Step This Way: The Hottest Concerts in Orenburg This February

January, traditionally a quiet month for cultural events, is coming to a close. That means Orenburg residents can look forward to a whole series of diverse concerts to attend next month. We«ve gathered in one article everything you can get tickets for, either as a gift for Defender of the Fatherland Day or for your own enjoyment. Get comfortable and start choosing—we»re beginning!

«And the Clock Strikes on Sovetskaya»: Soloist Georgy Avdeyev (6+)

Let«s start with a performance by Georgy Avdeyev, a soloist with the philharmonic and an honored cultural worker of Orenburg. On 5 February (Thursday, 18:30) he will perform in the Philharmonic»s Chamber Hall.

The audience will hear songs written by talented composers and poets from our region—Alexey Tsibizov, Vladimir Pozdneev, Viktor Batezhenko, Irina Dragomiretskaya, Alexander Zeltser, and many others. Ticket price: 300–400 rubles (approx. $3–$4).

Rifat Zaripov (6+)

One of the best performers of Tatar songs (and a native of Orenburg Region) will take the stage at the Rossiya Palace of Culture on 6 February (Friday, 19:00).

Rifat Zaripov is not only a singer but also a parodist—humorous scenes are also part of the description for the upcoming performance. Ticket prices: 1200 to 1700 rubles (approx. $13–$19).

Anastasia Vysotskaya — LADYNSAX (0+)

On 13 February (Friday, 19:00), Anastasia Vysotskaya—a saxophonist who writes both covers that get millions of listens worldwide and her own music—will perform at «Gazovik».

LADYNSAX can be heard in collaborations with many artists and DJs of the Russian stage. You can go listen to Vysotskaya for ticket prices ranging from 1300 to 3500 rubles (approx. $14–$39).

Philipp Kirkorov (12+)

The artist, who recently went through the wrong door (and later got himself tattooed almost from head to toe), will perform at the Orenburzhye Sports and Concert Complex on 13 February (Friday, 19:30).

The organizers promise «grandiose scenography, mesmerizing special effects, many bright costumes and unique looks,» and, of course, the cult songs that Philipp Bedrosovich is famous for. He will sing «Zayka moyu» (My Bunny), «Sneg» (Snow), «Zhestokuyu lyubov»« (Cruel Love), »Edinstvennuyu moyu« (My Only One), and you can listen to all this for a very, very substantial sum.

The ticket price for the concert of the king of the Russian pop scene is truly royal—from 4500 to 20,000 (!) rubles (approx. $50–$220). For four «red» bills (4000 rubles, approx. $44) you«ll see Kirkorov from the front row.

Lizer (16+)

On 15 February (Sunday, 19:00), 27-year-old Moscow rapper Lizer, whose real name is Arsen Magomadov, will perform on stage at the «CTUDIYA» club. He will present his new tour titled «Voskhod» (Sunrise).

Lizer mainly touches on themes of youth, relationships, and self-identity in his songs, so there«s a high probability the audience at his performance will be mostly from Generation Z.

Ticket prices: 1650 to 2970 rubles (approx. $18–$33). There are options for the dancefloor, VIP seating at a table, or you can simply buy an autographed poster from the musician (for 390 rubles, approx. $4).

Zheka (12+)

On the same day and at the same time, 15 February (Sunday, 19:00), singer-songwriter Yevgeny Grigoryev, or simply «Zheka,» will perform at «Gazovik».

He promises to present a new program, which is named after his fresh song «Za vse tebya blagodaryu» (Thank You for Everything). Ticket prices: 2000 to 4500 rubles (approx. $22–$50).

«Kipelov Group» (6+)

Who doesn«t know Valery Kipelov? Who hasn»t heard «Ya svoboden» (I Am Free)? His group will perform at the «Marsovo Pole» (Field of Mars) arena on 16 February (Monday, 19:00).

Since 2024, the musician has been presenting his new program «Vesy sud»by« (Scales of Fate), and very soon he will play it in Orenburg. Naturally, the most famous and popular compositions will be included.

