konstanty Tyszkiewicz meticulously described coastal settlements, the way of life, daily customs, and culture of the local population and investigated ancient hillforts and burial mounds. The result of the expedition was a unique atlas that included 39 rapids on the Viliya, and the collected data laid the foundation for ongoing hydrological observations. Inspired by Konstanty Tyszkiewicz's project, in 2007 local historians organized a water rafting event that now gathers enthusiasts from different countries every year.

When: 3-10 July
Where: Kameno village, Vileyka District, Viliya River, Minsk Oblast

Kupala Lights Festival at Minsk Botanical Garden

One of the most ancient folk celebrations – Kupala, Ivan Kupala or Kupala Night – takes place on the night of 6-7 July. This festival is steeped in timeless rituals: the quest for the legendary fern flower, leaping through the purifying flames of Kupala bonfires, weaving garlands of wildflowers and setting them adrift upon the water, and bathing in the dew at dawn. The Kupala Lights Festival at the Botanical Garden will conjure a realm where ancestral myths stir back to life, weaving together Belarusian folk rites, knightly traditions, rustic gastronomy, and dazzling evening performances. The lineup includes a knights’ encampment and tournament, authentic Kupala ceremonies and spiritual practices, a children’s corner brimming with games, workshops, and animation, a food court serving a medley of cuisines, and a lively concert program. The evening crescendos in a blaze of a fire show and a torchlight procession, culminating in the floating of wreaths across the reservoir.

When: 4-5 July
Where: Central Botanical Garden of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus, 2v Surganova Street, Minsk

Other Kupala 2026 festivities across Belarus:

4 July, 7:00 PM – Kupala Dream at the Berezinsky Biosphere Reserve
5 July, 4:00 PM – Kupala at Aquarelle Eco-Park
20, 21, 27, 28 June, and 4, 5 July – Kupala at The Grand Duchy of Sula history park
11-12 July – Kupala Night Festival Alexandria Gathers Friends

The Nightingale ballet premiere at the Belarusian State Academic Musical Theater

The Belarusian State Academic Musical Theater closes its 55th season with the premiere of the ballet The Nightingale, set to the music of Igor Stravinsky and staged by Sergei Mikel, who also makes his debut as librettist. The production draws on Hans Christian Andersen’s fairy tale and Igor Stravinsky’s opera, refracted through a contemporary lens by the libretto’s author. In an age of digitalization and information overload, the story of the Nightingale serves as a reminder of the value of sincerity and the imperfect beauty of genuine emotion. The choreography becomes a meditation on the choice between outward glitter and inner truth.

When: 10 and 22 July
Where: Belarusian State Academic Musical Theater, 44 Myasnikova Street, Minsk

Musical Summer with the Orchestra project at Mir Castle

The Mikhail Finberg National Academic Concert Orchestra of Belarus will present two programs – World Soundtracks and Pop Music Superhits – as part of the new project Musical Summer with the Orchestra. On the first evening (10 July), guests of Mir Castle will embark on a captivating journey through iconic film melodies performed live by the orchestra, ranging from Hollywood classics to contemporary hits. On the second night, on the open-air stage in the castle courtyard, soloists and the legendary orchestra under the direction of artistic director Maxim Rassokha will perform pop music superhits from decades past – music that continues to unite generations of listeners today.

When: 10-11 July, 8:00 PM
Where: Mir Castle, Mir urban settlement, Korelichi District, Grodno Oblast

Minsk Urban Fest 2026

The Minsk Urban Fest 2026, dedicated to extreme sports, street culture, and urban lifestyle, brings together sports enthusiasts and street-art aficionados. The festival features eight disciplines: 3x3 streetball, enduro cross, scooter, BMX, skateboarding, breakdance, functional fitness, and Urban Run (an obstacle race). Anyone interested can take part by registering in advance and reviewing the event regulations. Visitors will enjoy a variety of activities, including a graffiti zone where they can leave their creative mark, interactive games, a food court, and special play areas for the youngest festival-goers.

When: 11-12 July
Where: Hugo Chávez Park, Minsk

Classics. LIVE festival at Botanical Garden

 Nature and music take center stage at the Classics. LIVE festival in Minsk’s Botanical Garden. For the first time, guests will revel in live performances by soloists performing piano masterpieces by Bach, Mozart, Chopin, Beethoven, and Tchaikovsky on a magnificent white grand piano placed on the central lawn. Throughout the day, visitors can enjoy a rich program – a sound retreat (Tibetan singing bowls, bells), a musical quest, workshops, interactive activities, and a children’s amphitheater. The highlight will be an open-air meditative concert Music Therapy blending the whisper of summer breezes, birdsong, a blazing sunset, and harmonizing melodies.

When: 11-12 July, 12:00 PM – 9:30 PM
Where: Central Botanical Garden of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus, 2v Surganova Street, Minsk

Alexandria Gathers Friends 2026

The Kupala festival in Alexandria drew a record-breaking 115,000 visitors in July 2025 – the highest turnout in its history. But perhaps the new season will set an even higher bar! In June, Mogilev Oblast launched the Kupala Beauty photo contest, timed to coincide with the national festival and aimed at highlighting the unique traditions of Kupala and showcasing the splendor of local nature. This year’s emblem of the grand celebration will be Kupala Bereginya – a Slavic mythological figure embodying the feminine principle, protection, and the magical power of nature on Kupala night. Each district in the region is expected to create and present its own costume for the main character. The 2026 program in Alexandria will kick off with the opening of the folk arts and crafts fair-exhibition “Under the Aegis of the Kupala Bereginya.”

