This fall, Armenia offers a program of diverse festivals and events. In Yerevan and other areas of the country, visitors can enjoy international shows, discover Armenian culture, learn about the country's artistic heritage, and soar through the sky by hot air balloons or light aircraft.
For travelers from the Gulf countries, traveling to Armenia has become easier, with direct flights to Yerevan, in addition to exempting citizens of the Gulf Cooperation Council countries and eligible residents from entry visas.
The most anticipated festivals in Armenia:
Armenia International Music Festival:
The Armenian State Symphony Orchestra opened the 10th edition of the Armenia International Music Festival on September 9, with the participation of pianist Behzod Abdurakhimov, performing Tchaikovsky’s “Piano Concerto No. 1” and Stravinsky’s “Firebird Sequence,” conducted by maestro Sergei Smbatyan.
Over the next five weeks, the Aram Khachaturian Concert Hall will host a group of conductors and soloists from outside Armenia, along with the resident orchestra, in a program celebrating world classical music.
The Fourth International Watercolor Festival
Participating watercolor artists from different countries spend a week painting outdoors, moving between various locations in Armenia; To capture the country's natural scenes and stunning scenery with brush and color.
The fourth edition of the festival concludes with an exhibition open to the public in the city of Gyumri, the cultural capital of Armenia. The city's historic Kumiri district includes more than 1,200 historic buildings and monuments, while the city's unique architecture is largely characterized by the use of black and red volcanic tuff.
Airfest festival
September 26, 2026 | Yegvard - Kotayk region:
In its seventh session, the “Air Fest” festival transforms the “Sky Club” airport into an open arena for displays of light aircraft, helicopters and hang gliders, throughout the daylight hours.
The events are not limited to air shows, as the program includes live music and family activities, providing an experience that combines the atmosphere of celebration with the fun of watching planes and flying in the skies of Armenia.
Theatron International Festival of Francophone Performing Arts
September 28, 2026 – Yerevan | Closing event:
The “Theatron” festival, organized by the non-governmental cultural organization “Art-Image”, in cooperation with the French theater association “Sate-Atre”, brings together performances from French-speaking dance, performing arts and dramaturgy.
The festival moves between various Armenian regions, before concluding its activities in the capital, Yerevan, on September 28, presenting local audiences and visitors with works that combine contemporary theatrical arts, movement expression, and performance experiences.
International Balloon Festival “Discover Armenia from the Sky”
6 - 11 October 2026 | Yerevan, Garni and Aparan:
In its eighth session, the “Discover Armenia from the Sky” festival attracts hot air balloons from Armenia and abroad, offering visitors an exceptional opportunity to see the country from a different perspective.
The balloons fly and perform over the urban landscape of the capital, Yerevan, over the rugged terrain surrounding the city of Garni, as well as across the vast mountainous landscape surrounding the city of Abaran, giving participants the opportunity to discover the diversity of Armenian nature from the air.
The program includes exhibition trips open to the public, in addition to competitions dedicated to participating teams coming from different countries.
