Digital Detox: How to Spend the Holidays in Nizhny Novgorod Without the Internet

      Russians are increasingly talking about chronic fatigue and emotional burnout: being constantly online, working at the computer and scrolling social networks do not allow a true recovery. The January holidays are a rare opportunity to slow down, put the phone aside and take a break from virtual reality. New live experiences and a change of scenery help the body reboot faster and recharge. Ticketland has gathered events in Nizhny Novgorod for those who want to rest from digital noise, immerse themselves in the New Year atmosphere and spend the weekend usefully.

      Concert "Diskoteka SOYUZ" (18+)

      Location: Rodionova St., 4, Milo Concert Hall

      Dates: January 4

      During the New Year holidays many people want to get more emotions and impressions so that the memories will last for months. A retro-style disco is perfect for a bright evening, where you can spend time on the dance floor and have fun with friends and family. Famous hits of the 90s and 2000s will be performed by iconic bands and artists: Roman Zhukov, Lada Dance, the group Virus and others. Songs that make you want to sing along will be heard on stage: "Only Once", "School Days", "Granite Pebble", "Ring". At such a concert you can plunge into the past, recall your youth and see live performances by pop legends.

      Play "The Flying Ship 2.0. New Year Continuation" (0+)

      Location: Maxim Gorky St., 145, Nizhny Novgorod TYuZ (Young Spectator’s Theatre)

      Dates: January 2–6

      You can spend time with your family and delight children with a fairy-tale atmosphere at the updated production "The Flying Ship 2.0". It is a continuation of the story of Ivan and Zabava, whose happiness is threatened by the cunning Polkan. Beloved characters will gather again to defeat evil. They will be helped by Ded Moroz and Snegurochka. The kind story will return adults to childhood, and for young viewers it is a chance to learn the continuation of the famous tale.

      Stand-up walking tour of Nizhny Novgorod (18+)

      Location: Minin and Pozharsky Square (Gorkovskaya metro)

      Dates: January 2–11

      A stand-up tour is a new leisure format combining humor and active recreation. Guests will go on a journey through the city led by a comedian. The artist's funny approach will make the tour lively and informative. Nizhny Novgorod residents will visit sights and learn unusual information that a local guide wouldn’t tell, for example about such famous figures as Minin and Pozharsky, Chkalov and Nesterov, Peshkov and Gorky.

      New Year concert "Legends of Humor" (12+)

      Location: Oktyabrskaya Square, 1, MTS Live Hall Nizhny Novgorod

      Dates: January 3

      A comedy concert is an excellent option for those who want a good laugh and to start the new year on a positive note. Honored artists, couplet performers, authors of sketches and songs will show their best numbers. New sketches are also expected. Stars of cult TV shows will perform on stage: "Krivoye Zerkalo", "Smekhopanorama" and "Anshlag". The event creates an atmosphere of kindness and nostalgia.

      Concert "Classics by Candlelight. Vivaldi’s 'The Four Seasons'" (0+)

      Location: Bolshaya Pokrovskaya St., 18, Cultural Space "DKRT"

      Dates: January 2–6

      For fans of classical music and quiet leisure in Nizhny Novgorod there will be a concert "The Four Seasons." Vivaldi’s works will be performed by a string quintet surrounded by a hundred candles. The festive atmosphere will be provided by Nizhny Novgorod ensembles "Cantando," "Anima," "ALTURIS," winners of international festivals. The event will introduce the audience more closely to the composer’s work and allow them to hear each season in live sound.

      Musical "Buratino" (0+)

      Location: Oktyabrskaya Square, 1, MTS Live Hall Nizhny Novgorod

      Dates: January 3

      A familiar story will play in new colors: an engaging plot, fairy-tale costumes and bright sets await viewers at the musical "Buratino." The organizers have created a remake of the famous film and made the production more modern and dynamic. On stage the actors will show acrobatic tricks, vocal and dance numbers. Ded Moroz and Snegurochka will also come to the event: they will congratulate everyone on the New Year and arrange an entertainment program for the little guests before the start of the musical. Such an event is a real holiday for the whole family.

      Show "Let it snow" (12+)

      Location: Gagarin Ave., 35N, Planetarium No. 1 in Switzerland Park

      Dates: January 6

      You can spend the holidays unusually even in a planetarium: not just go on a tour, but attend a real Christmas performance. Viewers will hear favorite New Year songs performed by Nizhny Novgorod musicians — pianist Mikhail Zaydenberg and singer Oksana Korzh. The duo will play pieces from Soviet films and modern cartoons, as well as popular compositions such as "Jingle Bells" and "Let It Snow." In the breaks between performances, a musicologist will tell guests interesting facts and stories about each song.

      Pravda-nn.ru Photo: Kira Mishina

      More news about the event:

      Warming to 0°C and rain expected in Nizhny Novgorod on January 3

      But frosts will return already on January 4.

      A sharp warming is expected in Nizhny Novgorod on January 3. 15:30 02.01.2026 Vremya N - Nizhny Novgorod

      Digital detox: how to usefully spend the holidays in Nizhny Novgorod without the Internet

      Russians are increasingly talking about chronic fatigue and emotional burnout: being constantly online, working at the computer and scrolling social networks do not allow a true recovery. 14:17 02.01.2026 Nizhegorodskaya Pravda - Nizhny Novgorod

      News from neighboring regions on the topic:

      Musical New Year evenings are coming to Victory-Sofiyskaya Square

      The Committee for Urban and Road Management of the Veliky Novgorod administration invites citizens to spend New Year evenings with music on Victory-Sofiyskaya Square. 16:13 02.01.2026 Gazeta Novgorod - Veliky Novgorod

      Vologda residents will be able to receive subsidized medicines during the New Year holidays

      Preferential drug provision will be available during the New Year holidays. 11:18 02.01.2026 Vologda.RF - Vologda

      Where you can go in Volgograd during the New Year holidays — 2026

      A large program has been prepared in Volgograd for the New Year holidays — 2026. 12:52 01.01.2026 Volzhskaya Pravda - Volzhsky

      New Year holidays at the museum: opening hours during the holidays in Orenburg

      The Museum of City History of Orenburg, photo: city administration

      The New Year holidays are the perfect time to get acquainted with history. 21:17 31.12.2025 Ural56.Ru - Orsk

      Municipal parking in Novorossiysk will be free throughout the New Year holidays

      The head of Novorossiysk, Andrey Kravchenko, reported that municipal parking in the city will be free during the New Year holidays, from January 1 to 11, 2026. 12:32 31.12.2025 NrNews.Ru - Novorossiysk

      Several sporting events are planned in Armavir during the New Year holidays

      Armavir, December 31. Several sporting celebrations will take place in Armavir during the New Year holidays. 12:03 31.12.2025 GorodArmavir.Ru - Armavir