Ryazan Offers Circus, Drama, and 'Sugar Child' This Weekend

Where to go this weekend: an events guide for January 23–25.

Feb 3, 2026

Tickets for the Ryazan Philharmonic symphony concert are nearly sold out due to high demand.
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The last January weekend in Ryazan promises to be eventful: stages will feature premieres and proven classics, museums will have exhibitions, and for families with children, there are several leisure options right away. We tell you where Ryazan residents and city guests can go from January 23 to 25.

Friday, January 23

You can start the weekend with a trip to the theater. In the evening, the Ryazan Drama Theatre will show the play «Agamemnon» (18+) — a serious dramatic production for those who prefer thoughtful and emotional theater.

Start: 7:00 PM
Tickets: 700–1,500 rubles ($7–$15 at current rates).

For those who want a quieter evening, city museums are suitable: in Ryazan, temporary and permanent exhibitions continue to operate, including expositions in the Ryazan Kremlin and art halls.

Saturday, January 24

Saturday is the most eventful day of the weekend. In the afternoon, the Ryazan Drama Theatre invites families with children to the play «The Frog Princess» (0+) — a good option for a joint cultural outing.

Start: 2:00 PM
Tickets: 500 rubles ($5 at current rates).

In the evening, the same theater will show the play «Sugar Child» (12+), based on the book of the same name by Olga Gromova. This is an emotional and challenging story aimed at adult viewers.

«The life of a little person, filled with tragic events, turns into an inspiring, bright, and life-affirming story. This is a tale of resilience, of upbringing through culture, of the ability to overcome difficulties and respond to others» pain, even when one«s own fate was not easy,» — this is how the organizers describe the production.

Start: 6:00 PM
Tickets: 700–1,500 rubles ($7–$15 at current rates).

Also, a large-scale circus show «I100ria» (0+) starts in the city, which will run in Ryazan for several weeks. An amazing show «with the participation of People»s Artists of Russia Edgard and Askold Zapashny! Circus with animals! The program is suitable for family leisure and will be an alternative to theaters and cinema.

Start: 4:00 PM
Tickets: 1,100–3,500 rubles ($11–$35 at current rates).

In the evening, attention should be paid to the concert of the Ryazan Governor«s Symphony Orchestra (6+), which will take place in the Concert Hall of the Ryazan Philharmonic.

At the conductor«s podium is the artistic director and chief conductor of the orchestra Sergei Oselkov. The concert is accompanied by a lecture by the well-known music critic and journalist, two-time TEFI Award winner Artem Vargaftik.

The evening«s program includes overtures by Antonio Salieri and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, as well as the famous Symphony No. 40 in G minor by Mozart — one of the most recognizable works of world classical music.

Start: 5:00 PM
Tickets: remaining at 800 and 1,000 rubles ($8 and $10 at current rates).

In addition, the whole day can be devoted to museums — the city«s exhibition spaces operate as usual and offer several expositions to choose from.

Sunday, January 25

On Sunday, Ryazan residents will have another chance to attend the play «Sugar Child» at the drama theatre.

Those who prefer a concert format should pay attention to the creative evening of Alexander Mikhailov (6+), which will be held at the MCK «Ryazan». The audience can expect a combination of music, actor«s monologues, and live communication with the artist.

Start: 7:00 PM
Tickets: 500–3,800 rubles ($5–$38 at current rates).

For lovers of leisurely walks, a museum route is suitable — on a day off, you can visit exhibitions working in the city center and on the territory of the Ryazan Kremlin without haste.