International Festival of Arts belongs to the list of the most famous festivals in Belarus. This lively festival is held in Vitebsk every July and is dedicated to the celebration of Slavic music. In addition to those from the former Yugoslav states, the event will also attract participants from Belarus, Russia, Ukraine, Bulgaria, and Poland. Famous singers from the region listen to and perform Slavic songs with the support of the Belarusian National Concert Orchestra. The most successful country so far is Ukraine, with five victories on its behalf.

During the festival, a contest for young singers is held. It has two stages, each held on a separate day. On the first day, the contestants should perform the song in the national language of the country the contestant represents. All vocals are sung live using a backing track. On the second day, the contestants perform the song written by a composer from any Slavic country in any of the Slavic languages. On this stage, all vocals must be sung live with the National Concert Orchestra of Belarus under Mikhail Finberg's conduction.

Location: Vitebsk, Belarus

Dates: July

Bookids is one of the most famous festivals in Belarus, which takes place in one of the “green” centers of Minsk – the Botanical Garden – will create something special for you and your children. How about you become a paleontologist one day? Or do they learn how to bow down (what if it’s missing for your child’s happiness)? Come with your children to the Botanical Garden on June 12 and 13. A festival of real professions unfolds here! Real masters teach kids their craft and everyone gets a real workbook (well, almost real) and a decent wage.

The entire festival space was structured into several thematic zones, including Bookids Kindergarten for the youngest visitors with a touch area, Montessori toys, and learning games. Older kids could choose from a number of master classes held by a firefighter, an emergency doctors, a dentist, a veterinary, an astronomer, an architect, a cartoonist, a postman, a biologist, a chemist, and an archeologist.

Location: Minsk, Belarus
Dates: June 12–13

This festival is recognized as “Belarusian Woodstock”, one of the best festivals in Eastern Europe, attracting more than 25 000 people from Belarus and nearby countries! RokZa Bobrov music festival on aerodrome “Borovaya” is a place for the most popular bands and musicians across Russia, Ukraine, and Belarus to provide you amazing weekend full of music, tasty food, and entertainment. The main rock event of the summer is back! During the existence of the Rock for Bobrov festival, it has become so large-scale that in 2021 it will change its venue.

RokZa Bobrov is the most famous festival in Belarus. This year the music festival is moving to Lipki airfield. Vivid emotions, many smiles, favorite music, and communication with friends are waiting for you. Every year the festival gathers more and more visitors, who are expected to have more and more surprises.

Location: Lipki village near Minsk, Belarus
Dates: August 7

Myth-fest Tsmok's Way will gather fans of Slavic mythology in the main estate of the Berezinsky reserve - in the village of Domzheritsy. During the holiday you will plunge into the mysterious world of Belarusian legends and traditions, and get acquainted with the mythological characters and the brand of the Lepel region - the Belarusian Tsmok. Also in the program - performances of creative teams, dances, fire shows, master classes, scientific lectures, contests, and other activities. During the event, there will be interactive areas, a food court with national dishes, and a city of craftsmen with souvenirs and handicrafts.

Old traditions and customs are being revived during this festival. Belarusians themselves are again showing greater interest in their folklore and their history. There are also international festivals that are acclaimed beyond the national borders, which have been re-discovered or newly founded since the country gained independence.

Location: Berezinsky biosphere reserve, Domzheritsy, Belarus

Dates: 21 - 22 August

Ivan-Kupala Night in Belarus is connected to different interesting Slavic rituals and stories. Kupala Night is celebrated during the night from 6 to 7 July according to the Gregorian calendar and 23 to 24 June by the Julian calendar. Belarus kept this tradition in the most authentic way, as they celebrate the summer solstice every year with many rituals and customs. There are two special villages in Belarus where Belarusians celebrate Kupala Night - Dudutki and Strochitsy. The villages are near Minsk, and they are organizing different concerts and games on this day.

Many of the rites related to this holiday are connected with the role of water in fertility and ritual purification. This is due to the ancient Kupala rites. On Kupala day, young people jump over the flames of bonfires in a ritual test of bravery and faith.

Girls may float wreaths of flowers on rivers, and attempt to gain foresight into their romantic relationship fortune from the flow patterns of the flowers on the river. Men may attempt to capture the wreaths. You can also taste delicious Belarusian dishes during the celebration. Dudutki also offers horse-riding and interesting sightseeing, such as old historical buildings, etc.

Location: Alexandria, Shklov District, Belarus
Dates: June 21

Vёska is preparing three stages for you at once! This famous summer festival in Belarus features the most famous festivals of modern times, such as Morgenstern, Slava Marlow, DaBro, and Zomb. Immerse yourself in the middle of things on the Dvorovaya grand stage, or go to the Okolitsa (the names of the artists performing on the second stage are still kept secret). But we’re sure it will be fantastic!

It will open today. The creative forum will bring together talented residents of Belarus, Kazakhstan, Poland, Ukraine, Russia, Estonia, and the Netherlands. Due to the epidemic situation, the jury will evaluate most of the numbers of foreign competitors remotely. Belarusian participants will come to the festival from different regions of the country and present their work on the stage in Molodechno.

Location: Ozertso village near Minsk

Dates: July 10

As usual, Alexandria gathers its friends for the wide celebration of the 2021 Cup Cup Night. Preparations for the holiday are well underway. Fans of the musical are waiting for a wonderful surprise: the organizers are busy with rehearsals for the production “Vyanok na Vadze”. It takes guests to the magical atmosphere of Kupala Night. Sensual songs explode. And, of course, exhibitions, concerts, fairs, and much more traditionally unfold within the festival. There is no similar holiday without the traditional dishes of Belarusian cuisine. By itself, he deserves to throw everything away and go to Alexandria to rest his body and soul!

During the festival, Belarusian designers will demonstrate their collections of apparel made from flax linen and other fabrics produced by the light industry. There will be an opportunity not only to taste traditional and modern dishes of the Belarusian cuisine but also to cook them during master classes.

Location: Alexandria agro-town, Shklovsky district, Belarus
Dates: July 10–11