The ticket price for the show is quite «stinging» (though not as much as for Kirkorov), and «Ya svoboden» might well be sung by your wallet afterward—be prepared to pay from 4000 to 7000 rubles (approx. $44–$77).

Irish Show (6+)

On 17 February (Tuesday, 18:30), the «City Pipes» bagpipe orchestra and the «Celtic Wind» Irish dance ensemble will take the stage of the philharmonic.

«The concert program features the best musical works of Ireland and Scotland. You will hear the majestic sound of bagpipes, flutes, and an electronic organ and see the mesmerizing, polished movements of the dancers. Don»t miss the chance to immerse yourself in the atmosphere of Celtic magic,« the show»s organizers say in the description.

Ticket prices for the Irish show (no, Conor McGregor won«t be there): 1700 to 3000 rubles (approx. $19–$33).

Eduard Izmestyev (6+)

The six-time winner of the «Shanson of the Year» award, who previously sang under the pseudonym «Andrey Bandera,» will take the stage at the Rossiya Palace of Culture on 19 February (Thursday, 19:00).

He promises to perform his most famous hits, which are called: «Ivushki» (Willows), «Golubi» (Pigeons), «Sheremetyevo,» «Klen» (Maple), «Ty Leti Moya Dusha» (Fly, My Soul), as well as new songs, to live music. Ticket prices: 800 to 2500 rubles (approx. $9–$28).

«Vesyolye Rebyata» (The Jolly Fellows) (12+)

The next day (20 February, Friday, 19:00), the vocal-instrumental ensemble «Vesyolye Rebyata,» created back in 1966, will play at the same Rossiya Palace of Culture.

Naturally, the lineup of performers has changed repeatedly: for example, Alexander Buynov, Alexander Gradsky, Alexey Glyzin, Vyacheslav Malezhik, Alexander Barykin (who passed away precisely after a concert in Orenburg) have all passed through «Vesyolye Rebyata,» but on this day the ensemble«s first soloist, Leonid Berger, will also take part in the show.

Ticket prices for the performance: 1000 to 3000 rubles (approx. $11–$33).

«Faktor-2» (18+)

Want to hear «Skazhi, krasavitsa, chego ne nravitsya» (Tell me, beauty, what don«t you like?) or »Voyna, beskonechnaya strel«ba nad golovoy» (War, endless shooting overhead) performed live, 26 years after the group «Faktor-2» was founded?

That opportunity will be available on 21 February (Saturday, 19:30) at the «Marsovo Pole» arena—lead singers Ilya Podstrelov and Andrey Kamaev promise to transport you back to the golden time of your youth. Ticket prices: 2400 to 4000 rubles (approx. $26–$44).

Ensemble «Divertisment»

On 26 February (Thursday, 18:30), the «Immortal Music of a Genius» concert by the ensemble of early and contemporary music «Divertisment» will take place in the Philharmonic«s Chamber Hall.

The evening«s program is dedicated to the works of the great Austrian composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. The audience will hear the best examples of the maestro»s work, performed by soloist Polina Andreeva, a laureate of international competitions.

The concert is hosted by musicologist lecturer—Honored Artist of Russia Rimma Urazova. Ticket price: 300–400 rubles (approx. $3–$4).

Tatyana Bulanova (12+)

And now the residents of Orenburg have the chance to see with their own eyes the dance crew that became a «cult» phenomenon on social networks at the end of last year—Tatyana Bulanova herself will perform in the regional center. At the singer«s concerts (just like at Nadezhda Kadysheva»s), it«s mostly young people who are »going all out« now.

On 26 February (Thursday, 19:00), everything that made Bulanova mega-popular will be heard on the stage of the Orenburzhye Sports and Concert Complex—both «Moy nenaglyadny» (My Beloved), «Ne plach» (Don«t Cry), »Yasnyy moy svet« (My Bright Light), and much more. Ticket prices: 2000 to 7000 rubles (approx. $22–$77).