When: 11-12 July
Where: Alexandria village, Shklov District, Mogilev Oblast

35th International Festival of Arts Slavianski Bazaar in Vitebsk

A cornerstone of Belarus’ cultural scene, the International Festival of Arts Slavianski Bazaar in Vitebsk celebrates its 35th anniversary this year, and it’s doing so with a fresh conceptual approach that harks back to its roots. The run-up to this landmark edition kicked off 35 days before the official opening, with a marathon of events extending far beyond Vitebsk and even beyond the country’s borders. A concert-and-entertainment roadshow, the Cornflower Tour, has been making its way through major cities across Belarus.

The festival’s main stage, the Summer Amphitheater, will host eight gala shows this year, including the opening and closing ceremonies, a gala concert featuring artists from the Union State of Belarus and Russia, and performances such as Golden Hit, the Humor Cup, a show by Ani Lorak, and CHANSON TV - All Stars. New to the lineup is a choreographic spectacle titled Dance, Slavic Soul, which will bring together traditional dances from 13 Slavic nations, performed by Belarusian ensembles, Serbia’s national folk dance company, and the legendary Igor Moiseyev Ballet.

Adding to the excitement are the youth and adult music competitions. Representing Belarus in the pop song contest for young performers is Minsk resident Yelena Kuznetsova, a teacher at the Belarusian State University of Culture and Arts. In the children’s music competition, 14-year-old Yelizaveta Tsuprik from Brest will be vying for the Grand Prix.

When: 14–20 July
Where: Summer Amphitheater (13a Frunze Avenue), Vitebsk Concert Hall, the Central Sports Complex, the Vitebsk Regional Philharmonic, the Yakub Kolas National Academic Drama Theater, and the Belarusian Puppet Theatre Lyalka, Vitebsk

Crime and Punishment premiere at Theatre for Young Spectators

To mark the 205th anniversary of Fyodor Dostoevsky’s birth, the Minsk Theatre for Young Spectators has prepared a premiere production based on his legendary novel Crime and Punishment. This marks the second outing on a Belarusian stage for director Ksenia Samodurova from Moscow, following the success of The Queen of Spades, which won over audiences’ hearts. According to her, the novel’s themes, still studied in schools today, have never felt more relevant in the current climate. At the heart of the new production is the idea that “every person needs another person, no matter what”, along with a universal love that extends beyond the dynamics between men and women. One of the production’s distinguishing features is its use of religious music and prayerful vocal compositions.

When: 16 and 17 July
Where: Belarusian State Academic Theater for Young Spectators, 26 Engels Street, Minsk

Susedzi cycling marathon 2026 on Augustów Canal

One of the largest summer sporting events in Grodno Oblast, the Susedzi cycling marathon, has been running for over a decade, bringing together both professional and amateur cyclists from Belarus and neighboring countries. Over the years, the event has continued to expand its reach and grow its participant base. In 2025, for instance, the celebration on the Augustów Canal drew more than 600 active lifestyle enthusiasts, who competed across various distances in both individual and team formats: a marathon (80 km), a half-marathon (53 km), a fit-marathon (20 km), a 10 km mini-marathon, and a 200 m kids’ race. The only rule: each participant may register for just one distance.

When: 18 July
Where: Augustów Canal, Dombrovka Lock, Grodno District

Cherry Festival 2026 in Glubokoye

The ancient town of Glubokoye, nestled in the heart of Belarus’ Poozerye area and known as the “cherry capital of Belarus”, is once again ready to welcome visitors. Over the past decade, this delicious celebration has grown into an international event, becoming a cultural and gastronomic hallmark of Vitebsk Oblast. Every spring, the area is awash in cherry blossoms, and by summer, it’s time to savor the fragrant fruit. All of this is thanks to local agronomist and horticulturist Boleslav Lapyr, who over a hundred years ago developed a cherry variety hardy enough to withstand the harsh winters of the northern region and shared it with the surrounding communities. Visitors can look forward to a theatrical procession called Visiting the Cherry, along with a host of cherry-themed fun (song and dance contests, photo and drawing competitions, hairstyle shows). They’ll also crown a Cherry Princess and, of course, sample the famous Glubokoye berries at the cherry fair. The festivities will wrap up with a gala concert titled Cherry Blossom of Friendship.

When: 24–25 July
Where: Glubokoye, Vitebsk Oblast

International Minsk Triathlon 2026

Over the past nine years, the Minsk Triathlon has grown into a major tournament, both in terms of its caliber and its number of participants, ranging from 300 to over 2,000 athletes! This year, however, the sporting forum is evolving into a festival of cycle sports, thereby expanding beyond the boundaries of the classic triathlon. Athletes can once again expect new features: running routes will start and finish on the grounds of the Lebyazhy Water Park, while the swim segments will take place in the Drozdy Reservoir. The event lineup has also been refreshed, with the addition of 5 km and 10 km runs, as well as the option to choose a swim-only category without the cycling stage at distances of 750 m, 3 km, and 5 km. The core disciplines include: Full 226 (3,800 m swim + 180 km cycle + 42.2 km run), Half 113 (1,900 m swim + 90 km cycle + 21 km run), Olympic 56.5 (1,000 m swim + 45 km cycle + 10.5 km run), and Sprint 25.75 (500 m swim + 22 km cycle + 5.25 km run).

When: 25–26 July
Where: Lebyazhy Water Park, Drozdy Reservoir, Minsk