Latest Events in Sochi(November Updated)

On November 12, 2026, a concert of Vivaldi's masterpieces will be held in Sochi. Antonio Vivaldi was an Italian composer of the Baroque period, best known for his violin concerto *The Four Seasons*. This work consists of four concertos: *Spring*, *Summer*, *Autumn*, and *Winter*, each accompanied by a sonnet, depicting scenes of birdsong, thunderstorms, harvest, and cold winds with strings and basso continuo. Besides *The Four Seasons*, he wrote numerous concertos for violin, cello, flute, oboe, and other instruments, many of which have titles and descriptive content. This concert will feature Vivaldi's famous works and will be performed by a symphony orchestra. Baroque concertos typically consist of a string section and basso continuo, with the solo part played by the violin or other instruments. The movements are distinctly contrasting, alternating between allegro and adagio. The concert will allow the audience to hear the interplay between the string sections and the harmonic undertones provided by the basso continuo. It should be noted that the program, soloists, and conductors will be subject to change based on the actual performance.

On November 14, 2026, conductor Yuri Bashmet will present a concert in Sochi. Yuri Bashmet is a Russian violist and conductor, who has long served as the artistic director of the Moscow Soloists Chamber Orchestra and founded the International Viola Competition. He is active on the international stage as a viola soloist and has conducted with numerous orchestras, performing a repertoire encompassing classical and contemporary works. The specific program and lineup for this concert have not yet been announced; the performance time and city are subject to the information above.

On November 15, 2026, pianist Denis Maidanov will hold a solo recital in Sochi. Denis Maidanov is a Russian pianist known for his performances of Romantic-era works. He has recorded piano concertos and solo pieces by composers such as Rachmaninoff and Tchaikovsky. This is a solo piano recital; the program is subject to change. The performance will be held in Sochi; specific time and venue information will be provided on this page.

On November 20, 2026, CAGMO will present a candlelight concert in Sochi featuring Michael Jackson's symphonies. CAGMO, short for Concert Agency for Modern Music, is a performance group that arranges pop, rock, and film scores using symphonic orchestration. They re-orchestrate Michael Jackson's works into symphonic versions, performed live by an orchestra. Audiences will hear instrumental interpretations of songs like "Billie Jean," "Thriller," and "Beat It," rather than the original soundtracks. The performance will be set against a backdrop of candlelight, with musicians playing by candlelight. The program will revolve around Michael Jackson's compositions. The entire performance will be instrumental; there will be no vocals. It is important to note that this is a symphonic arrangement and will sound different from Michael Jackson's original recordings. Performance times and showtimes are subject to availability on this page.

On November 28, 2026, the CAGMO Symphony Orchestra will present a candlelight concert in Sochi featuring "Imagine Dragons and Coldplay Symphonies." CAGMO is a performing group specializing in adapting pop, rock, and electronic music into symphonic arrangements, primarily using a candlelit setting and orchestral arrangements to perform works by renowned bands. The program for this concert consists of works by Imagine Dragons and Coldplay, rearranged and performed by the symphony orchestra. The performance will be presented with a candlelight setting and orchestral arrangement; the audience will hear the adapted instrumental versions. The performance will take place on November 28, 2026, in Sochi.

On January 4, 2027, Grigory Lepps will present a New Year's concert in Sochi. Grigory Lepps is a Russian conductor who has long conducted symphony orchestras and participated in New Year's concerts. This concert, themed around the New Year, will be presented by the conductor and the symphony orchestra. Please note that the performance time and city have been confirmed, but the specific program and lineup are subject to change.

On January 4, 2027, Sergey Penkin will hold an anniversary concert in Sochi. Sergey Penkin is a Russian pop and crossover singer, known for his high-pitched vocals and his style that blends pop and operatic elements. His representative works include Russian-language arrangements of songs such as "Призрак оперы". This concert, themed around an anniversary, will review representative works from his stage career. The performance will be a live concert; the specific program and guest lineup are subject to change. Please note that the performance time and showtime information are subject to change and will be displayed on this page.

The Sochi Akmal Concert will be held in Sochi on January 6, 2027. This will be a concert performance; details regarding the lineup, program, and venue are not yet available. Generally, concerts last between 90 and 120 minutes, including intermission. Attendees are advised to arrive early, maintain silence during the performance, and silence their mobile phones.