Armenia Unveils Its Summer Festival Calendar 2025
The summer season in Armenia promises to be especially vibrant and eventful. Visitors can look forward to a diverse festival program that reveals the many sides of the country’s culture — from local wine tastings and culinary delights to live music, cinema, and immersive nature experiences. With its warm atmosphere, stunning landscapes, and legendary Armenian hospitality, every festival offers not just entertainment, but a meaningful and memorable way to connect with the country.
Key Events of the Season:
Yerevan Wine Days
June 6–8, 2025 | YerevanIn June, Yerevan will once again become the region’s wine capital. Yerevan Wine Days brings together dozens of Armenian wineries, restaurants, music groups, and guests from around the world. For three days, the city center will turn into an open-air celebration of Armenian wine, food, and modern culture. The festival is divided into four thematic zones: wine, food, music, and charity. Visitors can purchase the Wine Enjoyment Package (12,000 AMD), which includes a branded wine glass, 12 tasting tickets, and an info booklet with partner bonuses. Yerevan Wine Days 2025 promises a rich program, a festive atmosphere, and plenty of inspiration for those who appreciate taste, culture, and style.
HayBuis – Herbs and Flowers Festival
June 28, 2025 | Tavush RegionA festival dedicated to the healing power of nature, herbal traditions, and sustainable living. HayBuis brings together enthusiasts of herbal medicine, ecology, and mindful living in Tavush — one of Armenia’s greenest and most scenic regions. Visitors can enjoy tea ceremonies, herbal remedy workshops, lectures, live music, and artisan markets — all in a calm natural setting ideal for recharging and reconnecting with nature.
Kapan International Music Festival
July 4–14, 2025 | KapanThis festival blends classical and contemporary music in the picturesque southern region of Armenia. Guests will enjoy high-level concerts, intimate open-air performances, and the cultural diversity of Syunik — all set against a backdrop of mountains and history.
Golden Apricot International Film Festival
July 7–14, 2025 | YerevanThe largest film event in Armenia, held annually since 2004. The Golden Apricot Festival unites talented directors, actors, producers, and critics from around the world. The program features auteur cinema, debut works, documentaries, and films exploring human rights, cultural diversity, and historical themes. It is a platform for dialogue, cultural exchange, and global cinematic appreciation through screenings, discussions, workshops, and premieres.
RestoFest 2025 – Culinary Festival
July 19–20, 2025 | YerevanIn July, the center of Yerevan transforms into a giant open-air restaurant. RestoFest 2025 will feature over 100 restaurant concepts — from traditional Armenian to modern European cuisine. Visitors can try street food, signature dishes, and tasting sets from top chefs. Tastings are available through prepaid coupon packages (12,000 AMD), available online. The festival will operate cash-free and offer 400+ dining tables, plus a stage with live music. Supported by Armenia’s HoReCa community, RestoFest is now a key annual event on the city’s gastronomic calendar.
Vardavar – Water Festival
July 27, 2025 | NationwideOne of the most joyful and anticipated holidays in Armenia. On this day, people of all ages splash water on each other in the streets, parks, and courtyards, turning cities into festive playgrounds. The festival dates back to pre-Christian times and was originally dedicated to the goddess Astghik, associated with love and water. Today, it’s a beloved tradition celebrated across the country — a day of freedom, laughter, and connection, enjoyed by locals and tourists alike.
Beer Days Yerevan
August 22–24, 2025 | Zakyan Street, YerevanOne of the most vibrant summer events in Yerevan, Beer Days celebrates craft beer and street food. Over three days, dozens of brewers from Armenia and abroad will gather in the city center, along with restaurateurs, musicians, and thousands of guests. The street will be divided into themed zones offering drinks, snacks, games, a lounge area, and live music. Visitors can explore a wide range of beer styles, learn about food pairings, join contests, and win prizes — all in a lively, festive atmosphere.
Armenia is a country where history, nature, cuisine, and adventure come together. With its ancient architecture, breathtaking landscapes, authentic villages, and vibrant city life — summer is the perfect time to discover it all.
From wine and food festivals to music, film, and heritage events, Armenia’s summer calendar offers experiences that bring the country to life. Through tastes, sounds, traditions, and conversations, visitors discover the true soul of Armenia. And wherever the journey leads — from bustling markets to quiet mountain villages — they’re welcomed not as strangers, but as long-awaited guests.
For more information and full event details, visit: https://armenia.travel/events/
Veröffentlicht am Mai 30, 2025
