1 Aug 2010 (various dates) Luzhniki Stadium City rivals Spartak and CSKA meet twice annually in Russia's most hotly contested football derby. Each match is one of just a handful of games when Moscow's 80,000-seater Luzhniki Stadium is sold out, so football fans should try to buy tickets in advance. More
Apr 2011 (annual) Kolomenskoe
The chief holy day of Orthodox Christianity - Paskha (Easter) - is marked by a ritual procession and a service in the Church of the Ascension. Witness the atmospheric Orthodox rituals in the bucolic surroundings of Moscow's Kolomenskoe estate. More
12 Sep 2010 (annual) Moscow Open to anyone over 18, the 42km Moscow International Peace Marathon starts in Red Square, passing the city's most iconic places and ending at the Kremlin. A 10km race caters for younger athletes. More
Nov 2010 (annual) State Darwin Museum Taking place on Russia's Mothers' Day, the Gorlitsa Festival is a day of musical events in aid of women's and children's charities. Acoustic performances from female musicians take place in the intimate surroundings of the State Darwin Museum, Moscow. More
Feb 2011 (annual) Crocus Expo International Exhibition Centre Taking over halls 12 and 13 of the Crocus Expo International Exhibition Centre, the Moscow Boat Show presents the latest in marine technology. Sailing and motor vessels, navigation equipment and watersports gear are all on display for the avid enthusiast. More
25 Aug 2010 Luzhniki Stadium
U2 continue taking their innovatively-designed 360° tour, on the back of latest album, No Line On the Horizon, around the globe. This date is at Moscow's Luzhniki Stadium. More
5 - 6 Jun 2010 (annual) Arkhangelskoe Manor The Usadba.Jazz festival takes place within the green surroundings of 18th-century Arkhangelskoe Manor, just outside Moscow. Some 30,000 people party around five stages to the sound of classic and contemporary jazz, funk, swing and rock from around 50 international bands. More
Nov 2010 (annual) Crocus Expo International Exhibition Centre Raise your glass to exceptional produce from around the world at the Russian Wine Festival. Held at Moscow's Crocus Expo International Exhibition Centre, the event includes useful master classes, professional presentations and plenty of wine varietals to taste. More
City rivals Spartak and CSKA meet twice annually in Russia's most hotly contested football derby. Each match is one of just a handful of games when Moscow's 80,000-seater Luzhniki Stadium is sold out, so football fans should try to buy tickets in advance. 
Open to anyone over 18, the 42km Moscow International Peace Marathon starts in Red Square, passing the city's most iconic places and ending at the Kremlin. A 10km race caters for younger athletes. 
